Charlie at the Chocolate Factory

26 Mar

 

At the Jurlique factory

At the Jurlique factory

 

I felt a little like the winner of the golden ticket today (and no, that’s not an oblique reference to the Office) when we toured the Jurlique factory in Mount Barker. Doug took a dramamine to avoid getting sick from the whirlwind, left-hand side of the road taxi ride again (I guess taxi drivers all over the world produce that reaction) and that wiped him out but he managed to rally for the tour. The factory was really fascinating, and as an extra treat we were able to help make a small batch of citrus hand cream and package it up for return to the states. You just might be the lucky winner of some when we get back! 

 

Doug gets gowned up with a beard snood for the factory tour

Doug gets gowned up with a beard snood for the factory tour

 

Jurlique's factory manager shows us how they make and finish the products

Jurlique's factory manager shows us how they make and finish the products

 

The citrus hand cream we made. Mmm ... yummy

The citrus hand cream we made. Mmm ... yummy

 

 

 

 

The rest of the afternoon we spent on a fun tour of the food and wine in the Adelaide Hills. We stopped at two wineries, and sampled local cheese and chocolate. You really couldn’t give me a better ticket than that! I bought a little sparkling pinot noir for when Hannah arrives. Thanks for all the great comments … thanks for keeping up with the trip!

 

The winners at Howard Winery for a tasting

The winners at Howard Winery for a tasting

9 Responses to “Charlie at the Chocolate Factory”

  1. Catherine Sherman March 26, 2009 at 11:08 am #

    That citrus hand cream really does look yummy! It’s great to be able to get up after a COLD night here and see you enjoying yourself in a WARM climate! It makes me so happy. No, seriously, I am really enjoying your adventures. I love reading about them (and the products, too, in case Jurlique is reading, ha, ha!) and looking at the funny photographs. I’d love to join you in a wine tasting, too.

  2. Mary Vetting March 26, 2009 at 12:08 pm #

    I’m really enjoying your blog Janelle!

  3. MJ March 26, 2009 at 7:44 pm #

    Still watching you janelle,

    I can smell the handcream from here. Glad you are on top of it down under.

    MJ

  4. Anonymous March 26, 2009 at 8:42 pm #

    It looks and sounds like you’re having a wonderful time! I’m reading every day! Doug – let the wine knock you out, not the meds! (-;

  5. Crystal March 26, 2009 at 8:44 pm #

    It looks and sounds like you’re having a wonderful time! I’m reading every day. Doug – let the wine knock you out, not the meds! (-;

  6. GregR March 28, 2009 at 7:13 am #

    You are having too much fun. I thought this was a fact finding mission. :)

    Only slightly a fact-finding trip. I binged a bit on fun. :) Janelle

  7. leah March 28, 2009 at 1:00 pm #

    Doug- you are so brave – we are all enjoying your trip – what a great idea – best from all the Arrandales

  8. Janelle April 4, 2009 at 2:08 pm #

    Thanks Mary! That means a lot! :)

  9. Janelle April 4, 2009 at 2:08 pm #

    You might get a sample …

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