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Our Favourite Kitchen Gadgets

7 February 2019

Every home chef has their favourite kitchen gadgets and tools. We have scoured our cupboards and drawers to find our picks for the top kitchen gadgets to bring out your inner Heston or to make life in the kitchen hassle-free. Zyliss Dial and Slice Cheese Slicer There are ordinary… Read More

Gifts to let Dad know he’s awesome

25 August 2018

It’s time to start shopping for Father’s Day gifts which show the Dad in your life he’s the greatest. Here’s a range of the best gift ideas in store now. And don’t forget, we can also present your choice of items in a customised Father’s Day hamper or select from… Read More

Surf Coast Candles – Reflecting the everchanging ambiance of the Great Ocean Road beaches

20 August 2018

Jean Hay loves travelling. She also loves bringing along scented candles to create a cosy feel to wherever she stays on her travels. In her search for the perfect candle to pack for her getaways, Jean realised there was nothing available to match the vibes of Victoria’s famous Surf Coast. Read More

No more plastic shopping bags? No worries, there are better options

21 June 2018

Australians’ shopping habits are undergoing a major change. Many supermarkets and other retailers have already stopped handing out single-use plastic bags. For shoppers, it means having other options at hand. The plastic bag ban is a significant step forward for alleviating the impact of plastic waste, particularly in the oceans. Read More

A commitment to the past and future produces tastes for today at Barwon Ridge

23 May 2018

For Geoff and Joan Anson, their Barrabool Hills winery is more than an opportunity to produce great vintages. It is a chance to combine a passion for viticulture with their dedication to sustainability. After dabbling in wine-making as a side-project, the Ansons put careers in government and education behind them… Read More

Gift Ideas for Every Mum

24 April 2018

The best Mother’s Day gifts are those which are chosen with thought and love. Make this year the most memorable Mother’s Day ever by giving her presents which truly reflect her lifestyle, interests and personality. For the New Mum Your very first Mother’s Day is something extra special. Make the… Read More

3 Steps for Creating Perfect Personalised Christmas Hampers this year

15 November 2017

Let’s face it, for most of us who leave their Christmas shopping to the last minute, the weeks leading up to the big day are among the most stressful of the year. But they don’t have to be. Gourmet Christmas Hampers filled with hand-picked goodies to suit the tastes and… Read More

Herbie’s Spices comes to Darriwill Farm Highton

15 September 2017

Spice Appreciation Class hosted by award winning culinary author Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill. Monday 9th October 2017 at 6:30pm, Darriwill Farm Shop Highton. Recognise the quality and taste of herbs and spices and how to use them in everyday cooking. Includes a glass of mulled wine or sparkling wine on arrival… Read More

Reusable cups: Helping Keep a Lid on Waste

30 August 2017

Unsurprisingly, since ABC television broadcast the War on Waste documentary series, one of our biggest sellers in the Darriwill Farm Highton shop are reusable coffee cups. Demand for keep-able cups has been on the rise for a some years now. However, after the three-part series aired in… Read More

The Mother and Son team behind Chocolate Provedore

29 August 2017

The Chocolate Provedore brand is a Darriwill Farm Shop favourite here in Highton. The handmade chocolate ‘barks’ and ‘pizzas’, rocky road selection, chocolate pretzels and delicious dessert sauces are definitely hard to go past. They’re also a popular choice for our gift hampers. Therefore, Darriwill Farm Highton is delighted to… Read More