General News
14 June, 2024
Local ingredients the stars of cooking comp
West Wimmera Health Service is gearing up for its annual cooking competition, calling on locals across the Wimmera to enter their recipes for a chance to be in the cook-off final in August, judged by celebrity chef Tim Bone.
This year, contestants can create either an entré or a main plant-based protein dish but they must use four key products.
These are:
* a plant-based protein like chickpeas or lentils grown in the region
* Mount Zero Pink lake salt
* Dimboola Estate Olive Oil
* Five Ducks Farm chilli jam.
“It’s all about sharing the regions’ quality produce and ingredients and sparking a bit of fun around health and nutrition,” competition organiser and health promotion officer Jake Wiffen said.
Locals who enjoy creating delicious meals and want a crack at winning a $500 voucher to Roberton’s Furniture in Horsham have until Friday June 28 to enter their recipe into the competition via the online form https://form.jotform.com/241050618504851
Recipes will be shortlisted, with finalists having the chance to cook their recipe for celebrity chef Tim Bone at the competition final to be held in Nhill in August.
Dishes will be judged on taste, practicality, healthiness and affordability, as well as how well local ingredients are featured.
“Going off the success of the final events over the past two years, we’re hoping this year will be just as exciting and bring the community together to enjoy quality and nutritious food,” Mr Wiffen said.