Reap what you sow, well kind of! Sundried Cherry Tomato Recipe
The most simple recipe for that abundance of cherry tomatoes this Summer
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Sonia Petersen
Apr 124 min read
Living the High Life...
It all started in the year 2019 (March 2020 for those of us downunder) when the world as we know it came to a rapid halt! This was the...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Nov 8, 20215 min read
Women Supporting Women
As many of us can explain, no matter what your intentions are and the level of determination you possess when you add goals to your list,...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Nov 27, 20191 min read
Xmas Cooking - Spiced Pear Chutney...
Spiced Pear Chutney With less than 4 weeks until Christmas I looked into my pantry and realised I had no preserved condiments left....
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Nov 26, 20192 min read
Sowing the Seeds of Warrigal Greens...
Warrigal: Word origin [1840–50; ‹ Dharuk wa-ri-gal wild dingo] Warrigal Greens Tetragonia tetragonioides is also known as New Zealand...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Nov 8, 20194 min read
Australian Women in Agriculture in 2019 - Changing Times
This year's annual Australian Women in Agriculture was held at the Ramada Hotel & Suites in Ballina, Northern NSW. Women attended from...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Jul 31, 20193 min read
Winter is the time for... Sauerkraut
Each Winter when cabbages are in season, I love to ferment a batch or so of sauerkraut. I have been working with the process of fermentation
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Jul 16, 20193 min read
Starting over in the Beef Capital of Australia...
If given the chance to choose which source of protein I eat, I prefer seafood, chicken and lamb so I never thought I would ever move to the
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Sonia Ghiggioli
May 3, 20194 min read
News you have probably missed...
In any given day we are bombarded by news. For those that watch commercial TV, listen to commercial radio stations or read commercial...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Apr 5, 20195 min read
Should we be eating pesticides?
A two year old article published in the Guardian has been circulating social media recently. I posted it and it has had 21 shares in less...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Apr 4, 20193 min read
To Travel is to LIVE...
I have been inspired by travel for all my life it seems. Although I cannot remember the early days in my crib perched precariously on the...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Feb 23, 20192 min read
Why swimming? Laps for Life...
I am not a natural swimmer. I was so frightened of swimming in my junior years that I was still in the level 1 class at learn to swim in...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Feb 10, 20192 min read
Up for a challenge... Laps for Life
I am always a person who is up for a challenge, and with my recent experience supporting mostly men through some dark and overwhelming...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Jan 28, 20193 min read
Journey Through Our Ancient Land...
On the back of Australia Day and with great respect to our custodians of this magnificent land I would like to share my experiences...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Dec 22, 20182 min read
What Happened to Rachel McLean?
As a creative I have a head full of ideas and a few projects on the go at once. When I finish one, I am sure to be at the beginning of...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Dec 9, 20183 min read
Pickled eggs for the festive season...
I have fermented, preserved and pickled many foods over the years and this festive season I have decided to blend my own pickling spice...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Dec 4, 20181 min read
Artisan Vanilla Bean Pods - Only 8 left...
My hand pollinated, hand harvested and traditionally cured organically grown vanilla bean pods are ready for sale. I posted a picture on...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Nov 26, 20183 min read
The Perfect Storm...
Today I was asked to give an interview for a Brisbane based news channel about the impact of the fires in Agnes Water and the Baffle...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Oct 27, 20182 min read
Exclusive Release - 1 Year Aged Queensland Organically Grown Pure Vanilla Extract
I am so very excited to announce the release of my small batch aged vanilla extract. I am proud of the aroma and flavour of this unique...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Sep 9, 20184 min read
Wild Harvest, Native Produce - Feast in the Field 2018
I had the supreme pleasure of travelling down to Solum Farm in Yamba NSW in May to attend Feast in the Field. This event has built up...
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