lunch with matthew evans - The real food companion

Join Matthew Evans for lunch this November as we welcome him back to Bendigo to launch his new book 'The Real Food Companion'.

Ever wondered why one carrot, one piece of lettuce, one piece of meat tastes better than another? Ever wanted to put less effort into cooking, and more pleasure into eating?

It all comes down to sourcing as much as saucing. How what you eat was grown, handled, chosen and processed has implications on its flavour, and therefore your pleasure. All of that matters, even before you hit the kitchen.

In this fully revised and updated guide for all levels of cooks, Matthew Evans demystifies the how, the why, and the what, to help you put dinner on the table, be it for a slap up occasion or a Tuesday night hurry-up meal. Written as a love letter to his son, Matthew’s experience of over four decades of cooking, tasting and growing food are condensed into the volume everyone who eats needs. It’s the greengrocer, butcher, baker and fishmonger by your side, complete with over 200 recipes that empower you to make better decisions for yourself, your dining table, and the world as a whole.

The original research for this book helped inspire Matthew to become the Gourmet Farmer, a paddock to plate journey documented on six series of television on SBS. It was the search for resolute flavours, the true nature of ingredients, and for the nature of real food that encouraged Matthew to give up city life and grow food for his own table, and ask “How hard can it be?” Good, local, seasonal food should be within reach of everybody, regardless of location, background or income. The fact is, you don’t need to grow it yourself, but being close to the source of your produce is a reason for celebration, whether the food is sourced at a farmer’s market, a local store, a roadside stall or your own herb garden. We all want better meals on the table, better outcomes for our land, and The Real Food Companion is the guide you need by your side.

Tickets include a 2 course lunch with arrival drink for $75pp or $140 with a copy of 'The Real Food Companion' 

The Menu will consist of:

Entree

Wagyu beef, truffle mayonnaise, hazelnuts, cured egg yolk, baby mache, black salt
Baked haloumi, ratatouille, salsa verde

Mains  
McIvor Farm rolled pork stuffed with herbs, crackle, apple slaw (Veg alternative will be available if requested at time of booking)

Seasonal Sides  
Roasted broccolini, almonds and olive oil
Duck fat roasted royal blue potatoes, lyonnaise onions

Tickets

$75 per ticket OR $140 with a signed copy of ‘The Real Food Companion’