Back in 2007 on Ben Goldacre's blog Bad Science (http://www.badscience.net/), he had a superb post about the idiocy that is Gillian McKeith, among the come comments following the post was this classic:
Delster said,
February 12, 2007 at 4:35 pm
A little off topic but it’s as good advise as some you get on TV
THE FINAL WORD ON NUTRITION
After an exhaustive review of the research literature, here’s the final word on nutrition and health:
1. Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
2. Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
3. Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
4. Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
5. Germans drink beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Friday, July 09, 2010
SBS Culinary World Cup
In all the Masterchef hype it is possible to forget that there are many other great culinary programs on TV. In association with it's great food program, My Family Feast, SBS has been running the World Culinary Cup. Viewers were asked to submit a favorite recipe and then SBS selected the final six which fans are now able to vote on.
Anita Pavic of Perth has taken the multicultural theme and run with it creating an authentic Australian dish from a very European concept.
Her Kangaroo and Coopers stout pie looks stunning and is only a handful of votes from the top. Come on Perth food lovers, hop on over to SBS and push the best of the West to the top and keep it there! You are permitted to vote one a day, and voting closes in three days.
SBS Culinary World Cup: Kangaroo and Coopers Pie
Hopefully other Perth foodie bloggers can also promote this!
Image credit: SBS Culinary World Cup
Anita Pavic of Perth has taken the multicultural theme and run with it creating an authentic Australian dish from a very European concept.
Her Kangaroo and Coopers stout pie looks stunning and is only a handful of votes from the top. Come on Perth food lovers, hop on over to SBS and push the best of the West to the top and keep it there! You are permitted to vote one a day, and voting closes in three days.
SBS Culinary World Cup: Kangaroo and Coopers Pie
Hopefully other Perth foodie bloggers can also promote this!
Image credit: SBS Culinary World Cup
Mini Espresso, London Court
London Court is an attempt to bring a little old world charm to the streets of Perth and does so in a quirky fashion. No less quirky, but far more crucial to the life of the arcade is Mini Espresso bringing great coffee to an arcade that has a few cafes but nothing that really focussed on the production of top notch fruit-of-the-bean.
The team at Mini have squeezed a real powerhouse of caffeination into just a few square meters of floorspace and keep a steady flow of coffee moving in both directions through London Court. Oddly enough they are very close to the place where my coffee journey first began, Tank Lounge, a cafe that was once under St Martins Tower.
Mini Espresso is perfectly placed in many ways and use the Fiori blend. They have attracted a very loyal following as well as a strong passing trade. It is great to see a strong cafe that may be the first introduction to Perth coffee for many tourists.
Mini Espresso is also apparently home to the Jedi of light fittings as you can see by the demonstration below.
The team at Mini have squeezed a real powerhouse of caffeination into just a few square meters of floorspace and keep a steady flow of coffee moving in both directions through London Court. Oddly enough they are very close to the place where my coffee journey first began, Tank Lounge, a cafe that was once under St Martins Tower.
Mini Espresso is perfectly placed in many ways and use the Fiori blend. They have attracted a very loyal following as well as a strong passing trade. It is great to see a strong cafe that may be the first introduction to Perth coffee for many tourists.
Mini Espresso is also apparently home to the Jedi of light fittings as you can see by the demonstration below.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
The Greenhouse
This is the second of my holiday tours of St Georges Terrace cafes, reported in reverse order.
A tour of the coffee of St Georges Terrace would not be complete without a stop at The Greenhouse. Often packed, the best time to visit is right now, about 11am, just before the lunch rush when the mid morning coffee drinkers have retreated to their offices and the early lunch seekers have not yet stepped into the chill of the Terrace in search of warm noms.
The Greenhouse has been a great addition to the life of the Terrace over the last year or so, although I can count on one hand the number of times I have managed to visit here. It is a great evening venue as well and the food is outstanding in quality.
I hear mixed opinions about the decor, but it works for me and regardless of it's fit out, good food is it's own reward. I am having my fourth coffee of the day and this time have opted for a flat white. Creamy, rich milk and great Fiori beans that always make their presence known in the best way.
