Learn a little about how orchardists decide when to pick certain varieties of apples. Thanks for the 101

🍎🍏 Starch testing to find out which of our heritage apple varieties is ready for picking.

A simple iodine solution sprayed on the cross-section of an apple will indicate if starch or sugars are present. For the former, the iodine reacts black; it remains clear for the latter. You can see how the sugars develop from the middle.

Our Cox’s are finally ready! The Croftons probably need another week or two. Goldies and Grannies are definitely a few weeks away. ❤️💚

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We are now counting sleeps till #worldcarrotday 3,2,1. We love these crunchy vegetables. We have a few suggestions for how to enjoy them, have you tried them? How do you like to eat them?

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Well hello April, no fools on this list, you are looking fabulous! What's your favourite from this tasty seasonal list? Please hit the share button.

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What would you do with a beautiful tray of autumn figs like these?

These figs were grown at Frankham Figs in Richmond. Look out for them in shops across Tasmania

One of the world’s oldest trees, the fig tree can be traced back to the earliest historical documents where they are native in the Middle East and Mediterranean. So prized were they by the Greeks that at one stage they created laws to prevent their export. We are really glad they made their way to Tasmania.😀

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Have you noticed lots of people are talking about protein? Turns out we are probably already getting enough and don't need to be quite so focused on it. Here is an interesting 5-7 minute read about protein, how much to eat and lots of ways to enjoy it.
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For most of us, a diverse diet of protein-packed plants and the occasional serve of healthy meat or fish is probably all the protein your body needs to maintain health — and even bulk up, Dr Sandro Demaio writes. ... See more

Oh how we love a brightly coloured rainbow bowl of food. This one (and the pic) from the Earthy Eats cafe in Launceston caught our eye and looks very tempting.

At home, a bowl like this is such a great way to use up leftovers, makes a great workday lunch and helps avoid #foodwaste . What's in your bowl?
Please share pics.

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Calling all seafood lovers- you have probably seen our What's in Season Guides,which includes seafood in each month. Did you know we also have a guide for seafood only? This guide could be super helpful for planning your Easter Friday menu. Please hit the share button so your seafood loving friends see this too.
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A big sing out to the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council who helped us to put this guide together last year. ... See more

We love the folks at Hobart City Farm How wonderful was it to see them profiled on Gardening Australia last Friday night by Hannah from Good Life Permaculture Enjoy this 5 minute video story from Hannah and you are a natural James! #growyourown #vegitup #healthytas #urbanag
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How do you become a farmer without a farm? Hannah visits a small-scale market garden in the heart of the Hobart to find out

How has your week started out?
Is there someone in your life who might be struggling and would love a basket like this at their door? Make it something delicious made with fresh Tasmanian seasonal produce. A hearty soup and veggie and cheese pie, perfect.
In the words of Cesar Chavez, "the people who give you their food give you their heart".

Small acts of 'food kindness' go a long way.

Thanks for the inspo and divine pic @locallovely

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SUNDAY DINNER IDEA - Have you tried this? A perfect way to combine two of Tasmania's most iconic foods - potato and apples. An ideal side dish as the nights start to get cooler.
For other ideas about how to enjoy Tasmanian food have a wander around our website.
www.eatwelltas.org.au

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