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25.01.2022 BIOSECURITY BLITZ The Biosecurity Blitz is an annual event that runs from 19 October - 16 November. It is an opportunity to join in and help discover as many interesting or damaging pests (animals, insects, diseases, weeds and aquatic pests) as possible across the Gascoyne. Your efforts to report will help protect Australia's agri-food industries and the natural environment from harmful exotic pests. ... Find out more: www.agric.wa.gov.au/biosecurity-blitz #GascoyneFood

24.01.2022 GASCOYNE FOOD COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ~ Now Open! Membership open for Gascoyne Food Council with cost in 2020 set at $0. Please email [email protected] for membership form. 2020 Gascoyne Food Council AGM at Port Hotel this Friday 6 November at 5 pm. Attendance is available by Zoom and can be arranged by emailing [email protected]... #GascoyneFood

23.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ~ The Gascoyne Food Council has been approached to identify producers who may want to consider exporting fruit and vegetable products to Asia. Initial enquiry covers the following products; FRUITS: ... Grapefruit Limes Avocados Watermelon Passion fruit VEGETABLES: Sweet potatoes sweet corn, garlic, butternut squash, pumpkin, root turmeric Producers expressing interest will be introduced to the enquirer. Please email [email protected] or DM us on Facebook or Instagram. #GascoyneFood

23.01.2022 SEEKING LOCAL CHEF ~ Gascoyne Food Festival Expressions of interest sought from Perth based apprentice chefs with their roots in the Gascoyne. The Gascoyne Food Council is seeking to provide return travel to the Gascoyne and provide our youth with opportunities to come home and work with amazing chefs during our iconic Gascoyne Food Festival in 2020 and 2021. Please get in touch via messenger or email [email protected] to express an interest in becoming part of... this program to bring our apprentice chefs home for an unforgettable experience working with the best WA chefs on home turf. #GascoyneFood #GascoyneFoodFestival

21.01.2022 PAW PAW Have you tried a Carnarvon grown Paw Paw? We can guarantee there is nothing sweeter! Chef Caroline Taylor prepares these delicious Paw Paws from Morels Orchard, which were topped on Sapote Brownies with fresh local strawberries Paw Paw, also known as Papaya, is a very nutritious fruit. They are high in vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese. They are a good source of potassium and several essential amino acids, and they also contain significant amoun...ts of riboflavin, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. #GascoyneFood

20.01.2022 Moment of happiness Chef Caroline Taylor joined the all-female lineup for the Twilight Long Table Dinner in Carnarvon Dessert was an absolute treat, and quite unique. Black Sapote Brownies topped with papaya and strawberries from local Carnarvon grower, Paul Shain from Desert Bloom Events like the Gascoyne Food Festival are about showcasing the quality products grown in the Gascoyne to consumers across Western Australia. ... #GascoyneFood #GascoyneFoodFestival

19.01.2022 OPAL PACKAGING ~ Proudly sponsors of the Gascoyne Food Council. Opal is a new and innovative renewable packaging company which is part of the Nippon Paper Group. With operations in Australia and New Zealand, Opal is one of Australasia’s leading packaging and paper companies and we directly employ more than 4,500 employees across our operations. Opal offers sustainable fibre packaging solutions to suit every customer. Opal Packaging (formerly known as Orora Packaging) proudly... produce these Premium Produce cartons available from Carnarvon Growers Association in Carnarvon #GascoyneFood

18.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ~ Closes Wednesday 7 October! The Gascoyne Food Council has been invited to seek tenders to an international food services business for the 2021 season. Some of the produce sought; Limes, Butternut pumpkin (whole), Sweet potato, Herbs (although these need to be packaged), Asparagus, Green beans, and Corn. Further details contact Paul Kelly, Chair on 0400995369 or [email protected]... #GascoyneFood

18.01.2022 Gascoyne Food Festival ~ It isn't over yet. We have three satellite events coming up in October, the extraordinary locations include Red Bluff, Monkey Mia and Coral Bay. Get the first view of the e-newsletter dropping into your mailbox tomorrow morning below #GascoyneFood

