Hello Beach Dwellers
Remember this?
And this,
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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.
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

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
ReplyDeleteWell you are a head of me already having decided on the dish. Excited much.
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I'm getting so excited!!!!! Although I am struggling to decide what to cook!
ReplyDeleteMe 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.
DeleteCarolyn
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
ReplyDeleteSo exciting for you Carolyn! Maleny is seriously just 45 minutes up the road from me, wish I could come cheer you on!
ReplyDeleteGood luck finding a recipe :)
Cas x
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 ... ;-)
ReplyDeleteVisiting from #teamIBOT xxx
what a nice place to be staying! look forward to hearing all about it.
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Good luck and I hope you win. You are an original and everything you cook always looks
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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!
ReplyDeleteooh, you will be in my neighbourhood! hope you enjoy your time up here. The weather is currently sublime so hope it continues for you.
ReplyDeleteif 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
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
ReplyDeleteBetter you than me. I'm a hopeless cook! Best of luck!! x
ReplyDeleteOMG 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
ReplyDeleteSoooo brilliant!!!! I so hope you win. Make something un boring.
ReplyDeleteI tried to find the home cooker over here yesterday, not in the country....breville who brings in Phillips has never heard of it!
Nic
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!
ReplyDeleteOh good luck!!!! I hope you win as well :)
ReplyDeleteOh good luck Carolyn. I'll be watching and cheering on instagram.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! I haven't decided what to cook yet either. Time to get sorted me thinks! Look forward to meeting you!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Amanda