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Sonia Petersen
Oct 283 min read
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 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
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
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
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
Jul 29, 20182 min read
Why is Vanilla Soooo Expensive?
I have had very little to do with orchids in my life except to admire their beauty. Since being back in Agnes Water the past two years I...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Jun 6, 20182 min read
Book Review - HUMUS: the black gold of the earth
*** BLOG ALERT *** Soil nerd and organic farming advocate opinions follow! I received a copy of Veronika Bond's book to review, HUMUS:...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Apr 6, 20181 min read
Agriculture Student Internship Opportunity
Three socially innovative groups across the globe have collaborated to provide soil, organic and health programs to remote island...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Mar 10, 20182 min read
Organic Farming is in the NEWS...
Each year when International Women's Day comes around I am often asked to make a speech or presentation to inspire other women to fulfil...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Jan 26, 20182 min read
Minestrone Soup Barefoot FarmHer Style
I looked at the cupboards today after my son told me there was 'nothing to eat'. He had just baked a loaf of bread from scratch so I...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Jan 22, 20181 min read
Australian Organically Grown Gourmet Vanilla Pods for Sale...
Using the skills I learnt in commercial winemaking and cheesemaking, I have cured my organically grown vanilla bean pods with traditional...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Dec 12, 20173 min read
Vanilla - a unique aroma...
Nearly everyone you talk to knows the distinct aroma of vanilla. It is in their icecream, their perfume, their baked goods, chocolate,...
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Sonia Ghiggioli
Oct 5, 20173 min read
Always a family delight - Provincial parmesan, rosemary, garlic crusted rack of lamb.
I was first introduced to a rack of lamb through a home delivered mixed box of organic local lamb. Prior to this, I would never have...
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