Taste of Perth 2016 #electroluxlovesfood

Last year we wrapped up in coats, hid under ponchos and fought our way through the tents at Taste of Perth, this year was a little bit different....

The awesome team behind Electrolux Chefs' Secrets invited us to a cooking masterclass with Robert Murphy of Bistro Guillaume- learning to cook from one of the head chef's at an awesome Perth restaurant...count us in!  

Luckily the weather held up for us this year, but it was still pretty chilly, so wrapped up in shirts and scarves we head down to Perth just before lunch to see what we could learn.

 

This year is the first time Perth has been able to experience Chefs' secrets, so I wasn't too sure what to expect. We were greeted into the tent with a glass of aperol and given aprons and menu cards. 

After a quick brief and hand wash we were split into teams and set to work preparing our meal- Lamb with Zucchini Flowers, Smoky Eggplant, Salsa Verde, Mushroom and Brussel Sprouts....

Before we knew it everything was ready to be plated up, it was great to learn some tips and tricks on food presentation...

Everyone tucked in to their meals, accompanied with a glass of wine paired to the meal. Once we were done we were surprised with a plethora of dessert and a quick Q&A session with Robert Murphy...

It was such a fantastic session and we both left feeling so inspired to be more creative in the kitchen. 

Sessions are only $12 per person inclusive of all food and drink, which is a total bargain!

Once we were done we set out to explore the rest of Taste of Perth, ws we'd gone on the Sunday the judging for  'Best in Taste' dishes had already been done-  Wood Fired Chicken from Manuka Woodfire Kitchen, Chocolate Fondant from The Shorehouse and Roasted Fremantle Octopus from Bib & Tucker. Challenge accepted....

 

Wood fired chicken

Chocolate Fondant 

Roasted Fremantle Octopus

 I also couldn't resist joining the (very long) line for a curried pumpkin Bao from Perth foodie favourite Lucky Chan's, it was worth every second I queud for. 

Adequately full up we decided it was time to sit down and soak up the atmosphere, a little birdy had told me the magnificent folk from Custard & co (arguably Australia's best cider) had made up a batch of mulled cider- perfect to warm us up...

We had a fantastic afternoon learning new cooking skills, tasting amazing new food and drink and enjoying the winter sunshine. Thank you so much for the invite Electrolux- we can't wait to come back next year!

Did you get to Taste of Perth this year? What was your favourite dish?

xo

a birthday weekend away

Expat life definitely comes with it's perks, a new way of life, new places to explore and 10 months of almost solid sunshine....but there's the odd day when you realise just how far from home you are. For me, that's my birthday and as this was only my second I didn't want to even have the chance to feel homesick, so we packed our bags and head off on a drive north from Perth.

We pulled down a bumpy track, switched into 4 wheel drive and found ourselves our own little beach and set up camp...no phones, no internet, no home luxuries, just each other and the bare essentials, heaven!

Breakfast with a view!

Someone enjoyed herself a little bit too much, and slept the whole way home! 

Days spent reading, paddling, exploring, jumping waves, chasing pup and cooking crumpets on the grill, evenings listening to Jack Johnston, lighting campfires and boiling hot chocolate with loving earth and nights spend cuddled up under a big fluffy doona watching the stars and drinking the best WA makers have to offer....absolute bliss.

What's your idea of a perfect weekend away?

xo