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Our Winter Harvest

Our kitchen garden is the gate way to the soul of food here at the Estate. We learn a lot about the seasons and how long it takes produce to…

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Nana D’s 1963 Steamed Fruit Pudding

Working from home has been quite different for our chefs and Executive Chef, Adam Draper has taken some time to reflect on where his cooking journey started… I have been…

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A Taste of Winter – Chef Adam Draper

GET FRESH this winter with crisp winter salads, making champions of bitter leaves, nuts, citrus fruits and wonderful winter vegetables. Personally I like to slow things down in my kitchen…

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How our chefs have been keeping busy

While our doors may be closed, the team are still working hard behind the scenes in preparation to reopen! Our team of chefs are busy perfecting recipes and coming up…

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A Taste of Autumn – Chef Adam Draper

It’s been an interesting few months and while the world was changing rapidly, so were the seasons… The days will slowly start to get colder and shorter. Autumn it is…

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Meet the Producer – Kinsfolk Farm – Creating the farm

Waurn Ponds Estate has partnered with Kinsfolk Farm to supply organically grown fruit and vegetables for use in the beautifully crafted seasonal menu. Adam, Josh and Katherine talk to Bridie…

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Meet the Producer – Kinsfolk Farm – Working in partnership with the farm

Waurn Ponds Estate has partnered with Kinsfolk Farm to supply organically grown fruit and vegetables for use in the beautifully crafted seasonal menu. Adam, Josh and Katherine talk to Bridie…

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Adam’s Cookbook – Lemon Polenta Cake

With lemons in abundance this time of year, it is a perfect time to make these delicious cakes The nature of this cake is sweet, sticky and slightly grainy This…

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A Taste of Summer – Chef Adam Draper

It’s easy to eat fresh, locally grown food when fruits and vegetables are as abundant and available as they are during the summer months. Food is more available and therefore…

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A Taste of Spring – Chef Adam Draper

Put some Spring in your step If you’re hoping to expand your notion of seasonal eating, this is the perfect time to start! Spring is the season for young and…

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A Taste of Winter – Chef Adam Draper

Long slow days, rain, cosy blankets, rich hot chocolate… Winter is that time of year where everything slows down and we all seek comfort food. Winter has a lot going…

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Meet The Producer – Nicol’s Paddock

Only 5 minutes from Waurn Ponds Estate, Nicol’s Paddock is a small, family run Winery & Restaurant on the outskirts of Geelong. We had a chat with Katherine Anderson, General Manager…