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A tour of the coffee of St Georges Terrace would not be complete without a stop at The Greenhouse. Often packed, the best time to visit is right now, about 11am, just before the lunch rush when the mid morning coffee drinkers have retreated to their offices and the early lunch seekers have not yet stepped into the chill of the Terrace in search of warm noms.
The Greenhouse has been a great addition to the life of the Terrace over the last year or so, although I can count on one hand the number of times I have managed to visit here. It is a great evening venue as well and the food is outstanding in quality.
I hear mixed opinions about the decor, but it works for me and regardless of it's fit out, good food is it's own reward. I am having my fourth coffee of the day and this time have opted for a flat white. Creamy, rich milk and great Fiori beans that always make their presence known in the best way.
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Monday, July 05, 2010
Tartine
This is the first of a series of four posts about four cafes, all within 100 or so metres of each other so in a sense they all compete and all quite different and quite charming in their own way. I am not going to attempt a comparison, customers tend to have their own preferences and each has such a different style that comparisons from one visitor become meaningless. I am posting in reverse order of visiting.
It is only by chance that I tweeted the list of cafes that I had already been to today and got a reply from @triplebasket on Twitter reminding me about Tartine. Tucked under Trinity Arcade, Tartine in one of those real gems that are discovered by chance or known by reputation but have to be experienced to really be appreciated.
Tartine is small, tidy and charming in every respect. They produce almost all their own baked goods and take a great deal of care in every step even down to having their own sourdough levaine with which they produce some truly wonderful looking breads and the whole loaves along the back wall looked crusty and delicious. I arrived a little late in the day to try the toasted brioches so I'll make a point of heading back in the next fortnight early on to experience that.
I ordered a ristretto and it arrived dark and thick, both sweet and savory. Tartine is certainly a cafe that really promotes the qualities of Five Senses coffee.
The lunch cabinet was full of amazing looking quick lunch options. Tartine also specialize in baking gluten free baguettes and have a regular following of lunchers who are able to pre-order their favorite each day.
I had heard good reports about Tartine for a while, but it was just one of those visits that I had put off while I was busy at work. I am indebted to Andrew for the tweet that sent me there as it was a great finale to the days coffee explorations and a reminder that putting off such visits is a self denial I do not wish to enforce!
I feel like I am late to the party yet again as this cafe was a great discovery, but I am pleased that I took the time to backtrack.
Now I am going home to allow the caffeine to wear off, but with the lovely expectations of a piece of Tartine's special Ginger bread to enjoy warm with some ice cream later tonight with Alli and the Junior Grendels.
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Tartine Cafe
(08) 9321 3246
Perth City
Shop 101, Trinity Arcade, 72 St Georges Tce
Perth, 6000
Accessibility: Brilliant, low counters, no steps, mild lighting and no concentrated sounds. Easy street level access to the Terrace for wheels or walkers.
It is only by chance that I tweeted the list of cafes that I had already been to today and got a reply from @triplebasket on Twitter reminding me about Tartine. Tucked under Trinity Arcade, Tartine in one of those real gems that are discovered by chance or known by reputation but have to be experienced to really be appreciated.
Tartine is small, tidy and charming in every respect. They produce almost all their own baked goods and take a great deal of care in every step even down to having their own sourdough levaine with which they produce some truly wonderful looking breads and the whole loaves along the back wall looked crusty and delicious. I arrived a little late in the day to try the toasted brioches so I'll make a point of heading back in the next fortnight early on to experience that.
I ordered a ristretto and it arrived dark and thick, both sweet and savory. Tartine is certainly a cafe that really promotes the qualities of Five Senses coffee.
The lunch cabinet was full of amazing looking quick lunch options. Tartine also specialize in baking gluten free baguettes and have a regular following of lunchers who are able to pre-order their favorite each day.
I had heard good reports about Tartine for a while, but it was just one of those visits that I had put off while I was busy at work. I am indebted to Andrew for the tweet that sent me there as it was a great finale to the days coffee explorations and a reminder that putting off such visits is a self denial I do not wish to enforce!
I feel like I am late to the party yet again as this cafe was a great discovery, but I am pleased that I took the time to backtrack.
Now I am going home to allow the caffeine to wear off, but with the lovely expectations of a piece of Tartine's special Ginger bread to enjoy warm with some ice cream later tonight with Alli and the Junior Grendels.
Tartine Cafe
(08) 9321 3246
Perth City
Shop 101, Trinity Arcade, 72 St Georges Tce
Perth, 6000
Accessibility: Brilliant, low counters, no steps, mild lighting and no concentrated sounds. Easy street level access to the Terrace for wheels or walkers.
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Classic Porridge Recipe
We could argue the point over whether this is truly a 'classic' recipe, but in the meantime our feet would get cold and our bellies would rumble while the porridge in the bowl would no doubt have been stolen by blond curly waifs who didn't care about the label, only that it was 'just right'.
Ingredients (2 serves):
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- Pinch of Maldon or Murray River salt
- 1 cup of water (or about a centimeter to cover the bottom of the saucepan)
- Milk (your preference will decide the final amount)
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Method: The key skill in making porridge is stirring, and for this recipe you need to stir pretty much constantly so be prepared and have all your ingredients within easy reach as well as additional water, just in case.
Use a small enameled saucepan if you have one, add the water and salt and bring to the boil. Tip the oats in and reduce the heat while stirring. The oats will soak up all the water almost immediately so add a little more so that you have a thick wet mass in the saucepan. You can also add some milk at this point. I am using Bannister Downs full cream milk which is perfect to deliver the right creaminess for porridge.
Basically you want to cook the oats so the gluten starts to bind the mass but you want to keep it loose enough so that it has a creamy texture to eat. Add the honey and stir through, keep cooking the porridge adding milk or water to keep it creamy. Cooking the honey caramelizes it and really develops the flavor. When the porridge is at the texture you prefer (anywhere from from firm that you can cut to creamy like yogurt).
Add as much milk as you need to make it smooth or float you little island of porridge in. Enjoy while 'just right'.
Porridge, warm and filling, in contrast with my car that is icy, again.
Ingredients (2 serves):
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- Pinch of Maldon or Murray River salt
- 1 cup of water (or about a centimeter to cover the bottom of the saucepan)
- Milk (your preference will decide the final amount)
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Method: The key skill in making porridge is stirring, and for this recipe you need to stir pretty much constantly so be prepared and have all your ingredients within easy reach as well as additional water, just in case.
Use a small enameled saucepan if you have one, add the water and salt and bring to the boil. Tip the oats in and reduce the heat while stirring. The oats will soak up all the water almost immediately so add a little more so that you have a thick wet mass in the saucepan. You can also add some milk at this point. I am using Bannister Downs full cream milk which is perfect to deliver the right creaminess for porridge.
Basically you want to cook the oats so the gluten starts to bind the mass but you want to keep it loose enough so that it has a creamy texture to eat. Add the honey and stir through, keep cooking the porridge adding milk or water to keep it creamy. Cooking the honey caramelizes it and really develops the flavor. When the porridge is at the texture you prefer (anywhere from from firm that you can cut to creamy like yogurt).
Add as much milk as you need to make it smooth or float you little island of porridge in. Enjoy while 'just right'.
Porridge, warm and filling, in contrast with my car that is icy, again.
Saturday, July 03, 2010
It Lurks
Deep within the darkest recesses of my wine storage cooler (ok, I only have a 24 bottle cooler so to be perfectly honest this means that I shoved it on the bottom row and there it has stayed!) there is a bottle that has travelled with me for over 6000km of moves around Australia and a decade and a half - most of spend in a dark box in the coolest part of the house.
In a way I secretly hope that all casual wine collectors have a bottle somewhat similar to this. one that they bought in ignorance at the start of their wine journey and are now too afraid to open because they fear not that they have ruined a wonderful wine, but that they have bought something that was never going to age well.
