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How to host a community kitchen soup exchange before winterA community kitchen soup exchange brings people together to prepare, swap and share seasonal batches before winter. For Australian organisers, that usually…
Crafting fruit leather and dried snacks for community cooking programsFor community kitchens across Australia — from a hall in Hobart to a gathering space in Footscray — turning surplus fruit into long-lasting snacks stretches a…
How to Run a Community Kitchen Zero Waste Cooking ChallengeA zero waste cooking challenge turns surplus ingredients, careful planning and shared skills into a practical community event. In an Australian community…
Planning a community kitchen outdoor barbecue and potluck picnicThrowing a community kitchen outdoor barbecue and potluck warms up a neighbourhood fast. In Australia, the smell of sizzling snags on a barbie draws people in…
Cooking whole grains for everyday Australian kitchensWhole grains such as farro, barley, and quinoa have moved out of health-food shops and into the regular aisles at Woolworths, Harris Farm, and Coles.…
Making Large Batches of Vegetable Stock from Kitchen ScrapsVegetable stock turns everyday trimmings into a useful pantry staple. Onion skins, carrot ends, celery leaves and herb stems can create a savoury base for…
Organising a Bulk Spice Buying Club for Community KitchensAcross Australian suburbs and regional towns, community kitchens are a lifeline for households juggling rising grocery bills. Spices sit among the most…
Bottling Tomatoes, Stone Fruit and Pears in One Long AfternoonAustralians have long filled the pantry with summer's bounty. From Adelaide to Hobart, kitchens in January and February begin to smell of simmering tomatoes,…
How to Run a No-Knife Cooking Class for Kids in a Community KitchenCommunity kitchens across the country bring people together around shared meals, and a knife-free cooking class lets children join in safely while still…
Planning a wild mushroom foraging workshop in your community kitchenWhen autumn rains arrive across southern Australia, forests and pine plantations flush with mushrooms, drawing experienced foragers and curious newcomers…