Sydney Food Bloggers Picnic 2012

Sunday, 15 Jan 12

Tis the season to be jolly… Well, actually, it’s halfway through January (just in case you weren’t sure) and that time of year when the Sydney food bloggers descend upon Centennial Park. Having missed the last major meet up due to academic commitments, we were determined to attend this one…and make, shall we say, a flaming impression.

So we brought marshmallows, lemon sherbet and chocolate-malt, skewers and a blow torch and set them alight, to leave the toasty sugary caramel smells drifting over the picnic rugs. But other food abounded, and we were ridiculously full by the end of it. I apologise in advance for the multitude of photos and lack of links – please feel free to fill me in if you made one of the displayed dishes!

We never found out who brought these adorable insects, but we thought they were really cute! (Turns out they were from bellyrumbles)

The pop-up bar, courtesy of Simon Food Favourites, was a definite highlight. With Gin & Tonics and an amazing cocktail called  Samuels Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice made to demand, there was plenty to go around, definitely setting the bar high for the next food bloggers event.

Bacon-wrapped stuff = love, courtesy of Lateral Eating.

These roast beef baguette sandwiches by vxdollface were really yummy as well, filled with sundried tomatoes, runny cheese (brie?) and eggplant.

What really impressed us was the two paellas sitting on the picnic area when we arrived (major props to Ramen Raff and Lex? I think?? who brought them!). Generously scattered with chorizo, mussels and prawns, they were definitely popular. We found this year was more balanced in terms of savoury to sweet ratio, with more savoury dishes in previous years. But, onto dessert!

So many pretty cupcakes (the white ginger and cream cheese ones above are from Love Swah, whilst the over exposed shot of the pandan ones in the 2nd photo are from Lay’s Kitchen!)

The most AMAZING (that’s right, worthy of capital letters) pate choux made by Rhonda of the dainty baker. We went back for seconds, and contemplated thirds (or the entire unopened tray on one of the picnic mats). Might need to place a bulk order for my upcoming graduation…

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I didn’t get to try these petit fours from Croquembouche, but they looked delish. The dip and pita bread in the background was also incredibly moreish.

These were also extremely popular, as you can see from the picture. I distinctly remember Suze and Karen on a quest to hunt them down. Courtesy of Rita from Spoon, Fork and Chopsticks.

Tim, cradling the second pate choux…this time, I got the big one on the bottom.

A food blogger‘s gotta do what a food blogger‘s gotta do. Especially when it comes to pandan coconut macarons.

Paprika popcorn – om nom noms from food booze and shoes.

Another cocktail? Yes please.

Stalker shot…Love the tatt.

Finally, it was time for the traditional group shot…well, not really that traditional. After a few bumps and false starts, we got the remote timer working and everyone in the frame. Much thanks to Simon from the heart of food for getting everything in place.

As always, a big shout out to Suze and Helen for organising. It was a great day and we had heaps of fun and food.  To everyone I met and didn’t link, please drop me a message, I’d love to hear from you because I’m so terrible with names.

19 Comments

1. your marshmallows were soooo freaking deeeeliciousssss! glad you guys came it’s been too long!

   Comment by chocolatesuze — January 15, 2012 @ 9:06 pm

2. the smell of the melting marshmallows were nom-licious!

   Comment by Food is our religion — January 15, 2012 @ 9:08 pm

3. The smell of burrrrrrrning made me stop conversation mid-way all day! lol. I loved them both. The lemon sherbet ones were awesome! And the insect lollies were by Sara and Josh from bellyrumbles :)

   Comment by Helen (grabyourfork) — January 15, 2012 @ 10:35 pm

4. such a great idea toasting marshmallows to order! they were delicious!

   Comment by Jacq — January 15, 2012 @ 10:53 pm

5. That was us :) Josh and I made the banana bugs. Really happy you guys liked them.

   Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to try your marshmallows, though the smell was awesome!

   Comment by Sara (Belly Rumbles) — January 15, 2012 @ 11:45 pm

6. So much food. Shame I didn’t get to meet you nor try your freshly toasted marshmellows. booo! :(

   Comment by Tina @ bitemeshowme — January 16, 2012 @ 8:13 am

7. Legendary marshmallows – thanks again! My popcorn rather pales in comparison to the paella for effort… :S

   Comment by Tina@foodboozeshoes — January 16, 2012 @ 8:28 am

8. Your blowtorch treat was epic! I was too scared to use it though in case I set the picnic on fire. LOL.

   Comment by Miss Piggy — January 16, 2012 @ 9:21 am

9. Yummo choc malt! No wonder I could taste Milo in them :D they were freaking deeeelicious ^^
   hehe btw it was brie :)

   Comment by Vivian - vxdollface — January 16, 2012 @ 10:54 am

10. I got to try one of your lemon sherbert marshmallows – so tangy and lemony! Didn’t get to pass on my compliments, but absolutely loved them as I adore tart stuff =D

    Comment by Rita (mademoiselle délicieuse) — January 16, 2012 @ 11:21 am

11. WOW loving your photos. that photo of me taking a photo is funny. shows off my double chin well hehe the link underneath the pop up bar shot doesn’t seem to work though? you might need to double check.

    Comment by Simon Food Favourites — January 16, 2012 @ 3:19 pm

12. The lemon sherbet marshmallows when toasted were oh so good!

    Love the shot of Suze’s tattoo.

    Comment by Simon @ the heart of food — January 16, 2012 @ 4:39 pm

13. You guys took some great pictures! Was lovely meeting you two :) Loved your marshies as well.. especially the lemon sherbet ones… I was too scared to toast the chocolate one in case i melted my plastic plate haha but it was yummy nonetheless. Also <3 that pic of me and Wendy (obesebaby) taking pics of the coconut pandan macarons <3! Thnx guys!

    Comment by Christine — January 16, 2012 @ 9:05 pm

14. Too bad I didn’t get to try the marshmallows! Bummer! It was an amazing afternoon. So many people & I didn’t get the chance to meet you.

    By the way, I made the second paella. The one in a black pan with prawns :) cheers!

    Comment by Ramen Raff — January 17, 2012 @ 6:03 am

15. I am sad I didn’t get to try your marshmallows! I made the ginger cupcakes with cream cheese icing :)

    Comment by Swah — January 17, 2012 @ 3:56 pm

16. Awesome round up!! I LOVED LOVED LOVED ur marshys!!! hahaha I shouldve got a pic of you guys digging into the puffs lol!!

    Comment by Rhonda|The Dainty Baker — January 19, 2012 @ 1:32 pm

17. Oh those marshmallow were good, the chocolate malt one was AWESOME!!! loved it!

    Comment by Thanh — January 19, 2012 @ 5:47 pm

18. love you pics, love the flaming mallows – great idea (pity i was too sick on the day to try them ;( )

    Comment by muppy — January 25, 2012 @ 2:32 pm

19. It was so nice to meet you both! Those marshmallows were so delicious, I could really do with one right now :)

    Comment by jack — February 5, 2012 @ 12:55 am

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