Events
TASTE 2006 - A TASTE FOR CHANGE
TASTE - Tuesday April 4, 2006
This years OIYP gala dinner was bigger and better than ever!
TASTE 2006 was held at Sydney's gorgeous Shangri-La on Tuesday April 4, to a sold out crowd of 450 people.
Sydney's top chefs donated their time, produce and expertise once again for a 6 course dinner extravaganza.
The Menu Consisted of...
First Entree
Salt-cured topside of Mandagery Creeky venison with
celeriac remoulade, truffled cream vinaigrette and pomme allumette
by Mathew Kemp (Balzac)
Wine: Framingham Marlborough Pinot Noir 2004
Beer: Montheith's Celtic Red Beer
Pea soup (the hit of the evening)
made by John Tufegdzic, Altitude, Dietmar Sawyere's recipe
(last minute replacement dish when Peter Van Es, of Rydges Jamison, had to unfortunately cancel. He was otherwise due to create an amuse bouche of tomato jelly with roasted beetroot, horseradish foam and parmesan biscuit)
email lenar@oxfam.org.au for the recipe!
Wine: Bay of Fires 'Tigress' Tasmania Rose 2005
Beer: Monteith's Pilsner Beer
Second entree
Seared kingfish with smoked tomato fondant,
sauce soubise and crisp leek
by host chef John Tufegdzic (Altitude Restaurant), The Shangri-la
Wine: Yarra Burn Valley Viognier 2006 (chilled)
Beer: Monteith's Golden Lager
Risotto
Risotta alla Milanese - saffron risotto with bone marrow and parmesan
by Darren Simpson (La Sala)
Wine: Yarra Burn Valley Chardonnay 2004
Beer: Monteith's Golden Lager
MainCourse
Warm galantine of quail, sauteed potato gnocchi stuffed
with Chinese roast duck, soy and lemon thyme infused buerre blanc
by Dietmar Sawyere (Restaurant Forty-One)
Wine: Wyndham Estate Reserve Shiraz 2003
Beer: Monteith's Radler Bier
Dessert
Goats curd cheesecake with organic blueberries
by Peter Evans (Hugo's)
Liquer: Kahlua liquer over ice
Beer: Monteith's Black Beer
Coffee: Toby's Estate Coffee
To read more about these chefs click here.
Entertainment
What’s more, the evening included a sophisticated line-up of entertainment including Jazzgroove performers, Euro-gypsy Jazz fusion by NADYA's 101 Candles and the delights of Rai Thistlethwayte and Phil Stack of Thirsty Merc. Click here for more information on these peformers.
In addition, guests heard from Sri Lankan OIYP action partner; Guruparan Kumaravadivel describe his personal experiences of creating the Sri Lankan Youth Parliment in the months following the Indian Ocean Tsunami with the support of OIYP.
Guests purchased exciting auctioned items and mystery prizes from professional auctioneer; Andrew Shapiro of Shapiro Auctioneers.
Overall
Thanks to the donation of the venue, staff time, food, wine and entertainment, $70,000 was raised from the event with this money directly funding the Oxfam International Youth Parliament’s projects.
For more information on the event, feedback or the fabulous Pea Soup recipe please contact Lena Rogers on (02) 8204 3900 or taste@oxfam.org.au.
