Upcoming Events
Gluten Free Food & Allergy Expo / 13 - 14 March 2010
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Gluten Free Food & Allergy Expo
The annual Gluten Free Food & Allergy Expo is growing in popularity and an important event for coeliacs and allergy sufferers. This is an opportunity to learn more about better health and the new products.
The exhibition has a big range of food products which are gluten free, soy alternatives and other foods and beverages which help people with allergies.
Included in the event are seminars, cooking workshops and a café area serving only food which is gluten free. A central area for Coles with a fully stocked supermarket shelving is available for people to discuss how to find and understand what foods are available and where to get it. Discover the key ingredients to gluten free and allergy aware lifestyles.
Visit www.glutenfreeinwa.com.au for more info.
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Araluen Fremantle Chilli Festival / 13 - 14 March 2010
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Catch the Chillies
This iconic award-winning event has outgrown its original home at Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone. Now at the Esplanade, Fremantle, the bigger ‘Araluen’s Fremantle Chilli Festival’ presented by ‘Go for 2 & 5’ will be held on the weekend of 13th & 14th March. Opening times are… Saturday, 12noon – 8pm and Sunday, 10am – 5pm.
"The Chilli Festival event has grown enormously in popularity since inception due to its unique character and culture of sensational taste treats, infectious vibrant entertainment, plants, produce, demonstrations and reputation for great value. These elements contributed to it taking out Gold at the 2007 WA Tourism Awards (Festivals & Events) and being a finalist in 2008 and 2009", says Park general manager Rod Ross.
Visit www.araluenbotanicpark.com.au for more information. |
Food Beer and Wine Festival / 21 March 2010
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A Toast to the Coast!
If you're a foodie, then ensure you put A Toast to the Coast in your diary. Located at the luxurious Mindarie Marina, the day of food, wine and beer is sure to tantalise even the fussiest palate.
There will be plenty of fresh, local produce, gourmet delights, delicious chocolates, olives and a wide array of local wines and taste-testing of Indi beers - all under the big-top tasting tent. Sound delectable?
There will also be food gurus and celebrity chefs on stage cooking up sensational gourmet delights throughout the day, and ready to answer any of your cooking queries. Don't worry about bringing the kids either because there will be a range of children's activities to keep them on their toes and excited all day long.
Visit www.mindariemarina.com.au for more info.
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Rockingham Musselfest / 27 - 28 March 2010
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Musselfest
For 10 years, the Rockingham Musselfest has entertained crowds with festival fun and community activities. This year it returns to the Rockingham Foreshore with an exciting new entertainment program including a large number of rides never-before-seen in WA. Along with the new family entertainment are all the favourites with local industry, talent, arts and crafts, and food and wine. Let's not forget why everyone attends, with local chefs preparing delicious mussels for everyone to enjoy on the day. If you love your mussels or you're looking for a fun family day out, then the Rockingham Musselfest is the place to go.
Visit www.musselfest.com.au for more info.
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Margaret River Wine Region Festival / 8 - 12 April 2010
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Wine Region Festival
It's a little more south than its counterparts, but the Margaret River Wine Region remains a beautiful and popular holidaymaker's stop-off. For April, the Margaret River region has planned a four-day extravaganza of fun and games to attract and entertain the masses. Presented by Channel 9/WIN TV, the event will see a different exciting program for each day starting with the Vintage Vibe Street Fiesta and the Wine Barrel Cart Race to kick things off on the main street of Margaret River . On the Friday night, Cabernet Cabaret will entertain crowds with wine tasting from some of the region's finest vineyards. This will be followed on Saturday with the Vintage Festival at Leeuwin Estate Amphitheatre where you can wander through over 50 of the region's best wineries and eateries. To top it off is the Vintage Family Concert on Sunday.
Visit www.margaretriverfestival.com for more details.
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York Gourmet Food & Wine Festival / 26-27 June 2010
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York Town Hall
An event not to be missed is the YORK GOURMET FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL! Experiences flavours from around the world, with 30 gourmet food and wine stalls to sample from. Products include olives, wines, yabbies, cheese, vodka, jams, pickles, spicy sausages, exotic spices and sauces, chocolate, biscuits and much more.
PLUS! demonstrations conducted by 3 of WA’s most experienced chefs.
Event Venue: York Town Hall, Cnr Avon Terrace & Joaquina Street, York WA 6302
Event Date: Saturday & Sunday 26 th & 27 th June 2010
Opening Times: 9.00am - 3.30pm both days
Admission Prices: Adult $5.00 per day, with children under 12yo FREE
Contact Information:
Will Butun (08) 9641 1177
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The Good Food and Wine Show / 2 - 4 July 2010
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Good Food and Wine
It's the ultimate event for food lovers with good food, good wine and good times. The Good Food and Wine Show presents thousands of different tastes, flavours, products, and techniques to make you giddy with choice and discovery. Like a big gourmet deli, there are a variety of kitchen stops, shops and delights for you to discover, along with delicious tastings, and samples to make your tummy feel content. You can meet some of your favourite celebrity chefs, who'll be cooking up a storm as well as discovering some of the exciting cooking classes this state has to offer. If you're into your food, then get in early because the lines for this event are huge.
