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Sophie Zalokar

    Autumn Baking Savoury Cook Gluten Free Snacks Spring Summer

    Zucchini, Rice, Feta and Pine nut Slice

    November 22, 2020

    Zucchinis are one of the most prolific bearers of fruiting vegetables in the summer vegetable garden, requiring as many and varied recipes as possible. This recipe is quick, easy, economical, vegetarian, gluten-free and can also be used as a filling for individual filo savoury pastries to serve with drinks. The uncooked rice absorbs the moisture from the zucchinis, binding the filling as it cooks. An all-round winner. Ingredients (Serves 4 – 6) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1…

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    Motorcycle Travel Diary – November 2020

    Off the back of 2020’s unprecedented series of rolling events, each month has felt like an island; all part of this strange new landscape of adventure into unknown territory. October was no different. A…

    November 20, 2020
  • Autumn Baking Sweet Breakfast Cook Seasons Spring Summer Winter

    Rhubarb, Ginger, Honey Rye Muffins

    Rhubarb, I know, is not everyone’s favourite but its natural sourness helps to balance the sweetness when baked in puddings, cakes or muffins. This easy muffin recipe also includes the healthy goodness of rye…

    November 15, 2020
  • Autumn Baking Savoury Cook Main Dishes Spring Summer Winter

    Spinach and Ricotta Crunchy Filo Pie

    This is a simplified and quicker version of a traditional Italian spinach and ricotta pie. Interestingly, whole eggs are broken into divots made with the back of a spoon in the filling, which when…

    October 22, 2020
  • Journal Travel

    Motorcycle Travel Diary – October 2020

    It’s been a great month. I’ve been back on my bike and have returned to those warm, open and wild places I feel most free in. By circumstance and with time, I’ve learnt that…

    September 30, 2020
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    Motorcycle Travel Diary – September 2020

    August has been a month of burrowing down and settling into a semi-routine; something else I didn’t expect 2020 was going to deliver. Working 2 days back with Maggie, taking an online travel writing…

    September 5, 2020
  • Cook Gluten Free Snacks Spring Summer

    Fried Haloumi with Orange, Chilli, Capers and Sumac

    On a recent visit to Riverside Farm in South Australia where sixth generation farmer Ellen Chatterton milks sheep and produces a variety of dairy products, I was inspired to make this delicious dish using…

