Innholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2021 i Market Magazine

Ever picked and eaten fresh apples straight off the tree? Bloody delicious. As you can see in the photo I sometimes get dressed up like a fair dinkum farmer and go out to a fair dinkum farm and try and show off my muscles for an Instagram photo when I pick apples. This one happens to be our own farm in the Megalong Valley and the apple tree is about 100 years old. The story (that we’re sticking to) is that a drover threw away his apple core beside this track down in the very rough back blocks of the farm and this tree sprang up. After the drought broke this year has produced a bumper crop of apples (expect lots of specials). We went and picked a big bucket…

MINI PEAR, TOFFEE AND CINNAMON PIES RECIPE PAGE 21 ONE-BOWL SPICED APPLE SLICE OVEN-BAKED ORANGES MINI PEAR, TOFFEE AND CINNAMON PIES FLOURLESS ORANGE AND CHOCOLATE CAKE BLUSHING APPLE, PEAR AND RHUBARB PIE OVEN-BAKED ORANGES PREPARATION: 10 MINS COOKING: 15 MINS SERVES 4 4 large oranges 4 cinnamon sticks 2 Tbsp brown sugar 40ml dark spiced rum 4 fresh bay leaves, to garnish 1 Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced (200°C conventional). 2 Cut the top and bottom off each orange so they sit flat, then cut off the peel and pith. Slice oranges horizontally into 1cm thick slices, reforming the round orange shape. 3 Place a small square of baking paper on top of a large square of foil (large enough to fully wrap around orange). Repeat to make 4.…

MAKE ME 30 MINS OR LESS WHIP UP DELISH BREKKIE TACOS Warm taco shells following packet directions. Fry eggs and bacon rashers in a frying pan until crispy. Layer eggs and bacon in warmed taco shells, along with baby spinach leaves, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, tomato chutney, crumbled feta, and green chilli and lemon wedges. NOW TRY THIS CRUMBLE CRAZY Forget the breadcrumbs. Crumble any leftover taco shells over your favourite bake – macaroni cheese, cottage pie, potato bake or fish pie. COMBO SAMBO Use the shells next time as a bread substitute for your lunchtime sandwich. Try classic ham and salad or our big fave, chicken, rocket and mayo. From home-style to restaurant glam in minutes. SPEEDY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP Heat chicken soup in a large saucepan over medium heat.…

ALL INGREDIENTS FROM HARRIS FARM BARRAMUNDI AND PRAWN LAKSA IN 30 MINS SHOPPING LIST 400g skin-on, boneless barramundi fillets ½ bunch coriander 180g jar laksa paste 400g can coconut milk 250ml stock (vegetable or chicken) 250g packet vermicelli noodles 100g tofu puffs 250g green prawns, peeled lime, bean sprouts and birds eye chilli, to serve (optional) FROM THE PANTRY Cooking oil Soy sauce Sesame oil Fish sauce COOK’S TIP After draining noodles, for easier handling, place them on a chopping board and cut into quarters using scissors. If you don’t have fish sauce you can also use soy sauce or just salt. Do not over stir the laksa – you want the fish to stay in cubes and not flake away. BARRAMUNDI AND PRAWN LAKSA PREPARATION: 10 MINS •…

YOU SHOW OFF! FLOWERS • After Dark Agonis • Amaranthus • Big Mama • Cotoneaster • Crucifix Orchids • Dahlias • Gum Poly Leaves • Premium Tulips • Protea • Queen Anne’s Lace Go splendid with a choice of big blooms, all stars in their own right – it’s the secret to this success. Then tie with a bow or arrange in a stable container and wow the crowd. GO BY COLOUR FLOWERS • Cotoneaster • Gum Leaves • Gum Nuts • Lotus Pod • Oncidium Spider Orchid • Protea • Roses • Tetragona Nuts • Stock Create it in pink and red, then add gumnuts, pods and branches to add that lovely Aussie touch. Add delicate greenery in and around to finish. FULL ARD FAB FLOWERS • After Dark…

