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Eye for a pie? KYNETON

ALWAYS

Fifteen years ago, Chan had featuring one of the bakery’s FRESH FINDS
never heard of a pie, had never favourites, the scallop pie.
tried one and certainly wasn’t Most lunchtimes you can
familiar with baking them. expect to see a steady stream There’s a reason it has been
Landing in Australia from of customers and on public serving Kyneton locals for
Cambodia he soon discovered holidays they may even line generations!
how popular the Aussie classic the street just to get a taste of Central Victoria is home to some
really was. Australia’s best pie! of the best local growers and
He also knew he could recreate producers, and Kyneton’s Watts
the favourite pastry dish with a Fresh is the perfect place to
combination of Australian and connect and re-stock the pantry.
Cambodian flavours. Green grocer Dean Lamb is a
Now, he’s baked at least one proud advocate of healthy, fresh
million delicious pies and won and seasonal produce, so you
Australia’s Best Pie award four can be sure everything is top
times since 2018 – the most quality.
recent in June. The Watts team also sources
The awards continue to stack directly from growers and knows
up. the story of their product. In fact,
This year the team also Watts is part of a key Healthy
celebrated silver for both Loddon Campaspe campaign to
Australia’s Best Vanilla Slice and target healthy eating and support
Australia’s Greatest Meat Pie local produce.
Award. During your visit to Watts, don’t
Chan has finessed the art to forget to take in all the well-
capture the attention of Channel thought vintage décor that is a
Nine’s Master Chef where he was nod to the store’s 1944 beginning.
invited to teach a masterclass
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If you are visiting Kyneton, Watts Fresh is a must-see exotic fresh mushrooms, yams, taro, and even plantain
destination. Watts Fresh commenced trading in 1944 and bananas.
it has been Kyneton’s go to grocer ever since. Of course, the more regular lines like carrots and broccoli
These days you can find everything from local apples and are still here in abundance and boy are they fresh. The
potatoes to saffron threads or French cheese. The fresh Watts team source the freshest produce direct from
produce offering is immense. It really is a cornucopia growers that they have dealt with for generations. If
of what’s in season. You will find things here like fresh you’re a foodie, no trip to Kyneton is complete without
casava, bitter melon, mustard greens, black fungus, dropping into Watts Fresh.

167 - 173 Mollison St. Kyneton (Car park entry via Yaldwyn St)
Phone 5422 1651 | wattsfresh.com.au

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