Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is So Good for You
(& what the heck are polyphenols?!) If you’ve ever wondered why extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) gets so much attention, it’s not just hype - it’s one of the most studied & proven healthy fats in the world. From the Mediterranean diet to modern...
Singing the Praises of Olio Nuovo
Each year, from the very first basket of olives picked on the first day of harvest, we press a limited release of Olio Nuovo — our highly prized “new oil”. Made from the freshest, greenest olives, picked before they reach full maturity, Olio Nuovo is something truly...
So much Garlic… What now?
Storing and Preserving Garlic This season we harvested our garlic in November, cured it until January and if I store it in a cool, dry place in the kitchen (this year as a pretty braid hanging in the pantry) it should last until autumn. That’s if we don’t scarf it all...
Andrew’s Favourite Chilli & Olive Oil
It’s not complicated to make this jar of punch. We go through it far too quickly though- topped onto avo, stirred through pasta, drizzled over meat. I grow a few varieties of chillies- my favourite is Twilight Rainbow. Wash & dry chillies Remove stalks &...
Premium Gold Award in 2024 at the prestigious WA Olive Awards!
We've always known our olive oil is special but it is so lovely when an independent panel agrees. When we won our first gold medal at the 2022 WA Olive Awards- our first time entering so it was even more exciting. And every year since then we have won an award. The...
Healing garlic recipes for winter colds & flu.
At this time of year, it seems there is always someone in my family sniffing and or coughing. I love winter but we do need some sun! This is a natural pick-me up. A beautiful soothing lemon and garlic tea- just what your body needs and wants when you have a cold. ...
Why organic?
Why Organic? It was only after we had become farmers ourselves that we jumped off the fence in the organic debate. For years, with four small kids and reams of conflicting advice, it seemed hard to justify the exorbitant cost of buying organic produce. So, why do it?...
Some say weeds, we say bee corridor
I could weep when I see the council guys out and about spraying the pavements and paths with pesticides just so that we can have weed-free walkways. Weeds are all in the eye of the beholder, right? In my dream world, councils would use steam to rid our public spaces...
How to cure olives
There are as many ways to cure olives as there are opinions of which is the right way. After trying many methods over the years, with varying degrees of success, I feel the best way is the simplest: basic brine.