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|  | I love my desserts and have just discovered the exciting tastes of Lush Desserts Lemon Crème and Belgian Chocolate Crème. It is the latest sensation to hit the dessert scene and if you can’t wait to try it for yourself, head to Colonial Fruit Markets, Leo’s Fine Food and Wines and many other outlets. Created by talented chef Peter Little after years of meticulous research and development, Lush Desserts comes in two delectable flavours, Lemon Crème and Belgian Chocolate. ``I use only premium quality natural ingredients and both desserts are gluten free,’’ Peter said. ``Lush Desserts creamy tangy Lemon Crème can be filled into tartlet shells and served as lemon tarts, used in trifles or topped with meringue. ``Use the luxurious Lush Desserts Belgian Chocolate Crème in recipes such as Pears Belle Helene, chocolate crème shooters or chocolate-filled profiteroles,’’ Peter suggests. Lush Desserts is a delightfully delicious addition to a café menu, as a sweet ending to a meal, a snack, or to be enjoyed with a cuppa. Or use it for your lunches, afternoon teas and dinner parties when entertaining at home. Serve Lush Desserts Lemon Crème or Belgian Chocolate Crème in your petits fours and your guests will be asking for more. Lush Desserts are available in 280g tubs or the commercial 5kg packs for high volume food or catering outlets. If you’re a restaurant or café owner, serve Lush Desserts and excite your clients’ palates, For more information or to order Lush Desserts phone Peter Little on 9877 4687. Visit www.lushdesserts.com.au for recipes, dessert ideas and more information.
Moët and Chandon Grand Vintage Dinner
Event: Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Release Dinner Venue: Number 8 restaurant and wine bar Date: Monday 12th October Time: 7.00pm for 7.30 pm Price: $280.00 per person Menu: Canapés, two entrees, two mains and dessert Beverages: Canapés: Magnums of Imperial 1st Entrée: Brut Imperial Rose Dessert: Brut Imperial Nectar Reservations: Bookings can be made by contacting Number 8 restaurant and wine bar on For information on Michael Bannerman please visit www.number8atcrown.com.au
Have a taste of Melbourne and meet the who’s who of the culinary elite at the forthcoming Taste of Melbourne 09 festival at the Royal Exhibition Building.
A crowd of 18,000 discerning diners is expected to attend, so get in early! Meet your favourite chefs from Melbourne’s leading restaurants including Frank Camorra from MoVida, Jacques Reymond from Jacques Reymond, George Calombaris from The Press Club and Hellenic Republic, Shane Delia from Maha Bar, Matthew Wilkinson from Circa the Prince, Ping Yan Yeung from Silks, Tobie Puttock from Fifteen, Dallas Cuddy from Verge, Philippe Mouchel from the brasserie by Philippe Mouchel, Joseph Vargetto from Oyster Little Bourke, Jocelyn Riviere from The Court House, Stuart McVeigh from The Botanical, Tadashi Takahashi from Nobu and Gary Mehigan from The Boathouse. This is a unique opportunity for food lovers to experience some of Melbourne’s finest Signature dishes include MoVida’s slow cooked cuttlefish with chorizo and chickpeas, Fifteen’s slow roasted pork belly, Jacques Reymond’s seared Harvey Bay scallops, Nobu’s black cod with miso and Hellenic Republic’s lamb souvlaki. The simple purchasing system used last year to great effect will again be made available. The specially created currency – the Crown (1 Crown = $1). Costs of dishes vary from 8 to 12 Crowns.
