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THE FOODS THAT FOSTER GOOD ORAL HEALTH
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NATURE KNOWS BEST - PART 2 SUPER FOODS
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CONTENTS 4 NEW PRODUCTS 20 IN SEASON - PUMPKIN 24 ADA - DENTAL, GOOD ORAL HEALTH 28 NATURE KNOWS BEST - PART 2 SUPER FOODS 36 SUPPORTING FARMS
SUPPORTING AUSSIE FARMERS
41 RECIPES 64 AUSTRALIAN ORGANIC AWARENESS MONTH 73 AUSSIE PETS
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Cheezy Nooch Buckweaves new Healthy Snack The Buckweaves Cheezy Nooch is a cheese-flavoured, vegan alternative that delivers on an incredibly moreish flavour. The Buckweaves range are oven baked snack made with buckwheat instead of potato ingredients. Buckwheat provides a greater source of benefits over potato snacks. Buckwheat is a highly nutritious wholegrain that many people consider to be a superfood. The Cheezy Nooch flavour is made with nutritional yeast which is high in protein and is cholesterol free. Three other flavours which are all plant based include Sweet Chilli, BBQ and Salt and vinegar.
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Flavour Your Rice Trusted by Aussies for putting high-quality rice on tables for over 70 years, Australia’s number one rice company* SunRice is excited to introduce Flavour Your Rice to its range. Flavour Your Rice brings excitement and global flair by enhancing the flavour experience to your midweek meals. SunRice Flavour Your Rice is an easy-to-use paste sachet that provides flavour in a flash to be used as a base during the rice cooking process for delicious, quick, and easy meal creations. Created with authentic ingredients and designed to pair with your favourite SunRice Long Grain, Basmati or Jasmine in mind, Flavour Your Rice is available in three flavours: • Indian Spice - partner with SunRice Basmati Rice, made with black raisins, and spices like turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, cardamom and other ingredients. • Thai Coconut - perfect with SunRice Jasmine Rice, made with flavours of coconut, chilli, lemongrass and other ingredients; and • Lemon, Chicken & Herb - partner with SunRice Long Grain Rice, made with flavours of lemon and chicken, herbs like rosemary, thyme and other ingredients.
SunRice fresh new look SunRice has enhanced its classic microwave pouch range to give Aussies fluffier, softer, and tastier rice than it has ever made before. SunRice has invested $4.5 million in upgrading its specialty rice foods facility in Leeton in the Riverina region of Australia to deliver an even higher quality microwave offering to Aussie families than before. The microwave pouches will now undergo an improved manufacturing process incorporating a new technique that delivers more superior and higher quality rice than previously, all while reducing energy and water usage. With a new and modern formula, the SunRice Microwave portfolio has also been given a fresh look to its packaging design to reflect the exciting innovation inside the pouch. The sleek new packaging design also extends to the brand’s standard microwave cups, as well as SuperGrains microwave cups which have been renamed to easily identify the variants within the range, including, SunRice Brown Rice & Multigrains, SunRice Brown Rice, Red Rice & Quinoa, SunRice Brown Rice & Ancient Grains and SunRice Brown Rice & Purple Rice. PAG E 8
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Cheer Cheese Cheer cheese has now begun its full product rollout so you should be able to find your favourite at your local supermarket. Previously known as Coon, the CHEER cheese range is exactly the same high quality product as the COON product, just a new name.
Artisan Wax Cheddar’s 30th Birthday Dairy company Margaret River has relaunched its artisan Wax Cheddar range to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year with a new packaging design. Western Australia-based artist Andrea Edmonds illustrated the new design with a Margaret River landmark on each cheese product, giving it a “premium aesthetic with a rustic feel”. Traditional cheese-making techniques dating back to the 1800s are used to preserve the cheddar in natural beeswax, forming a soft, pliable, and “easy to peel” barrier to keep the cheese fresher for longer. The artisan cheese range embodies Margaret River’s philosophy that the best taste and quality come from pure and simple ingredients.
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Family Chef From your go to brand for quality Australian Pork; Family Chef. The all new Grab-N-Go Pork Kebabs. Take your tastebuds on a trip, available in 2 globally inspired flavours; Argentinian BBQ and Satay. These succulent Pork Kebabs are the perfect solution for upping the weekend bbq salad or nailing lunch on the go during the week. Find them at the Deli Hot Food counter at your local Independent Supermarket.
