What’s Happening to the Taste and Nutrients of What We Eat?

Written by Ben Clinch on . Posted in Farming and Agriculture, Grass Fed Meat, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

I haven’t seen many of you down at my local newsagent early on a Thursday morning, picking up your copy of The Land… I’m assuming you must all get it delivered; perusing the cattle prices, watching the wool market and checking out the latest tractor as you enjoy your black tea and WeetBix. You will all then recall...

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From the Paparazzi and Back Down to Earth Again

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It’s been a big couple of weeks around here. We had a great bit of press with an editorial in the SMH Good Living supplement and we have been flat out ever since. I awoke that Tuesday morning feeling quite chuffed with myself. I read the article online, and then thinking I was famous, I took a peep outside… disappointingly...

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Food Temperature Danger Zone

Written by Alison Clinch on . Posted in Cooking Tips, Farmers Markets, Free Range Poultry, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

With the start of summer just around the corner, we need to remember the importance of how we transport and store perishable goods, such as meat. There’s a saying in the food service industry: “Keep cold foods cold, and hot foods hot”. Bacteria thrive between 5°C and 60°C, a range of temperatures that’s...

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The Great Milk Price War – Where Do You Stand?

Written by Ben Clinch on . Posted in Farmers Markets, Farming and Agriculture, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

I have been watching with interest the great milk price war we have going on at the moment. I’m sure you are all across the story; generic brand milk is being sold below cost at $1.00 a litre. Aussies love a bargain so at $1.00 a litre we are stampeding the supermarkets, and driving right past the corner shop where...

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All About Pork – The Other White Meat

Written by Alison Clinch on . Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

How to cook – Medium heat prevents your pork from drying out. We recommend 180°C as a rule. Nutrition – Pork is a low fat alternative. It offers trimmed cuts with less fat than skinless chicken breast but with a range of nutrients such as Iron, B12, Thiamine, Omega 3 and Zinc, as well as Protein. Taste and...

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