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Shuck yeah: Narooma Oyster Festival is back in 2021

Posted on 29/03/202129/03/2021 by Amelia Bidgood

The luxurious molluscs known as oysters are a polarizing delicacy and people either love them or hate them. If you’re one of the former, you’re in for a treat because the award-winning Narooma Oyster Festival is back on Friday 30^th April and Saturday 1^st May. The festival celebrates South Coast produce including abalone, sea urchins and of course, oysters.

Natural 9 – A hidden treasure

Posted on 19/11/2016 by Amelia Bidgood

It’s not often you can say that you felt like a celebrity (unless you actually are one) but for some reason that’s how I felt when I entered the revolving door and was greeted by security as I turned the corner, walked down the gorgeous set of stairs and stepped onto the large, red carpet at Casino Canberra. The giant, sparkling chandelier that sat above the marbled bar at the end of the red carpet might have added to the feeling. Everything felt expensive and glamorous! Continue reading Natural 9 – A hidden treasure

Oyster Appreciation Workshop

Posted on 29/03/2016 by Amelia Bidgood

Oysters. Love ‘em or hate ‘em. Those that love ‘em will love this workshop that honours the delicious molluscs. Participants will start the day by making their own handmade oyster shucker with Alison Jackson, a Canberra-based gold and silversmith. Monster kitchen and bar head chef Dan Flatt, will teach participants how to make a number dressing designed to bring out an oyster’s delicate flavour. Then, Steve Feletti from Moonlight Flat Oysters (cultivators of the famous Clair de Lune) will show participants how to shuck like a pro.

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