Second Food Tales Tour announced!
Queensland Writers Centre, in partnership with the State Library of Queensland, is proud to announce that Food Tales 2013 will be touring Central and South Western Queensland in May 2013 with Gourmet Farmer, Matthew Evans. Matthew will host author talks and creative workshops on how to translate recipes and experiences into food tales, alongside the [...]
It’s a long way from Cygnet
The following post is taken from Matthew Evans’ SBS blog “Gourmet Farmer” http://www.sbs.com.au/food/blogarticle/123841/Any-minute-now/blog/Gourmet-Farmer. It describes his experience of South West Qld and the people he met there during the Food Tales Tour. It’s a long way from Cygnet (in Australia’s most southernmost shire) to Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi and Roma in Queensland’s west. But that’s where I’ve [...]
Food Tales w/ Matthew Evans in Roma
how to get your ex girlfriend back how can i get back at my ex Matthew’s final Food Tales event was a crisp and clear morning in Roma. After a spot on local radio with Gazza, we arrived bright and early at the Roma Library. The room was warm and the coffee was good; everyone [...]
Food Tales w/ Matthew Evans in Cunnamulla
Like so many of the towns here, Cunnamulla has wide roads, blue skies, and hidden treasures. We were lucky enough to arrive in town the day after Boulders Café had opened its doors, enjoying lunch in the beautifully restored old building. The unassuming library is an inviting and lively place; ladies chatting, roses on the [...]
Matthew Evans in St George
Once again the weather was smiling down on us as we got together in the St George Cultural Centre for an afternoon of Food Tales. We trickled in slowly after lunch, chatting away, and gathered around for the foodie chat. Again Matthew Evans delighted us with his forays into food – from growing up in [...]
Food Tales w/ Matthew Evans in Gundy!
Fortified by a big breakfast and strong coffee, we drove into Goondiwindi this morning under a clear blue sky. The drive into town took us through bright yellow canola fields, white cotton blown along the roadside, flocks of cockatoos, and a copse of sunset-pink prickly pears in thick clumps. Matthew Evans’ laid-back and engaging air [...]
Cunnamulla
Join us at the Cunnamulla Library on Tuesday 10th May from 4:30pm for an author talk, workshops, and evening supper with SBS’ Gourmet Farmer Matthew Evans. Catered by the local cooking group, it is sure to be a great evening!



