Dessert Competition – Stefano Manfredi Serves Up His Entry – Pumpkin Pudding with Anise Cream

There is always a thrill when I get a chef heavyweight into my studio. Stefano Manfredi is one of those Chef’s, a man who has set a benchmark in the Australian culinary world and who has just been recognised by the Restaurant and Catering Association by being inducted into the Awards for Excellence Hall of Fame. Plus Stefano is fun, he has a wicked sense of humour and is very down to earth. In all of this he is very passionate about produce and his latest venture Balla at The Star is beautifully constructed. Make sure to visit the private dining room to gaze at the fascinating dining table. The kitchen is vast, full of action and the colour scheme is bright and clean with touches of blue and aqua.Watch the video highlights lots of fun and good information. Full Balla Review still to come.

The FoodinFocus Dessert competition is being sponsored by Classique a designer furniture store located at the St Margarets Urban Village in Surry Hills. Winner receive a designer item and we have something special for our viewers too. At the end of the competition we will run a comp that allows you to vote for your favourite dessert. The exciting prize will be announced at this stage and someone will be very lucky.

Bulls Eye Pumpkin Pie

The charming Chairman Robbie Robertson from Table4Ten happily joined in on our fun show. Table4Ten is a fantastic event held each year in aid of prostate cancer. This year 3 states took part. Tickets sold for $250 buy you a seat at a table at a fantastic restaurant which generously donates the table to this very worthy cause. Plus after the dinner you are whisked away in a bus to a secret location and entertained at a private party. This year my name is on the list!

Stewart White, my often co-host and this competitions co-judge entertained us with his wine knowledge as we tried to match the wines to the dessert entry. Stewart is always interesting a head full of factual and frivolous facts and figures.