THE SWAG BLOG — festive recipe

Citrus peels can be composted in very light quantities but often end up in the bin. However, there are better (and more delicious!) ways to reduce citrus waste - by preserving them! Preserved citrus peels go well with fish, vegetables, soups, pasta, sauces and salads - perfect to lift any summer dish! Not only do they add depth to any meal but they can also be  unique, little homemade gifts.

Are you entertaining this month? These easy-to-make sage and onion stuffing balls will only take you 25 minutes to prepare and will satisfy and delight both vegetarians and carnivores this festive season! 

It’s meatless Monday, so why not try a pumpkin quiche? Quiche is a timeless classic and has dozens of variations available for all tastes. 

The classic tarte au citron is perfect to finish a meal on a sweet and tangy note. It is a refined pastry that will make everyone see eye to eye. This recipe is not for the faint of heart but the result is worth the effort! 

Summer is cherry season, and since Christmas in Australia sits on the peak of Summer, what better way to celebrate the season than with the greatest gift you can give anybody with a big sweet tooth - a cherry pie! 

Peaches may just be summer’s best fruit. There. We said it.  So, in celebration of summer and all things delicious, we are sharing our drool-worthy grilled peaches recipe.

It’s the holiday season! Which means it’s the season of giving. It’s also the season of abundance, which usually means, plenty of left over food and quite often, waste. After discovering the impact of the coffee industry, we did some research in ways to reuse coffee grounds! So we're sharing this tried and tested fantastic coffee-infused body scrub recipe - the perfect waste-free gift for a loved ones.