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The Butcher, the Baker and the Merrymaker at Canberra's Pialligo Estate

25/6/2016

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The Butcher, the Baker & the Merrymaker - Pialligo Estate and Alexandra Orme Photography
It's snowing in some parts of Australia right now and I can also report that there's a thick layer of ice covering everything outdoors in Canberra this morning, too. It's winter in my home town and, as I mentioned recently, despite the bone-chilling cold, there is much to celebrate.

Renowned Canberra foodie destination, Pialligo Estate, is bringing providores and boutique sellers from across Australia to the capital in a month-long series of events celebrating winter.

​From 1 to 31 July, The Butcher, The Baker and the Merrymaker will embrace the cold through twelve amazing events in one location. From midwinter Christmas feasts to a pudding day (yum!), long lunches, and a Feather and Bone masterclass, Pialligo Estate’s ‘cool’ event series will cater to every winter whim and want.

'Canberrans tend to hibernate during our colder months,' says my friend in food, Charlie Costelloe, the General Manager at Pialligo Estate.

'We’re taking inspiration from the Northern Hemisphere tradition of celebrating winter, showing off the very best warming dishes, drinks and produce in events that will excite the tastebuds. We want to connect Canberrans with producers in an interactive and delicious way, and fill their winter calendar with unique food-based events.' he said. Sounds wonderful, no?

The Butcher, The Baker and the Merrymaker will kick off with a decadent Midwinter Feast on 1 July, featuring communal tables, mouth-watering roasts, live music and flowing drinks that will warm guests from the inside out.

Charlie says the event series also boasts some of the biggest names in Australian ethical and sustainable produce. James Madden from Flinders Island Meat and Cape Grim Beef’s Michael Kay will ‘get into the guts’ of meat and the industry, in a masterclass designed for lovers of natural produce; while Grant Hilliard from Feather and Bone, Sydney-based butcher, providore and purveyor of quality ethical and sustainable meat, will share his passion for provenance in a hands-on workshop encouraging home cooks to take their skills to another level.

Pialligo Estate’s own Gourmet Providores will take guests on a journey of smoking, grilling and curing, providing a rare glimpse into what makes our produce so sought after.
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Unfortunately, I missed the VIP media launch, but am assured that punters can smell, touch, taste and celebrate winter via The Butcher, The Baker and The Merrymaker events at Pialligo Estate from 1 to 31 July 2016. For information about all of the events, including menus and bookings, visit the web site.
Glazed baked ham - Pialligo Estate and Alexandra Orme Photography
A feast - Pialligo Estate and Alexandra Orme Photography
Pialligo Estate in winter - Pialligo Estate and Alexandra Orme Photography
Images courtesy Pialligo Estate and Alexandra Orme Photography. Text source media release.

18 Comments
Simone Mason
25/6/2016 01:06:51 am

Thanks Lizzie for sharing this. Always like to know what's going on around town.

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Lizzy
4/7/2016 09:09:09 pm

Thanks Simone xx

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Tandy I Lavender and link
25/6/2016 01:11:15 am

I would go to the pudding day for sure. We have not yet had snow but it has been bitterly cold here.

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JC
25/6/2016 02:13:24 am

I can't think of a better way to enjoy winter than with good food in a great place.

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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella link
25/6/2016 09:38:42 am

That ham looks incredible!

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Lizzy
27/6/2016 01:43:50 am

Doesn't it!

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David link
25/6/2016 10:33:22 am

As always, I think you live in a magical place. Thanks for sharing!

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Lizzy
27/6/2016 01:44:04 am

David, you MUST come visit!

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Marcellina link
25/6/2016 05:53:19 pm

Here in North Queensland not a winter woolly in sight! Send some of the cool up to us. Would love to enjoy some of this warming food.

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Lizzy
27/6/2016 01:44:18 am

Sigh, wouldn't it be nice.

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Eha
25/6/2016 08:37:43 pm

What a wonderful choice these people have! And how professional and friendly their PR is! I had a bad, TOTALLY LOCAL, delivery experience when I put in a delicious order and they could not have been more friendly! Must put in another one quick smart 'cause do not think I can get this quality easily close by! Wish I could be there !!!! Uhuh! My heat bank fan has been noisily making its presence felt all night and is now running on 'empty' . . .

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Lizzy
27/6/2016 01:44:42 am

Eha, thank you for that very kind feedback for Pialligo Estate. I have passed it on to Charlie. Stay warm xx

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Fiona Ryan
26/6/2016 06:24:41 am

Oh my word... that ham looks good! I went to a party night where they did a baked ham. It was very popular. This sounds like a fun event that will keep those chills at bay!

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Lizzy
27/6/2016 01:44:56 am

Come down Fiona!

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Sherry m link
26/6/2016 07:07:09 am

This looks like a lot of fun Liz. We have had a cold weekend of it here in brissie. It went down to 5C:). Hope you are keeping warm.

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Lizzy
27/6/2016 01:45:20 am

Brrrr, that IS chilly, Sherry. You must visit Pialligo Estate next time you come down!

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Eva Taylor link
27/6/2016 03:04:27 pm

It's hard to believe that it's so wintery down there, I follow a few bloggers from Sydney and it's pretty much what summer is here, lots of sunshine and warmth. We are going through a heat wave, temperatures reaching the high 20° C and high humidity. It's what we call 'close'.
This event looks fabulous, a great way to spend time in the winter.

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Lizzy
4/7/2016 09:08:53 pm

Hi Eva... 20 degrees sounds divine right now xx

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