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Pomegranate Jewels in The Kitchen Garden

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Nicole Lobry de Bruyn

The glistening beads pop in your mouth. Melded with tomato and herbs they add sweetness and a firm texture. Little bursts. No one can quite believe the little red gems are as delicious as they are. They are an ancient … Continue reading →

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Leunig in the Kitchen

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Nicole Lobry de Bruyn

Leunig asks himself, “What is this?” It is his way in to everything. He describes his childhood as one of benign neglect. He grew up in a working class family with four other siblings. He played in paddocks on the … Continue reading →

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The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Big Lunch…

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Nicole Lobry de Bruyn

It is the day before the Big Lunch and there are only a couple of volunteers in the kitchen with a handful of kids doing the mise en place. Lee explains to the kids this is what restaurants do to prepare. Today … Continue reading →

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What will you be when you grow up?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Nicole Lobry de Bruyn

I am contemplating this. I am still finding my own path. It seems I want to be many things. Story-teller, for one. Of course there are some dreams that I must simply accept are out of my reach. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Nicole Lobry de Bruyn

This is my first day as a parent helper in the Primary School Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden project. I have signed the declaration assuring the school I have no criminal convictions against children. I am allowed in their vicinity. I … Continue reading →

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Old fashioned Ruler and Wafer Biscuit

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Nicole Lobry de Bruyn

  Because I don’t know what else to do…. Seeing the teacher this afternoon. Guts in a knot. Ate one biscuit. Wanted another. Stopped myself. Took a photo of it instead. Yesterday Jasper left his hat in his bag in … Continue reading →

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