3 things to do with Blood Plums

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Written By Cindy Bunt

Blood Plums are Amazing!

Of all the stone fruit, you can count on them to produce every year. Most of the time Apricots, Peaches and Nectarines will crop bi-annually so one year you get hundreds and the following year you might get 6.

Blood Plums aren’t like that. Every year they are loaded! My favorite are Satsuma and Mariposa and you need two different varieties to cross pollinate.

Download my recipe for plum jam and plum sauce here!
Download my recipe for Grandpa’s Cake here!

For the Upside down blood plum version of the Grandpa’s Cake, Simply make the cake batter and before you pour it into the tin, fill the bottom layer with halved blood plums. Bake for 45-50 mins and then invert when done. It’s a favourite!

Cindy Bunt

Cindy Bunt is the owner and heart behind The Post and Rail, a café, providore, cooking and art school located in a beautifully restored heritage-listed building at 58 Riddoch Street, Penola.

With a deep love of food, creativity and meaningful connection, Cindy created The Post and Rail as a place where people can slow down and feel genuinely welcome. What began as a vision to honour the building’s rich history has grown into a vibrant space filled with good food, shared stories and hands-on experiences.

Cindy’s approach is grounded in generosity and authenticity. The café celebrates seasonal produce and thoughtful cooking, while the providore showcases carefully chosen goods made to be enjoyed and shared. Her cooking classes, art workshops and intimate events are designed to bring people together — sisters, mothers and daughters, friends and travellers — creating memorable moments around the table and beyond.

Known for her warmth and attention to detail, Cindy has a natural talent for curating experiences that feel both special and relaxed. Every element of The Post and Rail reflects her belief that hospitality is about connection, creativity and care.

Proudly rooted in Penola and the Limestone Coast, Cindy continues to nurture The Post and Rail as a place of community, creativity and timeless hospitality.

https://thepostandrail.com.au
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