The Chef and the Foodlovers
Twenty foodlovers, one chef and some trusty side-kicks cooked up a storm in the Electrolux Chef’s Secrets tent at last week’s Taste of Auckland 2016. Marc Soper from Wharekauhau Lodge shared the recipe for one of his signature dishes – Manuka bark smoked Ora King Salmon, goat’s cheese, gin, local garden fruits and vegetables – for us to recreate.
Ora King Salmon three ways
Welcomed by Julie Biuso and a punchy, passionfruit vodka cocktail this hands-on class kicked into action. Divided into small groups – knife technique, smoking expertise, presentation and plating skills came to the fore, with the end result looking and tasting pretty impressive.
Vodka cocktails to get things underway...
Our delightful host, Julie Biuso with Michelle from The Foodie Inc
Smoker in action (lid lifted for photo)
Mastering the plating technique
Getting the plates perfect
Finishing touches
Our shared table
Miann provided the most mouth-watering dessert
The Electrolux Chef’s Secrets are a fabulous way to interact with chefs at Taste of Auckland. and brilliant value for money, only $15 each. It will be interesting to see who heads the line-up next year – can’t wait!
Michelle