All About Oysters, The Kitchen Cabinet

Sunday 15th August, 11am All About Oysters talk and taste. Writer Frank Moorhouse and scientist Albert Caton discuss the history and mystery of the oyster. Celebrate one of the oldest foods of our region, with special tastings. $20.00 per person - bookings essential.

Sunday 15th August, 12pm Seafood Sunday Lunch featuring Canberra Coast Chowder with Sydney rock oysters, and then to the heights of the Snowy Mountains for our delicious Charlotte Pass dessert. $30.00 per person - bookings essential.

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Burnelee Horses & Courses 2010, Burnelee Excursions on Horseback, Helm's Winery & The Kitchen Cabinet

Saturday 11th September A great day out riding across the old Murrumbateman Goldfields to Helm’s Winery for wine tasting followed by a gourmet lunch, then a leisurely ride back to Burnelee in the afternoon.

Janet Jeffs, one of Australia’s leading chefs, will prepare a three course regional food feast which will be matched with wines from Helm’s Winery. Even if you are not planning on riding, this is a great opportunity to introduce friends and family to the region’s offerings.

Detailed information is attached and bookings for this exclusive event are essential so please call 62275850 or email info@burnelee.com.au. Book early as group size is very limited.

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Spring Gleaning, The Kitchen Cabinet

Sunday 19th September, 11am Spring Gleaning talk and taste in Café in the House. Gatering wild foods and conserving surplus seasonal crops in a passion of the Watkins-Sully family at the old Reidsdale cheese factory. Discover how to use unusual ingredients from unexpected places. $20.00 per person - bookings essential.

Sunday 19th September, 12pm From the Pantry Sunday Lunch in Café in the House. With dishes inspired by found foods and presevred produce, Janet Jeffs creates a memorable feast. $30.00 per person - bookings essential.

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Growing Good Food, The Kitchen Cabinet

Sunday 17th October, 11am Growing Good Food talk and taste in Café in the House. Good growers like to share their knowledge with home gardeners - discover the global effects of growing your own good food. $20.00 per person - bookings essential.

Sunday 17th October, 12pm Gardeners' Sunday Lunch in Café in the House. For springtime we salute new asparagus, delicious broad beans, and our first strawberries at a lunch full of fresh new flavours and seasonal goodness. $30.00 per person - bookings essential.

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Spring Harvest, The Kitchen Cabinet

Sunday 14th November, 11am Garlic Time talk and taste in Café in the House. Celebrated Jembaicumbene Creek growers Gilles Bonin & Victoria Clutterbuck talk about growing, harvesting, cooking and storing garlic. Tastes will include garlic scapes as well as sensational freshly harvested garlic. $20.00 per person - bookings essential.

Sunday 14th November, 12pm Spring Harvest Sunday Lunch in Café in the House. Spring crops from the Canberra region star in this special menu, including, of course, new garlic. $30.00 per person - bookings essential.

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Berry Christmas, The Kitchen Cabinet

Sunday 5th December, 11am Berry Christmas talk and taste in Café in the House. How to prepare delicious Christmas fare, including heritage breed turkey and whole duckling, and summer party dishes from antipasto to fabulous berry jellies. $20.00 per person - bookings essential.

Sunday 5th December, 12pm Seasonal Sunday Lunch in Café in the House. Berries, cherries and other high summer delights from the Canberra region for the perfect Kitchen Cabinet Christmas lunch. $30.00 per person - bookings essential.

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