december-2010

Tucked behind a charming and historic little
convent, the light-fi lled café is dominated by a
big wooden chopping block laden with bowls of
delicious Borenore Berry Farm raspberries and
equally yummy cakes. The emphasis is on good
home cooking, using local suppliers whenever
possible. For those who love tucking into a hot
brekkie, the corn fritters with Trunkey Creek
bacon and roasted tomatoes are defi nitely
highly recommended.
Follow up your brunch with a visit to Small
Acres Cyder’s tasting room, a fi ve-minute drive
away. Owners Gail and James Kendell decided
to get into the business after British-born Gail
couldn’t fi nd a decent cider in Australia. They’re
now passionate about making premium cider
60 DECEMBER 2010
James Kendell
of Acres Apple
Orchards picks
his babies
from true heritage cider apple varieties. Do
taste Small Acres’ new Cidre Rouge and Perry
(pear cider) releases — both fi rsts on the
Australian market.
“The best part of my job is working with my
hands to produce a product that everybody
loves,” says James, echoing the sentiments of
many producers in Orange and Mudgee. We’ll
eat and drink to that.
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Take Me There
1 LOGAN WINES
1320 Castlereagh Hwy, Apple Tree Flat,
tel: +61 (2) 6373 1333
1 DI LUSSO ESTATE
Eurunderee Ln, Mudgee,
tel: +61 (2) 6373 3125
1 THE FARMER’S PANTRY
234 Castlereagh Hwy, Burrundulla,
tel: +61 (2) 6372 7677
1 RACINE @ LA COLLINE
42 Lake Canobolas,
tel: +61 (2) 6365 3275
1 A SLICE OF ORANGE
Shop 2, 200 Anson St,
tel: +61 (2) 6369 0396
1 OLD CONVENT
Convent Ln, Borenore,
tel: +61 (2) 6365 2420
1 SMALL ACRES CYDER
12 Ackhurst Rd, Borenore,
tel: +61 (2) 6365 2286
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