Summer Berries with Yuzu Ice-Cream and Sesame Brittle added nother spectacular entry for our dessert competition, Electrolux Appetite for Excellence winners Richard Ousby, Quay (young Chef) rocked us with his dessert all made in the studio. James Sexton formerly Sepia and now with Oscillate Wildly (young Waiter) brought in some interesting matches including Floc de Gascogne Rose and an aged Sake – 1997 Asahigiku Junmai Sake from the Fukuoka Prefecturean, making this a truly unique and fun show.
Pretty as a garden and delicious
Phee Gardner the wonderful organiser of the annual awards was her usual delightful self. Stewart White, VP of the Australian Association of Food Professionals took the hot seat for a while although highly intelligent and owning a superior palate I am not sure he is as sexy or as silly as me. Our last entry Darren Templeman from Restaurant Atelier will feature this Saturday on 89.7FM Eastside Radio you can listen online http://eastsidefm.org/listen-online/ Enjoy the show.
My last show was a show stopper. Our Dessert competition rocks in another celeb chef, Vincent Gadan from Patisse (located at the PYD building in Young Street, Waterloo), recently seen on Masterchef. He wowed us with his French charm and creative dessert with an Aussie feel, complete with lit cigars. Fran Abdallaoui Food Director, The Australian Women’s Weekly was such a great guest I can’t wait to have her back on. I felt so privileged to have these amazing guests in the studio. Fran brought in her Christmas specials included in the latest issue of WW and we just indulged in the best sweet treats. Stewart White my co-judge asked all the hard questions and Justin Walters matched the rum and wines expertly. Can’t wait for next week. Bring it on.
The lucky chef gets to win a fantastic prize from Classique a designer furniture store in Surry Hills that stocks pieces from Italy and France. Plus an equally lucky reader will get to win a fantastic designer piece as well. Watch the last two videos and at the end of the competition you get to select your winner.
Australia on a platter, chocolate cherries and Australian spices
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.
