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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.
Showing posts with label gourmet food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gourmet food. Show all posts
Monday, January 27, 2014
We were very happy to provide two FoodPath activities for Peppers Manor House as part of their Food Trail package on the Australia Day weekend. Daniel James, Head Chef at Katers Restaurant at Peppers Manor House is a strong supporter of local produce, sourcing it as much as he can and identifying it on the menu. We provided a tour of the Bowral Market for a group of 24 in the morning and in the afternoon put on a Gelato Workshop with Luigi De Luca and his daughter Virginia from Cremeria de Luca in Five Dock. It was a fun day and we enjoyed it very much.
We joined the group for a three course long table Lunch at Katers Restaurant which was delicious.
We joined the group for a three course long table Lunch at Katers Restaurant which was delicious.
We have another Food Trail weekend coming up with Peppers Craigieburn in July. This will have a Winter theme - keep an eye out for this and if we can help you with a group activity do let us know.
Our activities are unique and you get more information when you go with FoodPath.
www.foodpath.com.au, info@foodpath.com.au, m: 0419 617 021
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Well it is all over now until same time next year - but the Food and Wine Festival was a great success!! The weather was perfect which was very lucky - makes such a difference.
Katrina Hodgkinson and her husband joined us and was nice to have her support.
Most of our local wineries were represented and all had a great day - Cuttaway Hill, Bousaada, Cherry Tree Hill, Mt Ashby, Tertini Wines, Wollumbi Estate, Rotherwood Estate, Kingsdale Wines, Meadowcroft Wines and more
Many of our best restaurants were represented in the food court - including Katers and Montforts from Peppers, Eschalot and Biota as well as the more casual Mamma Santo, Bernie's Diner and Beefalicious.
The layout worked well with a huge marquee that could seat 400 at a sitting in the middle and the food outlets on one side and the wineries on the other.
Down one end were all the 60 stalls laid out and at the other end was the stage where live music played both days. A great festival atmosphere!
Hannah had her face painted like a zebra - just in case you couldn't work it out :)
Apple Thief cider had a catching promotion with these two young ladies
Anthony's Sauces from Goulburn attracted quite a crowd with their chilli sauces
Two coffee outlets were flat out all day. Here Stephan from Jet Espresso catered for one end while Coffee Culture serviced the other.
The crowd loved Bronwyn Kenny on Saturday and Ella's Holiday on Sunday - both fabulous. And at the other end a young brother and sister played guitar and sang the most beautiful French songs.
Congratulations to Carla Offord from SHCE and the SHFW Festival committee for a fabulous weekend and hope they have had a chance to recover!
Sunday, September 15, 2013
The festival is close now - just next weekend! Come to the Southern Highlands and join the fun.
To be held at the Bong Bong race course out of Bowral - plenty of parking but also a FREE shuttle bus service from the Bowral railway station.
Live music on both days. Over 60 stalls either food or food related. Delicious lunch options from some of our best chefs - or enjoy a family meal eg a burger or sausage on a stick from one of our local beef producers.
A program of talks, Master Classes, cooking demonstrations over both days in the Pavilion.
Not to be missed! Last year was good, this year will be even better!
Entry $10. Tickets available on line at www.southernhighlandsfoodandwinefestival.com.au or at the gate on the day.
To be held at the Bong Bong race course out of Bowral - plenty of parking but also a FREE shuttle bus service from the Bowral railway station.
Live music on both days. Over 60 stalls either food or food related. Delicious lunch options from some of our best chefs - or enjoy a family meal eg a burger or sausage on a stick from one of our local beef producers.
A program of talks, Master Classes, cooking demonstrations over both days in the Pavilion.
Not to be missed! Last year was good, this year will be even better!
Entry $10. Tickets available on line at www.southernhighlandsfoodandwinefestival.com.au or at the gate on the day.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Looking forward to another leisurely day at Biota in Bowral on Celebration Sunday, 29 Sept 2013. Join the Market Tour first in the restaurant garden followed by a 3 course lunch of tasting platters at the FoodPath table.
