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Sophie Zalokar

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Interview: Sophie on the Land of Plenty Podcast

August 10, 2016
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Sophie talks to Deanne Renting on the Land of Plenty Podcast about all things Foragers – its past and its future, seasonal food and more.

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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
#challengeaccepted #filtered ˙ Women empowering w #challengeaccepted #filtered ˙ Women empowering women. ˙ #womensupportingwomen #empoweringwomen ˙ Thanks @paulsie66 Back at you. @annamaria.ogilvie @gaultfamilyadventures @ronksusan @anyazalokar
Hot off the digital press is my 6th monthly Motorc Hot off the digital press is my 6th monthly Motorcycle Travel Diary post on what was planned as a year of travel around Australia on my BMW 1200 GS. This halfway point no longer seems relevant as 2020 has become upended by a pandemic that coincidentally also began 6 months ago with the first case of Covid-19 diagnosed in Australia. ˙ As one of my favourite columnists @bernardsalt wrote in yesterday's edition of The Weekend Australian Magazine, "If I'm right, and we're at about the halfway mark, the next six months could well be the toughest time of all. People who remain connected, upbeat and hopeful about the future are most likely to emerge in a stronger position to reap the rewards of post-pandemic opportunities." ˙ So in this "Keep sane & carry on" spirit, click on the link in my bio for my latest travel stories that began this month from the backyard of @mybarossa cottage and ended on the tip of the boot-end of the beautiful @yorkepeninsula here in @southaustralia . ˙ Despite being hemmed in by hard-borders it's been a wonderful opportunity to revisit and discover places never experienced in my childhood. I hope they bring a little escapism and joy wherever this finds you and continue to connect us as a community that more than ever needs to stay in touch. ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ #southaustralia #barossavalley #travel #gsgirl #bmwgs1200 #bmwmotorad #makelifearide #womenadvriders #barley #ebenezer #wends #barleycake #nusslisalat #barossabushgardens #angastonblacksmithshop #edenvalley #collingrovehomestead #nationaltrust #mannumfalls #waikeriesiloart #hillandsongrandorgan #foulbay #yorkepeninsula #marionbay
A vinaigrette is a sauce made of vinegar or lemon A vinaigrette is a sauce made of vinegar or lemon juice, oil and a variety of other seasonings commonly used as a simple salad dressing. It sounds very odd to use it to garnish a soup but when the soup is plain and creamy such as this potato soup, a vinaigrette that includes salty and crunchy bacon and walnuts and the fruity tang of apple cider vinegar it adds layers of lifting flavours and textures. If this is too far from your comfortable familiar, this vinaigrette is also delicious over a simple lettuce and boiled egg salad. Recipe available tomorrow in @barossaleader or via the web link in my bio👆 ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ #potatosoup #bacon #walnut #applecidervinegar #vinaigrette #simpleisbest #buylocal #seasonalfood #instafood #instagood #instadaily #localfood #souprecipe #soup #barossa #mybarossalife
In all the places I’ve lived over the years, be In all the places I’ve lived over the years, be it urban or in the country, the primal joy of picking, pulling or snipping anything edible either from a pot or the ground never loses its power. Radishes feel like a cheat as they’re so quick and set-and-forget easy, especially in Autumn and Winter. They’re one of the most under-rated vegies but this precious little harvest will take pride of place for dinner tonight. ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙#growyourown #radishes #homegrown #vegetablegarden #vegetables #radish
Everybody loves hummus. I’ve given a few store-b Everybody loves hummus. I’ve given a few store-bought tubs a go while traveling but nothing comes close to homemade. This recipe adds the sweetness of roasted pumpkin for extra flavour and a gorgeous golden colour. Serving it spread out on a platter and topped with roasted seasonal vegetables, walnuts and herbs brings a little sunshine in on a cold winter’s day and hopefully encourages an extra daily intake serve of vegetables for children and adults alike. Recipe via the link in my bio or published this week in @barossaleader #hummus #hummusrecipe #hummuslover #pumpkin #vegan #veganrecipes #veganfood #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #vegeta #eatlocal #barossafarmersmarket #barossafood #mybarossa #barossaeats #angastonbarossa #eathealthy #eatyourveggies #eattherainbow
A quick stop on High Eden Road while out on a beau A quick stop on High Eden Road while out on a beautiful morning ride taking advantage of these small windows of winter sun and clear blue skies. ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ #barossavalley #edenvalley #bmwmotorad #bmwgs1200 #solotravel #offroad #motorcycle #moto #bmwadventureriders #makelifearide
