Pink Bun 2008 (May 1-14) – Visit your local Bakers Delight store and purchase a specially made Pink Finger Bun to support Australians affected by breast cancer. You can also sponsor a Pink Lady Silhouette to write a message to a loved one affected by breast cancer. All proceeds from the sale of Pink Finger Buns and Silhouettes goes directly to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and helps them assist the 36 women a day diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia.

Margaret River Wine Festival (May 2-4) – Whine, whine, whine, is all you will be doing if you don’t get down to Margaret River’s annual Wine Region Festival. Celebrate the end of this year’s vintage during the three day festival and join the locals at the opening street party and wine barrel cart race on Friday afternoon. Then, indulge in serious food and wine sampling on the Saturday at the Vintage Festival in Cowaramup or alternatively, hop on board a winery tour bus and visit six cellar doors. To top it all off cure your wine “o” hang over with Yum Cha at the Vasse Felix Winery Restaurant.Yum Cha… at a winery? Yes, you are in heaven. To plan your trip, visit www.margaretriverfestival.com/events.html.

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Kimberley Cooking School (May 12-16) – A food gourmand’s ideal long weekend –trade your business suit for your board shorts or bikini and escape with Chris Taylor, owner and master chef at Perth’s legendary Fraser’s Restaurant in Kings Park, for a 4-day all inclusive package (air transfers, accommodation, meals, classes and activities) for the annual Kimberley Cooking School at Bush Camp in Faraway Bay. Learn insider’s tips and trade secrets in Australia’s most exotic kitchen and cooking school. The class is restricted to just 12 guests and costs $4360. Visit www.faraway.com.au for booking details and info.

Lazy Kitchen Tip #1 – Seriously! Who has time to peel garlic? It’s a cumbersome affair, so when you need to inject some flavor into your ‘what should be a quick’ weekday dinner, use garlic infused olive oil instead ($7.75 for 250ml, available at Kakulas Sister, 29-31 Market St, Fremantle and Brother, 14 William St, Northbridge).

Cheap Ho! – Our favourite Ho! is Viet Hoa, 349 William St, Northbridge. If you’re a fan of roast duck, lemongrass scented beef and crispy skin stuffed chicken, then trust the chef on this one, as it’s a victor of choice between a table of two. We recommend the 24, 2 and 39. And for all the boy ho’s out there, how about theming the night “Duck and Fuck” and heading down the street to Steam Works after.

Cape Lodge Double Act Dinner – Margaret River’s Cape Lodge (ph. 9755 6311), ranked by some as Top 10 in the World for Food and described as one of Australia’s finest new generation gourmet establishments, will host a Double Act Dinner with Chef Aaron Carr from Vasse Felix and Cape Lodge Chef Tony Howell. The dynamic duo will present a 5-course menu with wines to match.

A highlight on May 17 will be the Double Act Dinner with Chef Aaron Carr from Vasse Felix and Cape Lodge chef Tony Howell who will be presenting a five course menu matched with the superb wines from Vasse Felix.

Lee and Sandro