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Spring-time Tips –

Cooking with Callum – Story page 8 and 9

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The Boorala Olive Company provides tasty Kalamata olives grown, pickled and packaged on their property at Sanderston, north of Mannum.

Olive harvest and packaging is by hand to ensure only top quality fruit is selected.

The flavours are only real ingredients and no artificial preservatives, colours or flavours are used.

Boorala Olive Company products include Kalamata olives in brine, chilli, garlic, balsamic vinegar and herbs.

Their tapenade paste is a blend

of Kalamata olives, onion, balsamic vinegar, garlic and chilli. The end result is a yummy spread for pizza bases, roasts, sandwiches or marinades, and just simply with cheese and crackers.

Their Koronecki olives are crushed in a press away from the farm to produce a delicious peppery tasting oil or mild oil for salads, snacks, baking and cooking.

Boorala Olive Company products are available in Mannum, Murray Bridge and Angaston. Boorala Olive Company is at the Barossa Farmers Market every Saturday.

To celebrate their 75th anniversary in 2010, Wiech’s Barossa Valley Egg Noodles, Tanunda, have added a new product to their famous Organic range.

After months of testing on willing “foodies” at the Barossa Farmers Market, they have launched Organic Chilli to add to their Organic Original, Organic Black Pepper and True Spelt range.

The Organic Chilli Egg Noodles were on show for the first time at the Hilton Adelaide Regional Launch recently and raised lots of interest with its fiery chilli packaging.

According to Mr David West of Wiech’s, the Chilli Egg Noodles provide a warm glowing feel rather than the bite that might be expected.

“They are perfect with a tomato sauce and seafood marinara, although they can also be used with soups and any other sauce base,” he said.

T h e C h i l l i E g g Noodles are available at the Barossa Farmers Market.

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Mr Jamie Hylan from Springton is South Australia’s most awarded country butcher.

For the last 10 years he has been the business owner and the creative ideas man driving the Mount Pleasant Butcher’s success.

He says there are many benefits from buying meat from local butchers rather than the big supermarket chains.

“Local meats from small butchers have more flavour and are better quality compared to meat from supermarkets,” Mr Hylan said.

“Our meat is fresh and grass fed from the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills, which not only tastes better but it supports local farmers.

“Meat from the supermarket comes vacuum pre-packaged, so it loses a lot of the freshness and flavour of the meat.”

The experienced and renowned butcher has some Spring food tips for local residents.

“Lamb is best in Spring – we offer fresh, grass fed lamb which is sourced locally from the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills,” Mr Hylan said.

“Lamb is so dear at the moment, but the price will ease back as we head into Spring.”

Mr Hylan says people should make the most of lamb that is available in Spring while the prices are relatively low.

“We offer a drunken lamb speed roast, which is marinated in olive oil and Greek seasoning.”

“A traditional roast takes around two to three hours to cook, but the drunken lamb takes one hour so it can be cooked in the barbecue roasting hood.”

The Mount Pleasant Butcher offers a range of prepared meats,

which are very popular according to Mr Hylan.

“I think for people with busy working lives, or busy family lives, it’s a great quick and easy solution to buy pre-marinated or prepared meats,” he said.

“Then when you get home, it’s really easy and fast to cook the meat and put a meal together.

“They’re also great for barbecues and outdoor entertaining.”

Shashliks, marinated steaks and rissoles are just some of the specially prepared meat on offer at the butcher.

But it is his award winning gourmet sausages that keep customers well-fed.

“We do 15 different varieties of gourmet sausages, including chicken, sweet chilli and sweet corn and sundried tomato, onion and basil and the steak and onion sausage.”

On a weekly basis, Mr Hylan makes a tonne of sausages. That adds up to roughly 10,000 gourmet sausages per week.

“It is the meat you put into the sausage that determines the quality of sausage.

“We use high-quality chicken breast and beef for our sausages with our own home-made combination of flour and spices.”

Jamie won a gold medal two years ago for his original chicken, spinach and pine nut sausage.

The green colour makes the sausages look unusual to say the least but it has been a success.

“I like making good-quality products and I was trained in smallgoods, so I really love experimenting and bringing out a bit of flare in what I create.”

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Opening Soon!

Mrs Kaylene Linke from Nuriootpa has always had a passion for Asian cuisine.

“I just love Asian food so much that I’m addicted to it!” she said.

“It’s because of the different flavours and spices that are used in the sauces.”

Her husband, Neville was never as enthusiastic about oriental food as his wife, but due to her influence, has learned to love the spicy and sometimes unusual flavours.

“My husband, Neville and I have been going to the Chinese Dragon in Nuriootpa at least once a week for years,” Mrs Linke said.

“You could say that we were regulars before the business shut down in March this year.”

