leanne

Australia, We Saluté You

leanne / January 23rd, 2012

“Australian’s all let us rejoice, for we are young and free”. Well, I don’t know about the young part but it is wonderful to live in a country where we have freedom of speech and freedom of choice. We are a multicultural melting pot with influences coming from everywhere and these influences, happily, have made it down into the food we eat and the wines we drink. For me, growing up in an Italian household meant that salami, radicchio, and crostoli were just as much a part of my daily diet, as were Vegemite and Sao biscuits.
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In my glass....

De Bortoli Restaurant at Dixons Creek in Victoria's Yarra Valley

2010 Estate Grown Pinot Noir

It probably comes as no surprise that I love Pinot Noir, after all we are surrounded by it. At the moment I’m enjoying our 2010 Estate Grown Pinot Noir. I love nothing better then sitting out on our back deck after a long day at the winery with a glass of wine in hand and letting the day wash over me.

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On my plate....

Yabby Bruschetta

Yabby Bruschetta

Try a twist on your normal bruschetta with this delicious recipe (Youtube) As a girl my brothers and I used to fish for yabbies but I don’t remember eating them like this.

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Recent events....

longest lunch

The Longest Lunch

Very excited about this upcoming event on Friday March 2nd. Part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, there will be a three course meal made from seasonal and regional produce and each course will be matched with local wines. Visit http://yarravalleyharvest.com.au for more details.

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