28 February 2011
Do you know the secret to the world's best lasagne? Is your beef
casserole the talk of the town? Are you a master of vegetarian
cuisine?
World renowned elite chef Tetsuya Wakuda today announced details
of Spirit of Tasmania's 'Tassie Tastes Recipe Competition.' All
Australians with a passion for food are encouraged to get involved
with this nationwide search to uncover and celebrate some of the
public's great personal recipes.
The winning dish will be included on the onboard restaurant's
specials menu meaning the winner can take pride in the fact that
thousands of people are enjoying their dish.
"I encourage anybody who loves food to take part in this
wonderful celebration of Australian home cooking. I'm really
looking forward to helping to uncover some new and exciting
original recipes," said Tetsuya.
The competition coincides with recent sweeping hospitality
changes on board the ships, which have seen the best of Tasmania's
foods and wines being made available to passengers. The new menus
have been accompanied by name changes to the bars and restaurants,
reflecting the strong Tasmanian influence.
To be in with a chance of winning the Major Prize Category,
entrants are invited to submit their most treasured home cooked
recipe and describe in 150 words or less the story behind it.
Perhaps it has been handed down through countless generations,
maybe the dish is so good it is talked about by the entire
neighbourhood or perhaps it was cooked and enjoyed on a special
anniversary.
A Tasmanian Category will look for the best Tassie-themed recipe
submitted by a resident of the island state whilst kids' aged 12
and under from all around the country are invited to put together
their own 'fantasy recipe' in the form of a short poem for Spirit's
imaginary forthcoming kid's menu. So whether it's Sea-Monster Stew
or Mermaid Pie, Spirit of Tasmania wants to hear from you!
The winning entry in the Major Prize Category will be picked
based on originality, creativity and ultimately taste. This lucky
winner will receive a mouth-watering, food-focused holiday for two
in Tasmania. Special prizes will also be awarded for the Tasmanian
and Kids Fantasy Recipe Categories.
Spirit of Tasmania CEO Charles Griplas said, "Australians love
their food and many people up and down the country have recipes
that have been in their families for generations.
"We want to celebrate and reward these amazing recipes and
traditions and share them with the Australian public."
Judge and face of the campaign Tetsuya Wakuda is widely
recognised as one of the most original, creative and successful
culinary talents in Australia. He will be joined on the judging
panel by Spirit of Tasmania's General manager of Retail &
Hospitality Nick Harriman and Tim Hess, General Manager Sales &
Logistics at Petuna Seafoods.
Call for entries are open until Friday 29 April 2011. The
competition is open to anyone residing within Australia. Entry is
via website only at spiritoftasmania.com.au/recipe. Full terms and
conditions can be found at the above website.
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For further information contact:
Soniya Fernandez
Spirit of Tasmania, Corporate Communications Coordinator
Email:
saf@spiritoftasmania.com.au
Image courtesy of Tourism Tasmania
