Teage Ezard Chef/Owner of Black at The Star is the first entrant in our exclusive Food in Focus 89.7FM Dessert Competition. His Rhubarb and Strawberry Tart, Pepper Jelly, Balsamic Meringue entry was both delicious and beautiful and it was a great way to start our fun competition.
The competition criteria is: To create a delectable dessert use at least one ingredient that is seasonal and sourced locally
Judges will be looking for:
- Wow Factor
- Presentation
- Product Knowledge
- Technique
This week we interview Stefano Manfredi from Osteria Balla also at The Star and get to sample his dessert entry, Vincent Gadan from Patisse and Richard Ousby, Quay winner of the Electrolux Young Chef award both follow in the next few weeks. My co-judge Stewart White the VP of the Australian Association of Food Professionals added his great palate to the competition and Justin Walters from Cuttings NSW offered a wonderful wine match. Our winner receives the Title of FoodinFocus Dessert Champ 2011 but even better they get to take home a designer piece from the Philip Stark XO range generously donated by Classique.
We also have a fab mystery prize for our viewers/listeners/readers. Watch the video highlights of the competition and at the end of the comp you will get to vote on your favourite dessert. Your entry could be selected as a winner.
Rhubarb and Strawberry Tart Pepper Jelly, Balsamic Meringue
2011 FoodinFocus Dessert Competition
Host and Judge – Natascha Moy – FoodinFocus 89.7FM eastsidefm.org
Guest – Teage Ezard – Black at The Star
Co Judge – Stewart White – VP Australian Association of Food Professionals
Justin Walters – Cuttings NSW
Wines:
Prinz Von Hessen Weingut Johannisberger Klaus Riesling Auslese
Nova Vita Firebird Pinot Noir Sparkling NV
Video Production – vitalsignsproductions.com.au
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