Innholdsfortegnelse for March/April 2022 i Market Magazine

Easter is just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about what to prepare for the family for this special occasion. Seafood plays an important role at this time of the year, so here at Fish in the Family we strive to ensure quality with every purchase. CHILLI BLUE SWIMMER CRAB SERVES 4 4 raw blue swimmer crabs, cleaned, quartered by our fishmongers. Can swap seafood to raw prawns, scampi or bugs. 2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 ½ tbsp-2 tbsp sambal oelek *(to your taste) 1 cup tomato passata or tomato puree 2 tbsp salt reduced soy sauce ⅓ cup Chinese cooking wine 3 green onions (shallots), trimmed and sliced diagonally Lightly crack the very…

Last issue we were all looking forward to a new beginning – summer, fun and friends – but once again we have more trauma and then some! We were struck by horrendous floods and, of course, the threat of war in Europe. I guess these massive disruptions are now the new norm? What better way to focus on the NOW than to knuckle down, cook meals, bake, and entertain friends and family. The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him about humanity, replied that so many people were anxious about the future that they did not enjoy the present. Wow, certainly a lesson for me in that – so let’s get down and stay in the now; for example, to tonight’s dinner! One of the ‘now’ things is Easter. In…

1 Pat salmon dry with paper towel. 2 Rub skin with sea salt flakes. 3 Starting with a cold pan, add oil. Place salmon in, skin-side down. 4 Cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until skin is crisp and golden brown. 5 Turn salmon and cook for 1-2 minutes for medium-rare, or cook to your liking. 6 Drain your salmon, flesh-side down, on paper towel. Voilà! KITCHEN Confidential Want to marinate your salmon, but still desire a crispy skin? The trick is putting your marinade into a shallow dish and placing the salmon in, skin-side up. This keeps the skin completely dry during the marinating process.…

CRISPY ROAST ZA’ATAR CHICKEN WITH GRAPES Toss Golden Cockerel Bone In Chicken Thighs in crushed garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice, a handful of fresh oregano, a drizzle of olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Season and arrange chicken in a single layer in a roasting dish, skin-side up. Scatter with Oz Spice Zatar to lightly coat chicken, then arrange wedges of red onion, juiced lemon, and small bunches of grapes around chicken. Roast at 200°C fan-forced for about 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and grapes have blistered. For extra crispy chicken skin, cook for a further 5 minutes under a hot grill. Serve with bread on the side to dip into pan juices. NOW TRY THIS Sprinkle your morning fried eggs in za’atar whilst they’re cooking in…

Spanish Meatballs With Salsa Verde Potatoes • Latin-Style Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Jalapeño • Chicken Katsu With Coconut Rice • Ocean Trout With Crispy Broccoli READY IN 40 MINS Cook’s TIP Spice up the salsa verde with a scatter of dried chilli fl akes before adding it to the potato and beans. FOR MATES AND DATES When filling up your mate or date’s wine glass, also add a good splash of vino to the pan cooking the meatballs! SPANISH MEATBALLS WITH SALSA VERDE POTATOES, GREEN BEANS AND MANCHEGO CHEESE PREPARATION: 10 MINUTES • COOKING: 30 MINUTES • SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 500g cocktail potatoes 1 brown onion 2 cloves garlic Olive oil, to drizzle 500g-800g beef meatballs 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 tsp caster sugar 1 Tbsp Spanish spice mix Sea…

PREPARATION: 10 minutes COOKING: 5 minutes MAKES: 2 1 multigrain tortilla 2 free-range eggs 2 tsp olive oil 2 slices wholemeal bread, toasted ½ pitted black olive, diced 4 chives, cut into batons STEP 1: Use scissors to cut the tortilla and create four floppy bunny ears, four rectangular buck teeth and two triangular noses. STEP 2: Carefully break each egg into a small bowl. STEP 3: Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Carefully pour in the eggs, one at a time, and cook for 3 minutes or until the white bit is set, the edges are crisp and the yolks are cooked to your liking – runny or firm? STEP 4: Transfer each egg onto a slice of toast. It’s up to you…

