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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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We're thinking outside the pickle jar...

We have moved away from our seasonal and traditional homemade food and beverages for this week's Newsletter, to focus on preserving jars and take a look at the latest food...

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We're thinking outside the pickle jar...

We have moved away from our seasonal and traditional homemade food and beverages for this week's Newsletter, to focus on preserving jars and take a look at the latest food...

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Melbourne goes barmy for salami!

What's News by Lisa Baggio Melbourne Salami Festa (Major Sponsor - Home Make It) Wow! Who knew? It's confirmed, Melbourne's Salami Army is growing! What an amazing turnout for the...

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Melbourne goes barmy for salami!

What's News by Lisa Baggio Melbourne Salami Festa (Major Sponsor - Home Make It) Wow! Who knew? It's confirmed, Melbourne's Salami Army is growing! What an amazing turnout for the...

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Mad for salumi!

Here's some great footage on of an interview with the founder of Salumi Australia, Massimo Scalas by Darren Robertson (Love to Share). Massimo shares knowledge and skills about the art of curing meats,...

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Mad for salumi!

Here's some great footage on of an interview with the founder of Salumi Australia, Massimo Scalas by Darren Robertson (Love to Share). Massimo shares knowledge and skills about the art of curing meats,...

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The time has arrived!

I hope you enjoyed watching the You Tube footage of the 2011 Darebin Backyard Harvest Festival. This is a wonderful initiative by the Darebin City Council to celebrate sustainable foods, and homegrown gardens.  The...

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The time has arrived!

I hope you enjoyed watching the You Tube footage of the 2011 Darebin Backyard Harvest Festival. This is a wonderful initiative by the Darebin City Council to celebrate sustainable foods, and homegrown gardens.  The...

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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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Who will you "vote" for this September?

Check out this message from Official Patrons of the Salami Festa, Carlo and Guy Grossi, as they share their own history and passion for making homemade salumi and the celebration of...

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Who will you "vote" for this September?

Check out this message from Official Patrons of the Salami Festa, Carlo and Guy Grossi, as they share their own history and passion for making homemade salumi and the celebration of...

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Are you pazza for pizza?

Here's some awesome footage from the recent Melbourne Pizza Festival, Closing Event. It features Master Pizzaioli from some of Melbourne's best Pizza Restaurants including 400Gradi,Supermaxi, Ladro, Scoozi, Firechief and more.  But be cautioned, viewing this YouTube...

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Are you pazza for pizza?

Here's some awesome footage from the recent Melbourne Pizza Festival, Closing Event. It features Master Pizzaioli from some of Melbourne's best Pizza Restaurants including 400Gradi,Supermaxi, Ladro, Scoozi, Firechief and more.  But be cautioned, viewing this YouTube...

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It's midyear already, but still so much to do!

With the wine season coming to a close, the fourth stage in the winemaking process is here. Time to "Rack Off" the wine. And just to get you in the...

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It's midyear already, but still so much to do!

With the wine season coming to a close, the fourth stage in the winemaking process is here. Time to "Rack Off" the wine. And just to get you in the...

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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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Patience now...just a little bit longer!

The Salumi SeasonIf you're into homemade salumi, you'd be loving this winter! How cold have the mornings been? You can't get better conditions for making your homemade cured meats. Bitter...

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Patience now...just a little bit longer!

The Salumi SeasonIf you're into homemade salumi, you'd be loving this winter! How cold have the mornings been? You can't get better conditions for making your homemade cured meats. Bitter...

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The Salami Army is growing...

Check out this awesome footage introducing the Melbourne Salami Board's "Salami Sessions" - Hands-on authentic salami making workshops. Take with you, the "art of salami making" and 3kg of your...

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The Salami Army is growing...

Check out this awesome footage introducing the Melbourne Salami Board's "Salami Sessions" - Hands-on authentic salami making workshops. Take with you, the "art of salami making" and 3kg of your...

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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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"From Humble Beginnings Come Great Things"!

A great YouTube clip out of the US that looks at the culture of home brewing and the link to craft brewing. A large number of Australia's most successful Craft Brewers are...

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"From Humble Beginnings Come Great Things"!

A great YouTube clip out of the US that looks at the culture of home brewing and the link to craft brewing. A large number of Australia's most successful Craft Brewers are...

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Do you Mix the Old & New?

Here's some great YouTube footage of an 84 year old Italian making his vino, old-school style. He is obviously passionate about making his homemade wine using traditional Italian methods, and hopefully with...

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Do you Mix the Old & New?

Here's some great YouTube footage of an 84 year old Italian making his vino, old-school style. He is obviously passionate about making his homemade wine using traditional Italian methods, and hopefully with...

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We're seeing RED!! Final Week!

This photo of our youngest family member stands out from our recent Passata Day.  It captured the essence of what Passata Day means to our family. It's about family spending quality...

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We're seeing RED!! Final Week!

This photo of our youngest family member stands out from our recent Passata Day.  It captured the essence of what Passata Day means to our family. It's about family spending quality...

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Home Make It - Italianicious Magazine

In the March Issue of Italianicious Magazine, we were featured in an article relating to our company, it history and wine making. Thanks to all the team at Italianicious for...

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Home Make It - Italianicious Magazine

In the March Issue of Italianicious Magazine, we were featured in an article relating to our company, it history and wine making. Thanks to all the team at Italianicious for...

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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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You say Tomato, I say Passata!

Take a few minutes to watch the four links from last year's Passata Day, by The Source.  The Youth Food Movement is an inspiring group of young people committed to a sustainable...

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You say Tomato, I say Passata!

Take a few minutes to watch the four links from last year's Passata Day, by The Source.  The Youth Food Movement is an inspiring group of young people committed to a sustainable...

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Did somebody say "wine tasting"?

With the "Tomato Season" almost behind us,  "Vintage" or the "Wine Season" has arrived early, with what is promising to be perfect conditions for potentially great homemade wine this year,...

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Did somebody say "wine tasting"?

With the "Tomato Season" almost behind us,  "Vintage" or the "Wine Season" has arrived early, with what is promising to be perfect conditions for potentially great homemade wine this year,...

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