I like to be the first to admit when I’ve made a mistake so here it is: Those of you in the Marion and Burnside areas might have noticed my cooking school advertisement in the community phonebooks has the wrong number on it. It should read 0410 833506, as some have been kind enough to point out. This is entirely my fault and Interprise have been nothing but professional to deal with. |
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In better news, my father recently visited and I thoroughly enjoyed showing him around the beautiful city of Adelaide and the bountiful hills region. We had several trips to the markets to collect some fresh items for the evening’s meals and matched them with several of our newly acquired hills wines. We really are so lucky here in South Australia it’s easy to forget that our reservoirs are still at their lowest levels ever, which brings me to this months tips:
1.Keep doing your part for water conservation, a week of rain doesn’t end a drought.
2. Stock up on last years vintage because this years wines are set to reflect the increased production costs!
3. Get out and make the most of this wonderful region! Head to McLaren Vale this Queens birthday weekend for the Sea and Vines Festival. |
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| “McLaren Vale is where the vines meet the sea” and the annual Sea and Vines festival is the best place to be if you like to “sea-food and drink wine”. For more info go to http://www.mclarenvale.info. Taking a chartered bus there and back is the safest and most fun way to tour the vineyards if you plan to inbibe, Kelly at GlamAdelaide always has her finger on the pulse of Adelaide events and is arranging tour buses for “Sea and Vines” this year. Contact her at Glamadelaide through the links page on our website http://www.noweat.com.au/links.html |
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Welcome to this new addition to our newsletter aimed at breaking awkward silences during dinner. Bring up a "tabletalk" subject, and you'll be sure to stir up some great dinner conversation!
Did you know: Queen's birthday holiday.. Queen Elizabeth II was actually born on April 21st, 1926. Celebrating the monarch’s birthday has been the tradition for over 200 years only Elizabeth II chose not to adjust the date when she ascended the throne. Despite the holiday the only official event to take place is the announcement of honours and new members of the Order of Australia. |
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I love chestnuts, they’re so versatile, yet great on their own. I used them in place of bread in stuffing, in place of nuts in baking or for texture in risottos and salads.
When choosing Chestnuts pick glossy and plump nuts that feel heavy for their size. Fresh nuts won’t dent when you squeeze them. Make sure they’re free of splits and mould.
To peel them, either boil for a few minutes or score the shell with a sharp knife and bake for ten minutes or until they smell nutty. Shell and peel when cool and use the same day.
Chestnuts dry out at room temperature, especially in a heated home, but they will keep for a couple of weeks in the fridge. Place in an airtight container or bag to maintain humidity.
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