Moon Dog Fizzer Crack open an ice cold Moon Dog Fizzer with your mates and experience our fruity answer to Alcoholic Seltzer. Made in Melbourne, Moon Dog Fizzer is available in two delicious flavours, juicy Tropical Crush and zesty Piney Limey. Our Alcoholic Seltzers are super refreshing and bursting with all natural fruit flavours. They're also low carb, low cal, low gluten a nd contain stuff all sugar!
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New Sparkling Drink to make a ‘Fruit Splash’ It’s time to find your flavour as Aqua Pura launch their exciting new sparkling beverage additions to the already popular Fruit Splash range. With no artificial flavours or sweeteners, the two new Fruit Splash products contain natural fruit flavouring and have less than 50 calories per serve. Built upon the established Fruit Splash range, the team identified a gap in the market for carbonated, flavoured drinks with the new products taking a modern spin on wellloved summertime flavours, citrus and melon. Take a sip and let your taste buds transport you to a tropical paradise. Bursting with flavour, these fizzy drinks will have you feeling as fresh as if you were on a summer vacation. Mix with spirits to make a cocktail or mocktail and you’re good to go!
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Compare your electricity and support Australian farmers
Even before covid hit households, Aussies have looked for ways to support Australian Farmers.
However, if you did switch after receiving the comparison, they will increase the donation to $25.
Now, just by submitting an electricity bill for comparison, you can support Rural Aid Australia to provide critical support including water, hay, financial and counselling assistance to help farmers who endure drought, flood and fire.
Bright Spark Power are an electricity retailer in NSW and SE QLD. Their customer base is growing largely due to their commitment to being 100% Australian owned and operated. They are proud to wear the green and gold Australian made and owned kangaroo badge.
Simply send a recent electricity bill from a home or business in NSW or South-East QLD for comparison, and Bright Spark Power will donate up to $10 to the Rural Aid fundraising campaign.
Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said that he was “very grateful for Bright Spark Power’s support which allows Rural Aid to continue its mission to create more sustainable rural communities and stronger futures for Australian farmers.”
CEO of Bright Spark Power Arran Coughlan said “Rural communities are key for the health of Australia, we are committed to going the extra mile for our customers and our fundraising efforts for Rural Aid Australia is just another way we can support and our fellow Australian’s”. There’s no obligation to switch - just by comparing Rural Aid will receive a donation. Submit a photo or PDF bill at the website.
The charity has recently completed multiple hay drops in mouse plague affected areas including two road trains of hay in Narromine, NSW.
Rural Aid supporter number 28002 Only NSW and SEQLD premises eligible. See website for full terms.
Compare your electricity bill and Bright Spark Power will donate to Rural Aid Bright Spark Power have kicked off their contribution with a $500 fundraising starter and pledge to match each $500 thats raised from residents and business conducting a comparison or switching.
Is it time to shop around and look for a new electricity supplier? Now you can do some good at the same time. Let us tell you how much a past electricity bill would be with Bright Spark Power, and with no obligation to switch, we will add another donation to Rural Aid. Help us provide water, hay, financial and counselling assistance to help Aussie farmers who endure drought, flood and fire.
Compare your bill at brightsparkpower.com.au/ruralaid
They are first aiming to raise $5,000, which could go a long way to help Aussie Farmers. Submit a bill for comparison and you’ll help reach our target to: • Buy more than 12 x 600kg hay bales, for hungry livestock. • Give 50 x farming families prepaid cards which also helps the local economies • Help pay bills for 5 x farming families; or • Provide 100 x free counselling sessions for farmers. brightsparkpower.com.au
Bright Spark Power is available all across NSW and in the SE QLD (Energex) areas. The friendly team are all based in Australia and available on 1300 010 277 8am to 6pm weekdays or email support@brightsparkpower.com.au
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MORE PUMPKIN PLEASE DID YOU KNOW PUMPKIN IS A FRUIT? MOST OF US ASSOCIATE PUMPKIN AS A HEARTY WINTER VEGETABLE, IT IS ACTUALLY RELATED TO THE SQUASH FAMILY
