{"id":101302,"date":"2024-09-01T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/?p=101302"},"modified":"2024-08-28T20:05:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T10:05:29","slug":"darren-robertson-on-fathers-day-at-the-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/living\/darren-robertson-on-fathers-day-at-the-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"Darren Robertson on Fathers’ Day at The Farm"},"content":{"rendered":"

STAR chef and co-founder of Three Blue Ducks Darren Robertson has always been a man on a mission, but he treasures the small moments the most.<\/p>\n

In the lead-up to Father’s Day this Sunday, Robertson chatted with this masthead about fatherhood, food, and maintaining balance in career and family life.<\/p>\n

The busy Byron-based father of two said Father’s Day was a time to slow down.<\/p>\n

“It’s about appreciating the simple joys of family life,” he said. “Those small moments mean the world, like a cheeky morning coffee with the kids or getting out in nature together. It’s a chance to step back from the hustle and enjoy the relationships that matter most.”<\/p>\n

And hustle it is. The co-owner of Three Blue Ducks is passionate about the farm-to-table ‘real food’ philosophy and is an author, chef, media personality, and restaurateur. He admits balancing family life with a hospitality career is challenging, with long hours, late nights, and frequent travel.<\/p>\n

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Father’s Day at The Farm features organic local produce, fine ales and great company. Photo: JESS KEARNEY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“It’s all about being present when you’re there. I try to make the most of the time I have with my family, even if it’s not always a lot.<\/p>\n

“Setting boundaries is key. I make sure there are times when work stops, and it’s just about being with my kids.”<\/p>\n

Robertson admitted his ideal Father’s Day was on the laid-back side.<\/p>\n

“For me, it’s a lazy breakfast at home, something the kids help with, then a beach walk along the beach or a bike ride.<\/p>\n

“Later, a relaxed lunch at home or one of the Ducks restaurants, with everyone around the table, sharing good food and stories and probably a little chaos.”<\/p>\n

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Sunday roasts are a Farm favourite. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The restaurateur said it was fun to take it up a notch for Father’s Day with all dads receiving a Travla beer and Rip Curl stubby cooler as a take home gift, and serving up special dishes all day.<\/p>\n

“Eating together is incredibly important for a family. Sat around the table with the fam is still one of my fondest memories as a kid.<\/p>\n

“In Byron, one of our specials is the Southern-fried crispy duck, with whisky and cumquats. But the day is more than just sharing a meal; it’s about connecting, talking, laughing and being present with each other,” he said.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit threeblueducks.com\/byron\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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STAR chef and co-founder of Three Blue Ducks Darren Robertson has always been a man on a mission, but he treasures the small moments the most. In the lead-up to Father’s Day this Sunday, Robertson chatted with this masthead about fatherhood, food, and maintaining balance in career and family life. The busy Byron-based father of […]<\/p>\n

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