Stories
Foraging ancient outback lands
The Flinders Ranges attract many visitors to South Australia, all set to walk, climb and drive through these world-renowned ancient lands. Since this sort of behaviour can lead to a pretty healthy appetite, it’s fortunate the food folk of this region are up to the challenge.
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.
A river runs through it
A river life is a good life – just ask anyone who spends their time soaking up the serenity lounging on a houseboat deck, or tucking into a plate graced with river-fed produce while watching the local wildlife do … whatever it is local wildlife likes to do.
A breath of fresh local: Experience the Eat Local SA ethos
It’s true that most local produce-loving foodies have a favourite place (or three), where all the pieces come together to create much more than a meal. These places become an experience, where the food, plus the service, plus the unique characteristics of that venue deliver a treat for all the senses.
Recipes
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The Meningie Hotel Prancing Pony Black Ale Battered Coorong Mullet
The Meningie Hotel serves up their specialty, Coorong Mullet fresh from the lakes, battered in local brew, Prancing Pony Black Ale.
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Home grown pumpkin and free range egg yolk ravioli with burnt butter, toasted almond dukka and manchego
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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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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Quandong and Almond Tarts by Taste The Yorke
This recipe showcasing quandongs, our very own native wild peach, by Taste The Yorke is just right to enjoy alongside a cup of tea in a spot of sunshine or by your fireside on a chilly evening.
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Salopian Inn Toffee Pear and Maxwell Wines Mead Pudding
Featuring the famed local mead produced by Maxwell Wines in McLaren Vale, the Salopian Inn serve this with a chocolate sorbet.
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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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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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Sour Pumpkin Hot Cakes with Honeyed Salsa Verde
Davery Establishment’s Paul Senter and David Phillips developed this great recipe for I Choose SA Day – what a great way to eat local!
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