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

Sunday, August 25, 2013
We have another Jam Making Workshop coming up with Biddy Maupin, affectionately known as Lady Bucket.
Biddy has a stall at the Mittagong and Moss Vale Market every month and makes a wide range of jams, jellies, chutneys, fruit cake and a chicken and duck liver pate.
Our first class with Biddy was fun. This time we will learn how to make:

  • Seville Orange Marmalade
  • Passionfruit and Lemon Butter
  • Strawberry Jam and
  • Quince Jelly
Date: Sun 8 Sept 2013
Time: 10am - 1pm
Venue: Cookability Kitchen at Kazcare, Bowral. 
Price: $85 pp
Inclusions: Coffee and tea on arrival. A light lunch of Biddy's products and a jar of product to take home. 
To book: Contact us www.foodpath.com.au, info@foodpath.com.au, m: 0419 617 021


It is very exciting that the busy weeks are getting closer and more frequent - we must be doing something right!

  • Had a corporate group last Sat 17 Aug for a Winery Tour and Lunch 
  • A Truffle Tour at Robertson on Sun 18 Aug with 30 people!! 
  • During the week we had a group of 21 Yr 9 Ag students from Sydney plus 2 teachers for two days of Farm Tours. 

I enjoyed them all - the variety is good and we are able to visit different venues to suit different groups.

  • On Fri we did a presentation to a group of visiting corporate representatives at Craigieburn, who have been very supportive of us. Developing some new team building options for that market. And finally 
  • Today we had 5 people for a Market Tour at Biota and 12 for lunch. A full day but a nice way to spend the last Sun of the month.