The Sweet Meadow just turned four months old at the start of this week. It also dawned on me that it's been almost five months since I've received a regular wage. That's almost half a year! It's pretty funny considering I've never worked harder in my life and yet I've also never been as broke as I am now.
So we're about a month overdue but better late than never! Rather than a complete overhaul of our current menu, we are instead tweaking ingredients, prices and flavours to better suit a summer cuisine. Think lots of stone fruit, zucchinis, fresh herbs, tomatoes and sorbets.
This week Chef Phil and I were treated to a tour of the farm where we purchase our zucchini flowers, and when in season, avocados. Crossie's Cados is a business run by Andrew Crossman, located just outside of Torrumbarry, Victoria.
I should start with the positives first though. I have been so overwhelmed with the number of people who have visited The Sweet Meadow since we opened the cafe on October 20. I was having nightmares no one would show up, so to see lots of familiar faces 8 weeks in (some have been coming in since the first day we opened), makes me super happy.
The last few weeks of renovating were a frenzy. All hands on deck with lots of late nights!
It all came together just in time for our launch on September 30.
I should have known that our avocado dish would be the most popular.
It's familiar, it can be eaten for breakfast or lunch, and, it's bloody tasty! The pesto on crispy sourdough is the perfect base for creamy avocado.
