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Passata Tomato Sauce Making Recipe - Cooked Method
Gangi and D'Aquino Family Passata RecipeMakes approximately 12 bottles. Ingredients: 1 box or approx 10kg of tomatoesSaltOlive oil4 large bunches of basil, finely chopped8 brown onions, diced Equipment:A large container...
Passata Tomato Sauce Making Recipe - Cooked Method
Gangi and D'Aquino Family Passata RecipeMakes approximately 12 bottles. Ingredients: 1 box or approx 10kg of tomatoesSaltOlive oil4 large bunches of basil, finely chopped8 brown onions, diced Equipment:A large container...
Read MoreIt's a sea of red!
"There are only two kinds of people, Italians and those who wish they were". - Anonymous ~ Melbourne Tomato Festival 2016 ~ It's here! The Melbourne Tomato Festival has...
It's a sea of red!
"There are only two kinds of people, Italians and those who wish they were". - Anonymous ~ Melbourne Tomato Festival 2016 ~ It's here! The Melbourne Tomato Festival has...
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Homage to the humble tomato...
"You say tomato, we say passata!" - Home Make It crew, 2015 ~ Melbourne Tomato Festival 2016 ~ It's that time of year again when Melbournian's pay homage to...
Homage to the humble tomato...
"You say tomato, we say passata!" - Home Make It crew, 2015 ~ Melbourne Tomato Festival 2016 ~ It's that time of year again when Melbournian's pay homage to...
Read More2016 is upon us!
We hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year! 2016 is looking to be another busy year for us, with the renovations still underway at our Clayton store as well as...
2016 is upon us!
We hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year! 2016 is looking to be another busy year for us, with the renovations still underway at our Clayton store as well as...
Read MoreThe gifts that keep on giving....
"Giving opens the doors for receiving" - Florence Scovel Shinn ~ Our Top 5 Gifts..that keep on giving ~ Here at Home Make It, we believe the best kind...
The gifts that keep on giving....
"Giving opens the doors for receiving" - Florence Scovel Shinn ~ Our Top 5 Gifts..that keep on giving ~ Here at Home Make It, we believe the best kind...
Read MoreGet Crafty with Home Make It this Christmas...
"When I refer to Melbourne's food culture, I include wine and beer...." - Rita Erlich ~ The Makers Book Launch ~ It's finally arrived! Home Make It's very first...
Get Crafty with Home Make It this Christmas...
"When I refer to Melbourne's food culture, I include wine and beer...." - Rita Erlich ~ The Makers Book Launch ~ It's finally arrived! Home Make It's very first...
Read MoreIt's all happening this weekend in Melbourne......
You have to love Melbourne's food and wine culture! Sunday 1st March, 2015 is going to be a massive celebration of homemade food and beverages. Immerse yourself into foodie heaven...
It's all happening this weekend in Melbourne......
You have to love Melbourne's food and wine culture! Sunday 1st March, 2015 is going to be a massive celebration of homemade food and beverages. Immerse yourself into foodie heaven...
Read MoreIntroducing...the HotmixPRO
Home Make It is delighted to be offering the Italian-made, HotmixPRO Professional Cooking Gastro; the kitchen appliance that does it all! Chop, cut, mix, knead, cook and more…at home or in...
Introducing...the HotmixPRO
Home Make It is delighted to be offering the Italian-made, HotmixPRO Professional Cooking Gastro; the kitchen appliance that does it all! Chop, cut, mix, knead, cook and more…at home or in...
Read MoreYou say tomato, we say passata!
"It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato" - Lewis Grizzard On behalf of the team at Home Make It, I would like to wish you...
You say tomato, we say passata!
"It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato" - Lewis Grizzard On behalf of the team at Home Make It, I would like to wish you...
Read MoreBringing a taste of Italy into our homes
Check out this fantastic video that has been produced, showcasing the "10 Things We Love About Italy from The Perennial Plate". Its enough to make you just want to jump on...
