I rarely eat salmon of any kind and I'm not keen on cheesecake - okay weird - but this story and the pix and recipe have convinced me I'm missing out. Thanks for giving your sister such a loving and hugely deserved shout-out: according to google maps, her cafe is 1051 km from my front door and would make a fantastic safari for us and the 3 small poodles. I hope we can sit outside with them... and btw - you haven't mentioned the point of all the bay trees...
Yes, you would be able to sit outside, overlooking the lake. And wait until you see all the bay trees... I think I just used them in the intro to describe the passage of time, and because I admire Lois' leap of faith in planting something for the future. Thanks, J.
Thank you so much for publishing this recipe. I was reading the article and thinking to myself .... I would love that recipe. It will feature on my Christmas menu this year. Thanks again.
I think you have just rescued me, I have lunch to cater for for 25 at work and was thinking of poaching a whole salmon, this sounds just the ticket! Can I clarify with you that the drained salmon component is a tin?
Thanks so much for sharing this dish. It looked good on IG and I’m even more impressed now that I’ve read the recipe. I will be making it soon, and would love to visit the cafe if I’m ever out that way. Jill, I’ve been reading your recipes since the 1980s. You are a superb recipe writer, clear, concise and easy to follow. Thank you for decades of great food 💫
Thank heavens for this wonderful recipe Jill, now I have something new and delicious for our Christmas lunch! It will be a treat for the seafood lovers, including me who loves a can of red salmon, it’s great for the Coeliacs in the family as it’s gluten free and my sister, who is allergic to onions, will be pleased when I leave those off her slice. Please thank Lois for sharing and thanks to you too for your enjoyable emails each week.
My parents eat there regularly and I’ve been there twice, relaxed and homey. Oh and I remember going on a bushwalk (8 days) and Tony using a frisbee for a plate! A long time ago!
What an uplifting, yummy story and what a beautiful smile Lois has. I had never heard of Lake Purrumbeet (yes you’re right, I’m not a fisherman) but I will definitely visit that gorgeous little café.. hmmmm the egg and bacon pie or the homemade sausage roll? Maybe one to take away.
Thanks again Jill and Terry for a wonderful insight into the life of a country café and its community. Congratulations Lois on your 10th anniversary !
What a great recipe, thanks for sharing Jill. It’s on the menu for this December. I also spy a scotch egg on the ploughman’s lunch! Always a favourite.
Thank you Jill and thank you Lois. It is an absolutely delightful place to visit and the food is delicious and on a sunny day can be enjoyed outside overlooking the lake. As my sister Marilyn said having visited there, she more than me, we loved it. Perhaps we could call in again this weekend seeing we are now on our way to “The Bool”
I follow a good few people on substack, yours is a favourite, warm, witty and generous, so thank you.
I grew up in Camperdown & have fond memories of fishing for Brown SpeckledTrout from an old ‘tinny’ on Lake Purrumbeet…probably 60 odd years ago😍😍
I rarely eat salmon of any kind and I'm not keen on cheesecake - okay weird - but this story and the pix and recipe have convinced me I'm missing out. Thanks for giving your sister such a loving and hugely deserved shout-out: according to google maps, her cafe is 1051 km from my front door and would make a fantastic safari for us and the 3 small poodles. I hope we can sit outside with them... and btw - you haven't mentioned the point of all the bay trees...
Yes, you would be able to sit outside, overlooking the lake. And wait until you see all the bay trees... I think I just used them in the intro to describe the passage of time, and because I admire Lois' leap of faith in planting something for the future. Thanks, J.
Thank you so much for publishing this recipe. I was reading the article and thinking to myself .... I would love that recipe. It will feature on my Christmas menu this year. Thanks again.
Beautifully written and well deserved praise indeed!
What an awesome story. The backbone of sensibility and a true Aussie spirit. Would love to visit sometime! Congratulations!!
I think you have just rescued me, I have lunch to cater for for 25 at work and was thinking of poaching a whole salmon, this sounds just the ticket! Can I clarify with you that the drained salmon component is a tin?
Yes. It will probably be in sprnig water, so drain it well. Thanks, J.
Thanks so much for sharing this dish. It looked good on IG and I’m even more impressed now that I’ve read the recipe. I will be making it soon, and would love to visit the cafe if I’m ever out that way. Jill, I’ve been reading your recipes since the 1980s. You are a superb recipe writer, clear, concise and easy to follow. Thank you for decades of great food 💫
Thank heavens for this wonderful recipe Jill, now I have something new and delicious for our Christmas lunch! It will be a treat for the seafood lovers, including me who loves a can of red salmon, it’s great for the Coeliacs in the family as it’s gluten free and my sister, who is allergic to onions, will be pleased when I leave those off her slice. Please thank Lois for sharing and thanks to you too for your enjoyable emails each week.
My parents eat there regularly and I’ve been there twice, relaxed and homey. Oh and I remember going on a bushwalk (8 days) and Tony using a frisbee for a plate! A long time ago!
Thanks for reminding me where it is. Sounds like a worthy stop, even destination!
Now I want to to take a road trip to Lake Purrumbete. Love this kind of local treasure.
What an uplifting, yummy story and what a beautiful smile Lois has. I had never heard of Lake Purrumbeet (yes you’re right, I’m not a fisherman) but I will definitely visit that gorgeous little café.. hmmmm the egg and bacon pie or the homemade sausage roll? Maybe one to take away.
Thanks again Jill and Terry for a wonderful insight into the life of a country café and its community. Congratulations Lois on your 10th anniversary !
What a great recipe, thanks for sharing Jill. It’s on the menu for this December. I also spy a scotch egg on the ploughman’s lunch! Always a favourite.
Thank you Jill and thank you Lois. It is an absolutely delightful place to visit and the food is delicious and on a sunny day can be enjoyed outside overlooking the lake. As my sister Marilyn said having visited there, she more than me, we loved it. Perhaps we could call in again this weekend seeing we are now on our way to “The Bool”