Australian grown organic/biodynamic produce available for sale online


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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Baby Garlic


Is there anything more delicious than roasted baby garlic? Our bunches of baby garlic are perfect for roasting & can be used in so many ways.

Trim the stalks of four or five bulbs, peel away the outer layers & using a knife cut off the top of the bulb exposing the individual cloves.

Then pop them into an oven dish with a good splash or two a good quality olive oil.

Roast for 25 - 35 minutes at about 160 degrees, until they are soft to touch.

When cooled squeeze out the garlic from it's skin into a separate bowl. It comes out quite easily, this bit can be a bit messy but fun! While garlic is traditionally known as having a big & bold taste you will find that roasting it produces a more subtle, slightly nutty & buttery flavour. Here are a few things you can do with your roasted garlic:

  • spread onto sour dough toast, eat on it's own or add anything you like. Cherry tomatoes & spinach, olives, caramelised onion & buffalo mozzarella, rocket & feta, bacon & parsley
  • turn it into aioli. You can cheat and use bought good quality mayonnaise or make your own using organic eggs & local olive oil
  • buy some potatoes from a road side stall, bake them and while still hot slice in the centre and add butter & a big spoonful of roasted garlic, yum!

To order your baby garlic or any of other other varieties of biodynamic, Australian grown garlic see our side bar for ordering details. Happy roasting!!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Organic Paddock Produce



The Organic Paddock produces a number of varieties of garlic in Victoria, Australia. Grown on certified biodynamic land in the Southern Wimmera, this garlic is free of all chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides commonly used to produce food at a commercial level.

Biodynamic is an organic farming/gardening practice based on the work of Rudolf Steiner that focuses on sustainable, quality production. Without the use of chemical, biodynamic practices increase the soil biology which strengthens plants against stress. Healthy soil is the basis for healthy plants, animals and people.

As the number of people concerned about health and enviromental issues has increased there has been a significant growth in the demand for organic/biodynamic produce. At The Organic Paddock we are passionate about meeting this demand and are committed to growing high quality produce. Our vision is to share the benefits of choosing organic/biodynamic produce. These benefits include:

• Better flavour
• Chemical free
• Proven health benefits
• Increased shelf life
• Sustainable farming practice

Try our garlic currently available by ordering online and enjoy the flavour of fresh Australian grown produce.