Stories
Come on over: Staying (and eating) local
We love the theory that this is the time of year things start to wind down and we can all relax. Here’s an idea. How about a little time out to tempt your taste buds as well as soothe your weary soul? Well, have we got a relaxing, tasty idea for you!
Mmm, give me more!
The dog days of summer are upon us. What to do? We think it’s time to gather up those wonderful flavours of late summer before they disappear for another year. So, we’re doubling up our serve of recipes for this edition of Eat Like a Local. Think peaches, watermelon, kangaroo, and haloumi. You like? Read more.
Made with their own fair hands: Caterers cooking local
Isn’t it nice that South Australia’s caterers love the eat local ethos as much as our restaurant chefs? Because knowing you can buy something scrumptiously beautiful to eat, made from locally sourced produce, means we can feel extra good about supporting local producers, – even if we’re not the one in the apron.
Sea breezes and bountiful Yorke seafood
Need to add a little fresh air and delicious food to your life? Well buckle up, South Australia’s wilderness coast, fizzlingly fresh seafood and wide open spaces are calling you. Just think of it – fresh sea breezes, open vistas stretching across rolling farmlands to the wide blue sky.
Recipes
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The Haus Prosciutto Wrapped Balhannah Chicken
At Hahndorf’s Haus Café + Bar + Kitchen, they source vegetables from their friends at Hahndorf Fruit and Veg Market. There are talented fruit and vegetable growers all through the Adelaide Hills and local farmers markets too. Check them out for more inspiration to eat locally and seasonally.
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Spencer Gulf king prawn and mushroom winter risotto by Dennis Leslie
All South Aussies should be justly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our fishing industry. A great example is the wild caught Spencer Gulf king prawn fishery who have achieved Marine Stewardship Council certification for sustainable practices. At Gill Fisheries in Port Victoria on the Yorke Peninsula, the team at Gill Fisheries love to talk recipes for these sweet, juicy shellfish with their customers.
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Monkey Nut Cafe Platter
Calm your fear of missing out on something wonderful with a platter of local goodies. They’re easy to create and serve, and nothing says premium South Australian produce quite like a loaded platter ready to share. Here’s how Monkey Nut Café make theirs.
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Novotel Barossa Valley Resort Aldna Farm Tomato and Udder Delight Goat Curd Salad
A crisp autumn day calls for easy entertaining and great flavour. This salad from Novotel Barossa Valley Resort makes the most of the last of summer’s tomatoes and creamy Udder Delights’ Goat Curd.
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Farmhouse Beef and Bacon Pie by Beerenberg Farm
This is the perfect recipe for you if you need a flavourful, indulgent recipe to round out a winter weekend but no time to be watching over your own slow-cooking sauce or whipping up the shortcrust.
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Kangaroo Haloumi, Hazelnut, Rocket and Strawberry Salad
This salad recipe created by Silvia Hart for Beerenberg Farm showcases an intriguing combination of flavours and makes the most of summer strawberries – why not nip up into the beautiful Adelaide Hills pick your own at Beerenberg’s strawberry patch
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Peach, Halloumi and Chicken Skewers
This recipe by Barossa Valley Cheese Co partners their light and milky halloumi with chicken and the sweet summer flavours of peach and basil. Pop these on a skewer and head right outside to the barbie.
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Sails at Robe Barakel cockles and Boston Bay Mussels mussels with garlic toast
Sails Restaurant share their scrumptious recipe for Barakel Cockles and Boston Bay Mussels served with tarragon and lemon cream, sea herbs and garlic hot toast.
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The Highway Menz FruChocs Cocktail
The clever folk at The Highway have teamed up with Robern Menz to create a range of FruChoc cocktails.
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Zucchini and Goat’s Cheese Honey Tart
This recipe from Kangaroo Island Source is luscious but light and features local Laucke Kangaroo Island flour, Modras free range eggs, Rancho Relaxo olive oil, Island Pure Manchego cheese and Kangaroo Island Source almond dukkah. Why not make the pasta with your kids for a special weekend treat!
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Kangaroo Island Source crumbed Island Pure haloumi
Kangaroo Island Source tempt us with this tasty dish topped with Island fare.
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Streaky Bay Marine Products fishmongers wives’ Eyre Peninsula snapper pie
The fish mongers from Streaky Bay Marine Products are pretty lucky to have wives creating pies filled with local Eyre Peninsula seafood.
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