From Saturday 12 June to Monday 14 June 2010, Hunter Valley Gardens in NSW will host “FlavourFest”. It’s a three day culinary extravaganza which will feature fine food, exquisite wine, cooking demonstrations and celebrity guest hosts including Peter Evans.

Respected chef Pete Evans starred in this year’s hit series, Network Seven’s My Kitchen Rules. His Hugos restaurants have won numerous awards, including a coveted Sydney Morning Herald Chefs Hat seven years in a row. He has cooked for royalty and has been involved in many television shows.

We sat down for a power chat!

What’s your favourite Winter flavour and why?

Roasted Garlic

Name 3 people alive or dead that you’d love to invite to a dinner party.

Robin Williams , Ben Elton and John Clease for a good laugh

What’s the number 1 mistake people make when cooking at home?

Not enjoying the experience and not being organised a day before

Why do you think cooking shows are so very popular?

Food is universal and people are staring to appreciate it more.

When it comes to supermarket shopping what should you splurge on and what should you go no-name on?

Splurge on perishables good cheese good, meats and small goods and of course the wine!

Entry to the Gardens is $22.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 4 – 15 years of age with children 3 years and under admitted free. For further information regarding FlavourFest at Hunter Valley Gardens (Broke Rd, Pokolbin), please call 02 4998 4000 or visit www.hvg.com.au



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