The Thousands

Victoria has 11 regions and each one has its own produce. But unless you’re Stephen Fry you probably haven’t spent enough time in each of them to know what is the what. You probably don’t even know what kind of produce comes from your own region. I certainly don’t. But this little book has big hopes – to make it ‘easy for anyone to access quality produce from their food region, or to enjoy regional food tourism by going direct to the source’. Published by The Locavore Edition, The Field Guide to Victorian Produce features 105 grower profiles, 179 producer profiles, 71 provider profiles, food trails, farm stays, 11 interviews with chefs, expert tips and suggestions, and a listings section for things such as farmers’ markets.

More? Not possible. Oh but it is. The publishing crowd should know that Ewan McEoin (The Melbourne Design Guide) is the editor, Scottie Cameron is on portraits and Matthew Angel did the design and image making. The foodie crowd should know that Andrew McConnell, Aaron Turner, Dan Hunter and more are involved. I am fully aware of how many boxes this book is ticking so I better stop there before Ewan threatens to hire me as his publicist. So cheerio. Signing off. Be sure to say hi to me when I am standing next to you in line at the Goldfields general store! I’ll be the one heckling the owner on the constituents of his olive oil.

The official book launch is happening this Sun Feb 12, 10am-4pm as part of Regional Producers Day at the Lake House! That’s in Dayelsford.