This Christmas, I'll be supporting Australian farmers and growers by buying my
gourmet food hampers from Dick Smith's General Store.
I have to hand it to Dick - he and his team have built a beautiful shop front,
styling it in the theme of an old Australian general store.
But there is nothing much "general" about this store, which also boasts a great
online shop too.
The products are top quality, Australian made, grown, and sourced. And yes,
while you may pay a bit more for some of their product lines, and indeed their
gift hampers, you can be assured that the quality of the product is second to
none, and the money all stays where it belongs - in Australia!
The General Store has a wide selection of hampers, priced from only $85.00, and
all sport names from Australia's history, such as the "Sir Sidney Nolan Hamper",
"Sir Francis Greenway Mint Hamper", "Sir Douglas Mawson Hamper", "Sir Donald
Bradman Gourmet Hamper", and the "Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Hamper".
Each hamper is packed with gorgeous and tasty foods and treats, such as the Sir
Sidney Nolan Hamper which contains:
Lemon and Lime Marmalade from Alpine Berry
Red Onion Chilli Pepper Jam from The Goods - Fleurieu Foods
Ginger Soy Infusion from Wozz Kitchen Creations
Thai Orange and Ginger from Wozz Kitchen Creations
Vanilla Bean Maple Syrup from Redhill Mud
Fig Balsamic Vinegar from Kangaroo Valley Produce Company
Parsley Fettucine from Bellata Gold
Basil Infused Oil from Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods
Lime and Kaffir Lime Cordial from Frou Frou Cordials
Lime and Cardamon Chutney from Luscious Larder
Muscatels from Port Willunga Fine Foods
Honey and Toasted Almond Nougat from Bettenay's Nougat 100g
Macadamia Brittle from The Brittle Co.
Some of the gift hampers come packaged in a very classy wooden crate, which
you can reuse... for something... I'm sure I'll find a use for it. But most come
in cardboard packaging.
So, if you are in Sydney, drop into the Dick Smith's General Store and check it
out. Or, if you can't, have a look at their online shop, in particular the gourmet
food hampers.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm
Saturdays 10am - 3pm
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays
Its just opposite Supacentre, on left before Bunnings, and don't worry - there
is plenty of parking available.
The video below shows an excerpt from one of the many stories A Current
Affair has done featuring Dick and his fight to help Aussie farmers.
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