17.01.2022 GASCOYNE FOOD FESTIVAL ~ Satellite Event ~ Gourmet Gazing This weekend, we will reach for the stars as we graze on some of the finest Gascoyne produce in the town of Gascoyne Junction for the first-ever Astro event Join us in the Gascoyne hinterland town of Gascoyne Junction for an evening of gourmet gazing. A bush BBQ showcasing the region's freshest produce. Enjoy this incredible gourmet feast as you gaze the Gascoyne. This event is being held in conjunction with the G...azing the Gascoyne Stargazing experience. After enjoying some of the tastiest Gascoyne food, prepared by local Chef Paul Kelly, take a grand tour of the most stunning objects in the Southern Hemisphere, including nebulas, dying stars, enormous star clusters, and the planets. Hear Aboriginal star stories by local Yinggarda Man and artist, Raymond Edney. You will learn how Aboriginal people in the region historically used the stars for navigation, to uphold morals and laws, and to indicate changes in the seasons. TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://bit.ly/2WJSQEq ~ Please note, you must enter the event date of Saturday 19 September for ticket availability to appear. See the poster in the comments below #GascoyneFood

16.01.2022 GASCOYNE FOOD COUNCIL are pleased to announce their Committee of Management for 2020/21 Chair - Paul Kelly Vice Chair - Chris Higham Secretary - Joyce Babun ... Treasurer - Doriana Mangili Committee - Peter Cook, Valerie Shrubb, Nic Cuthbert Learn about our vision, objectives and goals here: https://bit.ly/35GRQ8E #GascoyneFood

15.01.2022 BIOSECURITY BLITZ ~ Week 3 of activities! We’re exploring different habitats to locate pest shelters and hiding places! #GascoyneFood

12.01.2022 BUY WEST EAT BEST MONTH Today, is the first day of Buy West Eat Best month. To celebrate, we are sharing some of the Gascoyne Buy West Eat Best members. Carnarvon Sweeter Banana ... Abacus Fisheries Bumbak & Sons Desert Sweet Bananas Loveapple Carnarvon Northern Ocean Products Running Wild Fishing Company Correia Fishing Buy West Eat Best proudly supports the local food and beverage industry in Western Australia. The program is managed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. When you see the Buy West Eat Best logo you can be assured that you are buying quality products that have grown, farmed, fished and processed right here in Western Australia. Buy West Eat Best is a proud sponsor of the Gascoyne Food Council annual festival program. www.buywesteatbest.org.au #BuyWestEatBest #GascoyneFood

12.01.2022 GASCOYNE FOOD FESTIVAL ~ Satellite Event ~ Flavours of Shark Bay at the RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Celebrity chef Anna Gare returns to the Gascoyne for a unique culinary experience on the shores of Monkey Mia. Set on the beachfront lawn of the Boughshed Restaurant at RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, spend the afternoon tasting your way around the Shark Bay and Gascoyne region. Sample a selection of canapes featuring spectacular local produce prepared by our head chef Ian ...Osborne, as well as local Exmouth brews and a range of WA wines. Then, learn to bring the flavours of Shark Bay into your own kitchen at home with a live cooking demonstration from passionate Western Australian food advocate, Anna Gare. Ticket includes a selection of canapes, your choice of beverage from the wine and beer selections on offer. Anne Gare captured at the Long Table Dinner in Carnarvon showcasing her incredible entree dishes; Scallops, cucumber, seaweed, pickled ginger and Asian Crab salad spoons #GascoyneFood #GascoyneFoodFestival

12.01.2022 HAPPY NATIONAL AG DAY Today, we celebrate agriculture and the people behind it, our Gascoyne farmers. The Gascoyne region has a well established and diverse horticulture industry. The industry benefits from good soil types, sub tropical climate, seasonal advantage, minimal pests and diseases, the use of micro-irrigation technology and industry driven development. Produce is predominantly grown in the Carnarvon Horticulture District located on the fertile soils of the Gas...coyne River delta. Around 1,200 hectares of land is currently under cultivation producing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Major crops include bananas, table grapes, tomatoes, capsicums, cucurbits, avocados and mangoes. It’s important more than ever to ensure you buy local produce to support local farmers. Look for the #BuyWestEatBest logo next time you shop. #GascoyneFood

12.01.2022 WANDER OUT YONDER ~ to the food bowl of Western Australia, Carnarvon! @zaylatwine recently visited and shared with her followers her experience and recommendations Carnarvon is known for bananas but did you know it also produces 80% of Western Australia’s total fruit and vegetable crops?! ... I actually really like Carnarvon, and here are my top recommendations for things to see and do in town: - Take a walk along The Fascine (sunset is super pretty!) - Drive the Carnarvon Fruit Loop and stock up on some fresh produce - Visit the iconic Cactus Farm - Visit Bumbak’s for a mango icy pole and the BEST sundried tomatoes ever! - Check out the Space & Technology Museum #GascoyneFood #CatchYouinCarnarvon

