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Bendigo and the Heathcote Region was a buzz late August when on Saturday 25th, the Age - Life and Style lift out featured 3 articles focusing on:

• The Growth of Bendigo (specifically in the food and wine scene)
• 6 Reasons to Visit Heathcote
• A profile on the Dispensary Enoteca. 

The ‘3 page Bendigo feature’ written by Richard Cornish who is a passionate foodie, has certainly profiled Bendigo. One quote from Richard:

“Now, with its thriving arts and food scene, Bendigo is vying for the mantle of 2012’s coolest Victorian country town.  Five years ago, you couldn’t get a decent coffee – let alone bubbly at a hip bar – and only the most dedicated arts patrons travelled the 150 kilometres from Melbourne to visit the gallery.”

Although these articles only profiled some of the quality operators in the Bendigo Region, it is testament to the passion and hard work of the whole food and wine Industry.

Congratulations to all the operators and businesses who continue to develop the City of Bendigo and its surrounding communities.

Click here to view the Bendigo article online and here to download a scanned version.

The Food Fossicking name continues to spread, and this time…to Singapore. A renowned journalist, Tan Pin Yen of Singapore, ventured into Bendigo in late April to dig further into the Food Fossicking concept and unearth further information on what it is all about. This article  (Click here) featured in a major supplement publication in Singapore and was widespread.

Tan Pin Yen informed us  that she had a marvellous time in the Bendigo Region meeting the food fossickers, passionate foodies and particularly those enthusiastic about keeping local food on local plates.

Enjoy the read (English section),

Food Fossickers

Food Fossickers, Bendigo Community Farmers Market and Bendigo Tourism have a ball at the Cellar Door and Farm Gate event.

On Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th of March, Food Fossickers, the Bendigo Community Farmers Market and Bendigo Tourism ventured down to South Warf in Melbourne to exhibit the diversity of Food and Wine produce at the Melbourne Food and Wine event – Cellar Door Farm Gate. Exhibitors included: Pud for all seasons, Olive branch preserves, Domaine Asmara, B&B Basil, Keans Eggs, Maldon 50km local, Bendigo Community Farmers Market and Bendigo Tourism.

Despite some interesting weather, the event was a complete success with over 85 exhibitors from across Victoria profiling their quality products to thousands of patrons.

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Heathcote Cabernets hosted by Domaine Asmara is an explosion of the senses.

Wine educator and commentator Robert Hicks will take you on a journey of fine Cabernets from seven premier Heathcote Wineries.

The structured masterclass will also be attended by the winemakers who are happy to share their passion of making each particular wine.

Enjoy special guest only pricing on all wines

Wine tasting is followed by regionally inspired food, showcasing the finest lamb produce that Erindale Farm Butchery of Bendigo has to offer.

When: Saturday May 5^th

Where: Domaine Asmara Vineyard, 4 Gibb Road, Toolleen, Vic

Cost: All inclusive $85pp

Bookings: (03) 5433 6133 and visit www.domaineasmara.com for futher information and to download the flyer.

Celebrate Australia Day weekend @ Domaine Asmara Vineyard and enjoy free wine tasting.

Get a complimentary glass of wine with lunch at the 5star rated vineyard/cellar door/bistro.

Food Fossickers at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival - Cellar Door and Farm Gate

On Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 5th of March, Food Fossicker representatives alongside Bendigo Tourism, proudly exhibited the abundance of Food and Wine Produce at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival- Cellar Door and Farm Gate.

An Estimated 14,000 patrons visited the event at South Wharf, located in between the Yarra and the Exhibition Centre.

Please scroll through some of the imagery highlights below from the exciting weekend.

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