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Here's a pre-Christmas event that ticks the right boxes
Buying a Christmas present
A family outing in the fresh air
Tasting the first lush stone fruits of the season
And last but not least a meet and greet with celebrity Alice Zaslavsky.
During her time in the MasterChef kitchen, Alice created a variety of delicious dishes that wowed the judges. Who could forget her Quattro Formaggi Pizza and Twice Cooked Tongue with Spiced Sweet Potato Puree and Spicy Capsicum Salsa!
This family-friendly event is the launch of Alice Zaslavsky's new cookbook The Joy of Better Cooking. Life-changing skills and thrills for enthusiastic eaters.
The Joy of Better Cookinghas all the inspiration and hand-holding you need to relax into the rhythm and truly enjoy cooking for your family and friends.
The event will be held on Sunday, December 11th at The Orchard at Montague, Australia's leading fresh fruit grower which holds a special place in Alice's heart. To celebrate the arrival of the Montague stone fruit season, guests will be given complimentary fresh stone fruit to take home and enjoy with every book purchased.
When: Sunday 11th December, 2:00-4:00pm
Where: The Orchard at Montague, 18 Horswood Rd, Narre Warren North VIC 3804 (Travel to the end of Horswood Road and turn right at the roundabout).
The Orchard at Montague boasts a unique experience right next to Lysterfield Park at the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. Near Puffing Billy if you want to make a full day of it. This isn't just any old orchard, the Orchard at Montague provides a memorable and fun experience with family and friends.
The Orchard incorporates a stunning restaurant, Stella's Kitchen offering dine in with orchard and garden views or takeaway to enjoy on the lawns, a pick-your-own orchard, a retail store Bill's Orchard Gate, where you can taste and shop seasonal fresh produce in addition to locally sourced artisan products.
Situated right next door to the 220-hectare Lysterfield Park which features a range of recreational activities from the lake walking circuit, mountain bike trails, sailing, canoeing, and bushwalking plus the chance to see some of Australia's native wildlife including Kangaroos and birds.
