10.26
Dateline: Thursday 22nd Oct
Time: 18.30
Venue: Simmer On The Bay
Mission: Investigate rumours that eight of the biggest media agencies in Sydney were congregating for an almighty showdown, armed with sharp knives, hot plates and, er, blunt spoons.
Yes, it was that time again for the Better Homes and Gardens Agency Cook Off; think Masterchef meets Ready Steady Cook with eight pairs of budding Jamies and Nigellas fighting it out for bragging rights. Oh, and a trophy which handily doubles up as a saucepan.
There was a 50s theme to this year’s event, so the crew from organisers Pacific Magazines turned up as extras from Grease, and the Mitchell’s girls followed suit by forming a posse of pink ladies to cheer on their cooks. In fact I think the supporters from all the agencies made an effort…apart from our rabble from OMD.
Still, the proof is, as they say, in the pudding. Or rather in the stir fry, as the culinary theme of the evening was unveiled as Asian. Yep, I’m still wondering how that relates to the 50s.
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