Bringing a taste of Italy into our homes
Check out this fantastic video that has been produced, showcasing the "10 Things We Love About Italy from The Perennial Plate". Its enough to make you just want to jump on...
Read MoreI see red, I see red, I see red!
We're not the only ones seeing red this passata season...Check out this awesome video recently produced by Brenda Pomponio and her family in Beechworth at their own annual passata day....
I see red, I see red, I see red!
We're not the only ones seeing red this passata season...Check out this awesome video recently produced by Brenda Pomponio and her family in Beechworth at their own annual passata day....
Read MorePassata Day...It's child's play!
I can't believe a whole year has passed since last year's family passata day! Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday that we transformed my parent's suburban...
Passata Day...It's child's play!
I can't believe a whole year has passed since last year's family passata day! Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday that we transformed my parent's suburban...
Read MorePassata time is family time...
Some of you may know Pina, our store manager from our Reservoir store. What you may not know is that she and her family members are tomato passata-making extraordinaires! I had...
Passata time is family time...
Some of you may know Pina, our store manager from our Reservoir store. What you may not know is that she and her family members are tomato passata-making extraordinaires! I had...
Read MorePassata Making Course (and Recipe)
Wow! What a fun night we had at our recent homemade Passata Making course at the Reservoir store. You couldn't have asked for a more authentic workshop to learn the craft...
Passata Making Course (and Recipe)
Wow! What a fun night we had at our recent homemade Passata Making course at the Reservoir store. You couldn't have asked for a more authentic workshop to learn the craft...
Read MoreThe tomato season is coming! It's homemade pass...
On behalf of the team, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year! May 2014 bring you good health and good times with family and friends. And of...
The tomato season is coming! It's homemade pass...
On behalf of the team, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year! May 2014 bring you good health and good times with family and friends. And of...
Read MoreWe're seeing RED!! Final Week!
This photo of our youngest family member stands out from our recent Passata Day. It captured the essence of what Passata Day means to our family. It's about family spending quality...
We're seeing RED!! Final Week!
This photo of our youngest family member stands out from our recent Passata Day. It captured the essence of what Passata Day means to our family. It's about family spending quality...
Read MoreThinking of joining the army?
Check out the footage of the Melbourne Salami Board meeting at Ombra Salumi Bar to discuss the 2013 Melbourne Salami Festa. What do they have installed? They promise "bigger and better!" It was...
Thinking of joining the army?
Check out the footage of the Melbourne Salami Board meeting at Ombra Salumi Bar to discuss the 2013 Melbourne Salami Festa. What do they have installed? They promise "bigger and better!" It was...
Read MoreMangia, Mangia! Eat, Eat!
Our friends at Mangia Mangia, Angela and Teresa have written a fantastic book that celebrates Southern Italian Cooking & recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. You'll see...
Mangia, Mangia! Eat, Eat!
Our friends at Mangia Mangia, Angela and Teresa have written a fantastic book that celebrates Southern Italian Cooking & recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. You'll see...
Read MoreYou say Tomato, I say Passata!
Take a few minutes to watch the four links from last year's Passata Day, by The Source. The Youth Food Movement is an inspiring group of young people committed to a sustainable...
You say Tomato, I say Passata!
Take a few minutes to watch the four links from last year's Passata Day, by The Source. The Youth Food Movement is an inspiring group of young people committed to a sustainable...
Read MoreLet the 'silly' seasons begin!
You will really enjoy this YouTube clip, by Italian Master Class, with Antonio & Maria,"How to Make Homemade Wine". A very traditional method! Home Make It teaches both the...
Let the 'silly' seasons begin!
You will really enjoy this YouTube clip, by Italian Master Class, with Antonio & Maria,"How to Make Homemade Wine". A very traditional method! Home Make It teaches both the...
Read MoreAre you ready for the Tomato Season?
On behalf of the team at Home Make It, I hope you enjoyed the Festive Season and some time out with your family and friends. 2013 is set to be...
Are you ready for the Tomato Season?
On behalf of the team at Home Make It, I hope you enjoyed the Festive Season and some time out with your family and friends. 2013 is set to be...
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