Teamed up with some very lovely and creative people, Sasha and Nathan White, Luisa Brimble, Silvia Noble, Sam Mackie and Matt Sharp, plus 20 guests who will enjoy a fireside evening at a delightful Sydney property. I was more than excited to be looking after the food at this event...
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One of my favourite places to eat in Sydney is Agape Organic Restaurant & Bar in Botany, so much so it was the venue I chose to celebrate the launch of my cookbook Naked Food in October last year.
Many exciting things are happening in and out of this gorgeous organic restaurant in Sydney. The restaurant includes a wonderful choice of organic tapas plates to share, organic spelt (flour) pizzas, organic main courses, sides, salads and sweet things. When booking a function, whether it be an engagement party or wedding, a high tea, a book launch or a big birthday dinner, you can be assured (my me!), that the combination of Executive Chef Simon Lawson's amazing food, Stylist Lyn Yu's talent to make it all look so good, and Lyn and her team's friendly front of house and table service, you won't be disappointed.
There is also the Agape Food Truck which hits the Sydney streets in the evenings and on the weekends, serving up organic street food made with love; spelt pizzas, spelt tacos, tapas and more, plus sweet delights.
On May 5th Agape Organic Restaurant and Bar hosted the Naked Food 'Paddock to Plate' Love Feast, it was such a lovely day celebrating farmers and the wonderful produce that comes from their paddock to our plate.
I was privileged to share with the guests about my passion for organics, wholefoods and the hard working farmers and producers who grow our food. We also heard from one of the farmers Rob from Gundooee beef and then Chef Simon said a few words. At the end of the afternoon I was able to sell and sign copies of my Naked Food Cookbook. Thank you Simon & Lyn & Nicky for having me at Agape.
I wanted to share a few pics of the event with you, Executive Chef Simon Lawson's food is something to be really enjoyed, I just love his talent in the kitchen and his sister Lyn Yu's divine styling and service on the afternoon and always, makes you want to return for more.
‘NAKED FOOD’ PADDOCK TO PLATE LOVE FEAST LUNCH
WITH GUEST CHEF & SPEAKER JANE GROVER
The menu will showcase the following producers, with delicious dishes coming from Executive Chef Simon Lawson in the kitchen, served as shared platters.
❤ green ag farm turkeys & inglewood farm chickens -
chicken broth, handmade spelt noodles, kale, spring onions, chilli oil
❤ marlborough king salmon & spiral foods -
miso & citrus cured king salmon, tamari, wakame, cucumber, sprouts, royal quinoa
❤ buronga farm goat & paris creek -
goat kofta, yoghurt, tomato, quinoa, parsley & spelt flatbread
❤ kealford farm pork and rosnay -
homemade pork chorizo, rosnay olives, roasted peppers, chimmichurri
❤ gundooee wagyu beef & olive green organics -
slow cooked wagyu beef, quinoa & amaranth porridge, mushrooms, royal black quinoa & truffle butter, salsa verde
❤ oxhill eggs & bauers farm -
spiced carrot cake, cream cheese icing, vanilla custard, pumpkin ice cream, pepita & popped quinoa
The past two years we have enjoyed summer road trips on the south coast of NSW. This raw salad is so easy, extremely good for you and acknowledges the wonderful fresh produce we found along the coast. Eating a salad like this at least once a week will only do your body good.
Read MoreThis is my gluten-free take on eggplant parmigiana, without the frying!
It‘s a slow baked vegetarian sensation and is lovely served hot or cold, with mixed salad leaves.
A healthy, high fibre winter warmer, this fruit crumble is one of our favourite winter comfort foods. We have developed a bit of a habit of eating leftovers cold or warm for breakfast! I love to use fuji apples in this recipe as they give the dish a beautiful natural sweetness, meaning you don’t have to add sugar when cooking the fruit.
Read MoreOn the second weekend in October 2012, we officially launched my first cookbook, Naked Food the way food was meant to be! It was a wonderful celebration with two very fun and special events planned. The Sydney launch was at Agape Organic Restaurant & Bar in Botany, NSW, on the Saturday afternoon and then the local Northern Beaches launch was held in our home garden on the Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreAt Rosnay they offer an extensive 'Taste and Tour experience, which is not just about tasting the beautiful wines, but also about seeing the workings of this organic farm. The tour packages start at $60 for one hour, including three bottles of current vintage wine.
Read MoreI am of course eager to share Naked Food - the way food was meant to be with you all. I am forever thankful to my invaluable super team, who have ably assisted me in producing and self publishing, my first cookbook.
Read MoreThe cookbook process continues for me and it seems for now, my life and that of my family too, is some what revolving around 'the book'! After spending the previous six weeks with graphic designer, Nicky and recipe editor, Tracy, getting the recipes and layout as ready as possible, on Monday 19th March the Naked Food photo shoot began.
Read MoreA happy crowd of women arrived, eager to learn, taste and see, how to cook simple and nutritious organic food. The stage was adorned with my favourite things, fresh poppies, fresh produce and all things red & white!
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Come join me for a Cooking Classes or 'Afternoon Tea with an Author' event in my Palm Beach Kitchen, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
