Will have a mag to you shortly but even with everything going smoothly, there's always that "having a nervous breakdown / should have joined the Merchant Marine" stage of the production cycle. So, with perfect, timing we got this lovely letter in the post, which we'll reproduce below:

Dear Anthony

After buying all your back copies at the Perth Food and Wine Show, I’ve got to thank you for producing a quality magazine that showcases the wonderful local food treasures that (and its surrounds) have to offer. It was the best find I had that weekend.
I’ve found the magazine to be a great reference tool (e.g. for instructions on sausage making Aut ’07 and making quince paste Aut ’06) as well as being jam packed with amazing personal stories from local food producers and experts.
Thank you and your team once again.
Upon finishing this letter, I'm about to enjoy the process of making Wonton Skin Ravioli (Winter '09). However I'm using Mt. Barker chicken thigh mince and prosciutto as my filling.

Kind regards,
Jo

Posted by anthony at 3:21 PM | Permalink

Anyone looking to help prune some grape vines at an organic winery and then enjoy some delicious seafood paella in return this Saturday, should get down to Harris Organic Wines in the Swan Valley this Saturday.
Lend a hand from 3.00 pm on Saturday 15th August in return for a delicious seafood paella dinner served at 6.00 pm.

For further information contact:
Duncan or Deborah Harris on (08) 9296 0216
Location details on the HARRIS Organic Wine website.

Posted by anthony at 12:19 PM | Permalink

is on this weekend and promises to be the completely awesome festival it was last year and everything you need to know about it is right here.

Keep an eye out for the Slow Food Perth stall.

And if you do get yourself a truffle, the current fave option here is slicing it very thinly and placing the slices under the skin and on top of the breast of a chicken with lots of butter. Season well and roast.

Posted by anthony at 7:26 PM | Permalink

Congratulations to Josh and Rachel at Myattsfield Vineyards for taking out four awards at the recent Perth Hill's Wine Show. Best Red Varietal for their 2008 Mourvédre, and Best Red Blend the, Chairman’s Trophy and the Wine of the Show for their 2008 Shiraz Mourvédre Viognier. A great reflection of their work to build their winery and the region.

Also to Pam and Murray of Oranje Tractor wine for making it into the “2010 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion” as a five star winery rating, awarded for being the best winery in the Albany Region and making it into the 10 Dark Horses selection. Most of their wines scored in their 90s with Riesling being the star performer. Great work for the Great Southern region and well-deserved recognition for organic wine growing.

Posted by anthony at 1:10 PM | Permalink