MAKE ME EVEN FASTER Toss 600g diced chicken pieces in ¼ cup natural yogurt and pan-fry for 10 minutes or until just cooked through. Stir in a 450g jar of store-bought tikka masala sauce (you’ll find it chilled in the HFM fridge) and bring it to a simmer. Stir in 50g butter and a drizzle of thickened cream, then cook for a further few minutes or until hot. Serve with all the trimmings! ONE-PAR CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA PREPARATION:10 MINS COOKING: 20 MINS SERVES 4 600g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 3cm pieces ¼ cup natural yogurt 1 Tbsp butter chicken curry paste, plus extra ¼ cup 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 red onion, finely diced 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, finely grated 50g butter,…

BITE ME This vibrant relish can be served on pan-fried fish or grilled lamb chops or try a dollop on top of a roast pumpkin and feta salad. SERVE SPOONED ON A RUMP STEAK SANDWICH WITH SALAD, AIOLI AND CRACKED PEPPER CARAMELISED ONION AND BEETROOT RELISH RECIPE PAGE 27 GREAT IDEA Add this nutty-flavoured buttery sauce to pan-fried white fish fillets, or drizzle it over gnocchi, mashed potatoes or roasted or steamed vegies. SERVE DRIZZLED OVER T-BONE STEAKS WITH THICK-CUT CHIPS BURNT BUTTER AND TARRAGON SAUCE PREPARATION: 5 MINUTES COOKING: 6 MINUTES MAKES ½ CUP 150g unsalted butter, chopped 12 sprigs fresh tarragon 1 garlic clove, finely grated 2 Tbsp green peppercorns in brine (See Cook’s Tip) Sea salt flakes, to season 1 Melt butter in a medium frying…

HARISSA SWEET POTATO TART WlTH WARM GREEN OLIVE SALSA RECIPE PAGE 48 CLEVER TIP You can eat carrot fronds. So don’t toss them – make a pretty, edible garnish instead. ROAST ANY VEGIE AND GOATS CHEESE TART RECIPE PAGE 45 PUMKIN, LEEK AND PESTOTART RECIPE PAGE 45 CAULINI, BROCCOLINI AND CHEESE TART PREPARATION: 15 MINS COOKING: 30 MINS SERVES 6-8 375g frozen all-butter puff pastry, thawed (we used a spelt flour variety) 100g Greek-style feta, crumbled 1 egg, plus extra 1 egg 1 bunch caulini, trimmed, halved lengthways 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, halved lengthways ¼ red onion, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Sea-salt flakes plus freshly ground pepper, to season Sesame seeds, to garnish Finely grated parmesan plus lemon…

HOW MUCH DOES ALCOHOL EVAPORATE IN COOKING? As much as we love to tell ourselves (or not) that alcohol will evaporate during cooking, it doesn’t. When cooking with liquor, 75% typically remains in the dish. It would actually take three hours of cooking to fully eradicate the alcohol in your meal. (Lucky we don’t cook that long!) WHAT SEAFOOD IS HIGH IN VITAMIN B12? Crab! Skip the supplements and start adding crab meat to your plate for a boost in B12. B12 helps aid concentration, energy, memory and mood. It keeps your blood cells healthy and prevents anemia, a condition that can make you feel weak and tired. So learn to love them crabs! IS IT HEALTHIER TO FRY WITH DUCK FAT OR BUTTER? Duck fat is the healthier option.…

Native to the Mediterranean and strongly associated with Italian cooking, especially tomato-based sauces, oregano is a great herb to have on hand. It has a pungent and distinctive aroma and is super easy to grow, forming a spreading groundcover which looks just as good in an ornamental garden, as it does in a herb patch. Oregano is closely related to marjoram – they’re both different species of the same genus, Origanum, and the flavours are quite similar. Both can be used in a whole host of meat and vegetable dishes to lift the final flavour subtly to a more delicious result. HOW YOU GROW IT A sunny spot and average well-drained soil is all you need to grow oregano. It forms a compact groundcover, reaching about 30cm high with trailing…