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Pumpkin’s can look intimidating due to their size, you look at a full pumpkin and say, no chance I can eat all that, or even a half pumpkin is cause for pause. But a pumpkin is so versatile and complements so many other foods, if you are prepared to experiment a little, pumpkin can be a great addition to many dinners, or indeed the hero dish. Home cooks usually cut their pumpkins to match the size of their potato’s, so that usually means a nice neat small square, but many chefs prefer to cut big wedges and roast them with the skin on, the taste does not vary but it looks far more impressive. (don’t eat the skin) How about a nice Pumpkin scone, so easy to make and far more nutritious than regular scones, kids love scones, so this is a great way to sneak in a healthy snack. Try eating Pumpkin cold, you can refrigerate cooked pumpkin and will last up to three days, it’s absolutely fantastic with salad, not just the flavour, the colour can bring a salad to life. Note: Although you can eat pumpkin straight from the fridge, most seem to prefer it cool, not cold, so perhaps let it sit for a while before serving if it has been in the fridge. Love baking, why not try the Pumpkin pie, great vegetarian option, or a pumpkin version of a shepherd’s pie for meat pie lovers. How about a snack, ever made your own potato chips? as pumpkin has a solid raw texture, they are perfect for making pumpkin chips. A sprinkle of salt, delicious. Sick of mash potato? (Is that’s even possible!!) add some pumpkin to combine the two flavours or go just pumpkin mash. Soup can’t go past soup, probably one of the most common uses for pumpkin is in soups, and the great thing with the soup is you can dial the flavour right up and have it as thick as you wish, or really thin it down, add other ingredients so it’s a flavour is there but not overpowering. »
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If you do really like exploring new dishes and the pumpkin flavour appeals to you then you have an added bonus as there are many varieties of pumpkin to choose from, and they all have unique qualities. You can mix and match to suit specific dishes. Different pumpkins can provide a whole new range of dinner options.
AUSTRALIAN PUMPKIN VARIETIES QUEENSLAND BLUE PUMPKIN A bigger heartier pumpkin, stronger flavo
GOLD NUGGET Small, golden yellow skin, easy to cut.
BUTTERNUT PUMPKIN Small, yellow skin, long not round, nutty.
J.A.P PUMPKIN Small, sweet variety. Does not keep for long, so it’s a buy now eat within three to four days deal.
JARRAHDALE PUMPKIN Native to Australia, Small, sweet, round with very distinctive grey skin.
DUMPLING PUMPKIN Small, unusual yellow skin, nuttier flavour. Often referred to as Winter Squash.
PUMPKIN HEALTH FACTS Packed with Vitamin A Low in calories High in potassium Is over 90% water High in Antioxidants High in Fibre
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NOTE A whole pumpkin can last up to three weeks at room temperature. Cut pumpkins can last up to three days if refrigerated.
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WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF THE PUMPKIN AND JACK O LANTERN? Apparently, Europeans would carve faces in their vegetables when they were in season to scare off thieves. Fast forward a hundred years or so and Europeans now living in America would do the same thing. In America one of the foods that was ripe in their fall was pumpkin, and because of its size the faces could be big and fierce, and the addition of the lantern was introduced so potential thieves could see the scary face from far away.
THE FOODS THAT FOSTER GOOD ORAL HEALTH THE AUSTRALIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION (ADA) HAS RECENTLY REPORTED THE NATION’S ORAL HEALTH IS NOT IN GREAT SHAPE WITH 32% OF ADULTS HAVE UNTREATED TOOTH DECAY, ONE IN TEN ADULTS HAVE LESS THAN 21 TEETH (THE BASIC NUMBER FOR PROPER HEALTH FUNCTION), & 44% OF KIDS AGED 5 TO 6 HAD NOT BEEN TO THE DENTIST BY THEIR 5 TH BIRTHDAY
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The ADA always recommends eating foods that promote good oral health. The ADA’s Oral Health Promoter Dr Mikaela Chinotti has these tips to help us fight decay. Dr Chinotti says “Fruit and vegetables are tooth-friendly snack options. The natural sugar in whole fresh fruit is much less likely to contribute to tooth decay development than sugars added to foods and drinks. The chewing of vegetables such as celery also helps to scrape leftover food particles from the surface of the teeth. Firm, fibrous foods like raw fruits and vegetables, chewing gum and sour foods also help to stimulate salivary flow saliva is one of the best protective mechanisms for teeth”.
SNACK SUGGESTIONS Vegetable sticks such as carrot, celery, cucumber or capsicum. These can be eaten with a dip such as hummus, beetroot or capsicum. Cheese Rice cakes with a savoury spread. A handful of nuts, such as almonds. Seaweed or nori sheets. Fresh fruit pieces – most nutritious when eaten fresh and raw. Most fruits are low in kilojoules and high in fibre and water, making you feel fuller. Eggs – hard boiled. Popcorn – beware as some have added sugar, check the ingredients. Yoghurt – plain or no added sugar options are best.