After noticing the couple’s passion for Asian cuisine, the previous owner, Mr Vincent Chan asked Mr and Mrs Linke on several occasions if they wanted to be the new owners of the Chinese Dragon.

“He would ask us outright, ‘Do you want to buy this place or what?’”

“My first reaction was ‘You can’t close the Chinese Dragon!’

“I love the food, so much so we went and bought the restaurant!”

Mr and Mrs Linke talked it over and decided owning the Chinese Dragon would be a way to combine business with their passion for food.

But with very little restaurant experience, it will be a business adventure.

“I’ve done a bit of waitressing and bar work, but that’s about it,” Mrs Linke said.

The Chinese Dragon has been closed since March, and Mr Linke says it’s important to bring the business back to the Barossa Valley.

“We need a Chinese eatery in the region because at the moment, people are travelling to Smithfield and Gawler to get Asian takeaway,” he said.

“Plus, we want to keep the dollars in the Barossa Valley, and as a part of that, we will be serving only wines from the Barossa Valley region.”

Mrs Linke agrees with her husband, saying the Barossa Valley needs a Chinese Restaurant.

“There’s nothing else like it in the Barossa Valley,” she said.

“Of course you have your hotels and restaurants that serve roasts, steaks and schnitzels but here, people can have a totally different eating experience.”

The couple’s vision for the restaurant is to create a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere, where people can bring their children for a different eating experience.

“We’ve bought some bright, handy chopsticks that are easy for children to use,” Mrs Linke said.

“I think they will love them.”Their food philosophy is to add

authenticity to every dish.In order to achieve this, Mr and

Mrs Linke have employed a Vietnamese couple from Sydney who have experience in Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

“He has been in the business for over 40 years,” Mrs Linke said.

“For people who don’t like Asian cuisine, he will also be offering Australian alternatives, like fish and chips and T-bone steak.

“And for people who are looking to watch their weight, there will be beef, chicken, prawn or scallop Thai salads on the menu.

“We will also be ordering in fresh food two times a week, so that we’re always serving good, clean fresh food.”

Under the new management, the Chinese Dragon will offer Morton Bay Bugs, Mud Crabs and Peking Duck.

“It’s a new improvement we want to make so people can try different kinds of food, but we will have to have one week’s notice so that we can order it in fresh.”

Mr and Mrs Linke have also made changes to the layout of the restaurant.

“In the front section, we’ve opened up the bar to people who are waiting for their take-away,” Mrs Linke said.

“So they can buy soft drinks to take home or enjoy a glass of wine while they wait for their food.”

Ms Cynthia Buckley from Angaston has been hired as the

new manager of the restaurant and for those who are looking forward to an opening date, Mrs Linke hopes it will be soon.

“I’ve had people driving me nuts, asking ‘when are you going to open?’”

“Just for everyone’s knowledge, the opening date will hopefully be on Wednesday, September 15 if everything goes well.”

Addicted to the taste of the Orient

Chinese Dragon Restaurant manager, Cynthia Buckley will greet you with a smile.

New owners of the Chinese Dragon Restaurant, Neville and Kaylene Linke.

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Strip off the scarves, gloves and beanies – it is time to let those first hints of vitamin D hit your body and your veggie patch!

We are stepping into Spring, the month of rebirth, renewal and regrowth, so out with the old, in with the new, get fresh and let the scent of the season inspire you in the kitchen.

It is no secret that the right blend of fresh herbs can take a delicious dish and turn it into an unforgettable dream on the palate. The best way to learn with these little wonders is to experiment!

If you are playing with herbs in your own garden, just remember slight frosts are still creeping around. For optimum herb performance it is best to utilize a plastic or glass coverage.

With herbs frequently being present in some way, shape or form in my every day cooking, there are many that feature on my favourites list.

One that does stand out as a highlight and is an important component in most combinations of mixed herbs is the highly aromatic rosemary.

Used in traditional Mediterranean cuisine, when I think of rosemary, I think of how its flavour enhances a variety of popular meat dishes.

It is for this reason that this particular herb plays a major role in my Lamb and Kipfler Potato Pizza. A great bite for those vibrant Spring lunches! Bon Appétit!

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Red Rooster can even supply plates and cutlery for your convenience.

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Add freshness to your food with

HERBSSpring has arrived and what better way to

celebrate than with rich, flavoursome food. For those budding chefs who would like to

try something new this season, why not try a variety of herbs to add freshness and flavour to your food. A herb garden in your own backyard is the perfect way to begin.

It is very easy to begin, doesn’t take up a lot of space or time and is easy to maintain.

Plant herbs in sunny spots in your garden or designate an area for them.