Did you know that Biota Dining not only achieved two hats in the SMH Good Food Guide this month, but was also awarded Best Regional Restaurant and Best Regional Wine List.... fantastic!
Great value at $20 pp for the Market Tour and $65 pp for lunch.
A nice way to spend a Sunday?
Let us know if you would like to join us.
www.foodpath.com.au m: 0419 617 021 e: info@foodpath.com.au
Did you know that Biota Dining not only achieved two hats in the SMH Good Food Guide this month, but was also awarded Best Regional Restaurant and Best Regional Wine List.... fantastic!
Great value at $20 pp for the Market Tour and $65 pp for lunch.
A nice way to spend a Sunday?
Let us know if you would like to join us.
www.foodpath.com.au m: 0419 617 021 e: info@foodpath.com.au
Monday, July 15, 2013
A nice way to spend the last Sunday of the month meeting our wonderful local food producers at the market in the restaurant garden in the morning, followed by a delicious 3 course lunch of shared platters at our FoodPath communal table.
Or - make a weekend of it and come on our Truffle Tour on Sat 27 July as well!
Monday, July 8, 2013
Nick and I are on the committee of our local industry body "Southern Highlands Food and Wine" which aims to support our local food and wine businesses and to showcase the Southern Highlands as a food and wine destination. Our first SH Food and Wine Festival was held last year and was a great success. This year will be bigger and better.
Check this video clip prepared by one of our members Victoria Hansen.
http://youtu.be/K88AnD35VYs
Check this video clip prepared by one of our members Victoria Hansen.
http://youtu.be/K88AnD35VYs
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Thank you for a fabulous day! Interesting stall holders, wonderful food and great company. Thanks (Dell, Mittagong)
A note to thank you for a really enjoyable day. It was all we expected and more. We would love to come back in the Springtime, so keep us in the loop please. Very nice people around the table, such a lovely way to spend a Sunday. (Chris, Mittagong)
A note to thank you for a really enjoyable day. It was all we expected and more. We would love to come back in the Springtime, so keep us in the loop please. Very nice people around the table, such a lovely way to spend a Sunday. (Chris, Mittagong)
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Can't believe it is nearly the end of May and I have been slack with my blogging! Have been posting on Facebook and Twitter and even started on Instagram - but no excuses, should have kept up our FoodPath blog too...
This month has been super busy with our two Art of Food dinners at the Milk Factory Gallery in Bowral on Sat 4 and Sat 18 May. What a nice feeling it was to collaborate with other local businesses, support our local food growers and wineries, include them as speakers at the dinners, showcase Steve Harris' wonderful paintings and put our chef John Shelly in touch with so many local suppliers that I know is going to be the beginning of a beautiful relationship. All good.
Already we are exploring other opportunities to collaborate and bring you different and special food related activities - watch this space!
In the meantime we have some special tours to look forward to next week for World Environment Day as part of the Wingecarribee Shire Council's program of activities. FoodPath are taking a Southern Highlands Farm Tour on Thurs 6 June to visit three farms and enjoy a delicious lunch at Mt Ashby Estate. Our first farm has 19 baby boer goats and I am looking forward to seeing them! The second farm has beautiful alpacas of all colours and the third is a beautiful beef property. All are interesting and we feel privileged to be able to visit.
On Sat 8 June we have a Market Tour at the Bowral Produce Market where you can meet the local producers and hear their story. Always interesting.
On Sun 9 June Biddy Maupin is running a Jam Making Workshop for us at the Cookability Kitchen in Bowral. That will be fun and we will learn how to make
She will tell us lots of tips and tricks for success and we will have lots of tastings and a light lunch. Check the website for details and contact us if you would like to come.
