By Jennifer Kent
THE best of the Hinterland was on show – literally – last weekend in a special encore edition of the Nine network’s lifestyle leisure program My Way.
Showcasing some of our region’s unique, inspiring and down to earth individuals and their successful local businesses, Maleny and some of its neighbouring hinterland towns were put in the spotlight.
Maleny’s very own Markus and Sara Bucher, who own the award-winning family cheesery Maleny Cheese, share their passion and enthusiasm for their craft and take viewers back to how their story began with the purchase of their dairy farm.
“Ours is a very cheesy story,” Markus teases.
“I’m sure there were farmers looking at us …. with no real experience [thinking] that they won’t last a year… but here we are.
“We’re actually giving it everything we’ve got”.
Following the culinary trail, Nick and Mel Morris of Fat Wren Farm combine homemade and neighbouring fruit to creates a tantilising selection of jams and preserves.
Many long-time locals may be familiar with zookeeper Jarrod Schenk, who made his vision for a sanctuary and platform for wildlife conservation come to life with Wildlife HQ.
Lastly, the show tells the story of George and Aldy Johnston, high school sweethearts who went on to create their dream romantic treehouse Secrets on the Lake.
If you didn’t get the chance to catch My Way last Sunday, the national encore edition will air this coming Saturday, October 22 at 1pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Markus and Sara Bucher