Posts tagged South Australia

Barossa – Sweet, Savoury, Sinful

By Neena Bhandari

Barossa (South Australia), (National Geographic Traveller India & Khaleej Times): South Australia has become a melting pot of culinary experiences from around the world, where chef’s inspired by the region’s rich heritage and strong traditions are serving up a smorgasbord of innovative dishes created from fresh seasonal produce with a very distinct local flavour.

The cuisine resonates with sensual local wines created by experimental winemakers, making this fourth largest Australian state a much sought after destination for passionate gastronomic travellers.

The state’s unique combination of soil, rainfall and climate has put it on the map alongside the Napa Valley, Tuscany and Bordeaux. It prides itself for its clean, green, fresh produce, which has encouraged a continual evolution of artisan producers, who are making new products by absorbing international influences and adapting to the local produce.

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Indian flavour dominates OzAsia Festival

By Neena Bhandari

Adelaide (South Australia) 30.09.2012 (SBS HINDI):

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Down Petticoat Lane in Penola

By Neena Bhandari

Penola (South Australia), 02.08.2010 (The Hindu Businessline): Nestling amidst pine forests, farms and vineyards in South Australia is the town of Penola known for its Petticoat Lane. Unlike London’s famous markets, this Petticoat Lane is known for its historic stone and timber cottages and the women who resided there.It is said that at one time there were so many petticoats hung on the clothesline that the street came to be aptly called `Petticoat Lane’.

The frills and fragrance associated with the name are evident in the many businesses run by women in the lane today.

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