As a presenter for Channel 7's The Great Outdoors I get a lot of opportunities to sample the amazing array of food and wine that Australia has to offer. What have been your most interesting and memorable Australian food and wine experiences?
2007-08-26 17:29:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
Last year, I missed out on 4 months of Grade 6 to Travel around Australia...
I would say eating Croc, Emu and Grubs at Margret River....
I went with my Parents to this lovely little winery in Pemberton WA.
Its name is "lost lake" I think you should take a visit on the show... Their wine is wonderful.
My mum loved it so much...that for mothers day... I got her a Case of Honey Rouge shipped from WA.
2007-08-27 01:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unique Australian Food
2016-12-17 11:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was unique because of the way the visitors from overseas gawked at the steak on the barbie. They held up the raw steak for photos apparently this much meat in their country (European) would have been priceless and not something they had ever seen and there we were just casually throwing it on the barbie. I knew that we are a spoilt lucky country but had not had such a clear picture until that moment.
Re the wine experience--- bicycling around the Barossa wine region. The roads are very hilly not that you would notice as there are lots of stops for wine tasting. The experience was unique as with all that exercise my taste in wine changed dramatically from dry reds to sweet whites. Thank goodness it changed back again after the trip as I worked at a winery. The best part of the job was on night shift. At the end of the night we had wine tasting in the barbecue area as some wines had fallen off the line or something (rescued ?)and the reds were the best ! so there are lots of us out here with great jobs
2007-09-04 08:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by njss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say that sampling bush tucker in Margaret River was an interesting experience! We tried smoked grubs, several types of berries that I’ve never been game to pick before and even tasted kangaroo, crocodile and emu! Fortunately it is a good wine growing area so there was plenty of chardonnay to wash the bad tasting stuff down!
I am amazed on what people survived on. Such a dry climate means bountiful food supplies are few and far between.
2007-08-26 17:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lou 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most interesting and memorable restaurant experience I have had this year would have to be at the Shangri-La Hotel's restaurant, Altitude. The food, wine, service - not to mention the breathtaking views - were absolutely outstanding. Being 36 floors up is enough to make your head spin and if you are feeling the slighest bit jaded about Sydney life, just head up there, take in the glamour and you'll come back down loving this city.
2007-08-28 18:22:14 · answer #5 · answered by raardi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sitting around a campfire on the birdsville track. 3-4 people, a billion stars, excellent company, no one for miles around. The local police officer came for a visit and delivered some meat from a freshly slaughtered cow. A few seconds over the fire and the meat was incredibly tender and the nicest I have ever tasted.
On a different topic, Shelley, you are an excellent presenter on The Great Outdoors. Incredibly funny, so natural, I love the laugh, and incredibly sexy!
2007-08-28 01:48:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most unique, I'd say exploring the markets in Darwin. I loved the food there beause it was such a blend of all the countries around Australia as well - Indomesian food was always a big player.
After 3 years of living up there, my favourite market meal ended up being pawpaw salad - so many different flavours that all blend to be so yum!
(Mango wine was also an experience in itself when it came out up there!!)
2007-08-27 00:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by purplebuggy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many years ago I went to a dinner in Sydney. Tony Bilson, the chef, had been given the Leeuwin Estate wines to be served with the meal well in advance and he cooked dishes to complement the wine, and made sure the wine complemented the food. Bilson is a great chef, and Leeuwin Estate wines are wonderful.
There were some surprising combinations but it was superb.
2007-08-26 19:37:11 · answer #8 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making my first batch of lamingtons was pretty memorable. Its amazing where coconut ends up!!
I have tried emu and it was surprisingly good. If Kangaroo is on the menu – I will always have it because it is so different from the norm.
I remember my grandmother telling me a story about my father (who was a kiwi). He refused point blank to try Kangaroo. So she minced the meat and turned it into rissoles and served it with gravy and veggies.
He told her they were the best rissoles he had ever tasted. Then she told him what they were. He wasn’t too impressed to be tricked like that.
On another note. Just wanted to say that I think you are one of the best presenters on TV Shelly. So very normal, and so very funny. Keep up the good work!!
2007-08-26 18:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by Suzieq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sundays at Sirromet Winery, Mount Cotton, QLD
Jazz...wine tasting...fabulous food...*sigh*
Winery tour & Morning tea/brunch at Domaine Chandon in the Yarra Valley - when those big doors open onto a magnificent view of the vines - Wow.
Tasting & Lunch at De Bortoli - you can smell the reds as you drive thru the gate :-)
I could go on.... but now I have to open a bottle. I'm going to blame you :-)
2007-08-27 00:26:58 · answer #10 · answered by Kella G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