Bethanie, a Western Australia’s not-for-profit aged care and retirement living provider has announced the winners of the 2018 Big Bethanie Bake Off.
The Grand Finale was held in front of a live audience at Burswood Park on Wednesday 14th November at the Seniors Recreational Council of WA’s Have a Go Day.
The Big Bethanie Bake-Off, which is in its fifth year, is held to encourage WA seniors and juniors to present their favourite recipe or their grandparent’s favourite recipe, along with the story behind it, which is judged by a panel of experts. With the aim of closing the intergenerational gap the competition saw four finalists from the senior and junior categories cook their favourite family recipe, accompanied by a story reflecting their family’s life, culture and history.
The event was hosted by West Australian Foodie and Media Personality, Verity James and accompanied by a panel of judges including Patrick O’Brien, Executive Director Hospitality and Trades West Coast Institute, Food Columnist Margaret Johnson and Chris How, Bethanie CEO.
Winners of the 2018 Big Bethanie Bake Off:
· 2018 Big Bethanie Bake Off Champion – Isabell Neill from Bethanie Kwinana Living Well Centre for her Cauliflower Mustard Pickle
· Best Senior Award – Joan Edmonds from Bethanie Mount Claremont Living Well Centre for her Mum’s Patty Cakes
· Best Student Award – Tom Rechichi from St Anthony’s School Greenmount for his Gnocchi
Big Bethanie Bake Off Champion Isabell Neill has made her cauliflower mustard pickles for everyone in her family since first coming across the recipe in the early 70’s and it has become a family favourite.
The Big Bethanie Bake-Off offers participants the chance to win fantastic prizes, whilst leaving behind an everlasting legacy with all finalist recipes being published in a special recipe booklet.
