The EasyEating Taste Experience is a season of four delicious innovative pop-up culinary / sensory / educational events which are scheduled to take place between 30 October and 20 November culminating in a food conference on 5 December, all taking place at 8 Morrison Street in Durban.
Start with one funky, creative food-loving visionary, add a handful of home grown, high quality produce, a cup of freshly blended tea (or coffee), a pint of locally brewed craft beer, and an independently produced cooking show. Mix thoroughly and simmer. What’s the final product, you ask? EasyEating: the master project of culinary mover and shaker, Zama Memela. Four delicious pop-up events will take place between 30 October and 20 November which culminates in a 10 course culinary showcase on 5 December. All this will be happening at the very “happening” 8 Morrison Street in Durban.
The series kicks off on 30 October with Durban local, David Bartlett from Eat Your Home. David will share his company vision and his passion for quality, locally-grown fresh produce and products with guests, who will enjoy a sumptuous dinner created by Chef Brett Gentles of Parc Cafe. He will make use of produce all sourced or inspired by Eat Your Home. “The unpretentious setting at Parc Café belies its serious foodie roots. Brett Gentles, who owns it with sister Lara, is a qualified chef and, prior to opening Parc, worked as sous chef at 9th Avenue. His approach has been billed as: clever café food that plays with textures and fresh flavours. According to Bartlett ingredients as fresh as these don’t need much help. Fresh ingredients end up doing most of the work. David will also be showcasing some sprouting methods, with the help of Angela Fenn of Angela’s Backyard Garden, so folks can get started on home grown living, DIY style.
Nothing beats a perfectly brewed cup of tea. What about the heavenly smell of freshly ground coffee beans? On 6 NovemberString: master tea blender and coffee roaster extraordinaire, Zamindlela Mkhwanazi, will be examining methods of creating the perfect cup of tea. Learn to be a master tea blender at this event, where guests will be given the opportunity to create their own tea blends from scratch. Learn from the best so you can enjoy the perfect cuppa anytime, anywhere. An extravagant meal will be served and all food and beverage on the night will be tea or coffee-inspired.
Another Durbanite, Nazira Moosa, will entertain and educate guests on 13 November with her very own independently produced cooking show, Zira Cooks. Zira was once a member of the corporate world, but her passion for cooking and entertaining took over. She decided to leave the corporate world behind, and follow her dreams full time. She will be showing guests how to create a dish in her live show, and will be cooking enough for all to enjoy. Zira is at her happiest when she is entertaining people, so if you want to make someone happy on 13 November, this is the place to be.
On 20 November, Pietermaritzburg locals; Mo Gravity, Easy Eating and Visual Foc will be showing off their collaborative craft beer brand: The Dawg Series. “Inspired by the pit bull, this premium craft beer is slow brewed with old school swagger – smooth and rich with enough crispness to keep you cool. The Dawg is putting the gang back into gangster by being a beer you can share, while still calling the shots.” Guests will discover how the dynamic three way partnership came to be, what the future holds for The Dawg, and perhaps even one or two trade secrets. Over the course of the evening, the super skilled beer crafters will be cooking a three course dinner using The Dawg craft beer.
And to wrap it all up on 5 December, a 10 course luncheon, showcasing the culinary expertise of the guest speakers from the four previous events. Masters of food and drink will collaborate to create culinary synergy like never before. Business owners will discuss how they plan to create synergy in business as well as food. Think of good food and wine pairings, and imagine the same concept on a business level. This is the event that will bring the whole experience together, so don’t miss out.
All events will be at 8 Morrison Street, which is located in the newly-rejuvenated, Rivertown Precinct between the Durban ICC and the beach. What better venue to hold EasyEating? It’s alive and happening, and it’s right in the urban hub of Durban.
For bookings, contact Ailsa: 083 250 2690 editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com.
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