Tasmanian white asparagus Tasmanian White Asparagus is a coming together of a small group of Tasmanian farmers and investors to produce what is arguably the best white asparagus grown in Australia. The group consists of Richard and Belinda Weston (whose produce at Brighton we have been writing about for many […]
Organic producers This page is dedicated to highlighting the best organic producers and produce in Tasmania. Why have we restricted ourselves to organic produce? Well, we have explained that elsewhere on this site (here) where we give the reasons why we spend a lot of time searching for organic produce […]
Broom and Brine – Introduction Broom and Brine Farm is an excellent purveyor of delicious, fresh, organic vegetables of the highest quality. Many of the vegetables they specialise in are not the common types but rather rare examples of considerable interest. For example, recently on the fortnightly deliveries we receive, […]
R. D’Meure – Introduction This is a story about one of Tasmania’s finest winemakers, Rory Duggan from R. D’Meure. But first we need to open the story by talking about some other serious players who have contributed to the success that Rory has achieved. The first person to acknowledge is […]
Wondr. – Introduction A long term player on the coffee scene in Hobart is Villino with their eponymous retail outlet in the centre of Hobart in Criterion Street. They also supply roasted beans to other leading retail places such as Audrey in Rosny and Pigeon Whole in Argyle Street. Now […]
Arte-Zans – Introduction Arte-Zans is a small, but interesting produce shop in Geeveston that also sells a variety of other treats as well. The vegetables are excellent and the baked treats such as melting moments are cooked with skill. It is housed in the shop/kitchen that used to be the […]
Masaaki – Geeveston Tasmanians have been very lucky to have access to the excellent sushi and sashimi lovingly prepared by Masaaki Koyama who came to Tasmania many years ago (around 15 to be more precise) from the prefecture of Wakayama in Japan which lies just south of the busy city […]
Xai Vegetables – Introduction Xai and her team grow and sell some of the best fresh vegetables in Tasmania. Everything she sells is presented beautifully on her stall. We are lucky in Tasmania that vegetables grow more slowly than in the rest of Australia. we are also lucky that our […]
Poolish & Co – Introduction Poolish & Co is a new venue in Cygnet’s main road which is serving excellent breads, pastries and other treats as well as coffee from nearby Beansmith roastery. There is a convenient sign outside on the footpath, but the bakery is quite easy to find […]
The Glen Huon Dairy Co – Introduction The Glen Huon Dairy Co is the business which operates on Deep Water Farm just outside the tiny Glen Huon village with stunning views to the Huon River and the mountains beyond. It is an offshoot of the long-running Bruny Island Cheese Co […]