In my case I fear this is the truth as I drank several bottles of it in my young single days and regretted it partly at the time of drinking (from too much) and wholly the next morning when it reinforced the wisdom of moderation.
In my case the wine is from a most unlikely source as it is neither a renowned growing area nor is it made from grapes.
It is Eulo date wine. From Eulo, in Queensland. For those who, unlike I, have not had the cultural experience of the Cunnamulla-Eulo Festival of Opals and the consequent crowning of the festival Queen (who is then paraded through town, all 200 meters of it in the back of a ute) you have probably not made the acquaintance of this particular and unique Australian drop.
I could play 'spot the town' on the map below, but to make it easier look to the left of the A71 highway marker just South of Cunnamulla at the bottom centre-left of the map. There you will find Eulo.
I don't know how long the Eulo Date Farm & Winery has been in operation but they are a classic outback business making best use of the resources available, which in the case of the Pike family includes a stand of date palms, some of which are very old.
15 years ago I visited and tasted several varieties of the date wine and departed with a mixed case. It was great fun, poured over ice or mixed as a cocktail but if over indulged it did tend to deliver a knockout blow and awesome hangover the next morning.
The trouble is, I am not sure that the winemaker ever intended that this wine should be aged, and thus I am afraid to find out, and in any case its presence in the wine cabinet is a point of reminiscence about my young wild days in Western Queensland, and we all need those reminders from time to time if only to confirm how much more fun family life can be.
And so, it lurks and I leave it to lurk, knowing that while that single bottle takes up nearly 5% of the total wine storage that I possess it serves a purpose, and remains as a final (and potentially painful) resort should I ever drink the rest of the cabinet dry.
In a way I secretly hope that all casual wine collectors have a bottle somewhat similar to this. one that they bought in ignorance at the start of their wine journey and are now too afraid to open because they fear not that they have ruined a wonderful wine, but that they have bought something that was never going to age well.
In my case I fear this is the truth as I drank several bottles of it in my young single days and regretted it partly at the time of drinking (from too much) and wholly the next morning when it reinforced the wisdom of moderation.
In my case the wine is from a most unlikely source as it is neither a renowned growing area nor is it made from grapes.
It is Eulo date wine. From Eulo, in Queensland. For those who, unlike I, have not had the cultural experience of the Cunnamulla-Eulo Festival of Opals and the consequent crowning of the festival Queen (who is then paraded through town, all 200 meters of it in the back of a ute) you have probably not made the acquaintance of this particular and unique Australian drop.
I could play 'spot the town' on the map below, but to make it easier look to the left of the A71 highway marker just South of Cunnamulla at the bottom centre-left of the map. There you will find Eulo.
I don't know how long the Eulo Date Farm & Winery has been in operation but they are a classic outback business making best use of the resources available, which in the case of the Pike family includes a stand of date palms, some of which are very old.
15 years ago I visited and tasted several varieties of the date wine and departed with a mixed case. It was great fun, poured over ice or mixed as a cocktail but if over indulged it did tend to deliver a knockout blow and awesome hangover the next morning.
The trouble is, I am not sure that the winemaker ever intended that this wine should be aged, and thus I am afraid to find out, and in any case its presence in the wine cabinet is a point of reminiscence about my young wild days in Western Queensland, and we all need those reminders from time to time if only to confirm how much more fun family life can be.
And so, it lurks and I leave it to lurk, knowing that while that single bottle takes up nearly 5% of the total wine storage that I possess it serves a purpose, and remains as a final (and potentially painful) resort should I ever drink the rest of the cabinet dry.
Friday, July 02, 2010
On a more serious topic
I had a great time a the Perth Food and Wine Show today but working my way around the stalls I saw a lot of babies in strollers and was brought suddenly back to earth given the topics under discussion at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research last night.
There was a team of people who described what could and did happen in the past before there were vaccinations for some of the childhood diseases that were once common in Australia.
