Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Garden Gourmet Cook Off Itinerary for Noosa

Hello Beach Dwellers 
Remember this?


And this, 

Gemma with Desire Empire streamers from My Big Nutshell

And me winning my semi by an absolute whisker.  You can read that story here.


Well it's on again next month.  The finals are on.  This time in Noosa.



Here's where we are staying.  The Hastings right in the heart of Noosa.


And here's our itinerary.  Cooking classes, food styling and photography classes, lectures on how to turn blogging into a career, social media tips and long lunches.  To say I'm a little excited would be the understatement of the century

Itinerary for Wednesday and Thursday


Friday is the cook off.  All nine of us will be cooking against each other at once.  There are press interviews  thereafter, presumably for the winner.  There is an international element to the competition as well, with girls flying out from Spain and the UK.

We are being judged by Sammy and Bella winners of My Kitchen Rules.


Friday's Itinerary

The cook off will be held here at Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny.




The only problem is, what to cook.  I made a chicken curry last night, but it was not a prize winning one.  So tonight it's back to the drawing board.  I will be trying out something else.  I have no expectations of winning, although I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to.  The nerves are starting to build and I am all at sea.  

You can follow me on instagram here or twitter here to watch how it goes in real time 15-17 May.

Have you entered my Jamie Oliver Philips Home Cooker giveaway yet?  You can do so here.

I hope your week is going well.
Today I am linked up here
Essentially Jess

Posted by Desire Empire at 8:55 AM

19 comments :

  1. DomesblissityApril 23, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    You bloody ripper Carolyn! Getting exciting by the minute. If you're "all at sea" you'll be in your element! LOL Gosh, I've thought of my dish but need to practice timings etc. Eeeeek! Can't wait. xx

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    1. Desire EmpireApril 23, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      Well you are a head of me already having decided on the dish. Excited much.
      Carolyn

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  2. Lisa (bakebikeblog)April 23, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I'm getting so excited!!!!! Although I am struggling to decide what to cook!

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    1. Desire EmpireApril 23, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      Me too Lisa. I think it needs to be stove top considering the time limitations, but maybe not. 45 is longer than last time. I'm very confused right now.
      Carolyn

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  3. Hotly SpicedApril 23, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I would be all at sea too. But it sounds so exciting. Congratulations on being a contestant. What a great experience. Good luck and so looking forward to following your journey xx

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  4. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    So exciting for you Carolyn! Maleny is seriously just 45 minutes up the road from me, wish I could come cheer you on!
    Good luck finding a recipe :)
    Cas x

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  5. Janet CamilleriApril 23, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Good on you for getting this far! The Hastings at Noosa looks fabulous, though I'm not sure you'll get to do much relaxing ... ;-)

    Visiting from #teamIBOT xxx

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  6. beachcomberApril 23, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    what a nice place to be staying! look forward to hearing all about it.
    x

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  7. SuzApril 23, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Good luck and I hope you win. You are an original and everything you cook always looks
    delicious.

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  8. Seana- Sydney, Kids, Food + TravelApril 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    OMG OMG, so excited for you!!!! I'd be terrified but I think you'll be fine, will get that recipe perfected and be cool and groovy on the day. This is an unfolding narrative to watch!

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  9. becApril 23, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    ooh, you will be in my neighbourhood! hope you enjoy your time up here. The weather is currently sublime so hope it continues for you.
    if you get the chance get yourselves down to cafe Le monde in hastings st, great place for drinkies and people watching, and visit coco and bliss at noosaville in thomas st for some great beachy treats.
    good luck with the cook off!
    Bec x

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  10. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    HOW EXCITING, I will be just down the road from Maleny (at my parents place near Kilcoy) celebrating my anniversary while you cook up a storm Carolyn. All the best - can't wait to see the pics and read the story. Fingers and toes crossed! Emily

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  11. paisleysummerApril 23, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Better you than me. I'm a hopeless cook! Best of luck!! x

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  12. dee -@ The Old Fat HenApril 23, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    OMG Carolyn I am so happy for you I am not going to say good luck as you don't need it .Wacth out girls this girl will rock you-love dee x

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  13. nicola April 24, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Soooo brilliant!!!! I so hope you win. Make something un boring.
    I tried to find the home cooker over here yesterday, not in the country....breville who brings in Phillips has never heard of it!
    Nic

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  14. MelindaApril 24, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Good Luck. I'm sure you'll do brilliantly. And if you don't win, hey, you got a trip to Noosa for your trouble. Can't be all bad!

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  15. EssentiallyJessApril 24, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Oh good luck!!!! I hope you win as well :)

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  16. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Oh good luck Carolyn. I'll be watching and cheering on instagram.

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  17. Cooker and A LookerApril 28, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    So exciting! I haven't decided what to cook yet either. Time to get sorted me thinks! Look forward to meeting you!
    Cheers,
    Amanda

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