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DRINKS YOUR MOUTH WILL LOVE The best tooth-friendly drinks are milk and water, preferably tap water, as approx.89% of Australian water sources have fluoride added to protect and strengthen teeth. It’s also best to drink water plain as adding slices of lemon or lime makes the water more acidic and sipping this over the course of the day can damage the teeth. Things like milk and cheese which are packed with the protein casein, and the minerals calcium Tea and coffee are not bad for and phosphorus, which can help to protect teeth the teeth but be sure not to add too much sugar. from decay. Fruit juice should only be drunk Chewing hard cheeses also helps to increase occasionally and limited to ½ a saliva formation which also helps to protect the teeth. So snacking on a delicious piece of cheese cup in any one day. In addition, green and black tea both contain is better for your oral health rather than a polyphenols, substances which sugary snack. either kill or hold back bacteria MAKING FOODS FROM SCRATCH responsible for the acid that Helps you to be aware of the included attacks teeth. ingredients, including the amount of sugar If you’re having an alcoholic drink with a mixer that’s added to the food. such as tonic water or ginger ale, opt for low Great staples to have as part of your everyday or no sugar varieties. Be aware that no-sugar diet that are tooth-friendly include lean proteins varieties aren’t necessarily better options for teeth health though – but they do help cut such as meat, poultry, fish, milk and eggs. As well, dark leafy greens, such as kale, bok choy and down on sugar intake. These drinks are acidic/ collard greens are high in mineral such as calcium have a low pH, which can also cause damage by wearing away the tooth surface. » which are great for teeth and bone health.
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THE FOUR KEY THINGS YOU SHOULD BE DOING TO MAINTAIN GOOD ORAL HEALTH 1. Brush twice a day with a soft bristle toothbrush and just a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. 2. Clean between the teeth daily, using floss or interdental brushes for example. 3. Eat a nutritious diet low in sugar. 4. Visit your dentist regularly.
ADA knows we all like a sugary treat from time • Ttohetime, so when you do eat something sweet, eat or drink it in combination with a main meal. That’s because saliva is already being formed to eat the meal so it helps to flush the sugary treat from the mouth and assist in reducing the acid exposure to the teeth. When choosing your sweet treat, avoid super sticky options such as toffees as the When on-the-go and consuming sugary foods or drinks, chewing sugarfree chewing gum can help to decrease your risk of developing tooth decay. Wait an hour after eating something sugary or having an acidic drink before brushing your teeth as these can soften the tooth enamel, the outer hard, protective surface of the teeth. Waiting 60 minutes allows time for the enamel to recover before brushing. The ADA has created a tooth-friendly sweet treat cookbook, Tooth-friendly treats. It contains 20 recipes created and recommended by dentists as well as easyto-read information on oral health and sugar - including how to identify hidden sugars and read the Nutrition Information Panel on foods and drink labels. The recipes are not only tooth-friendly, but many are also vegan, nut-free, lactose-free and gluten-free as well. The recommended serving size and sugar content per serve and per 100g are included for each recipe. The cookbook can be purchased online from sites such as Booktopia or Kogan, for around $12. Profits from the sales are donated to the Australian Dental Health Foundation, which helps disadvantaged Australians access much-need dental care.
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BE A SMART SHOPPER Items marketed as ‘low fat’ may have more sugar present than the ‘standard’ option. Be sure to check and compare the Nutrition Information Panel and list of ingredients. When viewing the sugar content of foods and drinks, be sure to look at the suggested serving size as well. The amount of sugar may be relatively low per serving, however your serving size may be twice the recommended size. Food items such as maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar used to sweeten food, are often promoted to be healthier than white, brown or raw sugar. However they have the same potential to cause tooth decay.
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I think nature knows best - part 2
Another key growth driver is that Australian consumers increasingly view organic foods beyond strict health benefits and simply as part of their everyday life.
