Culinary inspiration

Watching some of the world’s culinary stars in action is sure to give you ideas to try at home.

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14th May, 2011

Where does cooking inspiration come from? For a food writer like me, recipe ideas come from a wide variety of sources. Recently I attended Masterclass in Melbourne, a weekend event that’s part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and features some of the world’s cutting-edge culinary stars. The latest trends are on display. Over the years I have seen such silliness as potatoes masquerading as rocks, baby carrots that look as if they still have (edible) dirt clinging to their roots, a plate with 124 components ...

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