VEGETABLES Beans Beetroot Cabbage Capsicum Carrots Cauliflower Cavolo nero Fennel Gai lan Globe artichoke Jerusalem artichoke Mushroom Pumpkin Radish Red cabbage Rhubarb Spinach Sweet potato Snow peas Zucchini IMPERIAL MANDARIN Good news for mandy-lovers — Queensland citrus growers are celebrating the biggest crop of Imperial mandarins in a decade. Conditions have been perfect for the fragrant little flavour bombs—just the right combination of warm days, cool nights and plenty of water. Imperial is an old variety of mandarin, dating back to 1890. But though there are newer varieties, Imperial remains our favourite, loved for its easypeeling nature and great flavour. RECIPE TIPS Imperials are a natural for the school lunchbox but don’t just box the mandarin in. Squeeze for breakfast juice and to add to salad dressings. Also toss segments…

Harris Farm Markets founder, David Harris, recommends what’s good to eat on a weekly basis. So we take his selections and put them all into one box you can now have delivered! We have same-day delivery options and our online dark store warehouse is located in the heart of Sydney Markets – so the fruit and veg have a quick turnaround from farm to your home. There are two sizes to choose: a regular box which is great for couples or the XL box which is perfect for families. VALUE BOXES AND BUNDLES Our range of Value Boxes and Bundles offers you, our customer, fantastic savings by buying items together. ORGANIC The best of what’s available from the market right now without the nasties. FRUIT AND VEG Our classic fruit…

ADD FLAVOUR TO YOUR COUSCOUS Follow packet directions as usual, but simply swap boiling water for boiling stock - homemade or store bought. Chicken and vegetable-flavoured stocks work really well as the flavour is more subtle than a hefty beef stock. SNAP DON’T TRIM When removing the woody ends of asparagus spears, forget the knife and snap them off instead. Simply hold a spear with two hands, down the woody end of the spear and bend it – it will snap at its natural breaking point.…

So what is it? Regenerative farming is helping our planet shine brighter and is part of the climate change solution. Known as ‘regen’ farming, it’s all about the soil – by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, it creates a positive impact on our beautiful planet. In a nutshell, regen farming returns CO2 back into the dirt where it belongs, resulting in fabulous tasting food – the type that pops in your mouth when you bite into a crisp apple or crunch a green bean. DISHING THE DIRT ON REGEN FARMING Regen farming works with nature, not against her. We owe our existence to a thin layer of topsoil and rain – so we need to treasure our dirt. Forget pesky pesticides or anything unnatural – regen farming grows nutrient-rich,…

A PROBIOTIC FOR YOUR SOIL If you’re after an instant way to regenerate your garden soil, check out Soilbiotic, from Harris Farm Markets, which is made by recycling their own food waste. Described as a ‘humus compost’, it has been specially formulated by Ylad Living Soils and is rich in beneficial organisms. It can be mixed into the soil, spread on top or added to potting mix and is suitable for all plants, including native species. CYCLAMEN COLOUR With their cute Little butterfly-like flowers, cyclamen bring glowing colour to the cool months, both inside and out. They’re perfect flowering pot fillers – compact and smothered in blooms, ready to be slipped into any decorative containers you have to hand. You can position them outside to brighten up covered patios and…

Shortcuts to a more beautiful you – right from your shooping trolley SKIN For more glowy skin. Eat more cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale. These are all high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help to slow down ageing inflammation in our body. They also regulate our skin’s oil production, so it stays all soft and dewy, just as long as it is topped up regularly as we can’t produce oil. These vegies are also high in vitamin C, which helps in the formation of skinplumping collagen. TOP TIP Roast a whole cauliflower in the oven with a splash of apple cider vinegar to improve gut health linked to good skin. HAIR For shinier hair. Eat more (raw) carrots, pumpkin and sweet potatoes, all high in beta carotene, which the body…

LOVE SHOPPING AT THE MARKET? Grab an empty Harris Farm box to create your own mini market at home? With just a few simple supplies you’ll be cutting and pasting this easy craft project in no time. Get your mum and dad to help and give it a go! Hey Kids! Scarecrow here, with a couple of fun things for you to make when you are feeling creative. YOU WILL NEED • An empty Harris Farm cardboard box • Green, red and brown craft paper • Playset templates • Clear, quick drying craft glue • 4 x split pins • Green paint • Paintbrush • Scissors • Ruler • Hole punch • Pencil MAKE THE SHOPPING BASKET 1 Use your ruler, pencil and scissors to mark up and cut out…