There is never any medical intervention that is risk free, particularly when part of public health program where you are attempting to deliver a standardized medical approach to individuals who are radically different. It is inevitable and very sad that at times a child will have a reaction and be harmed or die from the very thing intended to protect them. As a parent the choice seems very hard since no parent wants to take an action that may harm their child. It seems so much simpler just to wait and see, but therein lies the real problem. Inaction is sometimes more risky than action and in the case of vaccinations this is demonstrably the situation. Yes it is possible for a child to develop meningitis following a vaccination, but the real equation is not a simple binary, because there is also the risk of harm if you do not vaccinate, and the risks of meningitis from measles or similar diseases is so much higher than from the vaccination.
Last night at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research there were people who were certain that vaccination is s good idea, some who were not sure and there to find out more, particularly in the wake of the issue with the swine flu vaccine for children under five. There was also a smaller group of people who are opposed to vaccination and who see the push by government to vaccinate as part of a broader conspiracy in which doctors, researchers and pharmaceutical companies form a cabal of profit hungry puppeteers preying on parents and placing children at risk.
People are entitled to their own opinions, and indeed I do think that parents need good information about vaccination and I do think that doctors researchers and scientists could do a much better job communicating and spending time with new parents to ensure they have all the facts. Those facts however are not in doubt and those who may be entitled to their own opinions about conspiracies and the like are certainly not entitled to a custom made set of facts. That is not my opinion on the matter, it is simply the way things are. Germs cause disease, we can reduce the germ load through good hygiene, we can strengthen the immune system through good nutrition and we can prepare the body to fight them off by arming it with antibodies through the process of vaccination.
That is how we defeated polio in this country, smallpox around the world and how we keep a whole range of childhood diseases in check and reduce the chance of an epidemic.
Doctors and scientists never speak in absolutes (if you ever hear one do it that is a good time to start asking hard questions!). Doctors and scientists use words like 'may', 'chance' and 'mostly'. These are not comfortable terms for a parent who wants to hear 'will', 'certainly' and 'always' when it is their child's health in question.
But that is not reality.
I am sure that some of those people at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research last night who oppose vaccines are sincere in their beliefs and genuinely concerned about the wellbeing of children. Thus it was particularly gratifying to see Fiona Stanley call for unity on that basis.
However, sincerity does not guarantee that you are right, and I plead with parents that when making the decisions about their children's health that they consider not just the emotional arguments and the arguments that feel most comfortable for them, but also consider carefully the source and ensure that if you hear wisdom from some rude git of a pediatrician that you do not just dismiss it because he/she is a rude git. You can always seek another doctor, but you cannot replace a child.
There was a team of people who described what could and did happen in the past before there were vaccinations for some of the childhood diseases that were once common in Australia.
There is never any medical intervention that is risk free, particularly when part of public health program where you are attempting to deliver a standardized medical approach to individuals who are radically different. It is inevitable and very sad that at times a child will have a reaction and be harmed or die from the very thing intended to protect them. As a parent the choice seems very hard since no parent wants to take an action that may harm their child. It seems so much simpler just to wait and see, but therein lies the real problem. Inaction is sometimes more risky than action and in the case of vaccinations this is demonstrably the situation. Yes it is possible for a child to develop meningitis following a vaccination, but the real equation is not a simple binary, because there is also the risk of harm if you do not vaccinate, and the risks of meningitis from measles or similar diseases is so much higher than from the vaccination.
Last night at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research there were people who were certain that vaccination is s good idea, some who were not sure and there to find out more, particularly in the wake of the issue with the swine flu vaccine for children under five. There was also a smaller group of people who are opposed to vaccination and who see the push by government to vaccinate as part of a broader conspiracy in which doctors, researchers and pharmaceutical companies form a cabal of profit hungry puppeteers preying on parents and placing children at risk.
People are entitled to their own opinions, and indeed I do think that parents need good information about vaccination and I do think that doctors researchers and scientists could do a much better job communicating and spending time with new parents to ensure they have all the facts. Those facts however are not in doubt and those who may be entitled to their own opinions about conspiracies and the like are certainly not entitled to a custom made set of facts. That is not my opinion on the matter, it is simply the way things are. Germs cause disease, we can reduce the germ load through good hygiene, we can strengthen the immune system through good nutrition and we can prepare the body to fight them off by arming it with antibodies through the process of vaccination.