11.01.2022 Bougainvillea Sunday South River Road in Carnarvon, is home to 100’s of plantations that produce more than 70% of Western Australia’s Fruit and Vegetables, is also where you will find these incredible display of this colourful bougainvillea #GascoyneFood #CatchYouinCarnarvon

11.01.2022 SEAFOOD ~ Festive season is upon us and Correia Fishing Co. has unloaded some of their catches at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour All their products are sorted, cleaned, graded, packed and snap frozen at sea, guaranteeing freshness and flavour from the Shark Bay waters. Products available include tiger prawns, king prawns, coral prawns, squid, cuttlefish, crabs, whiting, and more. You can find Correia Fishing Co at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour at 2 Mews Rd. ... #GascoyneFood

10.01.2022 GASCOYNE FOOD FESTIVAL ~ Satellite Event ~ Island Life Festival Location, location, location Russell Blaikie and George Cooper have arrived at Dirk Hartog Island, a unique destination for a gastronomic Gascoyne food event Tomorrow, the Island Life Festival will kick off with the Campfire Seafood Feast at the Old Shearing Shed. WA chef Russell Blaikie of Must Wine Bar cooks up a welcome three-course seafood feast featuring the Campfire Seafood Paella - an absolute hig...hlight - using fresh local seafood from the Gascoyne #GascoyneFood #GascoyneFoodFestival

08.01.2022 GASCOYNE FOOD FESTIVAL ~ Satellite Event ~ Island Life Festival at Dirk Hartog Island That’s a wrap! Another year of incredible Gascoyne Food with Chef Russell Blaikie and George Cooper on Australia’s largest and most western island, Dirk Hartog. Four incredible day’s discovering this incredible island while enjoying gourmet food. Add this one to your festive calendar for 2021 ... Looking for a #WanderOutYonder adventure? Discover more about Dirk Hartog on Australia’s Coral Coast in this short video! www.dirkhartogisland.com #GascoyneFoodFestival #GascoyneFood

08.01.2022 WA’S CORAL COAST GALA DINNER Australia’s Coral Coast stretches from the Pinnacles through Geraldton and Shark Bay, encapsulating the inland treasures of the Murchison and Mid-West to the turquoise waters of Ningaloo, the world’s biggest fringing reef. We can’t forget Australia’s most important food producers, from the ocean to the inland, Carnarvon and the wider Gascoyne region. The Gascoyne Food Council will be supporting the WA’s Coral Coast Gala Dinner with produce, whi...ch will be featured over four courses which showcases the region’s. And in one powerful evening, we bring it all to life in a gala evening at the University of Western Australia. TICKETS ON SALE HERE: https://westtravelclub.com.au/events/coral-coast-gala #GascoyneFood #AustraliasCoralCoast

07.01.2022 Moments like these Chef Melissa Palinkas joined our all-female line-up for the Twilight Long Table Dinner last weekend. While in Carnarvon, Melissa had the opportunity to meet Rosanda Yelash. The Yelash family in Carnarvon supplies Melissa all of their fantastic produce for the well-known restaurant of Young George in Fremantle, and now the Ethos Deli and Dining Room Melissa says, ‘I got to finally meet the Yelash family that supplies me. I got the opportunity to chat to... Rosanda about the vegetables the Yelash family grows, and do a cold room tour of the produce.’ ‘These farmers work so hard to put food on our supermarket shelves, but what about all the vegetables that don’t make it? That’s where I come in. I take all the stuff that the general public thinks it’s not good enough and turn it into something delicious. There is nothing wrong with vegetables and fruit with blemishes, just cut them off,’ says Melissa. We appreciate the work and support Melissa Palinkas provides the Gascoyne region #GascoyneFood #GascoyneFoodFestival

