COOKING AND GARDENING
Sticky Fig Pudding
Posted by Sue Heward on
Changing up the classic Sticky Date Pudding to use local Riverland produce including our White Smyrna figs, jujubes and lentil flour.
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My annual ode to Hummingbird cake, with a figgy twist
Posted by Sue Heward on
Now I'm not totally sure I can still call it a Hummingbird cake if there is no pineapple. Probably not but its still delicious and this is my recipe for our annual ode to this family favourite.
The reprieve of Autumn - Figs, Pecans, Pastry, Platters and Chocolate of course
Posted by Sue Heward on
Oh my goodness Summer came and brought fig harvest with it. Some days seemed insurmountable with the heat but we made it through to glorious Autumn. I have some new Autumn recipes for you just in time for Easter feasting.
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My new world order, chewy white figs and baking - updated 25 September
Posted by Sue Heward on
The bright side of life - chewy white figs, baking and my new world order. Finally recipes for you.
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The quandary about Quince
Posted by Sue Heward on
Loads of people have asked me for recipes to use with the sun-dried quince. My most common response is that its a perfect companion with cheese on a platter. This is certainly the season. I especially like it with a hard goat's cheese (Barossa Cheese LaDame is my total favourite).
However I have gone all out and included three recipes below for you to try, enjoy and please give me feedback.