Food and Wine Trails

Article about Noosa Queensland Taste Sensation

Read about the approaching food and wine festival at Noosa in Queensland.
http://noosa-journal.whereilive.com.au/news/story/taste-sensations/
Deborah

Taste of Harmony this March 2010

A Taste of Harmony: Celebrating Diversity at Work - 15-21 Mar 2010

A Taste of Harmony is about recognising and celebrating the rich cultural diversity that exists in Australian workplaces.

An initiative of The Scanlon Foundation, A Taste of Harmony will take place during the week of 15 - 21 March 2010 and coincides with National Harmony Day.

A Taste of Harmony encourages all workplaces to celebrate their diversity by gathering colleagues together over a delicious lunch made up of foods from different lands.

Click here for more information and to find out how to participate.

Latest Canowindra Wine News 2010!

Here is an article about wine in Canowindra NSW, great wines from that region!
http://www.canowindranews.com.au/news/local/news/general/on-the-grapevine/1759607.aspx
Deborah

Oxfam Organic Wines Online

At Oxfam Shop we've just launched our new range of organic wines!

Choose from a mixed dozen, a half mixed dozen and two 3 packs. Here are the great wines on offer:

Wildstone Wines 2009 Sav/Blanc Sem (WA)
Organic One 2008 Chardonnay (NSW)
Pig in the House 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (NSW)
Grancari Estate 2008 Shiraz (McLaren Vale)
Rosnay 2009 Rose (NSW)
Tamburlaine 2009 Rose (Hunter Valley/Orange)

http://www.oxfamshop.org.au/

Australian Tourism Award Winners

Check out the winners!
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/australia/festival-state-takes-gold/story-fn3025r5-1225832133437
Deborah

Queensland Apple and Grape Festival March 5 2010

The Apple and Grape Harvest Festival celebrates and promotes the harvest and lifestyle of the Granite Belt. The region is unique in Queensland: the combination of altitude and granite produces some of the country's best produce and wine.

The highlights of the festival include the Gala Ball, a black tie affair on Friday evening; the Wine Fiesta in the Park, Grand Parade, Queensland Grape Crushing Championships, and the Festival Fireworks are must sees on the Saturday; and to top off the festival on Sunday, sit back and relax in the park with the Multicultural Music Festival.

For market lovers, the Market in the Mountains will be running on Saturday and Sunday in the Civic Centre.
http://www.appleandgrape.org/

Latest Wine Tourism News in South Australia

South Australia's latest tourism campaign will cement Adelaide and the state's position as Australia's wine tourism capital, the Minister for Tourism said this week.

Created by the South Australian Tourism Commission, the new Cellar Door campaign focuses on South Australia's famed wine industry and is part of the State's biggest ever domestic marketing push.

Tourism Minister Jane Lomax-Smith said that the campaign was aimed at high-yield, wine-loving east coast visitors.

"The campaign strongly promotes the fact that Adelaide has more than 200 cellar doors less than an hour's drive away" she said.

"[It] positions Adelaide and its surrounding wine regions as a cosmopolitan, beautiful and relaxed destination where visitors can reconnect with themselves and their partners in indulgent, authentic surroundings."

The Cellar Door campaign started last week with a successful online 'viral' campaign and continued this week with the launch of a new wine themed TV commercial. It is airing nationally with an emphasis on the Sydney and Melbourne markets.

Lomax-Smith added that the State's www.southaustralia.com tourism website now also features new wine and food information and holiday offers. A new South Australian Wine and Food Guide has also been launched as part of the campaign.

Last year, South Australia recorded a 9 percent rise in annual tourism expenditure, injecting $4.6 billion into the economy.

Ballarat Food and Wine at Sovereign Hill March 2010

For the first time in 2010 Sovereign Hill will give visitors a taste of Ballarat’s regional produce and wine in true 1850s style as part of the 2010 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Food and wine lovers can savour Twilight Dining 1850s Style (Friday 19th March 2010) and children and adults alike will love the damper making workshops (Sat 20th & Sun 21st March 2010).

An exclusive feast under the stars; Twilight Dining 1850s Style, will be held on Friday 19th March 2010. Tables will be set on the main street of the famous site, and guests will be treated to a three course meal showcasing fresh regional produce and wine with an 1800s twist, complete with gold rush style entertainment and dancing.
Twilight Dining 1850s Style

19 March, 6:30PM - 10:00PM

Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat

$120.00pp - Includes three course meal, wine and entertainment

BOOKINGS: 03 5337 1199

Sovereign Hill Damper Workshop

20 - 21 March, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat

Free with entry to Sovereign Hill

No Bookings required
http://www.sovereignhill.com.au/?id=melbournefoodandwine

Spain Foodie Trip May 2010

Spain May 15th - 25th May 2010
ANDALUCIAN GASTRONOMY

Information Night at Taste Trekkers on Thursday 25th February 6 - 7pm

This trip will be a foodie dream come true. In partnership with Casey Death (rhymes with teeth!!) from Biznaga Travel Company we will be heading off to Malaga. Casey has spent many years living in Malaga and has a passion for great local food and the loving art of food production ( a woman after my own heart!)
This is a trip off the beaten track for those who love food, meeting people and of course a little tipple of the local brew! Olive oil artisans, local chefs and olive afficianados - we have got it all covered. We will visit Granada, the birthplace of tapas and feast on real tapas in cobblestone streets - oh...I can taste it already!!

MAJOR BONUS: Biznaga Travel Company (www.biznagatravelcompany.com) are offering If you book before the 28th February you will receive a 500 Euro shopping bonus per couple!!!!*
http://www.tastetrekkers.com.au/default.htm

Middle Eastern Food Adelaide SA Parwana

"Parwana is one of those rare and beautiful finds that surprises on every level. On first glance the menu may appear to be lacking in depth, but don't be fooled - words simply cannot do justice to the delicate balance of flavours."
Parwana Afghan Restaurant
124B Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA 5031
(08) 8443 9001‎