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Mundaring Truffle Festival / 31 July - 1 August 2010
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Sculpture Park, Mundaring
The annual Mundaring Truffle Festival, Australia’s premier truffle festival, is the place to be for the best in gourmet food experiences - long table lunches and gala truffle dinners, a central food piazza, abundant fresh black French truffle to taste, try and buy, fresh produce market, Truffle Masterclass series and a wide range of food events.
Set in picturesque Mundaring 45 minutes from Perth, you can go for the day or enjoy a leisurely and decadent weekend. See truffle dog demonstrations, savour the Perth Hills Wine Show, join in Mundaring Arts Centre workshops, and much more.
Visit www.mundaringtrufflefestival.com for more information.
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News
Grant Success , Wednesday 17th February
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Uncorking the Web for Wineries
The Margaret River Wine Industry Association has signed a formal agreement with the Federal Government's AusIndustry (Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research) for a Small Business Online grant. This funding will support the Association's ‘Uncorking the Web for Wineries' project, designed to assist grape growers and wine producers to deliver best practice eCommerce.
The project will use multiple methods to educate and enhance the skills of people within the wine industry enabling them to grow and sustain their businesses through online commerce and internet marketing.
The first ‘Uncorking the Web for Wineries' workshop is scheduled for early April 2010 with more information available from the Association website shortly.
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Craig Mostyn Group, Wednesday 17th February
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New CFO
Mark Wray has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Fremantle
head-quartered 80 year old privately owned food and agribusiness company, Craig Mostyn Group.
CMG’s three divisions - meat and livestock, seafood and recycling - jointly turnover more than $A300 million a year and employ 450 people across Australia.
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Launch, Tuesday 16th February
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Maurizio Restaurant
West Coast Cafes was invited to Maurizio's Restaurant to talk about the new year ahead and be wined and dined in the process.
Maurizio Di Ciano our vibrant host treated us to fantastic food created through Maurizio's traditional Italian style of slow-method-cooking. We discussed Il Giro D'Italia a dining experience where guests explore a region of Italy through music, food and history.
Apart from the food a highlight for us was Maurizio's eye for the future with two exciting projects this year.
The first, Culinary Education of Primary School Children, is hands on cooking classes in schools where Maurizio turns simple backyard produce into tasty and nutritious meals; teaching children the value of recognizing and preparing nutritious and flavoursome meals.
The second, he will also assist in creating a curriculum for Perth 's newest Italian Cuisine & Hospitality Academy for West Australians serious about a career in hospitality.
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Training, Wednesday 10th February
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Pork Industry Passports
Pork Industry Training WA (PITWA) last week introduced 20 WA pork producers and piggery workers to the Pork Industry Skills Passport, which details and endorses a person's workplace skills and competencies and provides an employer with verification.
Conducted in association with C Y O'Connor TAFE and the State Government's Rural Business Development Corporation, the 12 month training scheme began last July.
According to PITWA Training Officer, Frances Gartrell, all pork producers should be aware of the new staff competency requirements, effective from March 2011, in the Model Code of Practice being regulated in each state.
So if you work in the industry and you haven't already looked into it you may need to consider certification of your skills.
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Craig Mostyn Group, Friday 1st February
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Craig Mostyn Group Buys Great Southern Pig Company
Craig Mostyn Group and Paspaley Group today jointly announced the purchase, effective February 1, 2010, by the Craig Mostyn Group of Great Southern Pig Company business operations based at its two outdoor piggeries at Albany and Narrogin, Western Australia.
Great Southern Pig Company has one of the largest outdoor pig herds in Australia, with 2000 sows enjoying a combination of free range and straw-based eco-shelters.
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Relaunch, Friday 22nd January
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Clydesdale Dining
Clydesdale Dining had a successful relaunch on the 22nd of January.
Clydesdale dining takes you on a tour of Fremantle in a fully enclosed horse drawn dining carriage. Worth investigating if you want to try something just a little different. Check out their site.
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Grand Opening, Tuesday 15th December
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Little Caesars Leederville - Grand Opening
This is one guy who knows how to throw a party.
Theo Kalogeracos has expanded his empire of gourmet Pizzerias by opening at 127 Oxford Street in Leederville. Mundaring is still pumping along but now I don't have to drive so far.
The who's who of Perth all came to try his vast array of unusual but delicious pizzas. I wish I could pick a fav but it is just too hard. Even the Gluten Free was MMMMM...
For more info check out Little Caesars web site.
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Menu Magazine is Now on Facebook
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Facebook
Menu Magazine and West Coast Cafe readers, followers and subscribers will be even more up-to-date after we signed ourselves up to Facebook. Be the first to find out about our latest food adventures and get a sneek peak into what's happening with the Mag. To find out more visit Facebook and become a friend of Menu Mag.
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