That is how we defeated polio in this country, smallpox around the world and how we keep a whole range of childhood diseases in check and reduce the chance of an epidemic.
Doctors and scientists never speak in absolutes (if you ever hear one do it that is a good time to start asking hard questions!). Doctors and scientists use words like 'may', 'chance' and 'mostly'. These are not comfortable terms for a parent who wants to hear 'will', 'certainly' and 'always' when it is their child's health in question.
But that is not reality.
I am sure that some of those people at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research last night who oppose vaccines are sincere in their beliefs and genuinely concerned about the wellbeing of children. Thus it was particularly gratifying to see Fiona Stanley call for unity on that basis.
However, sincerity does not guarantee that you are right, and I plead with parents that when making the decisions about their children's health that they consider not just the emotional arguments and the arguments that feel most comfortable for them, but also consider carefully the source and ensure that if you hear wisdom from some rude git of a pediatrician that you do not just dismiss it because he/she is a rude git. You can always seek another doctor, but you cannot replace a child.
Perth good food and wine show live blog 8
My last post for the day. There is a great collection of stalls this year with wine being very strongly represented. No coffee to speak of but I may have missed a stall or two! To be honest that is a bit disappointing but I acknowledge that most of the best coffee roasters and cafes are relatively small and can't afford the time and money involved in setting up at a big event such as this. Sad for those going to the show though that their coffee options are very limited.
I think my favorite stall was Little Miss Cupcake (http://www.littlemisscupcake.net.au/) of Kalamunda which for me epitomized everything this show is about; local, quality, innovation and style.
Also, having two junior grendels I know that taking a box of those home for the start of the school holidays is going to be a big Good Food and Wine Show box of Win for me!
We managed to taster some interesting wines and my partner enjoyed the very blue Hpnotiq "party in a bottle" she tried at one of the stalls. I don't foresee it lasting very long.
I made a rediscovery of Stones green Ginger wine, a tragic turned showstopper when used the right way, or so I have just discovered. Going home armed with lots of bottles, Persian fetter, cupcakes and other sundry treats.
The Good Food and Wine Show is open this weekend only, and has been my first iPad live blogging experience (this last section has been posted from the train on the way home!)
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I think my favorite stall was Little Miss Cupcake (http://www.littlemisscupcake.net.au/) of Kalamunda which for me epitomized everything this show is about; local, quality, innovation and style.
Also, having two junior grendels I know that taking a box of those home for the start of the school holidays is going to be a big Good Food and Wine Show box of Win for me!
We managed to taster some interesting wines and my partner enjoyed the very blue Hpnotiq "party in a bottle" she tried at one of the stalls. I don't foresee it lasting very long.
I made a rediscovery of Stones green Ginger wine, a tragic turned showstopper when used the right way, or so I have just discovered. Going home armed with lots of bottles, Persian fetter, cupcakes and other sundry treats.
The Good Food and Wine Show is open this weekend only, and has been my first iPad live blogging experience (this last section has been posted from the train on the way home!)
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Perth good food and wine show live blog 7
Yarra Valley Dairy
All the cheeses are fantastic but the Persian marinated fetter wins my vote
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All the cheeses are fantastic but the Persian marinated fetter wins my vote
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The Truffle and Wine Co.
Oh My God these smelled soooo good
Wild Oats, Stall near the theatre stage
Very accessible tempranillo and a smooth as silk Pinot grigio
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Oh My God these smelled soooo good
Wild Oats, Stall near the theatre stage
Very accessible tempranillo and a smooth as silk Pinot grigio
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Perth good food and wine show live blog 4
Woooohooo!
Bannister Downs have a Stall at the show. Drop in and chat to Sue from the Bannister Downs farm in Northcliffe. she is at the Coles stand sharing the space with them. also Coles sells Bannister Downs! Awesome coup for the small dairy. Stall H22h.
