Creative Craft Fair delights

OCTOBER 2017

A WESTBURY dad and daughter team will front up two of the new taste sensations at this year’s Tasmanian Craft Fair.

For sweet-toothed patrons, John Wisby from Swirlies Gourmet Icecream will be serving up berry icecream and brandy baskets with icecream, berries and chocolate.

And Jo Da Silva, from Sailor Food Truck, will cater for the fish and chip freaks with her salt ’n pepper calamari and beer battered flathead & chips.

Sailor Food Truck is brand new, having had its first outing a few weeks ago on a Friday night at Rotary Park in Deloraine – with Dad alongside in his Swirlies Gourmet Icecream van.

“We had 165 customers and sold out in two hours,” Jo said. “We hope to do it every Friday.”

Not to be outdone, John plans to serve up a Craft Fair special – strawberry with Tasmanian pepperberry.

“The customers choose their berry – strawberry, raspberry or blueberry – and I blend the berries with vanilla icecream on the spot,” he said.

Craft Fair director Tim Biggs said organisers aim to cater for all food tastes, with food for those who want to try something new – and food for those who just want the good old favourites such as hamburgers and pies.

New food opportunities at this year’s Fair include:

Haddo’s Hot Dogs – gourmet hot dogs (including vegetarian) from Adelaide: get them at the Showground.

Yodel Yums – German-style doughnuts with choc centre or chocolate, raspberry or caramel topping: get them at Rotary Park.

Raw Dealer – cakes (pictured) and slices free from gluten, dairy, soy and refined sugar, including white chocolate and berry, chocolate and peanut butter, and coffee flavours: get them at the Community Complex.

Swirlies Gourmet Icecream - berry icecream, brandy baskets and toasted waffles with berry icecream: get them at the Community Complex.

Sailor Food Truck – salt ‘n pepper calamari, beer battered flathead & chips: get them at the Community Complex.

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