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wine & dine

For those who enjoy spending their evenings in the kitchen you’ll be inspired by the gourmet cuisines at Wine & Dine.

Printable pdf of wine & Dine TimetableWith live gourmet cooking, food & wine tastings and general food appreciation sessions, your taste buds will be watering.

We shall make meal times enjoyable for you, whether you’re cooking for one or have ten guests arriving for a dinner party in an hour. This program is designed to cater for all occasions.

TIMES
THURSDAY
19 AUGUST
FRIDAY
20 AUGUST
SATURDAY
21 AUGUST
SUNDAY
22 AUGUST
11:00
A journey through coffee
Presented by John Cicero
 Nespresso
A journey through coffee
Presented by John Cicero
 Nespresso
A journey through coffee
Presented by John Cicero
 Nespresso
A journey through coffee
Presented by John Cicero
 Nespresso
12:00
Cheese Matters
Presented by Naomi Crisante Cheese Matters
Cheese Matters
Presented by Naomi Crisante Cheese Matters
Getting the Most from your Webber
Presented by Bob Hart and David Burden
Philadelphia Cream for Cooking Presented by Rachael Birmingham
Four Ingredients
13:00
The Perfect Steak & Pork Plate
Presented by Peter Popow
Meat & Wine Co
The Perfect Steak & Pork Plate
Presented by Peter Popow
Meat & Wine Co
The Perfect Steak & Pork Plate
Presented by Peter Popow
Meat & Wine Co
The Perfect Steak & Pork Plate
Presented by Peter Popow
Meat & Wine Co
14:00
Australian Oil Tasting Sessions Presented by Leandro Martín Ravetti Cobram Estate
Australian Oil Tasting Sessions Presented by Leandro Martín Ravetti Cobram Estate
Australian Oil Tasting Sessions Presented by Leandro Martín Ravetti Cobram Estate
Australian Oil Tasting Sessions Presented by Leandro Martín Ravetti Cobram Estate
15:00
Cheese Matters
Presented by Naomi Crisante Cheese Matters
Cheese Matters
Presented by Naomi Crisante Cheese Matters
The Beer Experience
Presented by Beer Blokes & The Courthouse Restaurant
The Beer Experience
Presented by Beer Blokes & The Courthouse Restaurant
16:00
The Beer Experience
Presented by Beer Blokes & The Courthouse Restaurant
The Beer Experience
Presented by Beer Blokes & The Courthouse Restaurant
The Perfect Steak & Pork Plate
Presented by Peter Popow
Meat & Wine Co
The Perfect Steak & Pork Plate
Presented by Peter Popow
Meat & Wine Co
17:00
The Perfect Steak & Pork Plate
Presented by Peter Popow
Meat & Wine Co
What is Dukkah
Presented by Sue Lazar Gourmet Morsels
How to Slow Cook
Presented by Sue Lazar Gourmet Morsels
Greek Cuisine
Presented by Theo Kostoglou Kouzina
18.00
 
The Perfect Steak & Pork Plate
Presented by Peter Popow
Meat & Wine Co
Greek Cuisine
Presented by Theo Kostoglou Kouzina
 
19.00
 
Kenwood Cooking Chef
Presented By Heshan Peiris Casa & Bottega & Hilton on the Park
Kenwood Cooking Chef
Presented By Heshan Peiris Casa & Bottega & Hilton on the Park
 

PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMETABLES, SPEAKERS AND TOPICS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE

meet the chefs

Naomi Crisante

Naomi Crisante

Naomi Crisante is a food educator, television presenter and food writer with wide media experience including TV, radio and live presentations at key food events. Naomi has a natural creative flair for food and presenting. Her recipe style is inspiring yet accessible, with smart ideas that are quickly understood and can be easily adopted by most cooks. You can find out more about Naomi at www.naomicrisante.com.au

Peter Popow

Peter Popow

Head Chef - The Meat and Wine Co
Peter Popow, the Head Chef at the Meat & Wine Co,  has spent more than a decade in Melbourne kitchens practicing his impressive culinary skills.
The Meat & Wine Co is famous for the quality of their steaks and ribs; but its menu also includes Australian premium game, seafood, chicken and vegetarian dishes as well as  an extensive wine list. 

Peter states, “I have the freedom to express my own creativity and experiment with only the freshest and best available products and ingredients”.

 

 

Pecan Pie

Pecan PiePie Mix
3 Eggs
250 milliliters Maple Syrup
125 milliliters Glucose
3 grams Salt
70 grams Brown sugar
60 grams Unsalted butter
20 milliliters Vanilla essence
300 grams Pecan nuts crushed
Tart Shell
250 grams Unsalted butter
180 grams Caster Sugar
3 cups Plain Flour
1 tablespoon Baking powder
Caramel Sauce
120 grams Caster sugar
120 grams Unsalted butter
100 milliliters Cream
Garnish
Malt ice-cream
Strawberries

 

Pastry Shell

  • Cream butter and sugar together until it has turned a pale color
  • Separately add half a tablespoon of baking powder to the flour and
    mix well.
  • Gradually add the pre mixed flour to the butter until a soft dough is
    formed.
  • Add the half tablespoon of baking powder, then work it into the
    dough
  • Rest in the fridge for 15 minutes
  • Roll dough into 3mm thickness and blind bake in the oven for 10min or until golden brown at 180C


Tart

  • In a stainless steel bowl, mix all ingredients and pour into the blind
    baked tart shells
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 180C
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool
  • Serve and garnish as required

Caramel Sauce

  • Place sugar and butter in a heavy base sauce pan over a medium
    heat until it turns to a toffee colour
  • Add cream and stir until mixture has combined
  • Allow to cool
  • Transfer to a air tight container and keep at room temperature ready to serve
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