1 PRETTY SASANQUA camellias are coming into bloom, so now is a perfect time to head to the nursery and choose a few favourites. Pastel tones abound, along with vivid red and cerise shades. 2 IT’S TIME TO GIVE your lawn an autumn feeding, to get it in peak shape before the winter months arrive (it’ll also help to keep invasive weeds out). Use an organic-based granular fertiliser and water in well. If the ground is compacted, aerate the area first using a garden fork. 3 PLAN AHEAD for late winter and early spring colour, by planting seedlings of primula and Iceland poppies in pots or garden beds. 4 COLLECT VEGETABLE SEEDS from your favourite plants, such as beans, tomatoes, pumpkin, cucumbers and corn, for sowing next season. Allow seeds to dry out before…

1 Maleny Dairies produces a range of milks, yoghurts, custard and cream. One of their most popular products is the traditional Farmers Choice gold-top, a non-homogenised milk that offers a layer of cream on top. 2 The milk of Guernsey cows is renowned for its high protein and butterfat content. It’s high in beta-carotene and also A2 protein, which many people find easier to digest. It also contains three times the amount of omega-3. 3 The milk is not standardised and has no additives.…

As I write this we are in the middle of floods in New South Wales and Queensland. It is heartbreaking to watch. Yet amongst the devastation, again we saw great stories of cooperation, generosity, resilience and bravery. Our Brisbane facility went under water and one of our suppliers squeezed their operations up and let us operate in their warehouse – no fuss, no expectations – just good people doing good things. We were able to help, too. Sending products from Sydney to wholesalers who supply our competitors so they could stay in business and keep food on people’s plates. And sending trucks around with fruit and water to feed the volunteers as they cleaned up. We had it pretty good – others didn’t. It was great to see Aussies in…

HANDY HINT Do yourself a favour and complement baked plums with a hit of vanilla bean – it’s truly a match made in heaven. AUTUMNAL FIG, PEAR AND ALMOND TART PREPARATION: 15 minutes COOKING: 35 minutes SERVES: 8-10 125g unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup rapadura sugar 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest 3 free-range eggs 1 ½ cups (about 180g) almond meal ½ cup plain flour ½ tsp baking powder 3 figs, quartered 1 pear, cored, sliced into thin wedges ¼ cup flaked almonds 2 Tbsp coffee sugar 1. Preheat oven to 175°C fan-forced. Grease a 24cm × 4cm deep, loose-bottomed tart tin. 2. Put butter, rapadura sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl. Beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each…

MOTHER DEAREST When it comes to ACV’s benefits, the ‘mother’ is key. So check the front of the bottle where it should clearly state: ‘with the mother’. Apple cider vinegar has been used for folklore medicine for healing all ailments – from coughs and colds but you might not be aware natural beautifying benefits, too. The rosy-hued vinegar can be used topically to improve the look of hair and skin, and internally to boost gut health by encouraging the growth of friendly bacteria in our bodies. SO WHAT MAKES APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SO GREAT? When it comes to ACV’s beauty and health benefits, it’s all about the ‘mother’. If you look at a bottle of ACV, you’ll see strands of mother – made up of protein, enzymes and friendly bacteria…

HERE’S AN IDEA When you gift a single bunch of flowers, give it in a beautiful basket. Blooms to buy now at HFM • Tulips • Dahlias • Buttons • Sunflowers • Freesia • Lisianthus • Chrysanthemum • Oriental lilies • Roses • Iris • Protea • Stocks GREAT! You can arrange with a colour scheme, one statement shade, or go colour crazy and – loving this – they all look fabulous! There’s not much that delights a person more than being given a bunch of flowers. And whether it be big or small, luxe or simple, pale or dazzling, the pleasure of the floral gift comes with a raft of messages of care. What could be nicer? Steps to arranging your bunch 1 Lay out your blooms to enable…

Five Founders’ dedication to sustainable farming, animal welfare and ethical partnerships, including with Harris Farm Markets, is motivated by you – the conscious consumer. And happily, their product is available at HFM. “Our consumers want sustainably produced food including beef,” says James. “We’ve been supplying to Harris Farms for two years and the reason for this is their customers, themselves as a company, and us as a supplier, are all aligned. We are all committed to providing the consumer with the best product from an eating-quality perspective, and also giving them confidence that what they’re consuming has been bred and raised in the most sustainable way possible.” So, where’s the beef?…

