BALLARAT foodie Alan Ryan will open the doors to his organic food haven at the weekend for a rare glimpse at the people who make the produce.
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The Meet the Producer event will be held the Harvest Foodstore and Cafe on Saturday from 5pm.
The event is part of The Courier’s Good Food Ballarat Month and will include the owners of Hellbilly Roasting, Greenvale Farm, Grounded Pleasures Exquisite Drinking Chocolate, Tea Drop tea and Spring Creek Organic vegetables.
Mr Ryan said every product on his shelves was sourced from local producers.
“We want to bring the freshest, healthiest best quality food to people,” Mr Ryan said.
“We know all our producers personally. We know the quality of food we are getting because we source it directly.”
He said organic food was his life’s passion and that was what spurred him to open his cafe in July last year.
Events showcasing the best food the region has are taking place all over Ballarat.
On Tuesday, the Mallow, at 20 Skipton Street, will be host a Beer Vs Wine Degustation event from 6.30pm.
It will include a four-course meal with matched wine and beer. Tickets are $100 each, for details call 5331 1073 or visit themallow.com.au/beer-v-wine.
On Friday, Jackson’s & Co on the corner of Mair and Lydiard streets, Ballarat, will also host the Experience the Region Degustation, a three-course meal, matched with local wines. Tickets are $69.
The event starts at 7pm. For details, or to book a ticket, visit jacksonsandco.com.au/dining.
melissa.cunningham@fairfaxmedia.com.au