Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden 

Sonia Nista 

Kitchen Specialist

Term 2 has been another productive and rewarding term in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, with students enjoying the opportunity to harvest, prepare and share an abundance of fresh produce from our garden.

Our term began with a focus on our freshly harvested apples and pears. Students transformed this seasonal bounty into delicious individual apple and pear pies, which were served alongside oven-baked spring rolls. We also enjoyed making pumpkin scones, accompanied by our very own homemade butter.

As the season progressed, attention turned to our impressive 55 kilogram potato harvest. Students put their culinary skills to work preparing crispy potato rostis, served with mini bacon and corn frittatas. The potato celebrations continued as students learnt to make potato gnocchi from scratch, dressing it with our house-made nut-free basil pesto, prepared earlier in the year using basil harvested from our garden.

Week 5 provided a wonderful opportunity for our Year 1 students to participate in a Kitchen Garden experience. Together, we explored the changing seasons, discussed where our food comes from and learnt about the journey from garden to plate within the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

Beyond the delicious recipes and successful harvests, one of the greatest strengths of our program continues to be the sense of community it fosters. A huge thank you goes to our wonderful team of volunteers who help us grow, harvest, prepare and share each and every week. Their generosity, enthusiasm and dedication make these valuable learning experiences possible for our students.

This week, Bianca and I were delighted to host a special morning tea for our amazing helpers as a small token of our gratitude for the time, effort and support they provide throughout the year. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a committed group of volunteers who contribute so much to the success of our program.

As Term 2 comes to a close, we celebrate the skills, confidence and enthusiasm our students have demonstrated in both the kitchen and garden. We look forward to another exciting term of learning, growing and sharing together in Term 3.

Potato Gnocchi Recipe:

Nut Free Basil Pesto Recipe:

Corn and Bacon Frittatas Recipe:

Potato Rostis Recipe:

Spring Rolls Recipe:

Apple Pies Recipe:

Pumpkin Scones Recipe:

Homemade Butter Recipe: