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Ann Oliver rocks

January 11th, 2008

A couple of weeks ago, I went to a local fig farm for a tour, cooking demo and 6 course meal made of figs. The chef in charge was Ann Oliver, a local chef/caterer and food writer in Adelaide. I knew I would like this lady from the start when she cursed several times throughout her demo. She was fun to watch and I was very excited to meet her after the session. I contacted her via email afterward in hopes of getting some advice on being a food writer in Adelaide. What I received was even better. She invited me over for dinner. And not the sort of meal where she grilled me on my experience and gave life-changing advice for being in the industry. She invited me over with a group of friends, fed me, gave me wine, and of course, cursed up a storm. Stories were swapped, amazing food was enjoyed by all, and occasionally she would ask me about what I wanted to do with my new degree. It was by far one of the best times I have had in Australia to date. I am trying to remember what we ate, but I must stress again how much WINE I had, so bear with me. The first course had this lightly toasted brown bread (hey, I?m lucky I remembered it was BROWN, people), and this lovely concoction of pumpkin and dukkah spice and other things that sort of looked like a moist falafel, topped with bitter greens. The main course was duck confit pasta with stinging nettles, and the dessert was this beautiful baby pistachio sorbet with raspberry gelatin and cream, served with Moscato D?Asti, no less, just the great freaking wine on the face of planet. The meal ended and I pretty much needed to be rolled out of the place.No pictures though. Sorry! What the hell did I do to deserve all of this? I don?t know, but I certainly hope she invites me over for more! Thanks, Ann! ~LTG

Ann Oliver rocks
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