The strawberries are back at Wellington Point

I was reading the Bayside Bulletin and saw an entry about "The strawberries are back at Wellington Point". I LOVE strawberries, especially when in season and picked fresh. Apparently there is a shed on  Main Road, Wellington Point where you can buy strawberries as well as vegetables and herbs. I can't wait!

"Paul Wruck, spokesman for Wellington Point Farm owners Sumvista, said he reopened the stall after locals told him they were missing his sweet camerosa, splendour and ruby gem strawberries.... A 1kg punnet of strawberries at Wellington Point costs $12 and there is a range of other farm-fresh produce available at the farm gate. The farm also produces a range of high quality vegetables and herbs, also available at the stall."

Link: The strawberries are back at Wellington Point

Recipe: Pretty in Pink Cheesecake

I love Foodbuzz. Whenever I am low on inspiration for cooking ideas or food photography a good dose of food porn always gives me a needed boost. This delicious looking cheesecake by Green Kitchen Stories caught my eye on the front page. I can't wait to make it! Plus it uses almonds and is gluten free!

Frozen Pink Cheesecake


Crust:
300 g (2 cups) almonds
10-12 fresh dates, pitted
2 tbsp coconut oil
a pinch of salt

Filling:
2 cups fresh (or frozen) raspberries & strawberries
juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup honey
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 cup quark or curd (you could probably also replace it with a fat Greek or Turkish yogurt)
Topping: 
1 cup fresh summer fruit and a couple of edible flowers

Grind almonds in a blender or a food processor for about a minute. Add dates, coconut oil and salt and run the processor until it all comes together. Flatten it out on the bottom of an 8-inch non-stick spring form. Store in the fridge while you make the filling.

Blend berries, lemon juice and honey. Stir together mascarpone, curd and the blended berries in a large bowl. Pour it on top of the crust in the spring pan and put it in the freezer for 1-2 hours (you can keep it in the freezer for days but then you have to let it soften a bit before you serve it) .
Top the cake with fresh fruit and a couple of flowers. Serve immediately.

Recipe and photo by Green Kitchen Stories
URL: http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/frozen-pink-cheesecake/

Local Food Heroes: Cleveland Bayside Markets: Strawberry Fields

Fresh Strawberries from Strawberry 

Fields Farm Sunshine Coast, QLD

A popular stall at the Cleveland Bayside Markets (Brisbane's Southeast) is the Strawberry Fields stand. They sell 500g tubs of delicious Ruby Gem strawberries at 3 punnets for $10.00 or $4 each.

You can also travel to the Strawberry Fields Farms and pick your own strawberries!

Pick your own berries right from the patch. We have great rates for excellent strawberries.
PYO Prices fluctuate, they follow current wholesale market pricing.
FREE ADMISSION
PYO is now in Season at our SUNSHINE COAST farm.
PYO Fields are open 7 days a week from 8am - 4.30pm.

http://www.strawberryfields.com.au/visit/pick-your-own-strawberries-right-from-the-patch.html

Address

133 Laxton Rd
Palmview, QLD, 4553
Exit 190 off Bruce Highway

Phone

07 5494 5146