Food and Wine Trails

Mussel Festival Jan 10 2009 VIC

Portarlington Mussel Festival
Event
10 Jan 2009

Address Parks Hall and Parklands
Newcombe St
Portarlington VIC 3223 Phone 0432547007 Email musselfestival@yahoo.com.au

The Portarlington Mussel Festival is organised by a dedicated committee of volunteers who wish to promote local produce as well as promote Portarlington as an ideal holiday destination. Portarlington is the mussel capital of Victoria, so it was a natural choice to run a mussel festival.

The festival will showcase local produce, including wine, olives, and cheeses. There will be mussels to sample and purchase, prepared in a variety of ways. They will be available to purchase fresh from the Pier, and a charter boat will run trips to the mussel farms. Weather permitting, The sailing ship Enterprize will also be in Port to provide short sailing tours. The Portarlington Dry Boat Artistic Event (Race) will once again be held down by the Pier.

This year the South American band, "Inka Marka" will entertain visitors outdoors, while other entertainment will be held inside the community hall..

The Portarlington Bowling Club, Local Artists, Country Fire Authority, Scout Groups will be holding various activities. This is a family focus festival, therefore there will be activities for all the family.
http://www.portarlingtontourism.com.au/mussel.html

Tasmanian Fruit Wine Festival Bellerive Tas Jan 18 2009

18 of January 2009 : (TAS) - Tasmanian Fruit Wine Festival

Competitions, exhibitions and tasting of Tasmanian fruit wines including fortified wines and ciders. See and taste a selection of Tasmania's wonderful fruit wine. Over 180 exhibitors present fruit wines, liqueurs, fortified wines, ciders and meads for tasting and for sale. Delicious food will also be available.

Details: Bellerive Boardwalk Bellerive 7018, 10.30am to 4.00pm , Free

Phone: +61 6253 5135

Reminder Tastes of Prom Country Jan 17 2009

17 of January 2009 : (VIC) - Tastes of Prom Country

Join us to celebrate the diverse food, wine, music and arts that are Prom Country. Experience the finest wines Prom Country has to offer, the highest quality extra-virgin olive oil, natural handmade soaps, farm fresh produce, cooking demonstrations by local chefs, breads and baked treats, prize winning preserves, gourmet cheeses, native Australian bush-food and many more edible treats

Details: War Memorial Arts Centre Foster

Phone: +61 5687 1469

Cape Jaffa Seafood & Wine Festival SA Jan 11 1009

Cafe Jaffa Seafood and Wine Festival - 11 January 2009

Cape Jaffa Seafood & Wine Festival
Date: 11th January 2009
Location: King Drive, Cape Jaffa SA
Time: 10:30am - 5:00pm

Showcasing local produce
and Mount Benson wines.
Live Entertainment:
Elijah Maddern & Lincoln Sharpe
Children's activity tent and "The One & All" (sponsored by Cape Jaffa Anchorage)

For more information call the Event Organiser: 0447 467 756

Regional Recommendation Mc Laren Vale, SA

The Kitchen Door at Penny's Hill, McLaren Vale, SA: Formerly called the Red Dot cafe, after Penny's Hill's distinctive ruby-spotted packaging, the Kitchen Door occupies part of an enormous shed on the property. Chef Ben Sommariva's terrific seasonal degustation menu is sensational attracting knowledgeable foodies from all over the state. www.pennyshill.com.au

Time Out Sydney Best Chinese Article

Want to find out about the best Chinese food in Sydney...well read up

http://www.timeoutsydney.com.au/restaurants/sydneys-best-chinese-food.aspx

Blog to Discover a Great Aussie Breakfast Melbourne

Want to find the best of Australian breakfast then check out this blog... finding the best eggs ever...

http://thebreakfastblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/top-20-melbourne.html

Perry: Pear Cider A Delightful Alternative to Apple

Henry of Harcourt - Cidermakers
The Henry Family make Cider and Perry from fruit grown in Harcourt, plus a range of fortified apple and pear wines and vinegars. Enjoy the farm experience, take a tour of the cidery, meet the people that make the cider and discover the pleasure of drinking 'REAL' cider.
Location: 219 Reservoir Road, Harcourt
Phone: (03) 5474 2177
Fax: (03) 5474 3018
Email: ddhenry@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.henrycider.com
Open: Mon-Sat 9-5pm, Sun 10-5pm

Regional Recommendation Hahndorf, SA

The Lane Vineyard, Hahndorf, SA: The Lane Vineyard is the creation of winemaker John Edwards and his wife Helen who have established an elegant on-site bistro with a breathtaking vista of the surrounding Adelaide Hills. Chef Glenn Carr's classy and flexible menu is designed with The Lane's wines in mind. Here, every morsel of food is meticulously approved by the Edwards to ensure its suitability to the wines. www.thelane.com.au.

2008 Foodie Reflections from the Age

Read about foodie highlights and moments for 2008

http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/epicure/bring-on-the-gourmet-gongs/2008/12/29/1230399125892.html