They can be grown in beds of their own, arranged in rows or even a geometric pattern. They can be grown as borders along the edges of garden beds or paths.

If space is limited, plant your herbs in pots. You can also use troughs, tubs and window boxes.

For herbs that tend to trail such as thyme, mint and oregano, use hanging baskets. Try growing:

Chives... Can be a close substitute for

onion flavour. Garlic chives, will give a wonderful boost to Italian tomato based pasta dishes, as well as cream cheese dips and spreads, add to a salad or to the top of garlic bread. They can also be used as a garnish. Try to use them at their peak of freshness.

Basil... The ultimate compliment to tomatoes and pairs nicely with garlic, onions and olives. The herb stimulates the appetite and helps curb flatulence. Add at the end of the cooking process for intense flavour.

Dill... The seed, flower and leaf of a dill plant are all used in cooking and are added at the end of the cooking process. The leaf chopped can be used in potato salads, cream cheese, soups, grilled meats and salmon. Dill weed is also great with fish and egg dishes and vegetables.

Parsley... There are two main types of parsley used in cooking. The curly-leaf type has a milder flavour and mainly used to garnish salads or soups and the flat-leaf or Italian variety, which is much more flavoursome. Parsley boosts the

immune system and can prevent against many infections and colds.

Thyme... Fresh thyme is easily the best and should be chopped finely and added early to get rid of the strong, bitter flavour of the fresh leaf. Thyme can be used with nearly all meats, including seafood and shellfish as well as to flavour egg dishes, casseroles and soups and a great addition to pizza toppings.

Rosemary... Rosemary is commonly used with pork, fish and chicken. It also tastes lovely with roast potatoes and roast lamb and can be combined with olive oil in sautéing eggplant, tomatoes or zucchini.

Oregano... Its edible flowers are pink or purple and may be eaten in salads or used as a garnish. Oregano leaves may be used fresh or dried, but the flavour is more pungent when dried. Oregano is fantastic in tomato bases on pizzas, spaghetti bolognaise, chilli and in a bouquet garni to flavour soups, stocks and stews.

A Slice of Damon

Damon de Ruiter

Prep prior to making of pizza:Marinate lamb rumpIngredients:Lamb RumpLemon JuiceGarlicRosemaryOlive OilMethod: Prior to the making of this pizza, marinate lamb rump in lemon, garlic, rosemary and olive oil for three days. When marinade time is complete, seal and cook the lamb rump to medium-rare. Allow to cool, then thinly slice. Kipfler potatoesBake, cool, peel and slice.SpinachSteam spinach, refresh and chop.Yoghurt DressingIngredients:125ml Natural YoghurtJuice of ½ lemon 2 crushed garlic cloves Method: Combine lemon juice, garlic and yoghurt, leave refrigerated for two hours, sieve out garlic *this stops the sauce from going bitter.

Creating the pizza:Ingredients:180g Dough150g Marinated Sliced Lamb Rump

5g Fresh Rosemary 40ml Tomato Pizza Sauce 80g Sliced Kipfler Potato 80g Feta Cheese 75g Spinach50g Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Pinch Cracked Black Pepper to seasonMethod: Roll the dough base to 12” round diameter. Spread pizza sauce evenly over base. Top with rosemary to enhance flavour. Layer potatoes, lamb, spinach and feta. Lightly sprinkle with mozzarella and black pepper. Cook at 250°C for 7 minutes and 50 seconds. Once cooked, drizzle with yoghurt dressing. Slice and serve.

The lamb and kipfler potato 12” Pizza (8 slices)

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Mexican chocolate chilli chicken

Chocolate recipe courtesy of Bryon Pearson,

Barossa Gourmet Confections

There are many versions of chilli chicken, but I like this one because it is quick and easy to make. It has the wow factor, and the chocolate adds a rich glossy finish and extra flavour.4 shallots finely chopped2 cloves garlic finely chopped1 tablespoon olive oil4 chicken thighs4 chicken drumsticksJuice and zest of 3 oranges3 fresh red chillies finely diced3 teaspoons of mild dried chillies1 tablespoon coriander seeds400 gm tin chopped tomatoes1 tablespoon brown sugar150 gm dark chocolate

Preheat oven to 200ºC. In a casserole dish sauté shallots and garlic in the olive oil, then add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.Add the orange juice, zest, fresh and dried chilli, coriander seeds, tomatoes and sugar, simmer for 5 minutes. Cover with lid and cook in oven for 20 minutes.Remove from oven, lift out the chicken pieces and stir the chocolate into the remaining sauce. Serve with the sauce smothered over the chicken with generous amounts of chopped coriander leaves.

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Experience the Barossa way this Spring

Zane Young and his mother Rose at home in the kitchen.

Cooking for diabetics and people with coeliac disease can be challenging but people are becoming more aware these days about special dietary requirements.

