Forget your morning coffee, the new Gordon Ramsay lite is here. Firing up the crowds with his low-fat / zero heat theatrics at the Good Food and Wine show in Sydney. Last time he was down under he offended a major television personality and the repercussions of this obtuse action can surely be seen. Gordon is a shadow of his former fiery self . Yeah sure its the same self depreciating humour and tacky one liners that dominate his dog and pony show. But it is surely measured and the rating has gone down from R to a more subtle MA. At the end of the day we are here to watch the guy cook, and fortunately cook he can.
Ramsay prepared a simple 3-course meal (which most novices could of cooked) in 33 minutes. I couldn’t resist the teasing of taste buds which he invokes plating up dishes such as Tasmanian Salmon or Inglegreen’s Premium Pork.
Ironically there was a row of 'fat shaking' machines just outside the major theatre where Gordon conducted his culinary gymnastics. Maybe the organizers of the show were sending mixed messages about flavour versus fat. With over 400 exhibitors displaying everything from organic teas to sustainable avocado margarine. The Good Food show has a wide variety of products which are sure to please the masses this weekend.
A quick footnote to Gordon; Australians have been munching on celery and barley as a staple since post depression times. Thanks for the heads up on ‘cucina povera’( peasant food). Crowds are down on last year, but its still worth a look if you are into food.
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