A EUROA identity will take the microphone for this year's Tastes of the Goulburn in Seymour on Saturday, 26 April, joining several Strathbogie Shire-bred culinary creatives all showcasing their wares.
The popular foodie event, now in its 24th year, will feature Helen Waterworth as MC at the popular Producers' Kitchen.
Helen has deep roots in the food industry as a local food judges and marketer and has a passion for produce that tells a story.
“Food connects people, places, and purpose," Helen said.
"The Goulburn region has this incredible heartbeat running through its soil, and you can taste it in everything grown here.
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“It’s a privilege to showcase the farmers, makers, and chefs who are turning that raw potential into something extraordinary.”
Bringing their signature creations will be a range of growers, brewers, vendors, winemakers, and the kitchen wizards who bring it all together from across the Goulburn Valley for a day of cooking demonstrations, tastings, and lively conversation.
Violet Town patisserie chef Maddy Eliason will be there with her selection of chunky cookies, cup cakes, tarts, and cinnamon scrolls.
"And all sorts of bakery treats," she said.
Maddy's side hustle Eli & Sun has been operating now for over two years and is a labour of love from her early childhood.
"Both of my grandmothers were avid bakers so that got handed down to me," Maddy said.
"This is something that I have always wanted to do and it was also to do it as a small business.
"Nothing beats getting to do what you love."
Maddy said she has blended traditional tastes with her own modern touch.
"We are bringing that feel of that nostalgic style, but then I have put my modern spin on it.
"You can get your traditional taste and it will take you back but then you get that little twist to it."
Maddy will be running a free event for children, teaching the young ones how to paint cookies from 10:30am.
Also at the Tastes will be Maygars Hill's Jenny Houghton with a range of her winery's prize winning reds.
The Longwood East vineyard continues to show that the Strathbogie Ranges can produce extraordinary cabernet sauvignon.
In honour of ANZAC Day, Jenny said she would be offering a 'first'.
"We don't normally do tastings of this, but this year we will offer people to taste our 2021 reserve cabernet - the Beersheba," Jenny said.
The wine commemorates the life and death of Lt Col Maygar for whom the vineyard is named and who was killed at the battle of Beersheba after serving in the South African War where he won the Victoria Cross.
Maygars Hill first planted vines in 1997 before a drought brought unexpectedly pleasant consequences.
"They grew their roots all the way to China, sending them deep looking for water," she said.
"That could not have been a better start - the fruit was excellent."
With samples fresh from the chopping board, the Tastes of the Goulburn is an unmissable chance to learn,
taste, and connect with the food heroes of the region.
The day is promising to be live, sizzling, and packed with flavour.
Tastes of the Goulburn is on Saturday, 26 April 10am–4pm at Station Street, Seymour.
Entry $35 and includes an official event tasting glass.
The first 1000 entrants will also receive a Tastes of the Goulburn tote bag.
tastesofthegoulburn.org.au