This month has been super busy with our two Art of Food dinners at the Milk Factory Gallery in Bowral on Sat 4 and Sat 18 May. What a nice feeling it was to collaborate with other local businesses, support our local food growers and wineries, include them as speakers at the dinners, showcase Steve Harris' wonderful paintings and put our chef John Shelly in touch with so many local suppliers that I know is going to be the beginning of a beautiful relationship. All good.
Already we are exploring other opportunities to collaborate and bring you different and special food related activities - watch this space!
In the meantime we have some special tours to look forward to next week for World Environment Day as part of the Wingecarribee Shire Council's program of activities. FoodPath are taking a Southern Highlands Farm Tour on Thurs 6 June to visit three farms and enjoy a delicious lunch at Mt Ashby Estate. Our first farm has 19 baby boer goats and I am looking forward to seeing them! The second farm has beautiful alpacas of all colours and the third is a beautiful beef property. All are interesting and we feel privileged to be able to visit.
On Sat 8 June we have a Market Tour at the Bowral Produce Market where you can meet the local producers and hear their story. Always interesting.
On Sun 9 June Biddy Maupin is running a Jam Making Workshop for us at the Cookability Kitchen in Bowral. That will be fun and we will learn how to make
- mandarin marmalade,
- passionfruit and lemon curd,
- rhubarb and raspberry jam and
- crab apple jelly.
She will tell us lots of tips and tricks for success and we will have lots of tastings and a light lunch. Check the website for details and contact us if you would like to come.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Had a lovely day last Sat when 13 of us headed off for the day together. We met at Cecil Hoskins Reserve near Moss Vale then everyone followed us in their cars to Alan's farm nearby. We had a tour around his pretty little farm - or lifetsyle block really.
Alan loves what he does on the farm and shares his knowledge generously. We learnt about the geese, bees, yabbies, Boer goats, vegetable growing, chook keeping and growing truffles! Everyone loved it.
Alan loves what he does on the farm and shares his knowledge generously. We learnt about the geese, bees, yabbies, Boer goats, vegetable growing, chook keeping and growing truffles! Everyone loved it.
Next on to Victoria Park Alpacas where Annette and Barry were our hosts. Annette told us all about the alpacas and what is involved in running their stud. The alpacas are kept very close to the house so we had a great view from the verandah. I loved the colours - chocolate, caramel and cream - very pretty.
Then Annette showed us the alpaca fleeces and the beautiful clothes that she makes by weaving on her floor loom or by knitting.
Time for lunch - so off to Mount Ashby winery nearby where we enjoyed a delicious two course lunch with a glass of Mt Ashby wine. Nice time to chat with the rest of the group at our communal table. In this group we had people from Sydney, Canberra and Camden (our loyal followers who have been to many of our tours and activities).
After lunch it started to rain - but not for long and we were able to be under cover for most of the time. We visited Pines Pastoral where Robyn runs an Angus Stud.
What a beautiful property looking over the hills and how interesting to hear the ins and outs of this business and why we should be eating good quality grass fed beef. Robyn also has several renovated cottages on her property as tourist accommodation. Definitely worth a look! Just Google "The Pines Pastoral" at Moss Vale - and tell her we sent you!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Celebration Sunday on again this weekend and a couple of spaces left on our FoodPath table. Next month is full and then Biota is having a break over summer - no Celebration Sunday in Dec or Jan 2013. So... if you want to come give us a call or contact us from the website. You are very welcome.
Venue: Biota Dining, Kangaloon Rd, Bowral
Date: Sun 28 Oct 2012
Time: 10.30 Market Tour in the garden and 12.30 lunch in the restaurant on our FoodPath table.
Price: $55 pp for a 3 course lunch of tasting platters, glass SH wine, tea/coffee.
To book: Contact us from the website www.foodpath.com.au, email info@foodpath.com.au or ring 0419 617 021
Venue: Biota Dining, Kangaloon Rd, Bowral
Date: Sun 28 Oct 2012
Time: 10.30 Market Tour in the garden and 12.30 lunch in the restaurant on our FoodPath table.
Price: $55 pp for a 3 course lunch of tasting platters, glass SH wine, tea/coffee.
