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MARGARET RIVER
From
paddock
to plate
WHY MARGARET RIVER IS A FOODIE’S DREAM
There’s a reason people are now flflocking from
all over Australia to the food and wine mecca that is Margaret River. Home-grown produce
is all the rage and whereas Western Australia
has it in spades, the people of Margaret River in particular know what to do with it. The Margaret River brand, as it has become, extends from the pantry to the fridge and cellar, meaning a diverse selection of gourmet provisions and farm gate- fresh produce is now something many people can’t live without. Let’s take a look at what makes the region’s food so special.
Meat lovers heading to Margaret River have more than one reason to get excited – Snags and Sons is the latest
venture from the man behind Perth’s meatiest success, Jus Burgers, with all sausages sourced from Western Australian producers. Free-range Linley Valley pork sausages are flying off the shelves, as are the Margaret River tempeh sausages made with lupin and barley. Amelia
Park lamb and beef sausages, Chittering Valley venison snags, a free-range chicken snag and the organic Blackwood Valley beef are all popular too. You won’t find sausages of this quality, made with so much care, in many places. And with four restaurants all serving these tasty treats, you can’t go wrong.
Those with a sweet tooth will be drooling at the Margaret River Fudge Factory, where you can watch confectionery
being made by hand before your very eyes. But keep those fingers under
control – the temptation to dip could be overwhelming! As well as some of what has to be the world’s best fudge, these guys also serve up a mouth-watering range of traditional chocolates, teas, coffees and milkshakes, as well as sweets and candy products to suit all tastes. Even the smell could get addictive.
For possibly the cutest breakfast spot in town, try Blue Ginger Fine Foods on Station Road. The décor in this hidden-away restaurant takes you back to the ’40s and ’50s with its eclectic, colourful mix of tables and chairs. It offers everything made solely from local ingredients, making it a top spot for breakfast, brunch and lunch, while organic and special dietary products, plus fresh, wholesome breads, savoury sausages, a huge selection of cheeses and sweet meats are served in their deli. Look out for the chef ’s gastronomic seasonal specials.
8 WINTER 2013