On Thursday 14th November we are launching The Commons; a year of growing, cooking & eating on Fat Pig Farm - the latest book by Matthew Evans.

You all know Matthew, former chef, infamous food critic, author of numerous books, defender of the good life, argumentative food ethicist and the stalwart of 6 seasons of SBS's Gourmet Farmer.

Well in his 'real' life, Matthew, with his wife Sadie, run Fat Pig Farm, a 70 acre mixed holding that grows food for their on-farm restaurant in the Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania.

In The Commons, Matthew writes about the daily goings on at Fat Pig Farm; a year of growing, cooking and feasting. True to type, now that he is a farmer... he also writes a bit about the weather!

This is a beautiful and very accesible book with real food that you will want to cook throughout the year; seasoned with pithy observations about the joys, challenges and life on a small holding.

It’s part how-to, part evocative diary, but mostly part cookbook (with more than 120 recipes). It’s the perfect inspiration for those about to embark on a simpler life, a handy reference for those who already have done just that, and a vicarious solution for those who just want to dream the dream without leaving home.

Matthew will be joining us to share the stories that make The Commons a delightful read, and to chat about the goings on at Fat Pig Farm as well as taste a few dishes.

Please join us for a glass of good wine as we chat to Matthew about the good life on Fat Pig Farm - and all the hard work that that entails!

FAQs

Can I buy/order a signed copy of The Commons?

Copies will be available for signing and purchase on the night - $60. If you can't attend we can organise to post signed copies to you. Postage (tracked & insured): Victoria $7.95; Australia wide $9.95; overseas we'll quote.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

If you have been to one of our events before, please note we have moved to the northern side of the Queen Victoria Market. Our new address is 115-121 Victoria Street (next to A Shed)

We recommend public transport.

The 19, 20, 57 (Elizabeth St)and 55 (William & Peel St) trams go past the Queen Victoria Market and run frequently. We are in the Free Tram Zone and are a short 50m walk from the Elizabeth St Queen Victoria Market stop and the Peel St Queen Victoria Market stop. Melbourne Central and Flagstaff railway stations are two blocks away.

If driving, there is plenty of metered parking on Queen St near the corner of Victoria St. There is also limited parking on Victoria Street outside the store.

Is my registration/ticket transferable?

Yes - to another person - just have them present your ticket on the evening.

What is the refund policy?

Tickets are not refundable.