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Customers are moving more and more to buying organic produce as a lifestyle choice as much as anything else. PAUL TURNER, HEAD OF PRODUCE, WOOLWORTHS
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The organic market is estimated to be growing at 20% per annum, and domestic consumption is predicted to reach $2.3 billion by 2030. Experts believe that there is an opportunity for the Australian market to head towards the 13% to 15% share it holds in Germany. Specific organic product lines that have seen a substantial rise in popularity in recent times include carrots, baby spinach, zucchini, broccoli and Gala apples. A case study in the wine industry suggests that growth in organic food consumption can be encouraged by a combination of increasing taxes on less environmentally-friendly wines and the simultaneous awarenessraising promotion of organic wines. Notably, the combination of these two strategies is more successful than introducing them separately. The researchers estimated that once organic wine diffusion in the general population reaches 35%, the growth rate will accelerate further as it becomes a widely accepted purchase option.
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Super Foods At an everyday level, consumers are also attempting to personalise their nutrition by adding in selected components and trying to remove others. The notion of “food as medicine” takes this one step further for the 44% of Australians already using specific foods to address their medical conditions. Superfoods play a particular role in ‘food medicine’, with one in three people believing they offer physical, emotional and mental benefits. Beyond their medicinal value, however, most superfoods carry with them a backstory that provides an emotional connection to a simpler lifestyle.
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Nutrient density, antioxidant content, and usually it’s got some kind of X factor where there is some ancient, beautiful population of people eating it. That’s generally what people think when they hear superfood. DR EMMA BECKETT, NUTRITION SCIENTIST, UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
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So whats the cost of Healthy Eating For the average family eating healthily means increasing the amount spent on food from 25% of their income to 36%—which also means putting their family finances under significant stress. Not surprisingly, consumers have to make some hard choices and tradeoffs when purchasing healthy foods and beverages. A healthy diet— fresh foods and healthy, branded and packaged items cost families of two adults and two children $624 a fortnight. AMANDA LEE, PROFESSOR, PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY, UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
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‘cos it does make a difference Across the board, 74% of Australians say that a company’s social and environmental efforts are moderately important in deciding what to purchase, and 12% say it is extremely important. Another study found that 55% of consumers have made purchase decisions based on the environment, ethics or fair-trade in the last 12 months.
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SWEET TREATS YOUR TEETH WILL LOVE THE ADA HAS CREATED A TOOTH-FRIENDLY SWEET TREAT COOKBOOK, TOOTH-FRIENDLY TREATS. It contains 20 recipes created and recommended by dentists as well as easyto-read information on oral health and sugar - including how to identify hidden sugars and read the Nutrition Information Panel on foods and drink labels. The recipes are not only tooth-friendly, but many are also vegan, nut-free, lactose-free and gluten-free as well. The recommended serving
size and sugar content per serve and per 100g are included for each recipe. The cookbook can be purchased online from sites such as Booktopia or Kogan, for around $12. Profits from the sales are donated to the Australian Dental Health Foundation, which helps disadvantaged Australians access much-need dental care.
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CELEBRATING & SUPPORTING REGIONAL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
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A NEW LOGO ON THE SUPERMARKET SHELVES IS MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE WITH AUSTRALIANS NEAR AND FAR ARE COMING TOGETHER TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR OUR FARMERS. Brands, industry and influencers like Chef Matt Moran have come together to launch, Thankful4Farmers - an initiative raising awareness of the critical contribution of farmers, while generating funds to support sustainable agriculture and regional communities.
YOU CAN HELP support by selecting brands on supermarket
shelves featuring the Thankful4Farmers logo. “Every day, three times a day, we need a farmer to have food on our tables,” says Thankful4Farmers Founder and CEO, Kim McDonnell. “Thankful4Farmers is about taking a moment to recognise the importance of farming and agriculture and acknowledging the men and women who work hard to feed Australian families every day, while also raising funds that will make a positive difference to their lives as they face unprecedented challenges.” “As climatic conditions, reduced investment, fluctuating commodity prices, raising tariffs and labour shortages adversely impact farmers - we know many have lost farms that have been in their families for generations, while farming and regional communities face disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges” “Some 300,000 Australians are currently working across our agricultural industries. More diverse and tailored resources are needed to address systemic challenges in the industry to create sustainable impact.” “We wanted to start a movement that bridges the gap between brands, consumers and agricultural communities.” “By showing our farmers Aussie mateship and letting them know - we’re supporting them and are truly thankful. And working with brands to make a tangible difference and help solve the issues farmers are facing.”»
