One of my favourite things to do at the Show is to have scones in the CWA (Country Women's Association) pavillion. The show helps the CWA raise funds for projects such as educational grants. Each year they also raise money for two different groups. In 2010 it is the Skin and Cancer Foundation and the Compassionate Friends Victoria.
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| Queuing for CWA goodies |
When you buy your food, scones in our case, your tea or coffee, or milo, you are given your cups and you wander over to a table and add your tea or coffee. It reminds me of old school functions in the country, where I grew up. Social events in the local town hall or church hall.
Next stop is the urn for some hot water.
The Bloke and I were saving ourselves for lunch, so we only had one scone each, but I could easily have had two. They were light and fluffy scones. Absolutely delicious with jam and cream.
There is a stall in this area also, behind where I am taking this photo. There are teatowels and cookbooks for sale. Last year I bought a CWA cookbook, 'The A to Z of cooked and uncooked slices' for the modest sum of $8.50. They also sell all sorts of handmade craft items such as potholders, coathangers and the teatowels with the crocheted tops. You can buy items such as cookbooks and teatowels from the CWA headquarters in Toorak and have them post the items to you, but you can only pay by cheque.
I was there too, looked at the queue and decided I wasn't hungry enough to brave the long long queue. Though to be honest, it was a bit of a disappointment as I've heard so much about CWA scones!
ReplyDeleteAfter looking at your photos and reading your post, makes me wish I had suck it up and queued up now!
Oh, I love the menu! So old school Aussie - it's gold. I just adore Devonshire tea too.
ReplyDeletehi celeste, the scones and the experience are definitely worth queuing for. If you can get there earlier in the day that helps beat the queues
ReplyDeletehi lauren, I just love the old world style of the place, that's what makes me keep going back. You can't beat a good Devonshire tea!
Gosh... I still not been.. seems like lovely lovely scones!
ReplyDeletehi penny, hopefully you get a chance to get there next year. The CWA set up at all the Shows, Easter Show in Sydney, Brisbane Show, which they call The Ekka. It is definitely a taste of country food and life!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree, a stop at the CWA stand is mandatory for some lovely scones and jam! :D
ReplyDeleteLorraine, couldn't agree more! I've tried making scones and they are never as good as the CWA ladies that's for sure!
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