- 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.
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
We are running a Preserving Workshop at Eling Forest Estate, Sutton Forest with Stephen Hogwood of the 1910 Bottling Company on Sun 20 Oct 2013. Steve is very knowledgeable and a great teacher. This time he will show us how to bottle fruit using the Vacola system.
Finish with a light lunch including many of Steve's products.
During the next month we also have a private class and this is always available if you have a group you would like to bring?
Eling Forest Estate is a beautiful venue with a historic house, B&B accommodation, a Cellar Door Cafe and a Winery. The workshop is run in the restaurant kitchen in the historic house. Details provided on booking.
DTE: Sun 20 Oct 2013
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: $105 pp
Group size 8 - 12. Minimum numbers apply.
To book contact us - www.foodpath.com.au, m: 0419 617 021, e: info@foodpath.com.au
Finish with a light lunch including many of Steve's products.
During the next month we also have a private class and this is always available if you have a group you would like to bring?
Eling Forest Estate is a beautiful venue with a historic house, B&B accommodation, a Cellar Door Cafe and a Winery. The workshop is run in the restaurant kitchen in the historic house. Details provided on booking.
DTE: Sun 20 Oct 2013
Time: 10am - 1pm
Price: $105 pp
Group size 8 - 12. Minimum numbers apply.
To book contact us - www.foodpath.com.au, m: 0419 617 021, e: info@foodpath.com.au
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
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
We have three Family Farm Tours scheduled for the next school holidays so tell your friends and come and join us. Always fun these are a great thing to do with your children or grandchildren.
These tours appeal to locals, visitors and grandparents who have children staying during the school holidays.
We are visiting two farms on different days - both are fun and quite close to Bowral. Alan and Colin always run an interesting tour set up so the kids have lots of fun.
Check our website "Activities" page and contact us if you have any questions.
Looking forward to having you along.
Dates: Tues 24 Sept, Sat 28 Sept and Sun 6 Oct (on the long weekend).
Time: 10.30 - 12.
Price: $35 per adult, $15 per child 3 - 12yrs of age. Children under 3yrs FREE.
Directions provided on booking.
Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
Minimum numbers apply.
To book contact us - w: foodpath.com.au, e: info@foodpath.com.au, m: 0419 617 021
These tours appeal to locals, visitors and grandparents who have children staying during the school holidays.
We are visiting two farms on different days - both are fun and quite close to Bowral. Alan and Colin always run an interesting tour set up so the kids have lots of fun.
Check our website "Activities" page and contact us if you have any questions.
Looking forward to having you along.
Dates: Tues 24 Sept, Sat 28 Sept and Sun 6 Oct (on the long weekend).
Time: 10.30 - 12.
Price: $35 per adult, $15 per child 3 - 12yrs of age. Children under 3yrs FREE.
Directions provided on booking.
Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
Minimum numbers apply.
To book contact us - w: foodpath.com.au, e: info@foodpath.com.au, m: 0419 617 021
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