Local homemade delight........

Yesterday I decided to whisk my Mum off for a nice lunch, she is always helping me out in a million different ways....Thanks Mum!..... and deserved a long overdue treat.  Off we headed, down to the main street in Rosebud.......hmmm, where to go??  We ended up driving around aimlessly, not quite sure what we wanted to eat.  I suddenly remembered recently reading about this little place in Rye, tucked away somewhere in the back streets.  OK!  I was now on a mission to find it, not really knowing what is was called, but I had a vague idea of where it was located.  After narrowly escaping the usual Point Nepean Rd traffic jam in Rosebud West, we sneakily detoured up Trueman's Road, hoping for a clear run along Alma Street. Phew!  Yes!  Not too much traffic there!  We made it to Rye and headed up Dundas Street, valiantly driving along, hoping for a glimpse of signage of some sort.  Bingo, a sandwich board!  We followed the signage and directions, until we came across what we had been searching for:  Peninsula Pantry!

This delightful cafe and catering business is in a converted General Store building, tucked away in Wondaree St, Rye.  So nice to find somewhere away from the manic main street of Rye.  Curious and delighted, we headed inside.  Needless to say, the display of cakes, pies and pastries was enough to get our mouths watering......and some delicious salads, quiches and pies were displayed in another area.  Our lovely lunch:  Mum and I shared a cheese & spinach roll and salmon pattie, accompanied by a yummy brown rice tabbouleh and a beetroot and feta salad.  For afternoon tea, we grabbed a vanilla slice and a strawberry/custard muffin........and MUCH later on (lunch was SO filling!) we enjoyed these sweet treats with a cup of tea.  The vanilla slice won me over, crispy pastry and creamy custard.  Seriously good!!

And the added bonus???   All of the products (apart from the breads) are home made on the premises.  No production line goods here........just beautifully made local products, using free range eggs and bacon (Yay!!), only butter is used AND they buy local produce where possible!  For those with dietary restrictions, there are vegetarian and gluten free options too.  Peninsula Pantry is owned and run by Johan and his wife Lia.  It is open everyday from 8-5 except Tuesdays.  www.peninsulapantry.com.au

Do yourself a favour.....!

Cheers,

Jodie
MPH xx