They enjoyed a rich smorgasbord of native fish and meats as well as an abundance of seasonal fruits, nuts, vegetables and herbs. Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery BreakfastThe land continues to provide to those adventurous enough who are willing to learn and try. Through a lack of knowledge and understanding, many Australians in the wider community, have never tasted the unique flavours the bush has to offer.

Graeme White and Veronica Cougan established Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery in 1996 and to our knowledge is the only nursery that specialises in Native food plants. They have worked in partnership with many Indigenous Australians and continue to do so on a number of exciting projects. Graeme and Veronica have helped establish Bushfood gardens in over 50 schools and on hundreds of private properties. They have also been involved in consulting in the establishment of a number of commercial Bushfood orchards.

At Witjuti Grub, it’s not just about selling quality plants, it’s also educating people about their varied applications and uses.

Join Graeme and Veronica when they will share their knowledge and experience in growing native food plants, and explore the limitless potential of our unique bushfood flavours to create a truly Australian cuisine.

DATE

Thursday 26 April, 2012

TIME & LOCATION

8.00 am- 9.30 am

Blue Angel Restaurant, 235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

COST

$24 members – $29 non-members
Numbers limited. Members and friends welcome.

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DATE

Thursday March 29, 2012

TIME & LOCATION

8.00 am- 9.30 am

Blue Angel Restaurant, 235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

COST

$24 members – $29 non-members
Numbers limited. Members and guests welcome.

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All these years later, the family are close to the seventh olive pick and olive oil production. Olive leaf tea and a variety of additions now complement the original green tea. Hand spun alpaca wool and crocheting lessons have also been added to this growing business.

Overlaying this has been the establishment of “Season’s of the sun” three years ago. This is a food and beverage group that works with council to assist promotion of all things related to food from growing through to consumption. It is also there for networking and to provide a positive climate for business growth in this sector. Alexina has been the Chair-person since the inception of this group and looks forward to another successful year for this organisation.

Finally, Alexina has been working on a pilot study regarding the concept of share/farming. There are a lot of landowners who are time poor and want to see more done with their properties and then there are people who would like to start an agri-business but can’t afford the land. This idea is about successfully getting those two groups of people together with the help of others. There are individuals and organisations that have a wealth of knowledge about farming, business and other issues facing a new enterprise. It is Alexina’s intention to bring all these people together to assist a new wave of agri-businesses. This is about incorporating the triple bottom line analogy where economics including job opportunities, the environment and the community are all involved and gain successful outcomes through helping individuals establishing an agri-business.

TIME & LOCATION

8.00 am- 9.30 am

Blue Angel Restaurant, 235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

COST

$24 members – $29 non-members
Numbers limited. Members and friends welcome.

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Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The food of each region is unique as it tells a story of the past. Come and join us on a journey of rich flavours, a variety of textures and a wide palette of colours that define this delightful cuisine.

TIME & LOCATION

12.00 noon- 4.00 pm, Saturday 10 December
Peregian Beach Community House, 255 David Low Way.

COST

$60 members – $70 non-members
Numbers limited. Members and friends welcome.

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He established his food styling business in 2003 after completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the acclaimed Creative Industries Faculty of the Queensland University of Technology. Since that time, Jaime has cultivated a diverse clientele including food distribution companies, restaurants, advertising agencies and designers, government departments and even clients from the property, electricity and banking sectors.

Jaime is committed to keeping abreast of international trends in food photography and art. He travels regularly to attend trade shows and festivals around Australia and internationally. In 2004, he studied at the New School University in New York City under renowned American food stylist Dolores Custer.

Jaime lives in Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast where he is able to enjoy all the best that Australia has to offer, and most importantly, spend quality time with his young family.

The Australian approach to food styling is well regarded internationally and has much to offer international audiences – particularly with its clean, simple and wholesome sensibilities.

“Keeping it real” is more than a popular catch phrase these days. For food producers it is now a legal requirement for all advertising. This makes it important to have a food stylist who can work within the limits and complexity of real food to produce appetising images.

