February 24, 2015
What dish defines the South Burnett? Australia’s national broadcaster would love to know …
The ABC has launched “Australia Cooks”, a nationwide search to find the dishes that best define various regions.
Winners have the chance to see their recipe professionally cooked, photographed and featured in a new, full-colour book published by ABC Books.
“Australia Cooks” is also supported by ABC Rural and ABC Local Radio.
It is a national call out to everyone who loves to cook.
“Australia Cooks provides the opportunity to love your local food producers and flaunt your food flair, there’s a story to be told about our blossoming food culture in regional Australia and the talented people behind it,” Kelli Brett, the presenter of ABC Radio’s The Main Ingredient, said.
“Throughout the nation every region in the country has a dish it does best, made with local produce that can’t be beaten anywhere; we want to hear from towns all around Australia, what special ingredients they have and how they cook with them.”
Australia Cooks is about showcasing cuisines made up of locally produced ingredients that are unique or notable to their region across the country.
One suggestion already put forward by the ABC is capers for Kingaroy (they must have forgotten about pork and peanuts!)
Entries will be judged on regionality, simplicity, and balance.
The competition closes on Sunday, March 8.
- For more details and to enter visit the ABC Southern Queensland website
