Archive for the ‘South West WA’ Category

Millers Ice Cream, Cowaramup

Paul Miller’s a third-generation dairy farmer. In 1932, his grandfather bought the family’s farm in Cowaramup, a town in the Margaret River region with the udderly perfect nickname of Cowtown. With milk prices crashing to unsustainable lows in the past few years, Paul and his wife Trish sought to diversify their business so the farm [&h…

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Bridgetown Sunday Market

On our recent trip down south, we spotted a farmers market on our way home as we drove through Bridgetown. It was a chilly, crisp misty morning and the market stalls were nestled among the trees. We couldn’t resist stopping to take a closer look. Market stalls nestled among the tall trees The diversity and […]

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Book review and competition: Chefs of the Margaret River Region

In this post: Book review Special offer for TFP e-newsletter subscribers Competition Book review When I was a child growing up in Malaysia, long before I ever touched a computer or picked up a camera, my favourite rainy afternoon activity was to snuggle up with my two older sisters in my parents’ bed, having gathered […]

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Holy Smoke Gourmet Food Shop and Cafe, Pemberton

When organising our trip to Manjimup recently to attend a truffle hunt, I also hatched a plan to visit the Holy Smoke Gourmet Food Shop and Cafe, about half an hour’s drive away in the timber town of Pemberton, population approximately 2,000. Holy Smoke is located on Brockman Street in a little shopping village called […]

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Truffle hunt, The Wine & Truffle Co, Manjimup

Going on a truffle hunt is an exhilarating culinary adventure. And you can experience it right here in Western Australia. Truffle hunting Truffles are a rare, much sought-after delicacy, an edible fungus that fetches AU$2000 to $3000 a kilogram. They have a pungent, distinctive aroma and flavour that, once experienced, is never forgotten. Truffles …

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South West Tour Part 4: White Elephant Beach Cafe, McHenry’s Farm Shop, Cowaramup Brewing Company, Howard Park Wines and Gabriel Chocolate

White Elephant Beach Cafe, Gnarabup Beach The coffee at the White Elephant Beach cafe is good, but the view is spectacular. It’s the Western Australian coast at its breathtaking best with impossibly turquoise water, the constant surge of white crests and crashing of waves. Gnarabup Beach After our bushtucker feast, it’s time for coffee …

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South West Tour Part 3: Margaret River Bushtucker Tour

After a fantastic celebration dinner at Toby’s Restaurant, we wake up early and meet for a quick and simple breakfast of cereal, fruit, toast and coffee, then drive to Prevelly Beach, approximately 50kms from Dunsborough. We’re going on a Margaret River bushtucker tour. Margaret River Bushtucker Tours owner/operator, Helen Lee Our tour …

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Celebration Dinner, Toby’s Restaurant, Dunsborough

After a day of eating and drinking in Western Australia’s beautiful South West, we return to Wyndham Resort Dunsborough for a degustation dinner at Toby’s Restaurant. Cooking this special meal are guest chef Richard Ousby, 2011 Electrolux Young Chef of the Year and sous chef from Quay Restaurant in Sydney, and Toby’s Executive Che…

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