For more than a century the mild climate of the Mornington Peninsula has been the home of passionate food producers.
Even now you can visit orchards that have been in the same family for generations.
The deep red soils of Red Hill are ideal for luscious cherries, autumnal apples, juicy plums, sweet pears and apricots.
Plump hydroponic tomatoes, groves of olives, and fields of strawberries are grown throughout the hinterland along with the more unusual sour morello cherries, quinces, figs, avocadoes, blueberries and raspberries.
The fertile Boneo and Cranbourne soils produce a wonderful harvest of delicious vegetables Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Look for the Mornington Peninsula Gourmet brand at retail outlets, restaurants, cafes and farm gates - it s your assurance of top quality from proud passionate MPGourmet members.
Produce is also showcased at gourmet events throughout the year, while the biannual Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Regional Awards for Excellence recognize outstanding regional achievement in dining experiences.
Pick up you copy of the Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Guide or read it online at www.mpgourmet.com.au asparagus in green and white, pumpkins, carrots, potatoes, peas beans, crisp salad vegetables and herbs.
Purchase fresh produce direct from the farmgate or you can Pick Your Own by the basketful.
Across the region boutique kitchens produce a vast range of mouth-watering goodies.
Local honey and olive oils, herbal teas and hand roasted coffees, pasta made to old family recipes, free range eggs, freeze dried fruits, homemade chutneys, jams, mustards and spice blends are all waiting to be discovered.
View behind the scenes production at the local cheesery or chocolate makers.
Delicious aromas waft from the local bakeries.
Gourmet butchers create delicious sausages and smallgoods.
Wander the jetty at Mornington for fresh fish caught the same day or try the local mussels from Flinders.
Discover the local beers, cider and a range of fruit liqueurs alongside some of the best wine in the world and look for the MPGourmet logo as your explore the best gourmet produce the Peninsula has to offer.
It s all right here in our own backyard.
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