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Flavours & Trends: Geraldton Wax
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- Published on Thursday, 31 May 2018 10:46
Appearance: Small, narrow, needle-like green leaves with tiny white to pink blooms (in flowering season). Leaves and blooms have a waxy texture.
Flavour: Imparts a powerfully limey/lemongrass aroma to any foods cooked with them
Applications: Use Geraldton Wax as a primary ingredient to add flavour, or a flavoursome garnish. Works well in oils, emulsions and sugar syrup to imbue flavour and aroma to sweet or savoury dishes.
Complements: Seafood, lamb, white meats, dairy, butter, cream, citrus, watermelon, grapes, quandong and lemon aspen
Trends: Jumbuck, Geraldton Wax Flower Oil and Desert Oak are on the menu at Attica in Melbourne
Easter Trading 2018
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 13:45
The Melbourne Wholesale Market and Sydney Produce Market will be closed on Friday 30th March and Monday 2nd April for the Easter public holidays.
Easter trading for the Melbourne Wholesale Market:
Thursday 29th March: Trading as normal
Friday 30th March: Closed
Saturday 31st March: Closed with the exception of collection for pre-ordered produce
Sunday 1st April: Closed
Monday 2nd April: Closed
Tuesday 3rd April: Trading as normal
Easter trading for the Sydney Produce Market:
Thursday 29th March: Trading as normal
Friday 30th March: Closed
Saturday 31st March: Closed
Sunday 1st April: Closed
Monday 2nd April: Closed
Tuesday 3rd April: Trading as normal
Please ensure your orders are placed early and include sufficient stock to cover your venue through this period. Regular trading resumes Tuesday 3rd April. Flowerdale Farm wishes all our customers a safe and happy holiday.
Flavours & Trends: Native Cut Leaf Thyme
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- Published on Monday, 26 March 2018 10:58
Appearance: Broad-leaved, toothed foliage with an aroma of spicy chillies and cool mint.
Flavour: Intense flavour, similar to a cross between thyme and common mint.
Applications: Sprinkle on red or white meat and then BBQ. Add to bread doughs or damper. Contributes excellent flavour to pizza, pasta or risotto.
Complements: Cut Leaf Thyme matches beautifully with garlic, oil, tomatoes and feta. It's a brilliant accompaniment to wood fired oven dishes or any cooking that adds an ash or smoky flavour.
Trends: Cut Leaf Thyme is emerging on menus throughout Melbourne. Park St is leading the trend by featuring Chargrilled Quail with Pomegranate and Native Cut Leaf Thyme.
Flavours & Trends: Native Lemongrass
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- Published on Monday, 26 March 2018 10:56
Appearance: Thin, grass leaves with a strong citrus aroma.
Flavour: Similar flavour profile to Asian Lemongrass
Applications: Native Lemongrass is a good accompaniment in soups, sauces, marinades, salads and desserts. Can also be used as a refreshing tea.
Complements: Seafood, shellfish, beef, poultry, spinach, ginger, chilli and citrus
Trends: WA caterers RiverMint Dining are creating Native Lemongrass reductions to accompany Barramundi, Eel and Pipis.
Flavours & Trends: RiverMint
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- Published on Monday, 26 March 2018 10:54
Appearance: Thin, soft serrated and pointed leaves
Flavour: Delicate spearmint-like flavour
Applications: Use Rivermint as a substitute for other types of mint in sauces, salads, dressings or dips
Complements: Rivermint combines well with lamb and kangaroo and is a refreshing ingredient in desserts, teas, cocktails and water infusions.
Trends: Archie Rose Distilling Co in Sydney are crafting tailor made gin, vodka and whisky using Australian native ingredients including River Mint.
