Postcards: Real Eggs
Eggs in tomato and Olive and caper sauce with Rosa Mitchell. Featuring Real Eggs @ Limestone Farm
Lake House
Located in DAYLESFORD – Private Parties at Lake House One of Australia’s most romantic hotels, Lake House is nestled on the shores of idyllic Lake Daylesford. Renowned for its beautiful lakeside location, its destination restaurant, cellar and it’s very special bespoke events; it sits amongst six acres of country gardens in the heart of Victoria’s…
Lake House Cooking School
Located in DAYLESFORD – The Cooking School at Lake House allows guests to interact with likeminded foodies and learn from some of Australia’s best & most interesting chefs. Classes are held in the purpose built Cooking School kitchen and scheduled most weekends throughout the year and on request by prior arrangement. There are opportunities for…
Out of Towners: Daylesford
“Many menus have vegetarian and gluten-free options, and there’s plenty of local wine to test your palate.”- Linsey Rendell, Broadsheet Need a change of pace? With natural mineral springs and excellent farm-to-table fare, Daylesford has plenty to offer those looking to spend a weekend in low gear. Once you’ve dipped your toe in the waters of…
Franklin, Rosa’s Kitchen, Indulge Cafe, Gowings: chasing producers
“Happy chooks laying good eggs often can mean higher cost and Mitchell is fine with that.” – Hilary McNevin, The Australian Rosa Mitchell, chef and co-owner of Rosa’s Kitchen and Rosa’s Canteen, Melbourne, and Paul Righetti, Real Eggs, Yandoit Rosa Mitchell and her husband, Colin, own a property in Yandoit in Victoria’s northwest and are neighbours…
At home with the lady of Lake House, Alla Wolf-Tasker
“From her kitchen window Alla can see the gabled roof of the old cottage and the now towering pines she planted with her mother.” – Sarah Harris, The Weekly Review Photo credit: Michael Rayner The lady of Lake House, Alla Wolf-Tasker, rarely has time to reflect upon its still, wide waters from her eyrie in the…
Moto Bean wins SILVER in this year’s Australian International Coffee Awards
“Seasonal Espresso House Blend brings it home again!” RASV – Australian International Coffee Awards 2016 (AICA) Category: Cappuccino, Milk (blend) – SILVER WINNER Following the success of last years BRONZE win (Milk Blend category, AICA 2015), owner-roaster Lachy Evans, has worked hard to perfect this already super tasty blend winning SILVER in this year’s Australian…
Taste of Region’s Best Food on Show
Go to: Taste of Kyneton event details. Keep an eye out for Sidonia Hills Beef and Goldfield’s Farmhouse Cheese.
Broadsheet: Lake House Restaurant
“Alla, the head chef, is particularly supportive of local producers. She founded Daylesford Macedon Produce, a collective of likeminded farmers, producers and restaurateurs. ” Photo credit: Lindsey Rendell After acquiring some prime real estate skirting Daylesford’s tranquil lake in 1979, Alla and Allan Wolf-Tasker set about clearing the swampy surrounds to build their restaurant. Now…
The Convent Gallery
Located in DAYLESFORD – The Convent Gallery is nestled on the crest of Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens, over-looking Daylesford, boasting expansive views of the countryside and township below. In an atmosphere enhanced by the high atrium ceiling, peaceful palms filtering light, art-filled walls and pleasant aromas you can enjoy a light morning or afternoon tea, or a…
Cloud 9 Farm
Located in PIPERS CREEK – Cloud 9 Farm is located beneath the picturesque Cobaw state forest in Pipers Creek, Macedon Ranges. We are a small family run cellar door/ farm where we produce all our wine & cheese on site. The wines made by Alan Deeble, include three vintages of Shiraz/Merlot – Taste the seasons. The cheeses…
Tourism gongs for local operators
[pullquote cite=”Matt Crossman, Star Weekly” type=”left”]“Piper Street Food Company won the silver prize for ‘new tourism business’. ”[/pullquote] Central Victoria’s reputation as a premier food, wine and tourism destination has been boosted, with Sunbury and Macedon Ranges operators picking up a swag of trophies at last week’s RACV Victorian Tourism Awards. Gisborne Peak Winery’s eco-cottages secured…
Festival-goers on cloud nine
“Wine and Food producers impressed Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas, who visited Cloud 9 Farm to share their hospitality on Saturday.” Photo credit: Kylie McDonald On a perfect weekend for the Macedon Ranges Wine and Food Festival, visitors turned out in great numbers to visit the winegrowers and producers of the region. With many new visitors…
FULL RESULTS FROM HONG KONG REVEAL OUTSTANDING SUCCESS FOR MACEDON’S PEGERIC WINES
In late October, preliminary results (trophies only) were released from the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Challenge. Chris Cormack’s PEGERIC Wines of Macedon won TWO major trophies. With the release of the full results, a picture of outstanding success has emerged – Two trophies, 2 runners-up, 4 gold medals, 4 silvers and 3 bronze…
Brooklands Free Range Farms
Located in BLAMPIED – on the volcanic mineral rich soils nestled amongst the volcanos known as the Seven Clusters you will find generational farmer Jono, and his wife Nat & their daughter Ruby tending to all the needs of their free range rare breed Berkshire Pigs and British White Grass Fed Cattle. With over 130 acres and…
Retreating to luxury at Lake House, Daylesford
“The Retreat was opened in 2011 and is linked by pathways to Lake House proper but also has a separate street-front entrance and is nicely screened with brush fences and abundant greenery. ” – Susan Kurosawa, The Australian Five-star hotels have long had top-tier accommodation that sits loftily above the average guestroom inventory. Frequently, these multi-roomed chambers…
Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. Finalists in 2015 Premier’s Sustainability Awards
Congratulations to the Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Company for being a finalist in the 2015 Premier’s Sustainability Awards in the category of Innovative Products or Services for their Mineral Water Eco-Keg: “An innovative locally manufactured product, reduces the use and disposal of packaging, bringing sustainability to the Melbourne hospitality culture”. View the full list of finalists here.…
Mt. Franklin Organics now open at Daylesford Sunday Market
We’re very excited to announce we now have a weekly stall at every Daylesford Sunday Market 8am to 1pm (very sad to say good bye to the monthly regional farmers markets who have been wonderful over the past 7 years)… and we’ll be collaborating with other local organic growers along the way ensuring our trestles…
MACEDON’S PEGERIC WINES PICKS UP 2 TROPHIES AT MAJOR INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
Chris Cormack’s Pegeric Wines of Macedon has won TWO major Trophies in the prestigious ‘judged with food’ class at the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HKIWSC) – ‘Best Wine in the World with Sweet & Sour Pork,’ 2007 Pegeric Pinot Noir and -‘Best Wine in the World with Steamed Garouper Fish.’ …
Honest Eggs Co.
Located near DAYLESFORD – Open range, beyond organic, best tasting eggs ever. Laid by chooks living the open range dream in Daylesford Victoria EMAIL sales@realeggs.com.au WEBSITE https://honesteggsco.com.au SOCIAL MEDIA facebook.com/realeggs @real_eggs