Diabetic and gluten free cooking

Tips for diabetics when eating out – Diabetes SA• Avoid pastries, crumbed or battered food.• Trim any visible fat off meat.• Choose unbuttered bread.• Ask that creamy or cheesy sauces are not added to dish.• Ask for vegetables to be served without butter or margarine.• Ask for dressing to be served on the side.• Choose one low GI food with each meal.

Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons low-sodium baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 1/2 cups slice bananas (3 ripe bananas)1 egg1/3 cup canola oil2 Tablespoons sugar1/2 cup unsweetened orange juiceNonstick cooking spray

Coeliac disease is caused by a reaction to gluten, which means people with the disease must remove this from their diet in order to be relieved of any symptoms.

Gluten is found in grains, including wheat, rye, oats and barley.

According to The Coeliac Society of South Australia, coeliac disease is treated by a gluten free diet over a lifetime.

Foods that contain gluten are bread, cakes, pasta and a range of other commercial foods that may have a gluten source in them.

Diabetes South Australia recommends people with diabetes eat a variety of food and have a healthy diet.

People eating a lower glycaemic index (GI) diet can reduce their average blood glucose levels, which is important in reducing the risk of diabetes related complications.

Mrs Rose Young, Angaston, has a son who is diabetic and knows the importance of a good diet in controlling diabetes.

Mrs Young has to carefully count the carbohydrates that go into the meals that Zane (aged 7) eats.

“It’s very important to match his insulin to his carbohydrate intake,” she said.

Mrs Young said Zane can eat most foods that non-diabetics eat, he just has to eat it in moderation.

Directions:Preheat oven to 350oF. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir to blend. Puree the bananas in a blender. Add the bananas and remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into a loaf pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 1 loaf.

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The days of going into a café and ordering a simple ham sandwich have changed greatly with businesses now offering a range of gourmet options.

Roaring 40’s Café, Angaston, had to install a sandwich bar about a year ago because the demand for their baguettes, sandwiches, foccaccias, wraps and Turkish rolls increased.

Functions manager at Roaring 40’s Cafe, Lana Edwards said people choose more gourmet options these

days, compared to the plain selections that used to be popular.

“Being in a region renowned for taste and freshness of product, utilising the Valley’s flavours through local food has become extremely important,” Lana said.

The fillings available at Roaring 40’s include ingredients such as horseradish, capers, coriander, paté and artichokes to enhance traditional fillings.

The “Barossan” filling includes tomato relish, lettuce, cheese, sauerkraut,

Café offers more than a simple sandwichham, mettwurst, lachsschinken and gherkins.

“Variety has become a large part of what we offer at 40’s Cafe,” she said. “Locals enjoy the selection on a daily basis and tourists love the Barossa flavour that is evident throughout our menu.”

Lana said the demand for the baguette/sandwich range is quite strong throughout the year but as the weather gets warmer, patrons and catering clients tend to head towards this section of the menu.

“The sun brings a desire for a lighter, healthier regional food feel,” she said.

Lana said, although they do still make sandwiches and rolls with simple fillings, the range they offer

has changed in the few years she has worked at Roaring 40’s.

“Over the past few years, the baguette and sandwich range at 40’s Café has developed to include an array of gourmet, local produce in support of regional sustainability and showcasing the Barossa Valley taste,” she said.

Miss Edwards said the biggest changes have been the inclusion of more products in the sandwiches, more local product used and more gourmet products.

The fresh fillings on offer are available for lunch, take-away and dine-in or, alternatively, as a catering option for business meetings and functions.

Lana Edwards with some gourmet options at Roaring 40’s.

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There is no doubt Callum Hann’s life has changed considerably as a result of the high publicity and success of Channel 10’s MasterChef competition.

The day after the finale in July, when he was announced the runner-up of the national cooking reality show competition, the 20-year-old from Nuriootpa was swamped by the media.

“The next day, Adam Liaw and I were up at 5 a.m. and we had 60 interviews with TV, radio and print journalists in one day – it’s crazy,” Callum said.

“It’s dying down a little bit now, but every now and then I still have days when I have to go to interviews all day.”

Callum’s mother, Deb Hann, owner of Villa Homewares & Gifts Tanunda and Gawler, rarely gets to see her son at the moment.

“I’ve only seen him two or three times in the last month and it has only been for such a brief period of time,”

Deb said. “He’s in Adelaide all the time now for non-stop commitments, but I’m sure it will die down eventually.

Callum’s 21-year-old girlfriend, Chloe Gravestock from Angaston, says the last few months have been tough.

“He has changed a lot – I can see changes in his attitude and passion towards food and life, but I’ve learnt to accept that he’s going to be away from home a lot more, and I can see how the changes in his life are making him really happy.”

