Of Sylvan and epicurean delights

15/04/2016 0 Comments read Travel

By Neena Bhandari

Growers, producers, chefs and winemakers across South Australia are warming up for, what will henceforth be, the annual Tasting Australia [May 1-8] festival. Here are the top three not-to-be-missed events.

Dinner in the company of Mark Kurlansky: At home in New York, author Mark Kurlansky and his daughter, Talia, would spin the globe and design a recipe from the country where it would stop. Mark would research the food history and culture and weave the story around the recipes. The intimate five course dinner menu has been crafted from his book, International Night, which will bring the flavours of the world to the spread and provide diners the opportunity to hear Mark’s insights and stories behind his travels and tryst with food.

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A gift from the JamFactory will get you out of a pickle this Christmas

19/11/2015 0 Comments read Arts, Entertainment & Lifestyle, Travel

By Neena Bhandari

Seeking unique personalised gifts this Christmas? The JamFactory has a broad range of creative Australian designed and crafted gifts to suit all budgets.

The KINK oil and vinegar bottles and ceramic tableware from the JamFactory product range, and the original handcrafted pieces of jewellery and furniture by Australian artisans are a particular favourite this festive season.

Designed by Deb Jones for the JamFactory, the KINK oil and vinegar bottles in lime, olive and clear hues are made using traditional glass blowing techniques, adding a sense of delight to the ergonomics of pouring oil and vinegar.

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Adelaide lures gastronomic travellers with its clean, green, fresh produce

07/11/2014 0 Comments read Travel

By Neena Bhandari

Adelaide (South Australia), 7.11.2014: The apple weighs heavy in my bag as my eyes fall on the billboard at Adelaide Airport displaying strict quarantine restrictions – `Fruits, Vegetables and Plants prohibited in South Australia. Fines apply’. I promptly retrieve the ripened fruit and discard it in the designated food bin in the arrivals hall.

South Australia prides itself for its clean, green, fresh produce, zealously protecting its farms, orchards and vineyards against fruit flies and pests. From seafood and grain-fed meats, to cheese and pates, artisan smallgoods and chocolates to world-renowned wineries, this fourth largest Australian state and its capital, Adelaide, has become a much sought after destination for the growing group of gastronomic travellers passionate about food and wine.

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