A Little Roadtrip

We have had a bit of a road trip - Port Fairy via Cavendish. A little break from our day to day life and an opportunity to meet up with some old (longstanding) friends and of course explore some new dining places.

First up was lunch at the Bunyip Hotel. 

A country pub at its finest, offering excellent value with a ‘Chef’s Plate’ menu. No choice with several courses as selected by the chef and a Spanish influence on the food.

One of the courses was this pate served with toasted grape bread.  I love bread making and often make a fruit loaf but have not one made with fresh grapes - this is something that will be made in the future. It was an excellent accompaniment to the very rich pate.

These lamb shanks had been braised with onions and whole peppers/very mild chillies.

The dessert was a luscious vanilla ice cream swirled with Dulce de Leche, a thick milk caramel.

Keeping a watchful eye over the dining room, I think the Bunyip was painted by a relative of the proprieters. 

Then on to Port Fairy. A walk around town, along the pier and the Moyne River, was an excellent way to stretch the legs after so much driving and sitting. Port Fairy and nearby Warrnambool was once home to the 'Maloney' clan, however, any remaining relatives are either unknown or moved away. 

A quiet night at home followed by a day in town for me and the golf course for the others.

A good day begins with

A coffee and the newspaper 

Shops and galleries were visited - inspiration everywhere. 

More coffee

And a very interesting banana and peanut butter muffin with peanut butter icing. More inspiration!