Support regional Victorian producers by stocking up on these iconic food, drink, pantry items
Portarlington heroes its mussels, as does Beechworth with its honey. Now it’s your turn to support regional Victoria in lockdown by buying these ‘hero’ items without leaving home.
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Today we share how you can support regional Victoria during stage 4 lockdown by buying these hero produce items.
Visit Victoria recently launched the Click for Vic campaign to encourage Victorians to buy produce or products from regional Victoria to support hospitality and tourism.
Buy direct from the producers or via Victorian Country Market, Providoor or Co-Lab.
Coffee beans from Melbourne cafes
Our city is known for having the best-tasting coffee in the country. Buy beans from either STREAT, Market Lane Coffee or St Ali.
Portarlington Mussels from Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Buy Portarlington Mussels via Advanced Mussel Supply. Mop up the delicious mess with La Madre Sourdough, also from the region.
Sovereign Hill raspberry drops from Ballarat
You don’t visit Sovereign Hill in Ballarat without buying some raspberry drops. Order your stash here.
Cider from Daylesford Cider Co from Daylesford
Daylesford Cider makes 17 varieties of English-heritage craft cider, made from apples grown on a farm just outside of Daylesford. Try the range here.
A box of chocolates from Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
The one place that’s never in short supply of chocolate is the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. Buy a box here. Wash the chocolate down with a warm drink from Yarra Valley Tea Company.
Strawberry Jam from Sunny Ridge in Mornington Peninsula
Whether it’s chocolate dipped strawberries or strawberry jam, Sunny Ridge is the place for a sweet treat. Savoury tastes can indulge in a cheese platter from the region’s Main Ridge Dairy.
Pinot Noir from Purple Hen winery in Philip Island
Pour a glass of Philip Island’s finest from Purple Hen — there’s even a special, one-off ‘lockdown’ blend of pinot noir and shiraz. Buy here.
Olives from Mount Zero Olives (or Red Rock Olives) in the Grampians
And it’s not just olives both these producers sell — Mount Zero Olives also has olive oil, grains, dried fruit and nuts and salt. Red Rock Olives stocks olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dukkah and salt.
Otways Lamb from the Great Ocean Road
Make your Sunday roast either lamb or beef from Otway Prime. Finish off with Timboon Fine Ice Cream.
Honey from Beechworth Honey from the High Country
Drizzle something sweet on your toast from Victoria’s High Country, with Beechworth Honey selling several different styles. Pop a bottle of High Country bubbles — King Valley Prosecco — from either Brown Brothers, Pizzini or Dal Zotto, which are among the region’s producers.
Sailors Grave Brewing from Gippsland
Drink beer brewed in Victoria’s deep south, made by the duo at Sailors Grave Brewing, from either their core or specialty range. Gippsland is known for its truffles and in winter and you’ll find these at The Truffle House or Truffle Paddock.
Pink sea salt from Murray River Salt from The Murray
Pink sea salt is among the Murray River’s most identifiable products. Buy table, fine, super fine and general purpose salt online.
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