El Asador, Stall H34
A great taste of Argentina
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Bannister Downs have a Stall at the show. Drop in and chat to Sue from the Bannister Downs farm in Northcliffe. she is at the Coles stand sharing the space with them. also Coles sells Bannister Downs! Awesome coup for the small dairy. Stall H22h.
El Asador, Stall H34
A great taste of Argentina
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Perth good food and wine show live blog 3
Heafod Glen Wines
Favourite: Damascus, blend of Shiraz and Voigner, sweet light and perfect for a long slow afternoon.
HPNOTIQ, Stall C16
Party in a bottle!
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Favourite: Damascus, blend of Shiraz and Voigner, sweet light and perfect for a long slow afternoon.
HPNOTIQ, Stall C16
Party in a bottle!
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Perth good food and wine show live blog 2
Riedel, Stall A31
Classy glass and a great set of decanters.
This was one of the most upmarket of the displays and given the product there is a good reason. These glasses are not cheap to purchase but they are very fine indeed and a great addition to any wine lovers set of essentials.
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Classy glass and a great set of decanters.
This was one of the most upmarket of the displays and given the product there is a good reason. These glasses are not cheap to purchase but they are very fine indeed and a great addition to any wine lovers set of essentials.
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Perth good food and wine show live blog 1
Little Miss Cupcake, Stall E35
So far this is the stall of the show with a delectable collection of the most wonderful cupcakes I have ever seen
Lollypotz, Stall E31
A great gift idea for teachers gifts
Smallgood of the river land, Stall G1
My favourite: Pesto salami
I thought there might be a few more small goods producers at the show but this South Australian company was showcasing a good variety.
Bleasedale Wines, Stall G5
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So far this is the stall of the show with a delectable collection of the most wonderful cupcakes I have ever seen
Lollypotz, Stall E31
A great gift idea for teachers gifts
Smallgood of the river land, Stall G1
My favourite: Pesto salami
I thought there might be a few more small goods producers at the show but this South Australian company was showcasing a good variety.
Bleasedale Wines, Stall G5
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Perth Good Food and Wine Show
I'm not sure what coffee will be available down at the Good Food and Wine Show so we have stopped at Zekka to fuel up on our way down. A good start to the day!
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Thursday, July 01, 2010
Fiona Stanley is magnificent
And I refer to the doctor, scientist and great Australian, rather than the hospital named for her.
We have just returned from a seminar on vaccine safety at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research where the speakers pulled no punches in describing the risks and benefits relating to vaccination. This included a lengthy description of the circumstances surrounding the suspension of the under 5 flu vaccine program and details of where that investigation is going.
Podblack of Perth skeptics has an excellent write up of the evening so I won't cover too much additional ground here and it was also videotaped by the Institute so that those unable to attend can view the proceedings on the website.
My partner and I enjoyed all the speakers on the panel and a learned lot of new facts, and that is the key, this evening was about facts, good and bad with no room for speculation.
Fiona Stanley was obviously moved by some of the comments and when discussion became heated as people applauded opposing view points she stepped up to ask people not to take sides on an issue where what people really want is the best possible care for their children.
Fiona Stanley is magnificent and my new hero.
We have just returned from a seminar on vaccine safety at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research where the speakers pulled no punches in describing the risks and benefits relating to vaccination. This included a lengthy description of the circumstances surrounding the suspension of the under 5 flu vaccine program and details of where that investigation is going.
Podblack of Perth skeptics has an excellent write up of the evening so I won't cover too much additional ground here and it was also videotaped by the Institute so that those unable to attend can view the proceedings on the website.
My partner and I enjoyed all the speakers on the panel and a learned lot of new facts, and that is the key, this evening was about facts, good and bad with no room for speculation.
Fiona Stanley was obviously moved by some of the comments and when discussion became heated as people applauded opposing view points she stepped up to ask people not to take sides on an issue where what people really want is the best possible care for their children.
Fiona Stanley is magnificent and my new hero.
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