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2026 Open Farm Recap

What an incredible couple of days at the open farm! The weather couldn’t have been better — clear skies, warm sunshine, and the perfect setting to spend time outdoors. The walnut harvest was especially abundant this year, and it was great to see so many people enjoying them and learning more about the farm. A […]

Four people walk along a farm track, as seen from behind. There is a walnut orchard to their left and a pond to their right. The sun is shining in the sky.
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Coaldale Walnuts open farm 1-3 May 2026

Come and pick your own fresh walnuts from our orchard and enjoy a lovely autumn day on the farm in the picturesque Coal Valley. Friday 1, Saturday 2, and Sunday 3 May: 10am to 4pm … rain, hail or shine! 321 Prossers Rd, Richmond, Tasmania Tickets cost $8.80 (plus $1.20 booking fee) per group, where

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How We Keep Our Products Gluten-Free

For many people, eating gluten-free isn’t a choice — it’s absolutely essential. Even small amounts of gluten can cause serious health problems, especially for those with coeliac disease. That’s why Coaldale Walnuts takes extra care at every step to ensure our products stay completely gluten-free and safe for you to enjoy. We make all our

An Apple walnut slice
Recipes

Recipe: Apple and Walnut slice (gluten free)

A lightly spiced, gluten-free slice made with walnut flour and walnut oil for a rich, nutty flavour. Studded with chunks of apple (or pear), it has a gentle sweetness and a soft, tender crumb. Simple, wholesome, and perfect for an easy, everyday bake. Ingredients: Method:

Cutting a cake with walnut pouch next to it
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Recipe: Fool proof 3-ingredient walnut cake 

By Deborah Freudenmann BHSc Naturopathy This is a recipe my Oma made, and one my mum made for us growing up. It’s simple, timeless, and built around letting a good ingredient shine aka your nut of choice. In this version, it’s walnuts. Ground finely, they give the cake its structure, with a soft, tender crumb and a deep, nutty flavour that feels rich without being heavy. I promise, even if

Crackers on table
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Recipe: Honey-thyme walnut crackers

Everyone loves a good cheese platter… but instead of reaching for store-bought crackers, these freshly baked ones just take it up a notch.  Honestly, they’re so so good! These crackers are made with walnut flour and chopped walnuts, which bring omega-3 fats and polyphenols that support brain and heart health and help keep inflammation under control. Buckwheat balances it nicely while adding fibre and minerals.   They are lightly sweetened with

Presenting a Walnut-crusted chicken salad
Recipes

Recipe: Walnut-crusted chicken salad

By Deborah Freudenmann BHSc Naturopathy  You’ve probably had breadcrumb-crusted chicken before… but let me introduce you to my walnut version instead.   Finely chopped walnuts mixed with a little walnut flour make the chicken deliciously nutty and crunchy, while still keeping it really juicy. It’s comforting in the way crumbed chicken is but nutritionally, it’s doing so much more. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fats, plant-based protein, and polyphenols, which support heart and brain

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The process to make Coaldale pickled walnuts

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e2Q2DZSbHrU The process of making pickled walnuts is quite an interesting one. There is only a small window in the year when we can actually produce pickled walnuts. During this six week period is where we make all of our pickled walnut product.  We first need to pick the green walnuts by hand.  The reason we

Shortbread make with walnut flour.
Recipes

Recipe: Walnut shortbread

Made with walnut flour, these shortbread biscuits are lower in carbs than most shortbread, gluten free and totally delicious. Ingredients: Method:

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