Issue 107

Sim

Recently I spent a day in Leura, in the NSW Blue Mountains with friends. In our travels, we stopped in at the Wayzgoose Café (twice actually – once for lunch and then later for afternoon tea!). The café is known for its ‘flower pot scones’. This really peaked our curiosity and we just HAD to order them.

The scones are baked and served in small terracotta flower pots.  The fluffy dough bursts over the top of the pot. Simply break of a chunk of scone, smear it with raspberry jam and some cream, and you’re in for a treat. My one complaint was that whipped cream out of a bottle was used, instead of double thick cream. King Island Cream would’ve been perfect.

Next time you’re in the mountains, stop in at the Wayzgoose. Their scones are tasty – as are their hot chocolates and pot pies.

Tim

Before I went down to Bowral in the NSW Southern Highlands recently, C&M editor Sim told me that I absolutely had to pay a visit to the Gumnut Patisserie for lunch. So, after driving around for a while to look for a park (the Tulip Time Festival was in full swing so the streets were busy), I found the Gumnut on Bowral’s main drag.

I was very glad I made the effort, as I was rewarded with one of the best chicken pies I’ve had in a long time. If you’re in Bowral, check out the Gumnut Patisserie.

Carly

This recipe makes a perfect accomplice at ‘happy hour’ and should tide you through until dinner time. Not only that, it’s simple to prepare – put the following ingredients on a large platter, grab a knife and ENJOY.

Dried Apricots
Dried Apple
Sundried Tomatoes
Pine Nuts
Dips  (I love basil and cashew pesto or hummus)
Camembert
Cracker biscuits
Cornchips