To book: Contact us from the website www.foodpath.com.au, email info@foodpath.com.au or ring 0419 617 021
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Yesterday we had a special treat. My daughter had given us a gift voucher for a meal at Chiswick Restaurant in Woollahra. She does this often - give an experience as a present - something we like to encourage people to do with our FoodPath Gift Vouchers :)
We decided to have lunch yesterday because it was a beautiful day and we were in Sydney for a couple of days. The setting was stunning because of the garden setting and lots of windows - a real pavilion feel.
Lunch included many ingredients straight from the restaurant garden which was appealed to us of course - can't get much more local or fresh than that! We had their greens in our salads and mint tea to finish which I loved. I will be doing that at home.
The highlight of the day was when Matt Moran dropped in for a quick visit and we got to speak to him. Nick bought his latest book and he posed for a photo with me which was a nice bonus!
We took some photos of the food to show you -
We decided to have lunch yesterday because it was a beautiful day and we were in Sydney for a couple of days. The setting was stunning because of the garden setting and lots of windows - a real pavilion feel.
Lunch included many ingredients straight from the restaurant garden which was appealed to us of course - can't get much more local or fresh than that! We had their greens in our salads and mint tea to finish which I loved. I will be doing that at home.
The highlight of the day was when Matt Moran dropped in for a quick visit and we got to speak to him. Nick bought his latest book and he posed for a photo with me which was a nice bonus!
We took some photos of the food to show you -
Definitely worth a visit!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
At last it has arrived! Our first Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival is being held next weekend 15-16 Sept after much preparation and anticipation. What a huge job - but it will be worth it!
You will see our award winning chefs, wineries and food producers and taste their products. Ella's Holiday, a popular band will be playing from 12 - 3pm both days and there will be other live music throughout the weekend.
A wide range of food will be available for lunch including gourmet food from our best chefs. Wine will be sold by the glass - and there is a large covered area in which to relax and enjoy.
On Sat from 10.30 - 12.30 there will be a Regional BBQ bake off - something not to be missed.
During the rest of the weekend there will be a program of chef's demonstrations representing our best restaurants Biota Dining, Eschalot, Centennial Vineyard Restaurant, Montfort's at Craigieburn and more. You can also meet the farmers and hear about the benefits of eating in season in two sessions run by Jill Dyson from FoodPath (Sat 2pm) and Jill Cockram from the Moss Vale Community Garden (Sun 1pm).
There will also be a Market Place with local produce, berry vinegars, olive oils etc and other quality products for sale, so bring your shopping bag.
Pony rides, farmyard animals, jumping castle and more for the smaller children and laser clay pigeon shooting too - so something for the whole family.
Take advantage of the free shuttle bus from Bowral Station to Bong Bong racecourse all day.
Come and help us to make this a great success - bring your friends! Discover what a great destination the Southern Highlands is for food and wine.
$10 entry. Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre (Mittagong), Tertini Wines (Kells Creek Rd) and the Berrima General Store - or you can buy on line or at the gate on the day. Children under 15 FREE.
You will see our award winning chefs, wineries and food producers and taste their products. Ella's Holiday, a popular band will be playing from 12 - 3pm both days and there will be other live music throughout the weekend.
A wide range of food will be available for lunch including gourmet food from our best chefs. Wine will be sold by the glass - and there is a large covered area in which to relax and enjoy.
On Sat from 10.30 - 12.30 there will be a Regional BBQ bake off - something not to be missed.
During the rest of the weekend there will be a program of chef's demonstrations representing our best restaurants Biota Dining, Eschalot, Centennial Vineyard Restaurant, Montfort's at Craigieburn and more. You can also meet the farmers and hear about the benefits of eating in season in two sessions run by Jill Dyson from FoodPath (Sat 2pm) and Jill Cockram from the Moss Vale Community Garden (Sun 1pm).
