Why local?

Alma Plate

19 Feb 2025 — 1 min read

Basil from Neighbourhood Organic Farm

Alma Plate supports local food systems. The importance of buying local hits home during weather events as this article shows.

Alma Plate has a Food in the News page that will highlight current issues around food that build awareness about our food systems.

Food Credit: Basil from Neighbourhood Farm. This picture is from November 2024, however Basil is still in abundant supply around South East Queensland all summer. Pesto anyone?

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Persimmons - Seasonal Fruit Spotlight

Persimmons - Seasonal Fruit Spotlight

These fantastic persimmons are from Happy Farmers Organic Farm. They taste even better than they look, and they look pretty darn cute. So shiny. Interestingly, persimmons are related to Black Sapotes - another unusual but tantalizing fruit - which are seasonal later in the year. So right now - we

The wonky carrot

The wonky carrot

The past couple of weeks have felt a bit wonky. This carrot has a couple of legs which remind us to get back up on our feet! After Alfie, the cyclone, with postponed classes and a closed venue, we've been picking up the pieces and resetting. We'

Cyclone Alfred

Cyclone Alfred

Cyclone Alfred has put so many of us in a spin. Alma Plate is open again, but getting back on track. We postponed our yoghurt workshop which was scheduled on the day cyclone Alfie was expected to hit Brisbane. The cyclone has now temporarily closed the class venue House of

Cyclone approaching

Cyclone approaching

Due to Cyclone Alfred, Alma Plate will be temporarily closed and workshops are postponed until further notice. Thinking of all of Southeast QLD & Northern NSW in this weather situation - especially our local farmers, shops, and local flora and fauna. Stay safe.