Australian Country Homes

BRIDGING THE GAP

We all know children’s minds are magical, but few things are as mysterious as their notions of where their food comes from. Their ideas of spaghetti from a tree, yoghurt as a plant product and meat that comes pre-packed in polystyrene containers are as alarming as they are cute. As for milk, well, apparently, many city kids insist that it comes in cartons. From the supermarket. Or a tap. Nothing to do with cows.

Since Dave and Kay Tommerup have been opening their farm for tours and farm stays, they’ve heard multiple

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