tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post5273119965061712941..comments2023-10-31T22:22:44.116+11:00Comments on Rita's Bite: Sunday sum-upRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721723151185687327noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-29368283998288456292008-12-08T15:04:00.000+11:002008-12-08T15:04:00.000+11:00You want real "food miles"? Check out the Wollies...You want real "food miles"? Check out the Wollies Select brand frozen chips. They are "Made in The Netherlands". True story!<BR/><BR/>Not a bad chip though - if you like that sort of thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-16856957519551297542008-11-25T20:14:00.000+11:002008-11-25T20:14:00.000+11:00Anon and Cartouche - you're both totally correct. ...Anon and Cartouche - you're both totally correct. Steve's desserts are wonderful, and we need to keep nagging people to get down there and eat.<BR/>Michelle - Landline was repeated last night (Mon) but an abbreviated version. Bad luck you missed that one too! You're right about Australians lacking interest in this issue, but that's basically what the program was about - the fact that the poms have embraced it, and we haven't. The Huon IS the ideal place for growing your own, and from what you say, and from my own knowledge of inhabitants (I come from there!!) I'd say you're spot on with the general ethos that importing from China is fine, and obviously way better than anything grown locally!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721723151185687327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-41104805548106388692008-11-25T19:15:00.000+11:002008-11-25T19:15:00.000+11:00Glad to see such a great post on food miles. It re...Glad to see such a great post on food miles. It really bothers me about Australians lack of interest on this issue. I live in the Huon, which must be one of the best places to grow food in Australia, and have spoken to farmers who still believe that importing fresh food from China is the way of the future! As they go subdividing their land - Tragedy! <BR/><BR/>Wished I'd seen the Landline episode - it's such an important issue...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16616733902804562775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-89404500806909712342008-11-23T23:17:00.000+11:002008-11-23T23:17:00.000+11:00Ahh Apple pie. I am not alone. Looks like a Victor...Ahh Apple pie. I am not alone. Looks like a Victoria sponge for accompaniment. <BR/>Good to see I am not the only one who makes his own desserts.<BR/>You know, the amount of people out there that buy in product is astounding. The fruits of this state are bountiful. We should be famous for our berry and apple delights, and they are food mile conscious too.<BR/><BR/>A lot of my food is state born. Its economically expedient and in the case of desserts provides a unique experience for the diner.<BR/>Good on Ya Steve for the apple pie. Apple and Blackberry in a few months when the bushes in my lane start providing. Poached apricot and Blackberries steeped in last years slow gin with vannila bean ice cream to follow. Ahh I love the summer trees beginning to fruit.<BR/><BR/>CartoucheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-26005546626427236632008-11-23T20:40:00.000+11:002008-11-23T20:40:00.000+11:00OMG! I saw that most scrumptious Apple Pie with m...OMG! I saw that most scrumptious Apple Pie with my very own eyes today Rita!! Unfortunately I have a lactose intolerance and was unable to sample anything from the showcase of delightful deserts. I did however happen to have one of the most divine soy decaff latte's I have ever had and trust me; I am a connoisseur of all things soy. I was able to have one of the gluten/dairy free almond biscuits which was a real treat and a perfect accompaniment to my delightful coffee.<BR/>The ambience there is just perfect, even the music in the background. I just LOVED it! The only unfortunate thing that did happen was that one of my girlfriends had ordered the scones that arrived warm, but completely crumbly and hard. It was more like a biscuit than a scone really. Anyway the delightful waitress cheerfully removed the scones and replaced this with some of RVL’s bread to have with her Jam and cream – silence and happiness overwhelmed her!. Where did Steve get those fantastic light shades? I’m in love with them!<BR/>RVL is a place that I will be revisiting for sure and a place that I will recommend to all and sundry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com