Our Dessert Competition has been so successful.
Stewart White my co-judge and I were blown away by the effort and the selection of desserts brought into the studio.
The studio for those who have experienced it first hand is not a food prep area in any way so these chefs had to consider many factors when determining what dessert they were going to bring in. From seasoned experts like Stefano Manfredi to the Electrolux, Appetite for Excellence Young Chef winner Richard Ousby we were impressed!
Announced on Saturday 10 Dec on 89.7FM, 4pm
However there can only be one winner and that Chef will be announced on the radio show on Saturday and they will be handed their winning designer prize from Classique in Surry Hills.
One lucky follower will also receive a $350 voucher for four people to indulge in signature cocktails and tasting platters at the soon to be launched Design Bar in Surry Hills
Simply select from the 5 vidoes which chef you think will be the winner of the FoodinFocus Dessert Competition
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
Follow Natascha on Twitter @NataschaMoy
Well if you know your chefs then you know that this line up is all about class. FoodinFocus Radio launches its Chefs Table Dessert Competition this week on 89.7FM at 4pm.
Our first Chef Teage Ezard will be creating a beautiful Wow dessert in the studio this Saturday and Stewart White, Vice President of the Australian Association of Food Professionals will be co-judging with me. Justin Walters will be our proficient wine matcher and we are going to have so much fun. Plus we are giving the winning Chef a Philip Stark Designer Piece by XO generously donated by Classique situated in the St Margarets Urban Village. Plus we have a mystery prize for the people’s choice award and you will be able to vote for your favourite dessert each week. All the chefs over the 5 weeks will be filmed and so we will share the fun and the beautiful recipes on youtube on the FoodinFocus Channel. Listen in on Saturday you can do this online or look out for the post next week to watch the highlights and vote. You could be a lucky, lucky winner.