Beyond the ethical, Jaime’s approach to food styling draws on his years of experience as an artist. He creates food that leaps from its two-dimensional frame by considering the composition, colour and texture of each element.

TIME & LOCATION

8.00 am- 9.30 am

VENUE

Blue Angel Restaurant, 235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

COST

$24 members – $26 non-members
Numbers limited. Members and friends welcome.

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Stephen Stillman from Eudlo Beekeeping will educate you on the importance of bees in the ecosystem and the food chain as well as outlining some of the many problems they face. He will also discuss the two major beekeeping systems, identifying the characteristics of both systems along with the effects of each system on honey production and pollination. Do you know the size of the Queensland beekeeping industry and the economic value of the industry to the Queensland?

Eudlo Beekeeping is a small family business concentrating on honey production for the local area markets, as well as pollination of fruit tree crops for producers each spring. The beekeeping area covers an area from the Esk State Forest, Mary Valley, Widgee through to the Tiaro area, Gympie and coastal areas from Tewantin to Beerburrum, as well as the local areas of Eudlo, Palmwoods and Woombye. Stephen will also give us a brief outline of the Eudlo Beekeeping management system.

At the breakfast participants will be shown some of the basic components of a beehive and have an opportunity to learn about and discuss the activity within a beehive, queen bee rearing, swarming, and how honey is gathered and stored. Some samples of honeycomb will be made available for sale along with small containers of local honey.

TIME & LOCATION

8.00 am- 9.30 am

NEW VENUE

Blue Angel Restaurant, 235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

COST

$24 members – $26 non-members
Numbers limited. Members and friends welcome.

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A glass of champagne with canapes on arrival, followed by a delicious 3 course menu accompanied by 2 glasses of wine.

We will be fundraising for Slow Food initiatives, including our School Garden Projects and assisting our local producers. We hope to send two Noosa food producers to the International Terre Madre event next year in Turin.

Well-known local Bruce Hawthorne will be our auctioneer for the night. He will be auctioning a variety of wonderful items, such as a private chef’s dinner, luxurious accommodation, spa treatments, gourmet food packages, wine, books, and much more. All guests go in to the draw for a Lucky Door Prize!

TIME & LOCATION

6.00 pm- 10.00 pm

Waterfront Restaurant, 142 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

COST

$95 members and non-members
Numbers limited. Members and friends welcome.

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Queensland’s largest Table Olive and Tapenade producer, OlivFresh Olives. Finalist in the prestigious Delicious Magazine’s Awards in 2010 and 2011.

Is it the flesh? Is it the flavour? Is it the balance of flavour between salty and bitter? Why are some olives quite tasteless yet others full of flavour? Like making a good wine, there is a lot in making good, healthy and delicious-tasting olives.

Come along and discover the 9 generally-accepted characteristics of a good table olive at Blue Angel in Gympie Terrace.

Peter and Susan Agnew from OlivFresh Organic Olives will share with you their story of the 7,000 certified organic olive trees of the Arberquina, Coratina, Picual, Picholine, and Barnea varieties. These varieties allow them to produce a range of Table Olives, Tapenade Dips, Olive Oil and other olive products. Hear how they grow, process and pack their products using their own olives in their on-site Certified Organic processing facility.

TIME & LOCATION

8.00 am- 9.30 am

NEW VENUE

Blue Angel Restaurant, 235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

COST

$24 members – $26 non-members
Numbers limited. Members and friends welcome.

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“…would you tell the other members of the Committee how fabulous the last breakfast was, happy smiling staff, very entertaining with Mark (Tully)…, and all very happy you did a marvellous job…”

“Please convey my sincere thanks to Slow Food Noosa for the wonderful Tangine raffle prize at the Julie & Julia dinner. What a wonderful night…we enjoyed the conviviality, the glorious food, and the movie. The prize was of course a bonus.I have always been keen about the School Garden projects and was pleased I was able to make a contribution.”