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“I’m really proud and excited to be part of the Thankful4Farmers initiative,” says Ambassador Matt Moran. “As a fourth-generation farmer, I know first-hand the work that goes into producing our food and we’re so lucky in this country to have access to such incredible ingredients.” “We chefs and restaurateurs wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our Aussie farmers and as consumers, we rely on them for every meal,” said Moran. Everyone can be a part of this important initiative when they shop. Thankful4Farmers raises funds by partnering with organisations and businesses already in the retail and consumer markets to co-brand products and sponsorship opportunities that generate revenue to support sustainable agriculture. “Simply look out for the Thankful4Farmers logo when choosing a product on supermarket shelves or on menus in restaurants and cafes,” says McDonnell. “By choosing that brand,
you will be demonstrating your support and a portion of what you pay will go directly to helping our farming and rural communities. If you can’t find products in their local supermarket, tag them on social media and tell them you’re #Thankful4Farmers and they should be too!” See all the brans and restaurants that currently have the logo www.thankful4farmers.com.au/products Thankful4Farmers is committed to investing in organisations to create long-term sustainable change in regional and rural areas affecting the farmer; the farm; and the farming community. Recently announced grants from Thankful4Farmers have been made to: Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal: https://frrr.org.au/ Soils for Life: https://soilsforlife.org.au/ For further details: Get involved to help rural and regional communities visit www.thankful4farmers.com.au
GATHERED GOODS AUSTRALIA Founder Georgie Rogers is committed to supporting bush based businesses and their communities, sourcing uniquely from the regional areas Australia wide. “The relationships I have forged with my suppliers is why I do what I do. Having a tangible way of knowing how many people you help, makes our gifts unique, and meaningful” says Georgie. Gathered Goods Australia makes an accurate regional Aussie employee tally included in the mini mag that accompanies every beautifully presented hamper based on the products selected.
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Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1hr -1hr.15mins, plus resting time
Serves: 4-5
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INGREDIENTS 1.6kg The Good Chook Whole Chicken 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and softened 2 teaspoons salt, plus extra for seasoning 3 teaspoons sumac, divided, plus more for serving 2 lemons, halved 1 head garlic, halved 1 x bunch dutch carrots, peeled 3 x beetroot peeled and quartered 1/2 butternut pumpkin diced 1 x sweet potato peeled and diced 1/4 kilo brussel sprouts left whole 1 x red onion quartered 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling Freshly cracked pepper *1 cup Greek yogurt, Dairy Free option if preferred* Flaky sea salt, for serving
METHOD lace the chicken in a large roasting pan. 1. P 2. Using your fingers, gently separate the skin from the flesh across the breasts and drumsticks. 3. Rub the butter between the skin and the flesh. 4. Rub the salt and 2 teaspoons of the sumac all over the chicken. If time permits, refrigerate the chicken, uncovered, for at least 6 hours and up to overnight. 5. Preheat the oven to 180, degrees. 6. Squeeze half of one lemon over the chicken and place it inside the cavity along with a half head of garlic. 7. Scatter the vegetables and remaining lemons and garlic around the chicken. Drizzle the vegetables and chicken with the 1/4 cup oil. 8. Sprinkle the vegetables with the remaining 1 teaspoon sumac and season with salt and pepper, tossing until the vegetables are evenly coated. 9. Roast, tossing the vegetables occasionally, until the chicken and vegetables are deep golden and cooked through and the chicken registers 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving. 10. Place yoghurt into a bowl drizzle with a touch of oil and sprinkle it with the sumac, and flaky sea salt. Serve it alongside the chicken.
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CARAWAY AND MAPLE GLAZED LAMB RACK
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS 2 x 8 point lamb racks, french trimmed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp caraway seeds 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 bunches broccolini For Sweet potato colcannon 500g sweet potato, peeled and 3cm diced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 20g butter 2 leeks, thinly sliced ¼ cup milk
METHOD 1. Brush lamb with oil and sprinkle with caraway seeds.
Combine balsamic and maple syrup in a small bowl with salt and pepper and pour over lamb. 2. Preheat oven to 200°C fan forced and cook lamb for 20 minutes for medium. Baste lamb once or twice to help glaze to coat the lamb. Rest for 10 minutes then slice between bones into portions. 3. Heat oil in a medium frying pan with a lid and cook leeks for 10-12 minutes, covered, until very soft. 4. Steam sweet potato for 20-30 minutes or until very tender. Mash with milk and gently fold through leek. Season to taste. 5. Steam broccolini for 3-4 minutes until cooked to your liking and serve with colcannon and lamb.
