Yet more food swap news
The more one investigates, the more food swaps one finds. Here are two more:
Northcote: 2nd Saturday of each month, 11am-midday.
Reservoir: 3rd Saturday of each month, 10-11am.
Both swaps are organised by Transition Darebin, with the Reservoir swap being new this month.
Catering service in Research – Real Food Catering
Continuing the mini series on local catering services: Real Food Catering, operated by Research local Duang Tengtrirat, specialises in providing finger food for client meetings/workshops plus lunches and dinners. Click on the two pictures for her menus, which are available throughout Nillumbik, Banyule and Manningham. Duang uses local, seasonal and organic produce, most of which is grown on her tennis court garden. Her food is fresh, healthy and represents a wide repertoire of international cuisines. She loves to cook and believes that good food not only nourishes the body but also lifts the spirit. Anyone who has ever tasted Duang’s food will know that she is a superb cook! For more info, read the relevant page from our Local Food Directory or call Duang on 0433 448036 or visit www.realfoodcatering.com.au.
If you know of any other good quality catering services that could usefully be mentioned in this newsletter, or added to the Local Food Directory, please email us.
Corrections and clarifications
The guided tours of Cara’s garden are on Sunday, 6th December, not Saturday, 12th December. Maybe my fingers got confused between Gregorian and Julian calendars. Sorry, Cara.
New events
Permatecture earth-bag workshop
What: This is your chance to gain lifelong practical skills and knowledge. In 4 days, you will learn the efficient and innovative technique of earth building known as Super Adobe. Get your hands in the soil and help create a beautiful natural build for the life of the co-op. Stuart Muir Wilson will be teaching a brief introduction to permaculture in relation to the site along with different aspects of gardening, successful and useful compost, repairing the soil, practical site analysis, and zoning. Participant fees from this course will be donated to Design for Humanity: Action to end Poverty.
When: 26th-29th November, 4 days, each 9am to 4pm.
Where: Hurstbridge Learning Co-op.
Cost: $400 or $120 per day.
Enquiries/Bookings: Stuart Muir Wilson by phone (0487 245590) or email.
Further information: LFC calendar entry.
Christmas cake decorating
What: Irene, from Victorian Cake Decorating Society, will provide tips and tricks for decorating your Christmas cake.
When: Thursday, 3rd December, 10.30-11.30am.
Where: Thomastown Library.
Cost: free.
Enquiries: Thomastown Library by phone (9464 1864) or email.
Further information: LFC calendar entry.
Cake decorating
What: Dot Evans, from Cake Decorators’ Association of Victoria, will teach you how to cover a cake so that it looks so professional that you will amaze the family. She will also show you how to make a reusable cake topper. There is a door prize – guess what it is.
When: Tuesday, 8th December, 10.30-11.30am.
Where: Rosanna Library.
Cost: free.
Enquiries: Rosanna Library by phone (9459 6171).
Further information: LFC calendar entry.
Festive season cooking demonstration
What: Would you like to learn how to prepare an exciting Lebanese dish as an addition to your festive meals preparation? Gada Saleh, from Bright Balance Nutrition, will take you through the steps so you can wow your Christmas crowd.
When: Saturday, 12th December, 1-2.30pm.
Where: Lalor Library.
Cost: free.
Enquiries: Lalor Library by phone (9465 2353) or email.
Further information: LFC calendar entry.
Summary of all upcoming events
Over the next week
Local Food Connect AGM: Thursday, 19th November, 7-9pm.
Backyard beekeeping: Saturday, 21st November, 9.30-11.30am.
Guided tour – Mim and Paul’s garden: Saturday, 21st November, 10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm and 3-4pm.
Big veggie swap plus green & local auction: Saturday, 21st November, 11am-1pm.
Minh’s Vietnamese garden: Saturday, 21st November, midday-1pm.
Antony’s Greek garden: Saturday, 21st November, 1.30-2.30pm.
George and Marika’s mini market garden: Saturday, 21st November, 3-4pm.
Harry’s micro orchard garden: Sunday, 22nd November, 10-11am.
Citrus and apple tree aerial layering and grafting workshop: Sunday, 22nd November, 11.30am-12.30pm.
Steve and George’s mini suburban farm: Sunday, 22nd November, 1-2pm.
Fruit tree selection and care: Sunday, 22nd November, 2.30-3.30pm.
Fotios and Effy’s Mediterranean garden: Sunday, 22nd November, 4-5pm.
Kim’s recycled renters garden: Monday, 23rd November, 6-7pm.
Discover heritage fruit & the heritage fruit society: Tuesday, 24th November, 10-11am.
Angelo’s fertile food forest: Tuesday, 24th November, 6-7pm.
Wicking bed workshop: Wednesday, 25th November, 6-7pm.
Turning a small space into a large harvest: Wednesday, 25th November, 7-9pm.
Over the next month
Herb pots: Thursday, 26th November, 11am-midday.
Backyard chooks for beginners: Friday, 27th November, 10.30am-12.30pm.
Robbie’s aquaponics garden: Saturday, 28th November, 10-11am.
Introduction to aquaponics workshop: Saturday, 28th November, 11.30am-12.30pm.
Edible and medicinal plant identification and use: Saturday, 28th November, 1-2pm.
Soil matters: Saturday, 28th November, 2-4.30pm.
Kat’s small scale urban farm: Saturday, 28th November, 2.30-3.30pm.
Small space veggie patch design workshop: Saturday, 28th November, 4-5pm.
Permaculture garden – food forests: Sunday, 29th November, 10-11am.
Permaculture garden – enhancing biodiversity: Sunday, 29th November, 11.30am-12.30pm.
Permaculture garden – design: Sunday, 29th November, 1-2pm.
Sharing homegrown food: Sunday, 29th November, 2.30-4.30pm.
Christmas cake decorating: Thursday, 3rd December, 10.30-11.30am.
St Andrews Food Swap: Saturday, 5th December, 11am-1pm.
Delicious Suburbia Open Studio: Saturday, 5th December, 1-3.30pm.
Guided tour – Cara’s garden: Sunday, 6th December, 10.30-11.30am and again at 1.30-2.30pm.
Christmas cake decorating: Monday, 7th December, 10.30-12.30pm.
Cake decorating: Tuesday, 8th December, 10.30-11.30am.
Making gingerbread houses: Tuesday, 8th December, 1-2.30pm.
Italian Christmas gnocchi: Friday, 11th December, 10.30-11.30am.
Festive season cooking demonstration: Saturday, 12th December, 1-2.30pm.
Click here for the complete calendar of upcoming events.
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