Newsletter 004 Christmas 2006
Well I have just finished putting up the tree and switched the lights on, which made me think "Wow this year has gone quick".
Well apart from family and presents one of the most important parts of Christmas is food!
In this newsletter I'm going to be telling you the location of some of the best spots in Perth to go and get your Christmas goodies from for that fantastic meal on Christmas day!
Well apart from family and presents one of the most important parts of Christmas is food!
In this newsletter I'm going to be telling you the location of some of the best spots in Perth to go and get your Christmas goodies from for that fantastic meal on Christmas day!
Christmas Giveaway
I am not sure if anyone saw me on the last Kambo's Malaga Retravision Ad but for those of you who did I know the bandana didn't look right! Well during my brief television career I managed to make some new contacts and am lucky to be able to offer a couple of Christmas giveaways.That's right!
For you fantastic and patient members out there one of you will win a new set of Pots!
For every two people you get interested in the Vineleaves web site you get a chance to enter the Draw and the best part is you can enter as many times as you like.[click here for the entry form]
I've been hammering the E+T range of cookware over the past 3 months and it seems to be holding up a treat!
So because it has gone the distance I am happy to give a set away and put my name to it.
The set values around $400 dollars. Once again only Perth residents please.
Best Spots for top Christmas food
Now for all those people chasing good produce let me tell you!For a touch of class for your lunch Torres Butchers on Lake Street, Northbridge has a great baked glazed ham and also some baby beef which is to die for!
For whole boneless Turkey stuffed with Chicken, stuffed with Spatchcock and then stuffed with quail Mondo Butchers is the place to go!
For all your seafood I couldn't go past Innaloo Sea Fresh or Kailis in Leederville.
For those special little pastries I would have to say Room For Dessert. This place has got some of the best petit pastries and sweets I have ever come across and it is situated on Cambridge Street in Wembley.
(Tell them Pete sent you and they might ask you to pay my account).
In Season Figs!
Guys, figs have just came into the vege shops. Get the ones that feel a little softer that way you are always guaranteed that they are going to have an intense flavour.These are great for grilling and served with a light Australian blue cheese.
Great Christmas Ideas
Also for all those little gadgets for cooking Chrissie lunch head down to " Cut It Out" on Murray Street in the City and ask for Sally during the week and if you buy a few bits if you tell her I sent you she may give you a discount. Though that really depends on her mood!We're relaunching vineleaves.com.au
The Vineleaves website is getting a facelift including lots of new features and some great prizes being given away. Let me give you a hint of some of the prizes. Sunbeam Ice-cream makers and even free cooking lessons!Also good news is that my Dukkha has finally made it onto shop shelves.
A big thanks to New Norcia Bakeries in Mt Hawthorn and Melville Seafood's in the Limes shopping centre.
Now you can buy it direct from these places and early next year we'll be releasing our chilli flour.
Beginners Cooking Classes for 2007
Early in the year I am going to be running a heap of cooking classes. I am going to focus quite a bit on Beginners' and L plate people who need to know the basics on how to cook. So if you can think of anyone in your lives that need a bit of "back to basics" in the Kitchen send them my way!!I'll be releasing the dates over the holiday period.
Need a helping hand with this year's this Christmas dinner?
Well I am pretty free to take food orders for Christmas day so if anyone wants a hand with the lunch I am able to prepare and drop off on the day, Turkey Breast Filled with pumpkin, spinach and cranberries. These weigh in at about 1.5/4kgs and all you would have to do is heat and serve. If anyone is interested contact me at peter@vineleaves.com.au and I'll send out a product and pricing list. (Delivery would be Metro only!)
Turkey Saltimbocca
So if you are having a laid back Christmas lunch in front of the Barbie and the pool don't go past this months recipe, Its thin slices of turkey breast layered with sage and proscuitto, they take around 2 to 3 mins to cook, unlike the whole roast Turkey which takes....
So enjoy the recipe and make sure you all have a safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Please keep in mind about how many drinks you have had before you hop in your cars to drive only because you never know what someone else in another car has drunken.
Now as we're coming to the end of the year I have to thank everyone for there support. Whether it being one of my great suppliers or anyone new or old that has passed through my life this year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!
P.S. Don't forget to leave Santa a beer and a few Octopus Mezze to fill him up!
And remember to recycle!
~ Peter Manifis and the Vineleaves Team
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For every two people you refer to the Vineleaves website and newsletter you'll get a chance to enter the draw to win the set of E+T pans.
The best part is you can enter as many times as you like!
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Recipe: Turkey Saltimbocca
A seasonal twist of this classic Italian dish .
This traditional Italian recipe is using prepared with Veal but we've put a Christmas spin on it by using Turkey.
It's simple, delicious and bound to be a family hit at any Christmas lunch.
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