Cheese makers, organic farmers, wine makers and brewers from across Victoria and beyond will showcase their produce and help you stock your pantry. Browse the stalls and sample some of the best produce in Australia before taking it home and creating
Taste of Melbourne – The Ultimate Dining Experience August 27 to 30, 2009 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens Cost: entry tickets from $27.50 – special offers available
STOP PRESS! Celebrate Eat Street’s 10th anniversary at Sofitel and help the Australian Childhood Foundation. More than 30 top restaurants and wineries have signed on for the special 10th anniversary edition of Eat Street at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Festivities start at 6pm and top restaurants, including The Press Club, The Brasserie, Vue de Monde, Flower Drum, Maha Bar and Grill and The Point will support the popular event, which will have a Winter Wonderland theme. Eat Street’s stellar line-up of chefs will be joined by Sofitel’s new star in the kitchen James Viles, representing the hotel’s skyline restaurant, No 35, scheduled to open in late June. Combining fine food, song, dance, auction events and great prizes, this year’s Eat Street extravaganza will dazzle an expected 700 guests, and over 100 volunteers for an unforgettable evening in aid of the Australian Childhood Foundation. . Eat Street will again invite guests to bid for their favourite foodie as part of its now famous chefs’ auction on the night and up for grabs will be Shane Delia of Maha Bar and Grill; Scott Pickett of The Point and John Savage, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins’ Executive Chef. Also auctioned with be a magnificent 1.21 carat diamond, a David Larwill painting, hand-crafted designs from well known Australian fashion designers, such as Sass & Bide, Alice McCall, Cohen et Sabine, Willow, Gwendolynne; and beautiful headpieces from Richard Nylon and Peter Jago. Patrons of Australian Childhood Foundation Eric Bana and his wife Rebecca have also donated memorabilia including a signed jacket worn by Eric in Love The Beast. There will be music and dancing and plenty of entertainment. To date, Eat Street has raised more than $1 million for children’s charities. Money raised at this year’s event will go to the Australian Childhood Foundation, an organisation which provides specialist counselling to children traumatised by abuse, family violence and neglect. Tickets to Eat Street’s 10th Anniversary Winter Wonderland are $145 per person. Book tickets by phoning Sofitel Restaurant Reservations on 03 9653 7744, or email H1902-re13@accor.com Foodies rejoice!
The Good Food and Wine Show is back, so bring your appetites to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on the Queen's Birthday weekend.
Escape to the Melbourne Good Food and Wine Show over the long weekend and indulge your senses with cheese and wine master classes, interactive cooking classes, demonstrations from celebrity chefs and a whole world of food and wine produce all under one roof! Held over four days during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend (5 to 8 June) and open late on Friday, the Good Food and Wine Show promises a unique experience for everyone. Whether you have just fallen in love with good food and wine or are a discerning connoisseur, there is something to suit every palate. Here are some highlights: LG Celebrity Theatre presented by Lifestyle Food Channel. Headlined by uber chef Gordon Ramsay with Cheese Masterclasses. Food educator and television presenter Naomi Crisante will hold tutored cheese tastings with matching wines. Cost: $30 includes a Cheesematters recipe book. Wine Masterclasses. Leading wine commentators will include Ben Edwards, James Halliday, Greg Duncan Powell and Matt Skinner, who will cover topics such as Australasian pinot noir, Mediterranean inspiration and food and wine matching. Lindemans Early Harvest Restaurant. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant with a glass of Lindemans Early Harvest. Food and Wine. Explore culinary delights and sample fine beverages from the abundance of food and wine stalls at the show. 2009 will see more regional and organic producers on offer. Friday June 5: noon to 9pm Saturday June 6: 9am to 6pm Sunday June 7: 9am to 6pm Monday June 8: 9am to 5pm Tickets: available through Ticketek 13 28 49 or www.goodfoodshow.com.au * Tickets to see Gordon Ramsay in the LG Celebrity Theatre are an additional $20. (tickets to see other celebrity chefs are included in the pre-purchased entry ticket price). Adult: $27.50 Child (6 - 16yrs): $20.50 Concession/Groups (10+): $22.50
(includes entry to the show, a premium seat to see Gordon Ramsay in the LG Celebrity Theatre presented by LifeStyle FOOD Channel, Gordon Ramsay 'Healthy Appetite' cookbook, Good Food & Wine Show Canvas Bag and a BBC Australian Good Food magazine). For more information visit www.goodfoodshow.com.au
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Celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring at this sumptuous gourmet event when the elegant Royal Exhibition Building again plays host to Taste of Melbourne.
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