There will also be a Market Place with local produce, berry vinegars, olive oils etc and other quality products for sale, so bring your shopping bag.
Pony rides, farmyard animals, jumping castle and more for the smaller children and laser clay pigeon shooting too - so something for the whole family.
Take advantage of the free shuttle bus from Bowral Station to Bong Bong racecourse all day.
Come and help us to make this a great success - bring your friends! Discover what a great destination the Southern Highlands is for food and wine.
$10 entry. Tickets available at the Visitor Information Centre (Mittagong), Tertini Wines (Kells Creek Rd) and the Berrima General Store - or you can buy on line or at the gate on the day. Children under 15 FREE.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Tomorrow is Celebration Sunday at Biota Dining, one of our special restaurants in the Southern Highlands.
This falls on the last Sunday of the month and we come together to celebrate our local produce. We visit a great little Produce Market in the restaurant garden then share lunch together at a long table in the restaurant.
FoodPath is fortunate to have a communal table at the restaurant where you can join us and enjoy the company of like minded people - while we enjoy a 3 course lunch of tasting platters including local produce in season. For example Redleaf farm at Fitzroy Falls provides the suckling pig that is spit roasted for lunch.
This is proving very popular with our FoodPath customers with several people coming back again and again. we are taking bookings as far ahead as November - so let us know if you would like to join us? We are now limiting our numbers to 14 to offer a more personal experience.
Date: Last Sunday of the month
Time: 10.30 Market Tour in the garden
Price: $55 adults, $28 children
Contact us from www.foodpath.com.au to book
FoodPath is fortunate to have a communal table at the restaurant where you can join us and enjoy the company of like minded people - while we enjoy a 3 course lunch of tasting platters including local produce in season. For example Redleaf farm at Fitzroy Falls provides the suckling pig that is spit roasted for lunch.
This is proving very popular with our FoodPath customers with several people coming back again and again. we are taking bookings as far ahead as November - so let us know if you would like to join us? We are now limiting our numbers to 14 to offer a more personal experience.
Time: 10.30 Market Tour in the garden
Price: $55 adults, $28 children
Contact us from www.foodpath.com.au to book
Friday, August 24, 2012
We are looking forward to our first Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival, generously sponsored by Dan Murphy, that is coming up on the weekend 15 - 16 September.
To be held at the Bong Bong Picnic Racecourse in Kangaloon Road, Bowral. Two days of fun with award winning food and wine, market stalls, chefs demonstrations, live music, family fair and more.
Nick and I are on the Festival Committee and will be putting our energy behind this to help make it a great success - so no other FoodPath Tours that weekend. Come along to the festival instead!
We are organising a "Meet the Local Producers" segment on Sat 15 Sept and there will be a session on Sunday 16 Sept about "The Benefits of Eating in Season".
Price: $10 per person. Kids under 15 free. Tickets available on line at www.southernhighlandsfoodandwinefestival.com.au or at the gate
Time: 10am - 5pm both days
Transport: There will be a shuttle bus running from Bowral railway station to the venue.
On Sat from 10.30 - 12.30 there will also be a cook off for the Regional BBQ Challenge that is taking place, sponsored by Inland Tourism. Check out the details on www.nswbbqchallenge.com.au
To be held at the Bong Bong Picnic Racecourse in Kangaloon Road, Bowral. Two days of fun with award winning food and wine, market stalls, chefs demonstrations, live music, family fair and more.
We are organising a "Meet the Local Producers" segment on Sat 15 Sept and there will be a session on Sunday 16 Sept about "The Benefits of Eating in Season".
Price: $10 per person. Kids under 15 free. Tickets available on line at www.southernhighlandsfoodandwinefestival.com.au or at the gate
Time: 10am - 5pm both days
Transport: There will be a shuttle bus running from Bowral railway station to the venue.
On Sat from 10.30 - 12.30 there will also be a cook off for the Regional BBQ Challenge that is taking place, sponsored by Inland Tourism. Check out the details on www.nswbbqchallenge.com.au
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