Hey I’m back! Apologies for the disappearing act :-)
I had a fantastic holiday in the US and since returning I’ve really struggled to chain myself to the computer to pen anything about my experiences. We did, saw and ate so much that I don’t even know where to begin…
There will be some travel-related posts coming up, but today I would like to introduce you to some delicious opportunities.
Part of my goal for this blog is to build up a resource of Cooking Classes, Food Tours and Gourmet Experiences. Recently I’ve been wondering whether the design of this site will work for this purpose…and I’m sure this will evolve in time.
Through the wonders of Twitter, I connected with Matt Baker, chef and owner of a Melbourne based business named Whe-Eat. Matt is a horticulturist, chef and founded Whe-Eat to bring foodies, farmers, producers and chefs together.

Chef Matt Baker

Matt has put together a selection of events that are bound to tempt and excite anyone with a curiosity or interest in food.  So here are some options to spoil yourself or surprise the food lover in your life with a unique gift…
The line up of events includes:

Goats on the Hill

Matt has teamed up with Megan & Taylan Atar, owners of Seven Hills Tallarook Goat Farm, to produce a unique paddock to plate food experience.
Located one hour north of Melbourne, Seven Hills Tallarook Goat Farm has been awarded the finest goat meat in Australia for 3 years running.
The day includes:
From The Paddock
Morning Tea On Arrival With Bush Damper
Behind The Scenes Look Of A Workable Goat Farm With 4wd Tour
Yabbie Catching From The Dams
Heirloom Vegetable, Fodder & Herb Picking
To The Plate
360 sunset views, drinks and canapes on arrival back at the farm house propped on the top of the property, with intimate 3 course executive chef experience, served as share plates with matching sustainable local wines.
The objectives of this event is to open conversation and break down the barriers between end user, producers and chefs, with only 25 guests at any one time. 
Dates
Sunday 21st October – Chef Salvatore Caccioppoli – Scopri – Melbourne
Saturday 27th October – Chef Damion Brown – Sydney restaurant opening soon
Saturday 1st Of December – Chef Brook Petrie – The Commoner – Melbourne
more dates coming soon…

Tickets for the Full Experince $220 pp
Farm Appreciation Dinner only $120 pp
Group bookings & student rates available
Further info:
Megan & Taylan Atar  enquiry@sevenhillstallarook.com.au 0411 142 239
Matt Baker bookings@whe-eat.com.au 0414 567 910
Tickets available online at www.sevenhillstallarook.com.au and www.whe-eat.com.au

Cooking Classes at CERES Environmental Park

Matt will be running 2 Cooking Classes as part of the Living Green Workshops at CERES Environmental Park in Brunswick.
Choose from a selection of Rustic Italian or Authentic Mexican themed classes.
Download the Living Green Workshops program and check out the full range of classes available.

Restaurant Appreciation

Join a group of fellow food lovers for a night out to a great Victorian restaurant, with a focus on slow food and local, sustainably grown produce. Meet the chefs and food producers, learn what goes into each meal, and how to put a meal together.
What Happens at a Restaurant Appreciation?
  • food and wine matching
  • a guest food producer
  • a very hands on look at restaurant life
  • a great way to meet new like minded people!
Sign up for the Whe-Eat newsletter Slow News, and you’ll be the first to hear about these exciting events!
You can also follow Matt’s Whe-Eat updates and adventures on Twitter and Facebook.
Go along and check out one of these events. And good luck Matt for a fun series of classes ahead!

 

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