The high school sweethearts will celebrate their five year anniversary on September 2, but Chloe does not yet know what her boyfriend is planning for the day.

“It’s probably going to be all about the food,” she laughs.

“We’ll probably go to a fancy restaurant because food is his thing.”

Callum agrees that the last month has been a little rough, but his life

won’t be going back to normal anytime soon.

“My life is completely different in every way, and it’s hard at times, but that’s expected.”

“The nature of the programme means media attention comes hand in hand, but I’m enjoying

every moment while it lasts.”At the MasterChef finale, judge

George Calombaris offered Callum a position at The Press Club in Melbourne.

Callum will be starting as an apprentice chef at the restaurant in October.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun, a great experience and it will open doors,” Callum said.

“The fame and the media from MasterChef will die down, but this sort of experience and real exposure to the industry will last forever.”

Callum speaks out about fame, the media and food

Callum’s Spring food and wine tips

Although Callum has a creative flare for cooking and food, the 21-year-old says he is hopeless when it comes to wine.

“It’s funny because everyone I meet assumes I know a lot about wine because I’m from the Barossa – this is not the case at all!”

For many food critics, food and wine come hand in hand and Callum says he is keen to learn more about wine.

“I’m trying to learn but I’ve only been a legal drinker for a few years and I’ve never liked the taste of wine – I’m more of a beer drinker.”

Callum has been fortunate enough to have a few introductory wine tasting lessons from fellow South Australian MasterChef contestant, Marion Grasby.

“Marion taught me how to pretend you know something about wine,” he said.

“You take a sniff, swirl it around a bit, have a taste and then stare into the distance like you’re deep in thought.”

Even if Callum cannot recommend wines for Spring, he certainly has the experience and passion for food to recommend some cooking tips.

“I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid,” Callum said.

“I’m really lucky that my mum owns two great kitchenware stores so my cupboards are well equipped with top quality cookware and chef’s knives.

“After my dad died I took up cooking to help out and then when I started at university in Adelaide I needed to cook just basic every day meals for myself.

“Then working at 1918 and being in that sort of professional

environment, I started to pick up a lot of tips and techniques.”

Callum’s brother-in-law, Daniel Murphy is a professional chef working at 1918 and has helped Callum to develop some of his skills.

“Dan and my sister Kirsty have been together for six or seven years – we spend a lot of time together and we often cook together.

“He won the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award this year – he’s really good and I’ve learnt a lot from him.”

Callum has a number of his Spring food ideas for this season.

“Lamb is best in Spring, so it’s a great time to experiment with Spring lamb recipe ideas,” he said.

“Also, we’re going into that beautiful time of year when the weather is nice, but it’s not too hot and there aren’t too many mozzies and bugs around.

“It’s a great time to be eating outside and making the most of barbecues and outdoor entertaining.

“There are lots of great seasonal recipe ideas around at the moment, which are easy to prepare and make, or great for entertaining.”

Callum’s Spring RecipeMoroccan Style Spring Lamb

Callum with top chef Jamie Oliver and MasterChef contestant Jonathan Daddia from an episode of the popular TV show.

MasterChef Australia has changed Callum’s life. He is shown with judge Gary Mehigan, Adam Liaw (2010 winner) and judges Matt Preston and George Calombaris.

For the cous cous¼ butternut pumpkin, cut into 1cm dice300g greek yoghurtJuice of ½ lemon1/2 bunch fresh coriander leaves, shredded (or parsley if you don’t like fresh coriander!)1 cup cous cous1 cup boiling veal stock (or boiling water)1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp ground coriander1 Tablespoon butter¼ cup drained, rinsed chickpeaspomegranate molasses to taste (found in specialty stores, optional)For the lamb:4 lamb backstraps2 tsp Ground coriander2 tsp Ground cumin1/2 tsp paprika2 Tablespoons olive oil

Method:Preheat oven to 200C. Toss pumpkin with a little olive oil and spread onto a tray in a single layer. Roast until golden and tender.Mix yoghurt with lemon juice, coriander leaves and a pinch of salt. Pour boiling stock or water over cous cous and cover for a couple minutes. Add the cumin, coriander seeds, butter and a pinch of salt. Fluff grains with a fork. Stir through chickpeas and pumpkin.For the lamb, combine spices with a generous pinch of salt and rub well over the lamb. Heat a pan and add 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Remove lamb and rest on a warm plate, covered, for 4 minutes. Slice thinly.Serve lamb on a bed of the cous cous, with some of the coriander yoghurt. Drizzle with a little pomegranate molasses if desired.Above: Award winning local chef, Daniel Murphy with Callum Hann and Kirsty Hann talking food – a topic they all love.