Hello all! Good to see you in this jam-packed issue. And I join Tristan and Cathy in recognising the hardships at home and abroad we are currently going through – and also in saluting our farmers and producers as they continue to provide for us during their tough times. While they do so, we take their wonderful foods and create recipes and tips for you to make eating and feasting just the best for you and your loved ones. It’s a great joy to do that for you and for them. With this in mind, we plan always to include something that changes how you cook forever. Something that improves your prepping like mad, and elevates your skills just another tasty little bit. And for me in this issue, there’s…

PREPARATION: 15 minutes COOKING: 35 minutes MAKES: 4 Melted butter, for greasing, plus extra 20g butter, softened ¼ cup raspberry jam 6 slices café-style raisin toast bread 3 free-range eggs 2 Tbsp caster sugar 2 cups milk 1 tsp ground cinnamon Icing sugar mixture, to dust Berries, yoghurt and maple syrup, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced. Lightly grease four shallow 2-cup-capacity ovenproof dishes. 2. Spread 3 slices of bread with extra butter, then spread with jam. Sandwich together with remaining bread. Cut each sandwich into 9 squares and arrange in the dishes. 3. Put eggs, sugar, milk and cinnamon in a jug, then whisk until combined. Pour over bread, then set aside for 15 minutes to allow bread to soak up egg mixture. 4. Bake for…

While much has been written about the amazing health benefits of apple cider vinegar, there hasn’t been enough peer-reviewed research to truly prove how effective it is. Possible health advantages include its ability to promote alkalinity in the body, which can balance PH levels and reduce inflammation. For people who swear by it, this elixir is said to: Heal an out-of-whack digestive tract – easing bloating, indigestion and heartburn – thanks to antimicrobial properties that reduce bad bacteria. Fight arthritis – by lowering inflammation. Help treat Type 2 diabetes – by reducing a spike in blood sugar levels after meals. Fight an overgrowth of candida (yeast infection) – thanks to its antifungal and antibacterial properties. Aid in weight loss – by suppressing appetite and managing blood sugar.…

IN FLOWER NOW Colouring up the scene from late summer into early autumn, tibouchinas provide an explosion of velvety purple flowers. They’re a great small-garden tree and are truly a gorgeous sight when in full bloom. But if you don’t have space for a flowering tree at your place, there are dwarf varieties too, such as ‘Groovy Baby’ (purple) and ‘Cool Baby’ (pink), which grow to only around 45cm high and wide. Then there are medium-sized shrub options, including ‘Jazzie’ (purple) and ‘Chameleon’ (pink and white), both of which grow to around 1-2m in height. Native to South America, tibouchinas thrive in frost-free gardens, and are happy in full sun or light shade. IT’S TIME TO POT BULBS With modern gardens getting smaller these days and balcony gardening on the…

The refreshing flavour of mint has earned it a place in cuisines the world over. You’ll find it in everything from savoury dishes and salads, to desserts, teas, summer drinks and cocktails. Fresh leaves always offer the best flavour and the plant is so easy to grow (too easy, some would say), there’s no reason not to have it on hand all year-round. Mint appears in Greek and Italian recipes, as well as Middle Eastern, Asian and Indian dishes. In English cooking of course, it’s the key ingredient in the classic sauce served with lamb. Finely chopped, fresh mint is delicious tossed in with buttered new potatoes or fresh spring peas. COOK’S TIP Make mint into a pesto by pounding with parsley, garlic, nuts, parmesan, salt and olive oil, before…

The Hopper family’s herd of Guernsey cows not only produces premium-quality milk, they’re part of Australia’s first dairy business to achieve carbon-positive status. As third-generation farmer Ross Hopper explains, it’s all part of his family’s broader vision. “We’re as passionate about our environment as we are about our milk, which is why we took the bold step towards becoming a carbon-positive producer of high-quality milk by 2021. Not only do we believe this will protect the future generations of our family, but we are committed to looking after the environment for our customers and consumers too.” Farming for the future Located in the lush pastures of south-eastern Queensland, the farm was established in 1948 with a herd of Guernsey cows, a British breed renowned for its premium-quality milk, containing high levels…

WORDSEARCH PUZZLE Look for the words on the list below in the wordsearch grid. Words will read in straight lines in any direction and letters may be shared. One of the words cannot be found. Can you work out which one? Alfalfa Beans Beetroot Cabbage Cauliflower Celeriac Celery Kale Leek Lettuce Marrow Onion Peas Rocket Spinach Squash Swede Turnip Yam Answer: Beetroot…