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An Australian family classic with a twist of gorgeous nutty wattleseed providing an amazing flavour twist  This lovely comforting sort of a cake is perfect to have when the afternoon munchies strike. Its luscious fruit texture also makes it ideal to serve warm for dessert.   Serves 8-10 11/2 tablespoons wattleseed 2 tablespoons boiling water 1 cup castor sugar 1 cup water 4 thin slices pineapple, cored ( or use tinned pineapple rings) whole or cut into wedges. 2 eggs lightly beaten 2/3 cup macadamia oil (if unavailable substitute with Canola Oil) ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup crushed...

In the depths of winter do you long for fresh peaches or any of the luscious summer fruits? We do - constantly. So it was wonderful when a friend dropped in some Persimmons from her tree  These gorgeous orange, round balls of fruity deliciousness are one of the few winter fruits that are around. They are great sliced and eaten fresh and are perfect with cheeses. But ripe Persimmons,  cut in half and grilled with a little honey, ground cinnamon and Pepperberry and topped with a dollop of clotted cream or mascarpone is a whole other level! Worth a try...

We lover to serve this garlic mayonnaise spiced with pepperberries, with poached seafood and some of the poaching broth by anding add some Pepperberry Aioli to the soup. It is also wonderful with grilled lamb and home made BBQ hamburgers. Think of any Mediteranean style dish and aioli will be the perfect accompaniment. Makes 1 cup (250m)  1 egg yolk Tasmanian Pepper Salt to taste 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder ¾ cup (200ml) olive oil 2  tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice 4 pepperberries (fresh, frozen or dried- if dried crush to a powder first in a mortar and pestle or...

Let's brighten up our winter cooking with these lovely tropical flavours.Adding a bottle of our breezy tropical Chilli Coconut and Lemon Myrtle sauce to a chicken casserole will really give your tastebuds a taste of adventure!