Mayfield Farm

For the first time ever we are repeating a chat but the trip to the Open Day at Mayfield Farm was well worth a second visit. If you would like to visit Mayfield Farm for yourself, the Spring Open day is scheduled for Saturday 13 October 2012. You can email Ian and Sandra for more information.

The can download a copy of the program here.

More Than The Humble Spud

Dorrigo potates have a well deserved reputation for quality - and it is even more exciting when they are organic. Ken Lewis from Stringbark Farm at Dundurrabin, just outside of Dorrigo.

Do you know which varieties are 'waxy', which are 'floury' and which are the all rounders? Do you know when to use which variety of potato where. This site is a great starting point, and this one includes a few more varieties.

For more information on growing your own potatoes, or to order some potato seed, call Ken 02 6657 8255 or see him at the local growers markets between Bellingen and Armidale.

Image: "Potato" by Jacqou

Rosoli and Rosolio

David Scott from the Red Dirt Distillery introduces us to the delectable drops of Pistachio Rosoli and Quince Rosolio.

For more information or to order your own check out the website

Buy Local! Buy Fresh!

I have been reading this article about how the community of Chatham-Kent has produced a map listing all of their local growers and producers. What a great idea!

For Bellingen we could go from one area of the shire to another - from the ocean past the river all the way to the mountains and the plateau and food ranging from wine, fruit and vegetables, beef, pork, cheese, grains and the rest. it would be a great resource for locals and tourists alike.

And if there was one done for every are around Australia, or around the world! Oh it would be a time for doing the happy dance :-)

Image: italy in pasta by fotoest

Mayfield Farm in May

What a joy to visit Mayfield Farm and see pigs living as pigs should and doing as pigs do - without the smell and high-pitched squeal of factory farms. Pigs tasking like pigs was also a bonus.

If you are interested in ordering a pork pack, some bacon, sausages or just want to find out more, check out the Mayfield Farm Produce website or call Ian on 6657 6050 or Sandra on 6657 6051.

Red Dirt Distillery

Dorrigo's own Red Dirt Distillery is special for so many reasons - they are Australia's only potato vodka manufacturer, they provide a unique tourist experience right in the main street of town, they produce a very high  quality product, and they use Dorrigo's very own (not so humble) spud the Sebago grown in the rich red dirt of the plateau.

And is the vodka isn't enough to excite you - check out their outstanding range of liqueurs including the Alloro, Centrbe, Noncini and Rosolio available in store or online.

Mayfield Farm Produce

Featured on the very first program of Passionfruit and Chilli, Mayfield Farm Produce is located on the Dorrgo Plateau and is home to genuine free range pigs and cattle.

Mayfield Farm produce has also been certified by Humane Choice as a confirmation of their commitment to both the health of the animals and the environment in which they live.

Mayfield Farm also grow a range of seasonal fruit and vegetables including potatoes,pumpkins, zucchini, apples, pears and plums.

For more information click on the link.