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Preserving Springtime

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art."  - Francois De La Rochefoucauld     ~ Preserving ideas ~ Springtime evokes the desire to preserve the...

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Preserving Springtime

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art."  - Francois De La Rochefoucauld     ~ Preserving ideas ~ Springtime evokes the desire to preserve the...

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The SALAMI season is here!

"In my family, there’s Christmas, Easter, tomato sauce day and then salami making, which you simply can’t miss.” - Carlo Mazzarella, Director, Melbourne Salami Festa.  Ever wanted to be a...

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The SALAMI season is here!

"In my family, there’s Christmas, Easter, tomato sauce day and then salami making, which you simply can’t miss.” - Carlo Mazzarella, Director, Melbourne Salami Festa.  Ever wanted to be a...

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We're nuts for chestnuts.....

  "Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts." - Anonymous Most Italians who migrated to Australia will have strong childhood memories of castagne (chestnut) festivals in their piazza (town...

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We're nuts for chestnuts.....

  "Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts." - Anonymous Most Italians who migrated to Australia will have strong childhood memories of castagne (chestnut) festivals in their piazza (town...

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Eat, Drink and be Merry!

"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out, I'll drink the red." ~ Top 5 Foodie Xmas Gift Ideas ~ If you are looking for the perfect gift...

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Eat, Drink and be Merry!

"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out, I'll drink the red." ~ Top 5 Foodie Xmas Gift Ideas ~ If you are looking for the perfect gift...

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'Tis the season to get crafty...

It's that time of year again! Our Christmas SALE is back and we're offering 15% off across the whole online range! Click on the flyer below and take advantage of...

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'Tis the season to get crafty...

It's that time of year again! Our Christmas SALE is back and we're offering 15% off across the whole online range! Click on the flyer below and take advantage of...

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Be your own Salumiere or Brewer! Make It Your W...

    ~ New Home Make It Kits Have Arrived! ~ There's now no excuse why you can't become your very own salumiere or brewer. The days of dreaming about...

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Be your own Salumiere or Brewer! Make It Your W...

    ~ New Home Make It Kits Have Arrived! ~ There's now no excuse why you can't become your very own salumiere or brewer. The days of dreaming about...

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Passata time is family time...

Some of you may know Pina, our store manager from our Reservoir store. What you may not know is that she and her family members are tomato passata-making extraordinaires! I had...

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Passata time is family time...

Some of you may know Pina, our store manager from our Reservoir store. What you may not know is that she and her family members are tomato passata-making extraordinaires! I had...

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Passata Making Course (and Recipe)

Wow! What a fun night we had at our recent homemade Passata Making course at the Reservoir store. You couldn't have asked for a more authentic workshop to learn the craft...

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Passata Making Course (and Recipe)

Wow! What a fun night we had at our recent homemade Passata Making course at the Reservoir store. You couldn't have asked for a more authentic workshop to learn the craft...

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Fall in love with homemade food

It’s no secret that here at Home Make It, we have a deep passion for homemade food! Join us in our quest to encourage the return to simple and wholesome...

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Fall in love with homemade food

It’s no secret that here at Home Make It, we have a deep passion for homemade food! Join us in our quest to encourage the return to simple and wholesome...

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Ever wondered how to make homemade jam? Here's ...

One of my favorite things about summer is the sweet taste of stone fruits. There is nothing more delicious than fresh apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries to help cool...

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Ever wondered how to make homemade jam? Here's ...

One of my favorite things about summer is the sweet taste of stone fruits. There is nothing more delicious than fresh apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries to help cool...

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Homemade Sausage Workshop with Queenie's Food T...

Talk about a "sausage extravaganza"! As part of The Age Good Food Month last week, Andrew Prior, a former Masterchef contestant and founder of Queenie's Food Tours, joined forces with our...

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Homemade Sausage Workshop with Queenie's Food T...

Talk about a "sausage extravaganza"! As part of The Age Good Food Month last week, Andrew Prior, a former Masterchef contestant and founder of Queenie's Food Tours, joined forces with our...

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Summer time is sausage time!

Meat, herbs and spices are the perfect mix! With summer fast approaching, there's no better time to make up a batch of fresh homemade sausages for BBQ's with friends and family....

