Food fair expands

Organisers of the third Pearl Beach Food and Wine Fair have expanded the selection of wines and gourmet foods on offer at next month's event.

A variety of food and wine producers including Wollombi Wines and Wine Infused Produce, Cheese Pleese and Little Black Duck will provide samples.

"Following the successful 2009 events, we have expanded our range of participants this year with an exciting selection of gourmet food items and local Hunter products to taste and purchase," Pearl Beach Progress Association president Mr David Denton said.

"Returning this year will be Cheese Pleese representing boutique cheese-makers from the Upper Hunter, Bangalow and Robertson.

"We are also delighted to welcome back Little Black Duck who produce spicy pickles, jams and chutney which contain no artificial colours or preservatives and delicious wood fired bread.

"New to this year's event is Crooked Creek biscuits, preserves, chutneys and jams freshly made using the finest natural ingredients.

"Hunter Olives is also a new exhibitor representing a number of Hunter Valley growers who process and sell table olives, tapenades and olive oils.

"In addition, experience the aromatic Laguna Lavender who has a delightful range of essential oils, craft products, linen items as well as beauty and body products on offer.

"Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and there will be a sausage sizzle at $3 each and raffle of a gourmet hamper for $2 a ticket."

Proceeds from the event will go towards the upgrade of the Pearl Beach Hall and other community projects.

The event will take place in the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 10, from 10am to 6pm.

Press release, 17 Mar 2010 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association