THE FOODPATH BLOG

We decided to write a blog to let you know some of the fabulous food related things that happen in the Southern Highlands all the time. Keep checking back here to see what is going on. Get to know what hidden treasures we have and if you want to find out more - come on one of our tours and meet the people who grow our food.

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About Us...

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Jill Dyson,
Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia
Click on the link to read Jill's latest blog post. Jill has been running FoodPath in the Southern Highlands of NSW with her partner Nick since April 2010. They have grown the business to a level where they now include a range of activities including tours, workshops and collaboration with others (cooking schools, wineries, etc). During the past 10 years Jill and Nick have got to know the local producers and continue to promote and support these local small businesses. They have organised and run many food related activities including taste education workshops and producer visits. It was after they organised a successful tour for a group of chefs from some of the best restaurants in Sydney that they realised they could turn their interest into a business - and this led to the setting up of FoodPath - Culinary Tours with a Difference. Now Jill and Nick are working closely with Southern Highlands Tourism and Wingecarribee Council to help raise the profile of their area as a food destination where everyone will benefit - tourists, local consumers and the producers themselves.
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About Us...

Nick Padol, Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia.

Nick with his partner Jill has been running their business FoodPath in the Southern Highlands since April 2010. His motivation was to share his knowledge by taking others on a journey to discover local and regional food.

At the age of 4 when Nick had his first taste of coffee with his father at Andronicus’ Coffee Shop in Sydney he developed an interest in all things gastronomic. At the age of 24 his father gave him his 1st copy of Larousse Gastronomique. He now has an extensive library of cook books and he hasn’t looked back.

Not only is Nick an excellent cook and host with an interest in the cuisine of many cultures but he is also a food writer and cheese and coffee judge. He has been involved in regional food and wine related projects over the years and was an active member of Slow Food for 9 years.


PRODUCE INCLUDES:

Apples

Blackberries

Blueberries

Raspberries

Gooseberries

Grapes

Potatoes

Truffles

Garlic

Olives

Asparagus

Mushrooms

Cheese - cow, goat, sheep

Beef

Goat

Lamb

Eggs - hen, duck

Poultry

Pigs

Hazelnuts

Chestnuts

Vegetables

Jams and vinegars

Wine

Monday, April 2, 2012

NEWS RELEASE
A Celebration of Local Food and Cool Climate Wine with Biota Dining and FoodPath Culinary Tours


FoodPath joins with Biota Dining to bring you a Southern Highlands food indulgence on the last weekend of every month, starting in April 2012.

FoodPath takes you on an interesting journey around the Southern Highlands to meet the people who grow our food and make our wine. Farms include free range eggs, gourmet potatoes, berries, olives, dairies, mushrooms, goats, truffles, chestnuts, artisan cheese makers and many wineries.

Biota is a dining experience supporting both local farmers and growers, focusing on artisan produce incorporating seasonal
botanicals in all aspects of its menus and environment. Biota’s food is produce and technique driven and they focus on local products from the surrounding area.
 
Weekend package includes –
  • A FoodPath Tour on Saturday visiting farms and wineries, followed by
  • A ’Celebration Sundays’ long table lunch at Biota Dining where you also meet local producers at their market stalls in the garden.

Date               The last weekend of the month starting 28/29 April 2012.

Venue            Itineraries vary for the Saturday FoodPath Tour depending on the seasons.
‘Celebration Sundays’ is at Biota Dining, 18 Kangaloon Road, Bowral from 10.30am.

Price               $165

Inclusions     Saturday FoodPath Tour - all entries, farm visits, tastings, two course lunch, tea and coffee
Sunday at Biota Dining – market tastings, tasting plate lunch including local produce, glass of local wine and a great atmosphere!

To Book         Contact us on www.foodpath.com.au  or info@foodpath.com.au