

JASE FARMS: GROWING THEIR OWN CHAPTER IN THE SOUTHERN FORESTS
Jase Farms may be a new name, but its roots run deep. For Jason and Jodie Omodei, building a young orchard near Pemberton is about growing something of their own while continuing a long family connection to farming in the Southern Forests. With citrus, avocados, cattle and a new generation already involved, the family is creating their own chapter in the region’s farming story.


GENUINELY SOUTHERN FORESTS BLOOD ORANGE & ALMOND CAKE
A moist almond cake topped with tender, blood orange slices. Made with fresh Southern Forests blood oranges, almond meal and natural yoghurt, this simple seasonal cake brings plenty of citrus flavour and colour to the table.


NEW INITIATIVE LOOKS BEYOND MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING TO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The Southern Forests Food Council is exploring a new approach to help local businesses, clubs and community organisations put mental health training into practice, giving their people greater confidence about what to do when they’re concerned about someone.


PEMBERLEY OF PEMBERTON: A LEGACY THAT CONTINUES TO SHAPE THE SOUTHERN FORESTS
For more than 105 years, the Radomiljac family has helped shape the Southern Forests through farming, winemaking and community leadership. Discover the story behind Pemberley of Pemberton, where five generations of family, passion and purpose continue to grow a legacy rooted in the land.


GENUINELY SOUTHERN FORESTS BAKED BRIED WITH LOCAL HONEY AND SEASONAL TOPPINGS
Creamy baked brie, drizzled with local honey and finished with seasonal Southern Forests flavours. From winter truffle and chestnuts to summer fruit and fresh herbs, this simple sharing plate celebrates the best produce each season brings.


BELOW AND ABOVE: THE ART OF GROWING TRUFFLES, WINE AND PATIENCE
Black winter truffles spend months hidden beneath the soil before being discovered by trained dogs, while nearby vineyards slowly shape the next vintage. Meet the family behind Below and Above, a Southern Forests business where patience, quality and provenance are at the heart of everything they produce.


GENUINELY SOUTHERN FORESTS TRUFFLE TOASTIE
Fresh Southern Forests black truffles take centre stage in this simple yet indulgent toastie. Paired with melted cheese and crisp sourdough, it's an easy winter recipe that lets the rich, earthy flavour of truffle shine.


THE FOX FAMILY: A GROWING LEGACY IN PEMBERTON
For three generations, the Fox family have helped shape the orchard growing history of Pemberton and the Southern Forests. Discover how generations of farming knowledge, innovation and family legacy continue to influence apple growing in the region.

