Auslan Interpretation Provided
10am – Simple Seasonal Staples with 612 ABC Radio Brisbane presenter Alison Alexander
Alison Alexander shows how to make creamy labneh, vibrant broccoli pesto, and a zesty salsa verde – simple, fresh accompaniments that honour the everyday kitchen skills once shared between neighbours and written into well-worn recipe books. Learn how to turn local, seasonal produce into vibrant table staples.
11am – Sourdough Starter Know-How with Sally Peach & Denise Sembach, joined by 612 ABC Radio Brisbane presenter Craig Zonca
Sally Peach & Denise Sembach share their expertise on building and caring for a sourdough starter. Discover the secrets to a healthy, active starter and set yourself up for delicious sourdough baking at home.
12pm – Handmade Salves and Home Remedies with Amanda Palmer from Comfrey Co
Amanda shares the old ways of using plants from the garden to make simple, everyday remedies. Drawing on traditional knowledge, she demonstrates how to create a healing salve using just three ingredients. Amanda’s passion for herbal remedies is rooted in her experience growing comfrey and crafting natural products, reflecting a commitment to preserving these time-honoured practices.
1pm – Sauce Making and the No-Waste Kitchen with Morgan Fuery from The Drunken Farmhand joined by 612 ABC Radio Brisbane presenter Loretta Ryan
Morgan shares his approach to making sauces from scratch using seasonal produce and time-honoured methods. Learn how to make the most of what’s available, stretching ingredients further, and preserving flavours.
2pm – Bottling the Season with Kerry Owen
Kerry demonstrates how to bottle fruit at home using simple, reliable methods. With a focus on additive-free preserving, she shares how this age-old practice can still fit into today’s kitchen – one jar at a time.