This vegetable orchestra performed at TEDx in October 2017, using various veggies like celery, leeks, and cabbages. Check them out! Via Atlas Obscura: Since 1998, the Vegetable Orchestra has…
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Should you be peeling celery? It's a simple process, if a little time-consuming, so does removing the tough strings that run down the back of each rib of celery really…
Here are some tips for using up leftover parsnips. Sometimes you buy parsnips in a pack or end up buying more than you need. We're here to help. Freeze your…
Freezing parsnips and celery–should you or shouldn't you? Veggies are best when they're fresh, but if freezing is a great way of preserving your leftovers so that you don't contribute…
Ahh the slow cooker, often an essential part of a kitchen for the busy mum or a working adult. It's one way to get your daily dose of celery, parsnip,…
The alternative is parsnip! Did you know that you can use parsnips as a substitute for various veggies, such as potatoes, in mash, chips and more? They're lower in calories…
BBQ Celery...? Yes that's right! You can grill celery for a different taste profile altogether. So next time you're firing up the BBQ, pop on some celery. Pick fresh, crisp,…
Celery and Furikake? Not a combination we would've thought of, which is why we're excited about this recipe by Haan Palchu-Chang for the Globe and Mail. Haan apparently got the…
Should you peel parsnips just like you peel potatoes? We take a look at the peel vs no peel camps out there to help you make your decision. New York…
Using up leftover celery can be a challenge. Bought a pack of celery but only needed to use a few stalks for your recipe? No problem. Here are our top…
Ring in the new year with something you've probably never tried before - celery sorbet! A strange but delicious recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi, the chef behind London's acclaimed restaurants Ottolenghi…
Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings from all of us at Lamattina! Wishing everyone a great, happy holiday season. May we all have a great year ahead. To celebrate, here's Jamie…
The holiday season is almost upon us, so here's our final curated recipe: Tom Kerridge's Whole Baked Camembert Pithivier with Celery and Walnut Oil. If you haven't had whole baked…
Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating in Australia and around the world from the Lamattina family! Here's a delicious spicy carrot, potato, and parsnip latke recipe from the New York Times,…
Holiday Season Countdown - a turkey stuffing recipe from celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, featuring tons of celery. Hugh is an English celebrity chef, journalist, television personality, and food writer, known…
An easy, fresh, throw-together salad that's great as a holiday season side dish, Zainab Salbi's Celery Salad recipe is a celebration of fresh ingredients. The salad recipe is from a…
The holiday season is nearly here, so here's another classic for the season: a creamy, chewy, appley, buttery parsnip gratin. Yum! This recipe is by Chef Thomasina Jean "Tommi" Miers,…
Celery ice cubes is a great idea from Martha Stewart. The next time you chop celery, don't throw away the leaves. Quick, easy, and a beautiful addition to any holiday…
The holiday season is a little more than a month away, and we're excited! Here's the first of our Christmas recipe curation: Jamie Oliver's Roast Parsnips. We're a big fan…
Staying hydrated doesn't actually mean drinking 8 glasses of water a day. That's actually a myth. You can stay hydrated by eating right–through a range of food and drinks. There…
What is wild parsnip and is the Australian version different? Can you get a bad rash if you come into contact? Is it edible? Here's our short answers to all these…
Here are some of the popular celery myths out there. True or false? We do the research. Whether you love or hate celery, here are the facts. Celery is a…
It's World Sandwich Day! Celebrate with some of our favourite celery sandwich recipes. The classic celery sandwich recipe is, of course, the chicken walnut celery sandwich, popularly available in many…
Here are some tips and tricks to storing celery in your fridge. Celery can last longer if you treat it right, staying fresh and crunchy for longer. Just give them a…
Happy Halloween from Lamattina! We know it's the season for trick or treating, so here are some easy, spooky, healthy treat ideas for the kids. Mini Pumpkins: Pair up peeled clementines…
Parsnip desserts for people with a sweet tooth - here's a collection of the most indulgent, yummy parsnip desserts around, from some of the best chefs out there. You might think…
Parsnips have been around in a wild form in Europe since ancient times. Here's a quick run down of the history of our favourite root veggie. Cultivated in Roman times…
Empellón, a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, has gotten literal with the celery dish classic "Ants on a Log", using... actual ants... More via Forbes: A favorite childhood snack gets literal…
