15
2010
Wine appreciation and canapés with Justine Schofield
An article by obesebaby
Few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be invited to a wine appreciation event hosted by JP. Morgan, The evening features wines from the Barosssa & Eden Valley regions of South Australia, all have been specially selected and matched to canapés designed by the top 4th master chef in season 1 – Justine Schofield. I was very excited to meet Justine personally, she is so young and lively. Who would have thought a security camera sales would became a successful chef who now own her catering business? After hearing such inspiring story I tell myself to work hard toward my dream too!
Justine’s mom side is French hence her cooking are largely influence by it. 2009 bought the opportunity for Justine to apply for the first ever series of Master Chef. She made it through to the Top 20 and amazed the judges week after week with her extensive food knowledge and organised approach to cooking. Now, she is starting to do private catering for functions, corporate event, Christmas and New year.
Unfortunately I had to leave early so I didn’t get to taste all the canapés but I will list out the name and matching wines for the readers.
Antipasto platters: sugar-cured salmon, San Daniele prosciutto, Assorted breads & extra virgin oil.
I especially like the prosciutto and bread with the dipping sauce, the soft bread went well with the flavoursome sauce.
Antipasto platters: marinated olives, roasted capsicums & eggplant, hummus, babaganoush & caperberries. Assorted breads & extra virgin oil.
Crostini with preserved lemon brandade with HENSCHKE EDEN VALLEY RIESLING 2009
That’s my favourite canapés of the day! The smooth blended brandade had a sweet cod taste and salty lemon flavour in it. It matches well with the white wine which was light and refreshing.
Confit cherry tomato, Persian fetta, white anchovies & green olive skewers with PETER LEHMANN “MARGARET” SEMILLON 2005
I really like the presentation of this skewer and I notice the cherry tomato was cut flat on the bottom so it is able to stand straight on the plate, but I found the white anchovy was a bit too strong for me.
Seared scallops with jalapeno mousse & grated granny smith apples with MOUNTADAM HIGH EDEN CHARDONNAY 2008
Sorry guys this was the last canapés I tried, the concept of combining a spicy jalapeno with a fruity granny smith apple is cool, I had a small explosion on the taste buds. It would taste even better if the scallops were sear a little bit more.
Tartlet of artichoke, goat’s cheese & salsa verde with CHARLIE MELTON ROSE OF VIRGINIA 2010
Wild mushroom persillade vol au vents with shredded confit of duck with YALUMBA HAND PICKED MOURVEDRE, GRENACHE, SHIRAZ 2006
Mini lamb, pickled beetroot & capsicum relish burgers with TORZI MATTHEWS FROST DODGER SHIRAZ 2008
I had a great evening and a nice chat with Justine, I wish her best of luck on her catering business and hope to try more of her food soon!
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Hi Wendy! I remember Justine! She’s cool! I love the canapes. I never tried Jalapeno with Granny Smith Apple before. I’ll try to make something similar next time I do canapes.
glad to see some inspiration went into your head.. discovered the fact that you are a chef, i am expecting an invite soon for us to try your cooking =p
What a great evening of good food and great wine.
The food indeed looks excellent, but I’m more left feeling like I need to buy myself some of those cool stabby things and some of those spoons!
Glad you had such an inspirational night