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Summer time is sausage time!

Meat, herbs and spices are the perfect mix! With summer fast approaching, there's no better time to make up a batch of fresh homemade sausages for BBQ's with friends and family....

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Recipe: Homemade Pasta

Homemade Pasta Recipe: Ingredients 100 grams of “00” flour/per serve (very refined wheat flour)1 egg at room temperaturePinch of saltSlurp of Olive OilExtra flour to dust or if requiredWater (only...

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Recipe: Homemade Pasta

Homemade Pasta Recipe: Ingredients 100 grams of “00” flour/per serve (very refined wheat flour)1 egg at room temperaturePinch of saltSlurp of Olive OilExtra flour to dust or if requiredWater (only...

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Spring is in the air!

  In most parts of Italy, Father's Day is celebrated on the 19th March, which corresponds with St. Joseph's Feast Day. It is traditionally referred to as "Festa del Papa`"...

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Spring is in the air!

  In most parts of Italy, Father's Day is celebrated on the 19th March, which corresponds with St. Joseph's Feast Day. It is traditionally referred to as "Festa del Papa`"...

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Recipe: Steve's Czech Style Pilsner

Steve’s Czech Style Pilsner RECIPE FOR 22 LITRES GRAIN 4.5kg Pilsener Malt100gm Crystal Malt HOPS (Mount hood or Sterling will work for this recipe too)70gm Saaz (60 min)14gm Saaz (10 min)14gm Saaz...

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Recipe: Steve's Czech Style Pilsner

Steve’s Czech Style Pilsner RECIPE FOR 22 LITRES GRAIN 4.5kg Pilsener Malt100gm Crystal Malt HOPS (Mount hood or Sterling will work for this recipe too)70gm Saaz (60 min)14gm Saaz (10 min)14gm Saaz...

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It must be close to beer o'clock

As home brewers take their brewing to a new level with grain brewing, Micah from Core Brewing Concepts demonstrates the unique features of the Hot Liquor Tank. High quality and affordable...

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It must be close to beer o'clock

As home brewers take their brewing to a new level with grain brewing, Micah from Core Brewing Concepts demonstrates the unique features of the Hot Liquor Tank. High quality and affordable...

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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pi...

Into making your own pizza at home? Here's some great footage of "Pizza-Making" with Melbourne's own Johnny di Francesco from 400 Gradi in Brunswick. He's got a few handy tips...

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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pi...

Into making your own pizza at home? Here's some great footage of "Pizza-Making" with Melbourne's own Johnny di Francesco from 400 Gradi in Brunswick. He's got a few handy tips...

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An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away!

Here's an awesome You Tube clip that celebrates another family tradition that's at the core of Home Make It's vision - for family and friends to create their own homemade food and...

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An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away!

Here's an awesome You Tube clip that celebrates another family tradition that's at the core of Home Make It's vision - for family and friends to create their own homemade food and...

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Recipe: Making Red Wine At Home

Making Red Wine At Home: (*when using the Home Make It winemaking kit - available at our stores or online) 1. Sterilise all equipment for day 1. 2. Crush and destem grapes....

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Recipe: Making Red Wine At Home

Making Red Wine At Home: (*when using the Home Make It winemaking kit - available at our stores or online) 1. Sterilise all equipment for day 1. 2. Crush and destem grapes....

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Thinking of joining the army?

Check out the footage of the Melbourne Salami Board meeting at Ombra Salumi Bar to discuss the 2013 Melbourne Salami Festa. What do they have installed? They promise "bigger and better!" It was...

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Thinking of joining the army?

Check out the footage of the Melbourne Salami Board meeting at Ombra Salumi Bar to discuss the 2013 Melbourne Salami Festa. What do they have installed? They promise "bigger and better!" It was...

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Mangia, Mangia! Eat, Eat!

Our friends at Mangia Mangia, Angela and Teresa have written a fantastic book that celebrates Southern Italian Cooking & recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. You'll see...

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Mangia, Mangia! Eat, Eat!

Our friends at Mangia Mangia, Angela and Teresa have written a fantastic book that celebrates Southern Italian Cooking & recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. You'll see...

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