Mon 2 Mar 2015Sun 22 Mar 2015

10:00am7:00pm

Museum of the Great Southern

A pile of carrots next the Taste Great Southern logo

The Western Australian Museum - Albany is hosting four events for Taste Great Southern festival.

Kids Taste Kitchen

10.00am - 1.00pm Monday 2 March 
Old Mount Barker Co-op

Kids, join a guest chef to discover how simple, fresh, local food can get your taste buds hopping!  Discover facts about taste buds and why freshness really does taste better.  Yum!  Ages 7-14, adult must remain with child, $20 per child, bookings essential.

The Wonderful World of Fungi

5.00pm - 7.00pm Thursday 5 March 
Old Mount Barker Co-op

Discover the science behind growing delicious gourmet mushrooms.  Experience mushroom cloning, mycelium plating, and see the range of substrates these amazing fungi grow on.  Be surprised by the shapes, colours and flavours of fungi we produce right here in the Great Southern!  Best of all – sample some of the great flavours and take home some delicious recipe ideas, $5 per person.

The Science of Chocolate

4.00pm - 6.00pm Saturday 14 March
Old Mount Barker Co-op

A journey into why we love chocolate, why it makes us feel the way we do, a little about its history and how it is made, its active chemistry, health benefits and some of the myths surrounding it.  The session includes a hands-on chocolate making demonstration, and a taste of the best chocolate in the world!   Presenter: UWA’s food forensic expert Professor Garry Lee.  $15 per person, bookings essential.

The Wonderful World of Fungi

2.00pm - 4.00pm Sunday 22 March
Old Mount Barker Co-op

Discover the science behind growing delicious gourmet mushrooms.  Experience mushroom cloning, mycelium plating, and see the range of substrates these amazing fungi grow on.  Be surprised by the shapes, colours and flavours of fungi we produce right here in the Great Southern!  Best of all – sample some of the great flavours and take home some delicious recipe ideas.  $5 per person.


A pile of carrots next the Taste Great Southern logo

Taste - Great Southern

Public domain image with Taste Great Southern logo

Getting Here

Address

Residency Road,
Albany,
Western Australia,
6330,
Australia

Phone
(08) 9841 4844

 

By Bus
The Museum of the Great Southern is located within walking distance of the town centre, which is serviced by the several bus services, visit the PTA website for timetables.

By Car
Parking is available in onsite.