[CLOSED] Win a River Cottage Australia DVD

One thing is certain; the River Cottage ethos of respect and knowledge of the land and its produce won’t just put good food on the table – it’ll make great viewing as well EPISODES 1. Fifteen years after Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall moved into the first River Cottage in the UK, he’s headed to Australia to spread the message of sustainability and to anoint an Aussie worthy of carrying on the River Cottage tradition. That job goes to former Tasmanian chef, Paul West, who’ll set up River Cottage Australia on the picturesque NSW Far South Coast – with a little help from Hugh. 2. With Hugh back in the UK, Paul finds himself alone at River Cottage and sets about getting his winter vegetable crop fed and that involves an organic fertiliser recipe that makes use of some of the farm’s most unwanted products. 3. With his cows, chooks and veggies thriving, Paul decides it’s time to explore the nearby coastline and he discovers an abundant source of seafood delicacies. He meets a local lobster expert, and together they catch a crayfish brunch and Paul introduces him to a deliciously different way of eating them. 4. With hardly any rain for weeks, and a malfunctioning water tank, Paul is suddenly faced with a farmer’s worst fear – a critical shortage of water. His cows, pigs and veggies all depend on a steady supply, so Paul enlists the help of a local farmer to see if they can tap on old spring on the property. 5. Paul’s aim is to eventually make River Cottage totally self-sufficient – and he’s well on the way. With his own herbs, vegetables and eggs and cream from Bessie the cow, he whips up his first ever “all from the farm” meal.

7. The local Country Women’s Association ladies have a big job for Paul and there might be a

8. It’s been nearly four months since Hugh returned to River Cottage in the UK and left Paul to go it alone. But now he’s back, and he’s amazed at what he finds. The seeds of River Cottage Australia have well and truly been planted, and the future looks bright indeed.