Written by Amy Springhall
Everyone loves to complain about the cold, but winter comes with its own charms, especially in South Australia and particularly on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
In case you missed it, this month, some of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s best winemakers, cheesemakers, food producers, brewers, farmers and more have banded together to create the first-ever Fleurieu Food Festival – a program featuring 50+ foodie events, happening all throughout August.
The 50+ events are the perfect way to warm up with some hearty comfort food and taste what the region has to offer: incredible food, the friendliest hospitality and, of course, world-class wine.
Here are three events you won’t want to miss: each one is guaranteed to bring maximum warmth, deliciousness and good times (and most of them are less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide).
Bottomless Bowls Soup Smorgasborg at Artisans at Heart
When it’s cold, nothing beats a bowl of something hearty, filling and comforting. And that’s what the Bottomless Bowls Soup Smorgasborg event is all about.
You’ll chase away the chills and eat around the world, until you can eat no more, with soups made using the finest Fleurieu produce. Plus, we imagine there will be bottomless amounts of bread to go with it.
When: Saturday 20 August, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Artisans at Heart, Shop 8, 10 Daranda Terrace, Milang SA 5256
Paddock to Plate Lunch at Lessismore Farm
There’s something about Paddock to Plate lunches that make them extra special. They’re so much more than just a meal; they’re an experience. And what could be more comforting than tucking into a three-course lunch and learning about the sustainability of the land and the food you’re eating?
The Paddock to Plate Lunch at Lessismore Farm will take you back to basics, with a tour of the farm, breadmaking demonstrations and, of course, a seasonal three-course lunch made with the freshest Fleurieu produce.
And did we mention the scenery? With its rolling hills and stunning sea views, the Fleurieu Peninsula is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.
When: Sunday 21 August, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Lessismore Farm, 388 Forktree Rd, Wattle Flat SA 5203
‘Plated Provenance’ Long Lunch at Peninsula Providore
Forget Tuscany – get a taste of Italy on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. Featuring a four-course Fleurieu Peninsula feast amongst the olive grove, this regional produce-inspired long lunch by Peninsula Providore and Precious Little Wines is the ideal way to spend a winter’s day.
The Plated Provenance Long Lunch is all about great food and company, in a unique location (an olive grove!) and we can’t think of anything more perfect for a winter’s day. What winter blues?
When: Saturday 27 August, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Peninsula Providore, 2250 Bull Creek Rd, Tooperang SA 5255
For more events and information about the Fleurieu Food Festival, visit their website.
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