TIPS • Don't worry if the glaze slides off the lamb at first, it will thicken on the tray as it cooks making it easier to baste. • Try adding different whole spices to the lamb to vary the glaze such as cumin, fennel or mustard seeds. • Use brown sugar if you don't have maple syrup
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RED WINE & BALSAMIC BRAISED LAMB SHANKS Traditional flavors combine with lamb to make a mouthwatering dish.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 2.5 hours
INGREDIENTS 4 lamb shanks, trimmed 8 shallots, peeled 1 cup red wine 2 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 long sprigs rosemary olive oil mash and broccolini to serve
Serves: 4
METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (330°F). Place a heavy based casserole
over a moderately high heat. Rub some olive oil over the lamb and season with salt and pepper. Sear for 8 minutes or until browned all over. Remove the shanks and set aside. 2. Place the shallots in the pan and cook for 4 minutes or until colored. Add the wine, stock, vinegar and rosemary along with the lamb. Bring up to the boil, cover and place in the oven for 2 hours or until very tender. Remove the lid and cook for a further 30 minutes. Turn them over once or twice if they are coloring too much. 3. Use a spoon to skim off any fat that has risen to the surface and reduce the sauce over a high heat if necessary. Serve with olive oil mash and steamed brocollini.
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YOU BEAUT MIXED BERRY PUDDING
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INGREDIENTS 125 g softened butter 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup milk 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup You Beaut Frozen Mixed Berries Vanilla ice cream, to serve
METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan-
forced). 2. Mix butter, sugar, flour and eggs in a large bowl. HINT: use an electric mixer on high speed for best results - two/three minutes should do. 3. Stir in milk. 4. Spray shallow baking tray with canola oil, pour in batter and top with You Beaut Mixed Berries. As the batter cooks the fruit will sink in further. 5. Place in oven and bake for 45 minutes, and remember to keep an eye on the pudding as it cooks. When it’s fully cooked the pudding should be springy when touched. 6. Serve warm with ice cream and enjoy!
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MAPLE GLAZED SWEET POTATO & ROCKET PESTO PENNE SALAD WITH BLUE VEIN & WALNUT CRUMBLE Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
INGREDIENTS 375g packet Pangkarra penne 1 large sweet potato (1cm cubes) 1/4 cup maple syrup 100g rocket 1/2 red onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (crushed) 1 sprig rosemary 50g Bleu Vein cheese (crumbled) 1/4 cup walnuts (crumbled) 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 80ml olive oil Drizzle of bran/grapeseed oil PAG E 5 0
Serves: 4
METHOD 1. Add the rocket, red onion, garlic, rosemary and olive oil into a blender and blitz until almost smooth and set aside.
2. Bring a pot of water to the boil with a drizzle of bran/grapeseed oil.
Add the Pangkarra penne to the pot and cook for 5 – 8 minutes until al dente. 3. While the pasta is cooking, heat a saucepan over a high heat and add oil. Add the sweet potato and slightly brown the cubes. 4. Reduce to a medium heat add the maple syrup and pepper. Cook until tender and the maple syrup has caramelised over the sweet potato. 5. Strain the penne and allow to cool slightly. 6. Combine the penne, pesto and sweet potato in a large salad bowl. Scatter the blue vein cheese and walnut crumble on top. Serve immediately.
WHITE FROSTING
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Makes: 2 1/2 cups
INGREDIENTS 250g (1 block) Copha, at room temperature, sliced 360g (3 cups) icing sugar mixture, sifted 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tbsp boiling water
METHOD 1. Place Copha in a large bowl of an electric mixer. Using the
paddle attachment, beat on a low speed until smooth. Increase speed to medium and beat for a further 3-4 minutes, or until white and creamy. Beat in vanilla. 2. Gradually add sugar, 1/3 cup at a time, beating until combined. Add boiling water and beat until smooth.
TIPS • To soften Copha, leave it out of the fridge for at least 24 hours. Thinly slice or grate. • Alternatively, run the outside of the mixing bowl under hot water then add sliced copha and beat. Do not melt Copha. • There is enough frosting to ice a 22-23cm cake or 24 cupcakes. • Frosting is best used immediately after making. Add a little extra boiling water if frosting starts to firm up.
CLICK ON LINKS BELOW FOR MORE TIPS • https://sugartreat.net/2020/05/28/how-to-use-cophafor-a-perfect-pipeable-frosting/ • https://sugartreat.net/2020/05/28/copha-buttercreamrecipe-for-hot-weather/ This recipe is more of a “buttercream” type of icing. Royal icing is made from icing sugar and water. It is used to pipe onto biscuits and doesn’t require any fat to give it that whipped creamy texture.
