At Our Table

Queensland Unearthed..the menu

nadine — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:17:52 +0000

The following menu was created by Alastair McLeod for the final At Our Table event: Queensland Unearthed. ON ARRIVAL Longreach - The Stockmen Air Dried Beef, Salsa Verde Erub ( Darnley Island) - Determination and Identity Branade of Barramundi, Toasted Damper FIRST WAVE North Stradbroke Island - Saltwater Dining Stradbroke Oysters, Salt Water Vinaigrette, Pigs Face, Sea Spray Brisbane - Queensland Unearthed Moreton Bay Bug [...]

Queensland Unearthed!!!

nadine — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:10:20 +0000

Guests gathered at the State Library of Queensland for an extraordinary night of cuisine and delights, inspired by the communities and recipes of Queenslanders, all of whom contributed to the success of At Our Table. Over the past 6 months, 9 community events have been held throughout the state, drawing on the recipes and food traditions of [...]

Normanton really heats up for At Our Table.

nadine — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:21:18 +0000

With a daily temperature of 39 degrees in the shade, The Cook’s Table looks to set the record for the quickest and hottest set up for any event for At Our Table. Over the past 2 days, the crew has been playing tourist in the afternoon hours while spending time with locals and other cooks, sharing [...]

Saltwater Dining on Minjerribah

nadine — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:50:16 +0000

The sun and wind kept the rains at bay and gave us a wonderful platform for Saltwater Dining at One Mile, North Stradbroke Island. Guests arrived by the Yellow Water Taxi Service to the Little Ship Club to a glorious sunset, going down on the waters of Moreton Bay. Entertained by the music and stories of Getano [...]

The Stockmen…menu

nadine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:10:15 +0000

ENTREES Slow braised OBE organic beef shin, red claw crayfish salad and smoked tomato vinaigrette MAIN Slow roasted OBE organic sirloin rubbed with Middle Eastern spices and with carrot-parsnip bake, salsa verde & port wine-verjuice reduction DESSERT Old fashioned pavlova with passionfruit cream & mixed berries Menu for The Stockmen created by Frank Correnti.

The Stockmen gather in Longreach…

nadine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:06:16 +0000

As the sun slowly started to disappear in the Queensland Outback sky, 150 people gathered at the Australian Stockmen’s Hall of Fame, Cattlemen’s Bar and Grill for a night of remembering and paying tribute to those who worked the land we call home. It was also a time to hear the voices of those who [...]

At The Table…original song performed at Mackay Event

nadine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:11:55 +0000

“At The Table” Listen up everybody! I’ve got something to say.. Back in the islands of the Philippines I met some lovely people Not as fortunate as me Even though there’s poverty It doesn’t stop their dial From putting on it’s smile Though sometimes there’s not much to eat At their table there’s always company Chorus: Oooh It’s so simple It amazes me Oooh Thank God for the simple things At the [...]

Homelands to Harvest..sharing the stories

nadine — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:49:23 +0000

Peter Howard promptly began the day with a one-on-one conversation with Maltese Cook, Mary Vassallo. Mary began the morning by sharing some of her stories about growing up in Malta and how different life had become once she moved to Australia. She was keen to show Peter how it was done and quickly began to get [...]

From Homeland to Harvest in the wonderful North Queensland sun!

nadine — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:39:40 +0000

Members from the Mackay Australian South Sea Island and Maltese community gathered at the Meeting Hut to explore, share and, most importantly, taste the delights of food and recipes from the homelands and plantations. Hosted by the infallible Peter Howard, communty cooks started preparing the feast in the early hours of Saturday morning, sharing teas [...]

A little about Lindsey Foo

nadine — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:33:15 +0000

Lindsey Foo is a graduate from the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts 2001. His experience within the performing arts industry has been as singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, musician and choreographer. Lindsey has been involved in a number of private functions and community festivals and events over the past 10 years. Last year he established his own gospel [...]