Left: Callum Hann with his stepfather, Dr. Greg Crafter; mother, Deb Hann and girlfriend, Chloe Gravestock during one of the rare occasions they’ve all been together since Callum’s success on MasterChef Australia.

Having fun at Villa Homewares & Gifts, Tanunda... Callum Hann with his mother, Deb.

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Coffee is a popular drink all over the world and, today coffee is a commodity second only to oil.

The history of coffee is mostly a legend, but legends do contain certain elements of truth. The truth is that coffee did come from Ethiopia, as evidenced by the fact that coffee grows wild there to this day.

It was not until coffee made it to the Arabian Peninsula in c1100, however, that the real history of coffee began. By the 17th century, coffee had made its way to Europe. During the mid-17th century, coffee had become a popular drink in Europe.

There are two types of coffee beans – Robusta and Arabica – with the majority of high quality coffee beans on the market being Arabica. You’ll see certain brands advertising 100% Arabica due to their superior taste and quality.

So read the coffee labels carefully. If the word “blend” appears anywhere on the label, then two different coffees are mixed together.

Look for 100% on the labels, as bad coffee is often the result of making poor choices during the selection process. Buying coffee beans has the advantage of being ground fresh at home or in the shop.

Coffee should be bought as soon as is possible after it is roasted. You should always look for a “Roasted on” date so that you know your coffee is fresh. A ‘best before’ or ‘use by’ date will not tell you when the coffee was roasted. This means that you will not know how old (or stale) the coffee might be.

Coffee beans roasted in the roaster for a short time or at a low temperature stay lighter (light roast). When beans are kept in the roaster longer or roasted at a higher temperature, they get darker (dark roast).

A dark roast is going to have a more bittersweet flavour than a light roast. This does not, however, mean that the coffee is stronger. Coffee strength depends on how much coffee versus water is used in the brewing process. Less water used will result in stronger coffee. A small amount of water with light roast coffee will produce strong coffee even though the roast is light.

Grinding coffee increases the coffee bean’s surface area, which increases taste and allows water to penetrate more easily. The coffee filter, type of coffee, and brewing method determines the proper grind.

Buying the wrong grind can result in clogs in your coffee machine and bad-tasting coffee.

The four basic grinds of coffee are coarse, medium, fine, and very fine – determined by how long the beans are run in the grinder. Follow these guidelines to achieve the right level of grind: Coarse, grind 5-10 seconds; Medium, grind 10-13 seconds; Fine, grind 15-20 seconds; Very Fine, grind 25-30 seconds.

A coarse grind is needed when brewing in a percolator. A medium grind is the most popular grind, and is used by most people who grind coffee at home. A medium grind is used for the electric drip and most home coffee makers are electric drip coffee makers with flat baskets.

A fine grind is used for the vacuum and in machines with cone-shaped filters and, very fine grind is used for espresso. Water does not have much time to mix with coffee in a cone shaped filter, so the coffee used in these filters needs to be ground finely. This way, the water comes into contact with the maximum amount of flavour constituents.

Many methods exist out there for brewing coffee. A single right way to brew coffee does not exist. Personal preference and taste play the largest part. Some like a strong cup of coffee, while others prefer a milder cup.

When brewing coffee, keeping the equipment thoroughly clean is essential as built-up residue of coffee oil gives the coffee a bitter, rancid flavour.

Wipe the machine after every use with warm water and an absorbent towel.

After brewing the coffee, drink it immediately. The longer coffee sits, the worse the flavour becomes. Coffee actually begins to lose its flavour the minute it is finished brewing.

Proper storage is important for coffee as it contains a water-soluble substance (coffeol) that rises to the surface of the bean once it is roasted. It is quite fragile and easily destroyed by moisture. Therefore, coffee should ideally not be stored in the refrigerator, especially once a bag has been opened. Moisture and flavours from the fridge can be taken up by your coffee.

If refrigerating it, however, keep the coffee in an air-tight container and only freeze lighter roasts. With darker roasts, the coffeol is closer to the surface, and, therefore will dissipate faster. For maximum freshness, store coffee in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place.

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Introducing Envy Restaurant and Catering, the new family friendly place to dine with good quality food at affordable prices.

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Envy Restaurant serves Barossa tasting plates with homemade, local produce including pickled onions, vege-tables, chutney and relish.

The lunch menu offers light style base baguettes, foccacias, quiches, homemade gourmet pies, salads, fish, chicken and beef assorted dishes.

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Spring is just around the corner so it is time to think about white wines for the warming weather.

Although the Barossa is renowned for reds we certainly have some superb quality white wines, and with release of the fresh 2010 vintage wines we have an abundance of options.