    September 5, 2020
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Having to now think about packed lunches brought b Having to now think about packed lunches brought back the memory of this Zucchini, Feta, Rice & Pine nut Slice, which I’ve made countless times in various incarnations over the years. Along with zucchinis being prolific in the summer veg patch or easily available from the supermarket, this recipe is quick, vegetarian and gluten-free. The uncooked rice absorbs the moisture from the zucchinis, binding the filling as it cooks. A fabulous all-rounder. Recipe via the link in my bio. ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ #glutenfree #vegetarian #zucchini #delicious #instafood #instagood #packedlunches #instafood
With now time on day 2 of the SA lockdown I’ve f With now time on day 2 of the SA lockdown I’ve finally managed to upload another monthly Motorcycle Diary post. A round up of my travels and experiences on and off my BMW 1200 GS during what was to be a year of adventure motorcycling. As a variation on the very apt saying goes, life in the time of Covid is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans. From a weekend of laffs and larks while upskilling with @bmwoffroadtraining to Spring blooms, more upskilling this time in Barossa vineyards and now lockdown, the twists and turns of 2020 continue. To read and see more, click on the link in my bio. ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ ˚ #barossavalley #travel #gsgirl #bmwgs1200 #bmwmotorad #makelifearide #womenadvriders #sweetpeas #poppies #wapotatoes #potatodor #vineyard
Stunning day for a Riverland loop ride starting ou Stunning day for a Riverland loop ride starting out with a short ferry crossing at Swan Reach. #bmw1200gs #makelifearide #solotravel
Today’s recipe in @barossaleader is an old favou Today’s recipe in @barossaleader is an old favourite: Spinach & Ricotta Crunchy Filo Pie. Divets are made in the filling with the back of a spoon in which whole eggs are baked making a lovely surprise when cut. Flaky filo & healthy spring green goodness. #spinachandricotta #filopastry #instagood
Growing up in the Barossa meant that I was always Growing up in the Barossa meant that I was always surrounded by vineyards. My family were never directly involved in grape growing but if you have a business here, you’re indirectly connected. For my parents, at the time is was selling and now repairing work boots for vineyard workers. Well, the time has finally come for me to pull my own boots on to walk and quad-bike the vine rows. In this year of constant adaption and mixing things up, I’ve just survived my first week of Barossa vineyard work. It’s only begun but I will now think twice when the crack or the pop of a wine bottle seal is broken. As it is for many things, unless you experience the work behind the product it’s impossible to truly appreciate its real value. Wide-brimmed SPF 50+ hats off to all in the business of growing the fruit that makes Australia’s most beloved alcoholic beverage of choice. ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ #barossavalley #vineyard #barossawine #mybarossa #barossashiraz
Time to give the big girl a wash after a brilliant Time to give the big girl a wash after a brilliant off-road training weekend with @bmwoffroadtraining These guys do an incredible job of raising the bar on your skill and confidence building while having an absolute blast. So looking forward to more off-road adventures with the best-in-the-world-business of making life a ride. #makelifearide #bmwoffroadtraining #bmwmotorad #bmwmotorradaus #bmwmotorradde #bmwgsfans #bmwbikes #bmwadvriders #bmwmotorradgirls #bmwadventureriders #bmwbikes #bmw_rider_training
Australia really does hide her secrets well; burie Australia really does hide her secrets well; buried in myth, legend and stone, and there's no other way of discovering this country's ancient heart than traveling into it. This past month my sat nav orientated north to the spectacular South Australian outback. Fresh pics and stories on my new blog post via sophiezalokar.com #makelifearide #bmwgs1200 #motorcyclediaries #bmwmotorad #spiritofgs #advlife #adventuretravel #travelblog #solorider #southaustralia #aridlandsbotanicgarden
This was just one of so many extraordinary botanic This was just one of so many extraordinary botanical jewels at @australianaridlands today. #nofilter #noedit #australianaridlandsbotanicgarden #sturtdesertpea
Despite my just posted motorcycle travel diary ent Despite my just posted motorcycle travel diary entry being limited due to winter weather and other endeavours, pootling about SA this past month has been both revisiting and discovering some new places. From an old copper-mining town @kapundalife just north of the Barossa, I revisited an Adelaide museum where I once learnt why some flavours naturally harmonize; an organisation that has long supported women's lives with more than tea and scones @sa_cwa and the discovery of a small sheep dairy @riversidedairybarossa operated by a sixth generation farmer who with her brother are diversifying their farm produce with a vision for a sustainable future. To read further click on the link in my bio or go to sophiezalokar.com ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ #kapunda #kapundaminetrail #copper #thepines #sidneykidman #santosmuseumofeconomicbotany #economicbotany #cwa #sacwa #riversidedairy #riversidefarm #haloumi #sheepsmilkcheese #whisperingwall
Many years ago when I was keen to have a modest fl Many years ago when I was keen to have a modest flock of Aylesbury ducks the struggle for numbers meant that incubation and successful hatching was only made possible by the generosity of our very motherly bantams. This impossibly cute photo says everything about that happy and hopeful coexistence and the joyfulness of a sprung Spring season. ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙#spring #duckling #aylesburyduck #aylesburyduckling #cute #farmlife #duck
Thank you @smallworldbakery for your time, knowled Thank you @smallworldbakery for your time, knowledge & delicious gifts. Artisanal bread at its very best. #smallworldbakery #rye #ryebread #artisanalbread
A Roly Poly Pudding is a classic British dessert t A Roly Poly Pudding is a classic British dessert that gives you all the comfort of a saucy, sweet steamed pudding without the many hours to wait. Although traditionally made with jam instead of fruit, you can use whatever fresh fruit’s in season or preserved. This recipe, which you can access via the link in my bio was given to me many years ago by a friend’s mother in British Columbia, Canada who is a wonderful cook and gardener. Her fruit of choice was raspberries and rhubarb. The quantity serves 10 however I’m certain with the cold wintery days and nights ahead it won’t go to waste. The recipe is also published in this week’s @barossaleader ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ #rolypoly #rolypolypudding #pudding #rhubarb #berries #winterfood #comfortfoods #britishfood
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