Snippets - NOVEMBER 2005

MADURA NEWS: Madura Tea in the NSW Northern Rivers region (P 105-6), founded in 1978, has announced the introduction of two new varieties - Pure Assam and Green Tea & Jasmine created using meticulously selected and imported the ingredients to complement Madura Tea’s existing range of everyday, premium and speciality teas. Madura teas contain no tannic acid, artificial flavourings,  colourings or preservatives and are independently tested for caffeine  levels and purity, and  is environmentally  friendly and chooses recyclable or recycled packaging where practical. For more information: www.maduratea.com.au
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Tourism NSW is promoting Cheesy trails in New South Wales
There’s no better match for a foodie than a crisp glass of wine and a beautiful piece of cheese. In many regions of NSW, cheese-makers are now producing award-winning cheeses, using the freshest local ingredients. Here’s our pick of some of the best cheese destinations to get your tastebuds tingling -
Capparis Goat Cheese, Barrington Tops (p 69) – made from their own herd. www.capparis.com.au
Binnorie Dairy, Pokolbin – sample their delicious fettas, part of the cheese tasting plate served with crusty bread and local wine. Ph (02) 4998 6660
ABC Cheese Factory, Tilba Tilba (p 115-116) – their award-winning cheeses are now sold internationally. Ph (02) 4473 7387
Charles Sturt University Cheese Factory, Wagga – try cheeses flavoured with ingredients such as bush tomato and lemon myrtle www.csu.edu.au
Bega Cheese and Heritage Centre, South Coast (p 1123)– try the famous brand and learn about cheese-making at the same time www.begacheese.com.au
Echoes Guesthouse, Katoomba (p 24-5)– stay overnight and learn the subtle craft of cheese-making www.echoeshotel.com.au
Hunter Valley Gourmet Cheese Festival is held each February at Terrace Vale Vineyard, Hunter Valley. www.cheesefestival.com.au
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! – Elise Pascoe, Director, Elise Pascoe International Cooking School at Jamberoo, has won the NSW Westpac Business Owner category of the 2005 Telstra Business Awards. www.cookingschool.com.au

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EVENTS
Don't forget:  
• The Snowy Mountains Celebrity Trout Challenge, Jindabyne 11 – 13 November
• National Cherry Festival, Young 25 November – 4 December.
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IT'S OFFICIAL: Best pie in Australia comes from Dubbo.
 The Earlyrise Baking Company in Dubbo has won the 2005 Official National Great Aussie Meat Pie competition for the best pie in Australia. www.villagehotbake.com.au



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News for Chocoholics: Haigh’s Chocolates (p 197) was founded in 1915 and still uses traditional manufacturing methods. Two new products: Haigh’s Gourmet Collection 70% Cocoa solid dark chocolate, made from a blend of premium South American and African beans resulting in a smooth, rich and bitter chocolate with an almost citrus-zesty finish. The other new product is the Spiced Chocolate Fruit Pudding, combining the skills of three South Australian icons: Haigh’s Chocolates, Coopers Brewery (using the stout) and Baylies of Strathalbyn who prepare and cook them.

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ESSENTIAL MOVES: Good news - bad news. Good for those on the north -  Essential Ingredient (p 39) now has a brand new shop (opned November 5th) at 477 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest,  02 9439 9881, packed with  food, cookware, books, plates and glassware.

       
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