Eden Valley Riesling is one of personal favourites and with fresh, crisp, lime characters who can resist with grilled whiting or Coffin Bay oysters.

Viognier is another classic white, offering honeysuckle and apricot characters, with many wineries now perfecting their style.

Semillon is the unsung workhorse of the Valley with some excellent producers over many years. Surprise yourself and taste the quality, especially when they are fresh and crisp.

Unoaked or partially oaked Chardonnays still offer great value and quality making – it the perfect partner to roasted free range chicken. It is certainly a staff favourite at our winery, given we have just released the 2009 BVE Moculta Chardonnay, in that light crisp and lightly oaked style.

That’s all this month but don’t forget Rosé, Pinot Grigio, or one of Barossa’s great surprises – Savagnin.

Enjoy.Stu BourneWinemaker, Barossa Valley Estate

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ZinfandelThe thin-skinned little grapes turn a distinctively

sweet wine high in alcohol, but not all Zinfandel wines sport the same characteristics.

Bunches ripen unevenly, when and how the grapes are harvested certainly influence the character of the wine: it can be light and fresh as a red wine, syrupy and sweet as a port or smooth and matured if left to age not longer than five years.

Typically Zinfandel is a light, friendly wine with flavours of fresh berries, excellent when paired with meat grilled on the barbecue.

SangioveseSangiovese grapes ripen slowly in warm, dry areas

and when savoured young, it burst with cheery fruity flavours laced with spicy notes. With age it becomes somewhat more refined with the musty tones of the wood intermingling with the fresher flavours of the strawberries.

Sangiovese is delicious when served with light food like simple pastas, pates or something savoury like gherkins or olives.

BarberaGrape variety from Piedmont, north east Italy –

versatile variety, called “people’s wine” in Piedmont and is for everyday drinking.

Ruby red colour, low tannins, high acidity. Flavours of red berries, plums. Food matches: tomato based dishes, terrines, Italian and Mediterranean dishes, quail, smoked salmon, pizza and sushi.

Pinot NoirVariety from Burgundy, France, and grown there for

centuries. Best grown in cool climates to allow for slow ripening to maintain aroma and acidity. Examples vary

from deep coloured, tannic, oak-aged wines which cellar for years to acidic dark rose which should be drunk young.

Fruity wines, bright ruby colour with soft tannins and moderate acid. Food Matches: Oily fish (eg. salmon and tuna), rabbit, mushrooms and mushroom risotto, Spring lamb, spicy food, tapas and barbecue meat.

TempranilloGrape variety from Rioja region of north central

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Pinot GrigioMade from Pinot Gris grapes but in the lighter Italian

style. A delicate yet savoury dry white wine with lovely freshness and long lasting flavours.

Perfect for drinking young, the wine will develop richness and honey characteristics if cellared 3 to 5 years. Food Matches: an excellent accompaniment to shellfish, seafood and a wide range of Asian dishes.

Pinot GrisFrench for ‘grey’. Picked early in season. Originates

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Flavours range from peach, pear, grapefruit to melon. Gently perfumed aroma of honey and pears.

Soft full palate – plump and rich. Ranges in style from open lighter weight to a heavier style with undertones of spice, mushrooms and nuts. Food Matches: shell fish with or without sauces, patés and terrines, richly flavoured and textured Asian dishes, fettuccini with tomato based sauce, sushi, Asian rolls with peanut sauce.

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Creed of the Barossa2008 SVS MataroThe hand tended vines of the Hammond Vineyard in the subregion of Light Pass have produced fruit of great intensity and complexity.Matured in American Oak for 18 months this wine will benefit from careful cellaring. The wine is elegant and silky, and we hope you agree that it’s a fine representation of the variety.Creed Single Vineyard series is produced only from outstanding parcels of fruit from careful growers.

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Sugar causes diabetesThe most common nutrition myth. If you have diabetes you do need to watch your sugar and carbohydrate intake to manage your blood sugar levels. However if you do not have diabetes, sugar intake will not cause your body to develop the disease. Main risk factors for those with Type 2 diabetes are a high calorie diet and being overweight with an inactive lifestyle.

Brown sugar is better than white sugarBrown sugar in grocery stores is actually white granulated sugar with added molasses. Unless you eat a large proportion of brown sugar everyday the mineral content between white and brown sugar is insignificant. The idea that brown sugar is better is another common nutritional myth.

Is it OK to skip breakfast?Breakfast is a very important meal. Those who eat later to catch up on their energy requirements are not likely to receive all the vitamins and minerals a breakfast can provide. While we sleep, we fast and it is important to break this fast when we wake.

All fats are badThe fact is that we all need fat. Fats aid nutrition absorption and nerve transmission. However when consumed in large amounts fats can contribute to weight gain, heart disease and certain cancers. The trick is to replace bad fats (saturated fats) with good fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats).

Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggsEggshell colour has nothing to do with the quality, flavour, nutritive value or cooking characteristics of an egg. The colour depends on the breed of the hen. There is no difference in the taste or nutrition between colours. Nuts are fatteningIt is true, these tasty snacks are high in calories. But if you eat them in moderation they can be part of a healthy diet as they contain all the good fats and can even lower cholesterol. It is ok to eat them to replace foods high in saturated fats.

Skipping meals can help lose weightThis is a very common nutrition myth. If you skip a meal your body thinks it is in starvation mode and slows down your metabolism. You then tend to overeat at the next meal, consuming a higher total calorie intake. Eat small healthy meals throughout the day to keep your blood sugar levels balanced. Bananas are fattening – they are actually low in fat and only 95 calories. They are also packed with potassium and are a clean and handy snack.

Light olive oil is “light” on calories The “light” refers to the colour, not the fat content. Shoppers are tricked into thinking light olive oil is better for you. That’s impossible: it’s still oil, it’s simply lighter in colour. This is a case of really having to check the labels.

Eating most of your daily calories before midday will keep weight offYou gain weight when you eat more calories than you burn – no matter what time of the day you eat them! Eating sensibly throughout the day and exercising regularly will keep you from gaining weight. And staying away from post-dinner snacks will help too!

It’s better to graze than to eat three meals a dayWhether you eat a little often or eat only three times a day, the important thing is to keep your calorie intake under control. As long as you don’t graze on junk food or wait so long between meals that you over-eat, it matters little what your mealtime style is.

Popcorn is fattening That depends on how it’s cooked… It’s high in fat when cooked in oil then topped with melted butter or icing sugar. However, air-popped popcorn without the toppings is actually a nutritious snack that’s high in fibre and low in kilojoules. Try adding just a light sprinkle of salt, herbs or chilli-powder.

Skim milk is not as good for you as full cream milk False. A 600mL carton of full cream milk contains 5½ teaspoons of fat. A 600mL container of ‘low fat’ milk has 2½ teaspoons of fat. A 600mL container of ‘skim’ milk has pretty much no fat at all. That doesn’t mean it has less protein or calcium – removing fat from milk has little impact on the content of other nutrients, and many low fat milks are calcium-enriched. Compare labels. Remember, low fat and skim milk are not suitable for children under two years of age.

Drinking wine instead of beer won’t make a beer-bellyIt is a common misconception that wine contains fewer calories than beer. It is simply not true. One glass of wine (five ounces) contains about 130 kilocalories whereas one bottle of beer (12 ounces) has about 150 kilocalories. Therefore, wine contains more calories on a per-ounce basis. As a general rule, the sweeter the wine, the more sugar and calories it contains. By the same token for hard liquor; the higher the proof, the higher the calories. Remember this next time when you are contemplating a second helping of alcohol: calories from alcohol tend to be stored as fat in the abdomen. So, if you drink alcohol on a regular basis (regardless of the kinds of alcohol), watch out for the beer-belly!

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Sue Proeve, Bob Modra and Julie Bailey are encouraging people to become involved with community gardens.

A group of green-thumbed people from the Barossa are looking to become more involved in community gardens by introducing an initiative to allow people to set up their own growing patches.

The idea came about after a workshop was set up by Mrs Julie Bailey, coordinator of library events and community engagement at The Barossa Council Public Library.

The workshop at The Barossa Council Chambers was attended by more than 40 people and featured several guest speakers, including author Lolo Houbein, who mentioned community gardens in her speech. Other speakers included people from Barossa Bushgardens, Barossa Enterprises Community Garden and Cross Roads Community Garden.

The audience members were inspired by the meeting and now plan to establish a community garden. Mrs Bailey said these types of gardens are great for the community.

“Community gardens are important because there are so many people these days that want to have their own fruit or vegetable patch but don’t have the space,” she said.

Mrs Bailey said the gardens lead to a healthy lifestyle and even have social benefits.

“The gardens have community building and relationship building possibilities,” she said. “Some people may not have the time to do their own garden so with a community garden, everyone can help.”

The group, which does not have an official name yet, is looking to get people interested in participating in a community garden. There is a possibility that Barossa Bushgardens will be willing to consider having the community gardens on their land if people are willing to put forward a proposal.

Group member and keen gardener, Mr Bob Modra said the community garden will be beneficial to older and younger generations.

“It will give older people the opportunity to garden as they used to in their younger days which may have changed because they might live in units now,” he said.

“Younger people can tap into the gardening wisdom of older gardeners and learn valuable information.”

Mr Modra said the Barossa has a history of producing food for personal consumption and this should continue to encourage people to eat healthier.

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