I’m planning a new feature here on the blog called “Photo Friday”. There’s a lot of stuff I photograph that doesn’t make it as blog posts for one reason or another. It won’t be just food…although most probably it will be food focused. It might be an outtake, a scene…whatever…I’ll just go with the flow! I’ll share my thoughts behind the shot etc… I also want to use it as an opportunity to tie up a few loose ends and cover things that I usually don’t have time to mention such as competitions, promotions and giveaways! Let me know what you think.
That hot chocolate you see above, has been a constant, indulgent treat this winter. With temperatures dropping to all time lows in Sydney this week, the cold has been biting. Although when you compare it to the cold of European and Northern American winters it’s probably considered mild. I made this hot chocolate using hot chocolate flakes supplied by the lovely people of Lindt Australia. It’s actually real chocolate flakes that you mix with warm milk and you can make it as rich as you like. I top it with a few marshmallows, and voila! a drink and dessert in one! There are two varieties of hot chocolate flakes. A milk chocolate and a dark chocolate. The product is quite versatile too. You can also use it to decorate desserts and make iced chocolates…mmm!
In other news, I’m holding a giveaway! I’ve never done one of these before and I’m quite excited. There are four double passes for the Sydney Good Food and Wine Show up for grabs. It’s being held between the 16th-18th of July at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour. This event is a food lover’s dream! There are masterclasses with famous chefs, cheese, chocolates, sweets, wine, lots of kitchen stuff and lots of restaurants showing off their new food creations. Imagine being amongst all that.
If you’re a lurker that’s fine. I respect that. But, don’t lurk now. Leave me a comment about why you’d like to go (and no life essays please!) and I’ll enter the details in one of those random generator “thingies” and let it pick four winners. I’m happy to post the tickets anywhere in Australia, however please be aware that this particular Good Food and Wine Show is being held in Sydney on those specified dates. And don’t forget to leave me your email details so I can email you that you’ve won. I’ll announce the winners next Friday the 9th on the blog and post them out on the weekend.
Now get to it!
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Nice idea, Pete…I’d love to come visit! If I win, please book me with Qantas, aisle seat, preferably bulk-head for my long legs.
LOL! Peter it will be business class!
A fantastic picture! Great giveaway. A pity I don’t live in Australia…
Cheers,
Rosa
Wish I could easily say, “I’m off to Sydney for the Good Food and Wine Show” … but that will never happen! Great idea though!
Love that hot chocolate … it’s the perfect winter treat! And I look forward to seeing your photo Friday posts.
Love the new photo Fridays feature Peter. I would love to attend the Food & Wine show but of course live in Canada. I have been doing an assignment for the past month where I am learning more about Australia and New Zealand and all that they have to offer.
Fabulous idea to have a Photo series!!! I agree, there are so many things that we shoot that don’t always have a story or fit a theme
After a while, it’s the photos that are the pull.. looking forward to Fridays.
Btw, I won’t be able to attend in Sydney. So, please don’t count me in for the giveaway. I just wanted to leave a note
Peter, such delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows I`d like to drink all the time
have a nice weekend,
Paula
Love the idea of the photo series Peter! I am sure all of them will be fabulous..
Love the idea of the giveaway too but maybe considering adding plane tickets to Australia in the mix…lol… Just kidding ofcourse. The weather here has been extreme too but more in the hot regions rather then cold… But then again; considering the hot climate of Australia, our weather is probably considered mild to you.. 
Hi Peter! Great idea indeed… I’m looking forward to see your friday shots.
Sorry for not being so much present here and on Flickr as before, being pretty busy lately, I hope all is going well for you too. Drop me a line about your latest happenings if you wish
Hmm this would be a good chance to visit Oz…having hot chocolate with Peter AND the Food and Wine Show
Love that shot, first time looked at it on FLickr. Good luck with the give away event
I would SO love to go to the Sydney Good Food and Wine Show!! It’s right in the middle of the school holidays and it will be MY mini holiday away from my kidlets!!
Photo Friday is a great idea Peter.
I have a friend who dined at Ottolenghi recently on a trip to London. I said I’d try to win him some tickets for the Wine and Food show so he could go and see Ottam in person. So random generator – please pick me.
i love the whites in this shot! i think i’ll make some hot chocolate now…i’m looking forward to seeing what more comes out of the friday vault…perhaps some film too?
now i wish i had some miles lying around, i’d write you a food essay
Hello lovely! Love that hot chocolate, my darling BF finished a whole tin to himself pronto! I’d love to win tickets to the good food show as it’s my annual food magazine subscription renewal event! Pick Me! Pick Me!
I love seeing all the products and food and wine available and chatting to people about food ideas and ways of cooking or adding something delicious to meals. I’d love to win tickets
Love the idea of a Photo Friday Peter! I just know I can get so much inspiration from this new feature – like right now, it this freezing weather, I’d love a cup of hot chocolate… And I would love to go to the Good Food and Wine show – I’d want to watch the live masterclasses!
Such a good idea – Photo Friday – I also love the idea of the giveaway and I’m with Peter – Qantas works. I’d take Val with me but she’s far so ok…. Peter, you can come too
I would like to attend the festival so I can sample all the fantastic food that Sydney has to offer.
great idea, peter! Love your photos and can’t wait for more!
Your photography is terrific (as I’ve said many times) so I look forward to seeing more of it.
Lovely giveaway for the lucky person(s).
The photo posts are a great idea – I have plenty of photos that fall in that category and roam around on Flickr looking for love and never get posted. The hot chocolate looks divine – exactly what the weather outside my office window is crying out for!
I’d love to go to the Good food and wine show – who wouldn’t? It’s the Easter show for grown ups with taste!
I love Lindt choc flakes for making hot choc too! Its the best and only way to make real rich delicious hot chocolate. The only down side for me is it is too easy to dip the spoon in the tin and eat it BEFORE it even makes the mug!
I would love to investigate more chocolate options at the Sydney Food and Wine show… please put me in the drawer to win tickets. Thanks and keep the great pics and recipes coming. Pip 
Great idea for the photo series, you take such beautiful photographs it’s a shame we don’t get to enjoy more of them!
It would be nice to be there though, hearing about the cold weather. I’m one of the few people who doesn’t enjoy the heat here in Holland(and I’m Greek, go figure. I’m supposed to be loving this!).
The giveaways are a great idea too, for those living in Australia
Magda
Wonderful idea. Great photography. Im hoping i can visit Sydney one day. My wife would love it there.
You have take hot chocolate to a whole other level with your incredible photo. Quiet. Peaceful. Comfort in a cup on a white cold day.
MMMM
Love the new feature Peter!
Gorgeous picture, Peter! I look forward to many more.
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