How many blokes does it take to bake the perfect beer bread?

(LEFT) Simple but delicious recipes such as beer bread make the men's cookery a more than worthwhile venture for the local blokes; (RIGHT) What constitutes a perfect rosebud? A point of controversy at many Casterton Shows - too open, not open enough ... - we've met with the convenors of the flowers and other indoor sections of this year's show, to pick up some trade secrets. Photos: FLICKR

By James Thompson

November 04, 2022 | 10:00 AM

THE call is out from the men’s cookery convenor – come on guys and have a go, this Casterton P&A Show, next Saturday, 12 November.

Convenor, Ms X (name withheld to prevent undue influence!) said the men of the region were being encouraged to demonstrate their cooking skills or even just “give it a crack”.