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MARY MACK’S INSTANT BATTER, AUSTR Some 30 years ago Mary and John McCormick opened a fish and chip shop in Innisfail. From these humble beginnings grew the concept of creating a quality easy-to-mix readymade batter emerged. Their batter allowed a uniform product to be deep fried, and this became the vital difference in attracting customers. As time went by, they realised that the Mary Mack’s Instant Batter was unique, and were approached from a local supermarket to package a retail product in small amounts. Since these early days the demand has increased considerably and now the product which is sold under the registered Trade Mark of
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RALIA'S FAVOURITE BATTER “Mary Mack’s Instant Batter” can be found on the shelves throughout the Australian Supermarket outlets as well as a growing number of overseas countries. Mary McCormick Pty Ltd is a 100% owned private Company and the product uses 99% Australian grown ingredients. The product contains no preservatives, no artificial colourings or flavourings and is suitable for many uses domestically and for restaurants or fast food outlets. Due to increased demand for the products, both nationally and internationally, a purpose-built factory, distribution and marketing office was setup. It now handles all manufacture, marketing and distribution of Mary Mack's products to the supermarkets, food service and export trade.
Mary supplies the base ingredients and continues to manufacture for the local North Queensland market. Keep an eye out for the new Mary Mack’s Instant Batter packs in your supermarkets, now with great recipe ideas on the back. Mary Mack’s Instant Batter 150g can batter up to 1kg seafood, chicken of vegetables.
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SUMMERY STRAWBERRY TART Serves: 8-10
INGREDIENTS 1 roll, store bought shortcrust pastry, thawed 600g mascarpone cheese 120g icing sugar, sifted zest of 2 lemons juice of 2 lemon 300ml thickened cream 3 x 250g punnets Victorian strawberries, halved meringue kisses to decorate, optional edible flowers to decorate, optional
METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. 2. Line a greased 22cm round, loose-based fluted tart pan with pastry.
Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. 3. Line the pastry case with non-stick baking paper, fill with baking weights and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and weights and bake for a further 10 minutes or until the pastry is just cooked. Allow to cool in the tin. 4. In the bowl of your standing mixer combine mascarpone cheese, icing sugar, lemon zest and juice and beat until creamy. Add cream and beat on high until you get a fluffy filling. 5. Spread filling into the cooled, empty tart shell, top with halved Victorian strawberries and meringue kisses and edible flowers if using.
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CHERRY CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS Base 1 Sachet (170g) Lion Biscuit Base Mix 4 tbsp (80g) of butter, melted 4x10cm flan tins Filling 250g cream cheese, room temperature 3/4cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp powdered gelatine 300ml thickened cream Morello cherries in syrup to serve
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METHOD Mix together melted butter and contents of one Lion Biscuit Base 1. Mix sachet in a medium sized mixing bowl.
2. Press biscuit mixture over the base of four 10cm flan tins to make a firm crust.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until base is set. 4. Beat together cream cheese and sugar. Add vanilla, lemon juice, zest and gelatine and beat until smooth and creamy.
5. Whip cream to stiff peaks, mix ¼ of the cream through the cream cheese mixture. Add remaining cream and fold through. 6. Top bases with cream cheese filling and refrigerate for 3 hours or until filling is set. To easily remove from the tin, run a hot knife around the edge of the filling before releasing from the tin. Serve topped with cherries in syrup.
TIPS • To thicken cherry syrup place into a small saucepan and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until a thick syrup consistency is reached. Allow to cool.
EXPRESS VEGETABLE STIR FRY PREP TIME: 5 mins COOKING TIME: 10 mins SERVINGS: 4-5 People
INGREDIENTS 450g hokkien noodles 2 tbsp red curry paste 600g bag ready to stir fry vegetables 500ml (2 cups) Campbell’s Real Stock Vegetable 3 tbsp cornflour Coriander leaves, to garnish
PREPARATION
Step 1 Prepare noodles following instructions. Set aside.
Step 2 Heat a large wok, add curry paste and vegetables, stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Place 1/4 cup vegetable stock in a small bowl or jug add cornflour and mix well.
Step 3 Add remaining stock to the vegetable stir fry, bring to the boil, add cornflour mixture stirring until sauce thickens. Add drained noodles and stir to combine. Serve immediately topped with coriander.
Campbell’s is a registered trade mark of the Campbell Soup Company and is used under licence.
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