March 13th, 2012 Admin
Kris Lloyd
Rather like her exceptional Charleston soft brie, Kris Lloyd oozes with optimism, but even she is amazed at the growth of her company Woodside Cheese Wrights.
In the last six months of 2011, revenue climbed 35 per cent compared with the same period in 2010.
In 13 years she has turned around the Adelaide Hills business that she bought in 1999 for what she guardedly says was “not much, but not a steal”, despite starting with no knowledge at all about cheesemaking. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 30th, 2011 Admin
Hahndorf chocolatier Sarina Waterman will share her knowledge of chocolate with fellow chocoholics at an event to be held at the Mt Barker library.
Chocoholics can indulge their passion at the Mt Barker library next month.
A special Indulgence: Chocolate event will take participants through the world of cacao, with chocolate and liqueur tasting and cooking featuring chocolate as the key ingredient.
It is the second in the library’s Indulgence series, with the inaugural event held earlier this year focusing on cheese.
Hahndorf based chocolatier Sarina Waterman will share her knowledge and experiences with chocolate, talk about the sources of cacao and outline single origin chocolate from around the world.
She will cook some decadent desserts, with participants given copies of recipes to try at home.
Indulgence: Chocolate will be held at the library on Wednesday, July 27, at 7.30pm.
The event is limited to 48 places.
Tickets are $38 and include chocolate and liquor samples.
Bookings can be made by calling the library on 8391 7312.
– The Courier
Tags: Chocolate, Liqueur
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July 7th, 2010 Admin
Multi-award winning Woodside Cheese Wrights has produced an innovative range of artisan goat and cow milk cheeses made to traditional methods since 1994.
We use milk sourced from small, local producers.
The Cheese Cellar is open daily for tastings and sales, including local art and exclusive giftware.
Open daily 10am to 4pm. Groups welcome. Most products available all year.
CONTACT DETAILS
Kris Lloyd
22 Henry St
Woodside
SA 5244
Web:www.woodsidecheese.com.au
Email:info@cheesewrights.com.au
Phone: 08 8389 7877
Fax: 08 8389 9269
Mob: 0403 057 702
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March 3rd, 2010 Admin
The Hills Market Kitchen within the Adelaide Hills Market has proven to be a credible platform for the development of the food and wine industry in the Adelaide Hills.
A place where you may find the secrets of curious cuisines, legendary locals, and mysterious memorabilia all under the roof of a grand old warehouse that whispers its stories as you explore its history.
A space conducive to exposing visitors to the delights of the regions food and wine producers including:
- Regular interactive food demonstrations.
- Local Producers product launches and regular tastings.
- Cooking lessons with local identities.
- Introducing cuisine and accommodation packages.
- Tours with producers in conjunction with meals created at the Market.
- Tours with other food and beverage manufacturers operating in the Old Woollen Mill and the region.
- A suitable demonstration area with world class facilities. Comfortable seating in a controlled environment.
- Entry Cost: Adult: $50 (may vary with program selected.)
- Where: Hills Market Kitchen, 1 Adelaide Lobethal Road, Lobethal, SA 5241
- Telephone: 08 8389 5615, Fax: 08 8389 5645, Mobile: 0412 317 911
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February 23rd, 2010 Admin
Barrister’s Block Winery and Q Gallery are joining forces to launch their cellar door and art space at Woodside.
The Gallery, run by Bec Smith, has relocated from Woodside main street to the cellar door, at 141 Onkaparinga Valley Road.
Set in a large garden, the winery has plenty of space to display paintings, pottery and jewellery inside, with sculptures outdoors.
The grand opening of the cellar door and gallery is on Sunday March 7, at 11am.
Tags: Art, Wine
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