The Barossa Valley has a long history of tree frui The Barossa Valley has a long history of tree fruit growing and producing delicious dried fruit, which are enjoyable anytime of the year but easiest to reach for during the winter months. In recently scouring through local recipe books I couldn’t resist making this simple pudding, which was based on a traditional recipe from ‘Barossa Food’ by Angela Heuzenroeder; ‘Backobst with a Champagne Crust’. In the early settlement years, dried fruit (backobst is the German translation) looked a little less appealing than it does today with the apricots more black than deep orange and pears more dark brown than golden yellow in colour. Fortunately we have a few small dried fruit producers left in the Valley @maggiebeerfarmshop @maggie_beer @trevallieorchard @gullygardens to truly make this a local dish but this pudding can also be easily adapted to using cooked fresh fruit just as well. The recipe will be published in tomorrow’s edition @barossaleader or via the link in my bio. ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ 📸 Sophie Zalokar ˙ ˙ ˙ #driedfruit #pudding #driedfruitpudding #winterfood #shoplocal #saproduce #barossafood #barossavalley #saproduce #smallproducers #southaustralia #barossafoodie #instagood #culinaryheritage #gullygardens #trevallieorchard #maggiebeerfarmshop
I'd forgotten how cold the Barossa Valley in South I'd forgotten how cold the Barossa Valley in South Australia, where I'm currently still parked, gets in Winter. Pemberton in the South West of Western Australia needed a constant fire burning too but the high rainfall seemed to keep the mercury from plummeting to the frosty bone-chilling depths it does here. Aside from the weather, Winter 2020 has not felt like others for many other reasons but I expect that's the same for many. There's been an undoing but I suspect and hope with this personal and global disruption there’s opportunity. To find the opportunities though takes both time, observation and timing; preferably with a bonfire, wine (no problem here in the Barossa) and full moon rising involved. There’s a new Motorcycle Diary post link in my bio that will take you to some of my scratching-around attempts here in the Barossa during the month of June to find those bonfire-feels and roots to place, community, peace and opportunity. @mybarossa @barossafarmersmarket @barossafood @barossabushwalks @dogboyknives @anlaby_station Thanks for traveling alongside. ˙ ˙ 📸 Sophie Zalokar ˙ ˙ ˙ #barossavalley #barossafood #barossafarmersmarket #coronavirusdays #altonacsrlandcarereserve #travelpost #traveldiary #anlaby #anlabystation #winter #burntbasquecheesecake #bonfire #dogboyknives #motorcyclediary #solowomantraveller #drystonewalls #glenturret #gnadenberg #gruenberg #luhrscottage #lightpass #pickledvegetables #gbaparsonslookout #trialhill #barossabushwalks #hillofgrace #parrothill #edenvalley
Stuffed cabbage rolls are an Eastern European wint Stuffed cabbage rolls are an Eastern European winter comfort food tradition for very good reason. They take a little time to prepare so perhaps one to save for the weekend but they’re worth the effort of channelling your inner Hungarian grandmother as they’re cheap to make and are hearty, warming and a delicious crowd-pleaser. Substitute the pork or beef mince for cooked green lentils for a vegetarian version. Recipe published this week in @barossaleader or click on the link in my bio. ˙ ˙ ˙ Recipe: Sophie Zalokar 📸 Sophie Zalokar ˙ ˙ ˙ #stuffedcabbagerolls #cabbage #winterfood #shoplocal #saproduce #barossafood #barossavalley #saproduce #smallproducers #southaustralia #barossafoodie #instagood
Blueberry muffins are a classic but instead of bei Blueberry muffins are a classic but instead of being overly sweet and doughy, this recipe includes the healthy goodness of buckwheat flour, the zingy warmth of preserved ginger and honey instead of sugar. Use the uncrystallised type labelled as Naked Ginger from @buderimginger Instead of frozen or fresh blueberries, you can also use fresh apple, pear or even bananas cut into small pieces. Recipe published this week in @barossaleader or click on the link in my bio. ˙ ˙ ˙ Recipe: Sophie Zalokar 📸: Sophie Zalokar ˙ ˙ ˙ #blueberrymuffin #blueberry #ginger #preservedginger #buderimginger #honey #buckwheat #buckwheatflour #shoplocal #saproduce #barossafood #barossavalley #saproduce #smallproducers #southaustralia #barossafoodie #instagood
While distance and a closed border now prevents ac While distance and a closed border now prevents access to the wonderful fungi of my fave @southernforestsfungi an early weekly market shop this morning at the @barossafarmersmarket included these beautiful oyster mushrooms from @thedairymanbarossa A delicious fungi fix on a wintery weekend here in @mybarossa ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ #barossafarmersmarket #thedairymanbarossa #oystermushrooms #localproduce #shoplocal #saproduce #farmersmarket #barossafood #barossavalley #saproduce #smallproducers #localsuppliers #southaustralia #barossafoodie #instagood #instafood #instastilllife
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