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Banana, Coconut and Goji Berry Bread

28/5/2016

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Delicious, healthy, and gluten free!  
You know on those days when you look at the fruit bowl and there's  2 or 3 overripe bananas that no one wants to eat and you think Banana Loaf here we go again!  Well this week I decided that I was bored of my usual recipes and started hunting for something a bit different and something a bit more healthy. I came across a cracker of a recipe on Taste.Com. The recipe uses coconut flour, coconut oil and coconut sugar, oats, flaxseed (which I actually omitted as I didn't have any) and I used cranberries in place of the goji berries. I was blown away with how healthy and delicious this loaf was.  Make sure you use gluten free baking powder if you want the gluten free version. I'm sure you'll enjoy it..

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Cycle, Walk or Horse Ride the Shiraz Trail from Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat

16/5/2016

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Part of the longer Coast to Vines Trail, the Shiraz Trail runs through the McLaren Vale wine area and links the historic towns of McLaren Vale and Willunga. The old railway track -now cycle, walking and horse track  - is situated at the base of the stunning Willunga Hills in the McLaren Vale wine region and offers a gateway to the many riches the region has to offer, from quality wines and local fare to fascinating heritage.  The Shiraz Trail can be accessed from the Mulberry Lodge Paddock and is a 2km cycle south into historic village of Willunga or north 7km into the township McLaren Vale. There are a number of cellar doors and Providores easily accessible from the trail between McLaren Vale and Willunga. 
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Cycling From Willunga to McLaren Vale (9km ride) you can easily access the following cellar doors close to the track:
  • Battle of Bosworth (Organic wines)
  • Primo Estate ( Offering Mulberry Lodge guests the Joseph VIP Experience)   
  • Hugh Hamilton
  • Wirra Wirra
  • Pertaringa
  • Serafino
  • Oxenberry
  • Hardy’s Tintara
  • Shingleback 
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Primo Estate Wines - The Joseph Experience
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Hugh Hamilton Wines
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​On a Saturday morning after a gourmet breakfast at Mulberry Lodge pick up our Lodge   bikes and head out of our paddock - say hello to our pet  sheep on the way. First head South into Willunga a 2km cycle to visit the local Willunga Farmers market  on every Saturday morning. You’ll find fresh regional produce on offer and meet some local characters. On the second Saturday of each month the Quarry Market is also on selling gifts, and crafts.  If you’re interested in the heritage of the area, head up to the Old Court House and Police museum at the top of the High street. You’ll find interesting and historical information about Willunga and the surrounding area.   If you’d like to taste some wine before leaving Willunga, the High Street has 1 cellar door Hither & Yon. When you’re finished at Hither & Yon stop by deRosa Kitchen  cafe next door to pick up some local cheeses and delicacies. 
When you enter the McLaren Vale township section of the trail don’t forget to call into Bracegirdles for coffee and cake and perhaps buy some of their award winning chocolates.
  
​Further down the track through McLaren Vale stop by the Almond Train to stock up on almonds and olives and other local produce or perhaps sample one of their legendary milk shakes in the cafe. 
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The Almond Train
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 At the end of the McLaren Vale section of the Trail you’ll come to Shingleback Winery where tapas and platters are available with your wine tasting. 
​If by any chance you’re all out of puff, filled up with beautiful food and wine and can’t face the cycle back to the Lodge give us a call and we’ll come and pick you up with your haul of goodies.  Alternatively enjoy a leisurely 9km cycle back to the Lodge.      


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Poached Eggs & Salmon in Potato Rosti Baskets

5/5/2016

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This is one of my favourite breakfasts to cook for our guests. A gourmet breakfast that's simple to prepare, looks beautiful, is very indulgent and not too filling, the perfect way to start your weekend stay at Mulberry Lodge. I use local free range eggs, rocket from the garden, our own potatoes in season, and I like to make make my own basil pesto when we have plenty of basil growing in the garden in summer.  The potato rosti baskets can be frozen. If  you intend to make a batch and freeze them then only cook for 25 minutes initially and then finish the cooking for about 15 minutes once thawed from the freezer. 
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​Makes 4
Prep Time 20 mins (+10 minutes cooling time)
Cooking 50mins
 
550g brushed Golden Delight potatoes, peeled, halved
125ml (1/2 Cup) water
2 tsp olive oil                                 
Salt and Pepper
Vegetable oil, to shallow fry
1tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
1tbs white vinegar
4 free range eggs
60g of rocket leaves
300g of smoked salmon
Basil pesto
 
Place the potato and water in microwave safe bowl. Cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high for 6 minutes or until the potato softens slightly. Drain. Set aside for 10 mins to cool.
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Spray 4 250ml (1 cup) muffin pans with oil.  Coarsely grate the potato. (I use the large grater attachment attach in  my food processor) It takes about 30 seconds to grate the potatoes using the food processor. 
  2. Add the oil and potatoes to a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and mix through with your hands until potato evenly coated. Press the potato into the muffin tins with a good base and push up the sides to form a basket.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until brown and a little crisp.
  4. Add vegetable oil to a small frying pan. Heat over medium –high heat. Pat the capers dry and add to the hot oil. Stir for about 1 minute until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
  5. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add the vinegar. Crack the eggs into separate cups. Carefully slide the eggs into the water. Cook for 3 minutes or until the whites are opaque and just firm. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a plate lined with paper towel.
  6. Divide the potato baskets among the plates. Top with rocket, smoked salmon and eggs. Sprinkle with the fried capers and then drizzle the plate with Basil pesto.
Click the document below to download and print the recipe.  
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    Hazel and husband Nik own and run Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat  which is a beautiful and unique mud brick property in the McLaren Vale wine region of South Australia. It's our home and business and run as a hosted luxury, country escape for the discerning traveler. We aim to provide our guests with a wonderful relaxed and indulgent experience. Through the blog Hazel will be sharing information her own recipes, activities and experiences in the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia 

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