Food and Wine

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…

Food and Wine The Region

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…

Food and Wine The Region

Meet the producer – Mt Duneed Estate

Situated 15 minutes outside of Geelong’s CBD, overlooking Barrabool Hills, Mt Duneed Estate sits on top of Pettavel Road. Here, we chat with Christine Whelan, Mt Duneed Estate’s Sales and…

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Adam’s Cookbook – Teddy And The Fox Gin Cured Ocean Trout

Ingredients 1 side of ocean trout cleaned and boned with the skin left on (ask your local fish monger to do this for you) 1 cup teddy and the fox...
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Autumn Has Arrived – Chef Adam Draper

The days get shorter and the leaves are falling but it is such a sweet time of year. It’s the end of the tomato season, so roast them to make…

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Adam’s Cookbook – Chia Pudding Cup

This recipe is so easy and it is a healthy snack loaded with protein, fibre and healthy fats! Ingredients 2 cups almond milk ½ cup chia seeds ½ tsp vanilla extract…

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Adam’s Cookbook – Slow cooked beef cheek

Slow cooked beef cheek, red wine, petit carrots with mashed potato. (Serves 4) Preparation 4 beef cheeks  (trimmed of sinew) Cut each cheek in half Marinate Place the following in a…

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Why Do I love Summertime – 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. And when food is more available,…

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Adam’s Cookbook – Lemon Drizzle Cake

The perfect combination of tang and sweetness, this lemon drizzle cake is always a crowd favourite. Enjoy with a cuppa or serve with ice cream, either way is delicious! Ingredients…

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Meet the producer – Scotchmans Hill Winery

When it comes to our producers, we strive to work with the best of the best, so it’s no surprise that we choose to stock wines from Scotchmans Hill, the…

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Adam’s Cookbook – Almond Biscotti

Biscotti is usually a twice cooked biscuit but this is my version of them and they are simply delicious and so easy to make. Crispy, crunchy and a little chewy,…

Food and Wine Venue

The Perfect End of Year Work Function

An end of year function is a great way to celebrate with your employees and acknowledge the work they have completed throughout the year. In saying that, it’s important to…