06.01.2022 Colours of a Gascoyne salad These vibrant colours are heading to the outback for the Gourmet Gazing event at Gascoyne Junction tomorrow. This event is held in conjunction with the FREE Gazing the Gascoyne event. Join us for an incredible weekend of gazing the stars and gourmet Gascoyne food. Sneak peak of the gourmet BBQ menu: ... MAIN Roast pork belly with nouc cham sauce (local red chilli, garlic, local limes and fish sauce) Smoked beef brisket with BBQ sauce Cold roast chicken SALADS Potato salad (fresh made potato salad, local herbs and corn with butter beans and mayo) Slaw (farm fresh Gascoyne Organic cabbage and a zesty dressing) Green papaya salad (Carnarvon papaya and Morel herbs with chilli and nuoc cham dressing) Tomato and rocket salad (those fabulous Carnarvon vine ripe tomatoes and Morel fresh rocket) Asian style zucchini salad (fresh zucchini in a soy sauce, black vinegar and sesame dressing) DESSERT Mixed local Morels ice creams TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://bit.ly/2WJSQEq ~ Please note, you must enter the event date 19 September for ticket availability to appear or call the Carnarvon Visitor Centre on (08) 9941 1146 #GascoyneFood #GascoyneFoodFestival

05.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Gascoyne Food Council has been invited to seek tenders to an international food services business for the 2021 season. Some of the produce sought;... Limes Butternut pumpkin (whole) Sweet potato Herbs (although these need to be packaged) Asparagus Green beans Corn The Gascoyne Food Council is seeking initial expressions of interest from producer groups and individual producers. Expressions close Wednesday 7/10/2020. Further details contact Paul Kelly Chair 0400995369 [email protected] #GascoyneFood

03.01.2022 PADDOCK TO PLATE ~ Yelash Sweet Corn featured at Ethos’s Deli and Dining Room in Fremantle this month It’s always a delight to see Gascoyne produce on the menus across Perth. Ethos’s Deli and Dining Room is operated by Gascoyne Food advocate and ambassador, Melissa Palinkas. When you visit, ask for this Carnarvon Sweet Corn, chili cream and smoked pork crackle. You won’t be disappointed. ... #GascoyneFood

02.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ~ Seeking Tomato producers Expression of Interest sought from local producers, producer groups or agents to supply various varieties of tomatoes to a region based supermarket outlet. Further details available by contacting Gascoyne Food Council Chairman, Paul Kelly on [email protected] or 0400 995 369. ... #GascoyneFood

01.01.2022 GROWERS FORUM ~ with speakers Neil Miles from Planted Passion & Sue Logan from Natural Nurtured Australia This event is free and is available to all growers and producers in the Gascoyne. Event will take place from 2pm at Lotteries House on Thursday 10 September. ... #GascoyneFood

01.01.2022 GASCOYNE FOOD FESTIVAL ~ Chef Lineup ~ Twilight Long Table Dinner Introducing ANNA GARE as our chef and host for the Twilight Long Table Dinner in Carnarvon this Friday (Sold Out). Considered one of Australia’s most loved female celebrity cooks, and with three cookbooks under her belt, Anna has won the hearts of many while hosting and cooking on shows such as Junior Masterchef (Channel 10), The Great Australian Bake Off (Channel 9) and The Best in Australia (Lifestyle Cha...nnel and ABC TV). She also has a highly successful kitchenware range. Anna’s life has always revolved around music and food. She was a member of the internationally acclaimed all-girl rock band the Jam Tarts in the 1980s and ‘90s, at the same time as developing her culinary career in restaurants around Australia. Anna started her own catering company, the highly regarded Deluxe Catering, in Fremantle in the late 1990s. Anna started behind the scenes in TV on ABC TV’s Consuming Passions with Ian Parmenter. She first stepped in front of the camera for a regular live cooking segment on Channel 7’s Perth at Five: combining her natural flair as a performer with her passion for cooking. It was a perfect fit. National TV called, and Anna starred alongside celebrity chefs Ben O’Donoghue and Darren Simpson in The Best in Australia, which became the top-rating programme for Lifestyle and earned multiple Logie nominations. Anna went on to film Quickies in My Kitchen for the Lifestyle Food Channel. #GascoyneFood #GascoyneFoodFestival

01.01.2022 OCEAN TO PLATE ~ Shark Bay Gold Band Snapper featured at UMA restaurant at the Pan Pacific, Perth. @chefalejandrosaravia who has previously visited Carnarvon for the Gascoyne Food Festival has created this incredible seafood dish - Shark bay gold band snapper and king prawn ceviche, radish cream, Peruvian yellow chilli, yuzu and chive blossom dressing. Uma offers an authentic take on modern Peruvian cuisine utilising almost exclusively West Australian products. You are guar...anteed that every time you have seafood at Uma, it’s fished off the Western Australia coast. Uma lives by the philosophy - if it’s not on the menu its because we didn’t catch any. #BuyWestEatBest #GascoyneFood #UMAPerth #SharkBaySeafood