Looking to grow celery in the comfort of your own home? We're here to help. Lamattina has been growing veggies for Aussie families since 1955, after all. To start off,…
It's October the 12th... happy National Gumbo Day! Did you know–celery is a traditional ingredient in this much beloved classic dish. Originating in Louisiana, gumbo is the official cuisine of…
It's the final week for our competition and some of our entrants have clearly saved the best for last. Amazing entries this week! Here are some of the winners: Ant…
Tried celery salt before? No? Either way, this delicious flavoured salt can be easily bought from a supermarket - or you could make it yourself from the comforts of your…
Here are the Lamattina Competition 4th Week winners! Lots of incredible entries this week, making it hard for us to pick. Everyone on the team had their personal favourites. Here…
Did you know there's a Pantone Celery colour? It's 14-0647 TPX, the yellowish green colour above, and we're really not sure it adequately expresses the vibrant colour of fresh, raw…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hewM1Qv5g9U In somewhat more quirky ways of using celery - did you know that it's possible to do some painting with celery? Have some fun with the kids! The video…
It's the third week of our Lamattina Competition for our delicious Snackin' Stix, and the entries are getting hotter and hotter. We can't wait to make some these dips ourselves.…
In case you missed it: The Guardian's published an article about clean eating and why we fell for it this now-debunked trend: At its simplest, clean eating is about ingesting…
A Long History of Celery: this often underappreciated veggie has been around for a long time, popping up in ancient literature and in old recipes. It even made an appearance…
Here are the winners for the 2nd week of our Lamattina Competition. This week we have anything from owls to a savoury Charlotte. Yum! Keep up the great work. You're…
Yes celery soda is actually a thing. And we're not surprised to hear that it's delicious. You can buy it or make your own. Via Serious Eats: According to company…
Congratulations to all the winners of the Lamattina competition so far! We've received a ton of fantastic, creative entries. It's been hard to choose. Don’t forget, there’s still a bunch of…
With the rise of home and community gardens, you might have questions about how to grow parsnips of your own. Here are some of the basics. Help! Nothing's working Parsnips…
Our very first Lamattina Competition is now live! We love you guys and your creativity. So we're giving you the chance to win 1 of 25 $250 Woolworths eGift cards! Our $1 Ready…
What is a Root Cellar and Do I Need One? A short history of root cellars in Australia, their practical installation, and uses. What is a Root Cellar? In the…
According to a new article by Heather Arndt Anderson on Taste, celery was the avocado toast of the Victorian Era: trendy and a luxury: Though it’s the crucial third component…
Here at Lamattina, we love our fresh produce and are proud of all the yummy dishes that people can make from them. In particular, celery is super low calorie, crunchy, and…
Choosing parsnips when you're in the supermarket or farmer's market needs a little more care than just grabbing the first roots off the pile, tempting as that might be. Delicious…
We're still trudging through winter here in Victoria, which means flu season. Coughs, runny noses, sore throats... how can celery help? As a part of a good nutritious diet, of…
A new book by Brian Bartels provides over 50 modern twists on the classic recipe for Bloody Mary fans. But don't forget the celery–in our opinion! Brian's book doesn't feature…
Celery can be an inclusive snack that's great fur everyone... even the four legged/feathered/furry members of our family. Some things just don’t mix with our pets. Expensive shoes that meet…
Secret Celery–You may not even realise how often you eat it! Or how often you can eat it... without even making much of a change to your diet. Since the dawn…
There were parsnips in what? Last night's unusual Masterchef Australia elimination dessert dish proved to be too much for fan favourite Eloise Praino. Via News.com.au: Contestants were given three hours…
Do you like your celery raw or cooked? This is a question that various cultures would likely answer differently. In our opinion, celery is great both ways. Cooking does bring…
You can get crunchy almost anywhere, anytime. The possibilities are endless, but a few of our favourite times to get your crunch on with some celery Snackin’ Stix include: Probably…
Gordon Ramsay dropped his Sweet Pickled Celery (and Buttermilk Chicken) recipe that he calls "street food feast for the whole family [...] A real treat, but perhaps not for every…
Say goodbye to the snack time guilts with our Snackin' Stix: a convenient, healthy choice for whenever you need to crunch before lunch! Why are they a perfect addition to…