September 2008

Dear Food loving people,

Isn't it great to finally smell jasmine blooming and a warm wind on your face after such a cold winter...hope you're thawing out and enjoying new produce as it comes into the shops

New Safaris

We are planning our 2009 schedule now and have some new safaris we are putting together. If you have any ideas of things you'd love to see or cuisines we are yet to explore, do send us an email. Its great tapping into such a high grade of food wisdom amongst you all...  

Lovely things

I've been part of a few safaris recently to see how all has been going and fine tuning a few things to make sure every safari we offer is the absolute best. Along the way the big bonus is meeting more of you and seeing what you love and the enjoyment you have in meeting inspiring people and exploring new flavours.

Last week, I joined the Turkish safari in Auburn and was greeted by a wonderful couple straight off the plane from New Zealand..they had flown through the night and come straight to Auburn for a waft of exotic spice and some seriously good food. They are pictured having a divine impromptu Persian brunch.

I also met Ron who had been given the safari as a Fathers day present - here he is pictured with Mohammed the baker and his tanur oven. The bread is a wonderful crisp on the bottom, slightly spongy on top bread that is adored by the Persian community. I know this as I'd spent the past week filming for Food Safari 3 which will air on SBS on Wednesday December 3 at 7.30pm. One of the stars is Persian chef Jasan Aghamri who allowed us a visit into his restaurant Vatan in Auburn as a surprise extra on the Turkish safari...here he is with some of that great bread - its 50% wholemeal - my freezer is packed with it!

Gorgeous October

Still a few spaces left on this marvellous week away (12th - 20th October) that seems to be a magic restorative - all the girls we take with us look so glowing and rested and recharged when they return ...and Vietnam is such a perfect destination. Click here for an itinerary. Contact our office on (02) 9960 5675 for more information or to book.

Kangaroo Island
Monday 17th - Saturday 22nd November

Come and explore this fantastic food destination with top local chef Sue Pearson. In a previous life Sue worked at the Ivy Hotel in London.  She now runs a catering business on KI and devotes a week to our group, cooking for us in amazing locations using all local produce. Click here for a copy of the itinerary.

Margaret River

Next year our safari to Margaret River will be in early March to take advantage of warmer weather in this beautiful jewel of a destination on the sparkling Western Australian coast.  We stay at the beautiful 5 star Bunker Bay Resort and have our wonderful local guide, Don Hancey introduce us to some of the regions top chefs and producers.  Don't miss out.


So folks, enjoy the early spring...


Maeve and Suzy