Lunches
Lunch 13 May 2014
We welcomed Gary Linnane in his first stint as chef of the day, with some pretty experienced assistance from James Hill and James Healey. First up, a brace of fine terrines which Gary admitted came from Victor Churchill: a rabbit and a duck, in each case topped by a savoury jam on firm but not hard toasts. Light yet flavoursome, and well accompanied by the Wine Society 2002 Tasmanian Riesling. This was a mature developed wine with an attractive nose showing minimal kerosene and a fresh but deep palate. Also on offer was the Lustau fino sherry, predictably tart but rich with briny notes on the nose and palate
Lunch 6 May 2014
It was back to normal with our weekly lunches, but that didn't stop 42 members and guests from rolling up to sample some good comforting food from Gary Patterson, assisted by James Tinslay.
Wine tasting 29 April 2014
Boldly going where no wine master has gone before, Paul Ferman put on a tasting of 6 reds, all masked. We were told that there were 5 local and 1 overseas, 4 shiraz, 1 cabernet and 1 blend, with 3 SA, 1 WA and 1NSW, and left to fend for ourselves. Small wonder that there was a spread of opinion on which was which, although a surprising consensus on quality, if not provenance.
Mixed Lunch 22 April 2014 -Greg Sproule
However, chef Greg Sproule, assisted by Nick Reynolds, rose to the occasion, as did our man of wine, A goodly crowd of about 48 members and guests were on hand, many of whom had not booked. Paul Ferman.
Lunch 15 April 2014 (COTY Cook Off) -Nick Reynolds
Nick Reynolds kitted up for the final cook off for 2013 COTY, and he should be a shoo-in if the comments from the large crowd of about 48 are any guide.
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Lunch 8 April 2014 (COTY Cook Off) - Bruce Thomas
This time around, it was Bruce Thomas flying solo in the kitchen to land a great re-enactment of last year’s duck breast, with suitable homage to his deceased namesake
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Lunch 1 April 2014 (COTY Cook Off) - Nigel Burton
In the second of the cook offs for the 2013 COTY, Nigel Burton re-entered the lists, assisted by Paul Irwin and with canapés by Hilton Chapman
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Lunch 25 March 2014 - Wine tasting - John Rourke
We gathered not so much for the wine tasting but to celebrate our "canape"master Peter Manners' birthday. His word of the day "nonagenarian"! In the kitchen COTD was John Rourke assisted by Paul Dressler
Lunch 18 March COTD John Goldsbrough
Excutive chef John (Goldy) Goldsbrough enlisted the help of chef friend Mario Nogarotto to present an autumnal lunch with Italian theme.Also in the kitchen was Martin McMurray and Greg Sproule
Feb 11 2014 COTD Roger Straiton
Pom and bon vivant of note Roger Straiton was in the kitchen, supported by Ian Witter, getting proceedings off to a brisk and tasty start with some fish and prawn fritters, well browned on the outside and served with a garlic mayo dip which set them off well