Camp Cook Off 2023

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BMWMCCWA Camp Cook Off 2023

Theme: Fresh is the best – “you have just returned to civilisation, after a long trip and now have access to fresh produce”
Aim: Produce a meal for yourself and a serve for Judges to sample, points gained for use of fresh ingredients, and nutritional value.

Rules: All cooking equipment, serving plates and provisions are to be carried on your bike, campfire may be used, or bring your own heat source.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings.

Where: Private property in Kalgan WA 6330 (near Albany) actual address to be disclosed closer to the weekend.

When: Saturday 30th September 2023.

Time: Meal preparation to commence from 4:00pm, with a meal portion to be presented for judging between 6:30pm & 7:30pm.

Camping / Accommodation options include:
Free camping onsite – bring your own tent and gear.
Kalgan River Chalets and Caravan Park approx. 3kms away.
Several Bed and Breakfast sites in close proximity.

Explore the Albany area on Saturday morning, find somewhere for lunch, purchase meal ingredients and head back to Kalgan by mid-afternoon.

Group Rides:
Cookie will lead a Ride down on Friday 29th September 2023. Meet at Dome Kelmscott at 9:00am, for a leisurely run down through the countryside, on a mixture of bitumen and dirt roads, covering around 450km and arriving in Kalgan late afternoon.
Cookie will lead a ride home on Sunday 1st October 2023 (departure time to be confirmed) return to Perth metro area via bitumen, inland route, arriving mid-afternoon.

Jump onto Club website to register for the event.

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Camp Cook Off 2023 at Kalgan farm
Nev & Colin headed down on Thursday to prepare the cottage and venue for the Cook Off, by the time Cookie, Peta, Jon O, Ken S & John C arrived on Friday, the farm was looking amazing – thanks Jeff, Nev & Colin.
Cookie and his group, enjoyed a smooth run down some well-maintained dirt roads, mixed with portions of highway and a scenic run through the Stirling Ranges National Park, in nice weather.
Jeff was already onsite, and excited about the arrival of the metro riders, organizing a guided tour of the firebreak and plantation, on quad bikes Saturday morning.
The group made their way into Albany on Saturday, mid morning to take in some tourist sites, enjoy some fish and chips, and shop for ingredients for the Cook Off.
We bumped into Steve & Jane whilst wandering the streets of Albany, they were in town for a series of Musical events over the weekend.
We arrived back at the farm late afternoon and set about getting the fire pits lit and ready for the evening event.
Peter B rolled in on his sweet looking R100 around 5pm and Kots arrived around 6.30pm, to wrap up the list of contestants.
Seven contestants registered with our guest Judges (Peter B & Peta) before setting to work preparing their respective meals.
Ken S – Nepalese style Pasta and Tuna dish
Cookie – Roast Lamb and Baked vegetables (Baby potatoes, Snap peas, Corn, Baby carrots, Pumpkin & Parsnips, garnished with fresh Rosemary, in 2 camp ovens, and red wine
Jeff D – Local FRESH fish (still kicking) pan fried, Moroccan salad with handmade chips
Jon O – Lamb chops, Cous Cous, fresh Greek Salad and herbs
Nev B – Pork Steak, Shoestring crisps and fresh salad
John C- Curry and Thai vegetables
Kots – Pork & Lamb kebabs, seasoned with Rosemary, Flambeed Strawberries, marinated brioche pears and Greek yoghurt.
The competition was fearsome, with much banter, which I’m sure contributed to the high quality of the dishes.
The judges enjoyed sampling the dishes and scores reflected the high degree of effort – there was only 4 points separating the 1st and 3rd placings.
Kots, took out the top spot, collecting a $200 Auto Classic gift voucher and silk Balaclava for his outstanding and entertaining effort.
Jon O came in second only 1 point behind to claim a $100 Auto Classic voucher for his dish.
Cookie ended up third place to collect a BMW Cap courtesy of BMW Clubs Australia.
Ken S picked up a spatula for the Chook bucket award.
A great evening around the fire pit, under a lovely star lit sky, before retiring for the night.
Sunday morning saw members pitching in to load the gear onto trailer and return to main farm, before heading off in various directions. John C & Peter B headed West, Ken S & Kots were staying in the region for a few days, Cookie, Peta, Jon O, Nev & Colin headed north, arriving in metro late afternoon.
We had a great time at Kalgan and enjoyed some fantastic hospitality, thank you to all for making the event a success.

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Well done all