General News
26 June, 2024
Competition plants local products in the cook-off
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 Nhill in August, judged by celebrity chef Tim Bone.
This year, contestants can create either an entrée or a mains plant-based protein dish, but they must use four locally sourced products:
* 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 region's quality produce and ingredients and sparking a bit of fun around health and nutrition,” competition organiser and health promotion officer Jake Wiffen said.
“Going off the success of 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."
Dishes will be judged on taste, practicality, healthiness and affordability, as well as how well local ingredients are featured.
Home cooks who want a crack at winning a $500 voucher to Roberton’s Furniture in Horsham have until June 28 to enter their recipe into the competition via https://form.jotform.com/241050618504851