My big fat Greek kitchen rules Paniyiri
My Kitchen Rules Queensland stars to headline Paniyiri Cooking Program
Spanakorizo. Kourabiethes. Loukoumathes. You may have difficulty pronouncing them, but that’s not a problem when it comes to eating them! Queensland’s signature celebration of all things Greek, the famous Paniyiri Festival will this year celebrate with the biggest ever Paniyiri Greek Cooking Program yet featuring My Kitchen Rules culinary bombshells Tanya and Gen, and winners Shadi and Veronica.
Paniyiri Greek Festival will this year celebrate over three days from Friday May 21 through to Sunday May 23 showcasing the very best in Hellenic hospitality from dance and music, through to cultural events, fashion, food and much more.
Upstairs in The Greek Club during Paniyiri the secrets behind Greek gastronomy will be revealed, with FREE sweet and savory demonstrations all day Saturday May 22 & Sunday May 23. This ever popular Cooking Program is enjoyed by Greeks and non-Greeks alike in a wonderful cross cultural celebration.
On Saturday May 22 at 3pm at Paniyiri, Brisbane My Kitchen Rules contestants Tanya and Gen will be Keeping Traditions Aliveas they demonstrate how to cook Yemista (or for those non-Greeks, Stuffed Tomatoes and Capsicums). Then, it’s over to My Kitchen Rules winners Shadi and Veronica to cook up a Greek storm on Sunday May 23 at 2pm using ingredients of the Mediterranean and bringing them together in Greek Cuisina with a Traditional Greek Flavour.
As well as a few famous faces, there will be demonstrations on how to entertain Greek style, how to create traditional Greek cuisine, preparing low fat Greek goodies, how to make traditional Greek sweets and more.
SATURDAY MAY 22
NAB Traditional Greek FREE cooking demonstrations at THE GREEK CLUB & CONVENTION CENTRE |
12.30pm Litsa: Experience a traditional Greek welcome and how to entertain Greek style |
SUNDAY MAY 23
NAB Traditional Greek FREE cooking demonstrations at THE GREEK CLUB & CONVENTION CENTRE |
11.00am Litsa: Experience a traditional Greek welcome and how to entertain Greek style andVoula James: |
The Paniyiri Main Stage in Musgrave Park will host almost 20 hours of entertainment over the weekend including the return of Greek Dancing with the Stars with special guest judge Mark Wilson; appearances from Greek Goddess Effie and the return of Greek singing sensation Maria Maroulis; Grape Stomping, Olive and Honeypuff Eating Competitions; Hellenic Dancing and Zorbathon and of course the popular Paniyiri NAB Cooking Program.
“If you only learn one Greek word, make it Paniyiri.”
Paniyiri 2010 Fast Facts
Date: Friday May 21 (Pasarela Fashion Parade), Saturday May 22 & Sunday May 23, 2010
Time: From 12pm on Saturday and 10am on Sunday
Location: Musgrave Park & The Greek Club, Edmondstone St, South Brisbane
Entry: $8 Adults (13+), $2 Aged Pensioners, Children free
Info: www.paniyiri.com.au or 07 3844 1166
Channel 7 My Kitchen Rules stars…
Veronica and Shadi: Start with a Sicilian, slowly stir in a Lebanese, and finish with a topping of Greece! After claiming the winner’s title of My Kitchen Rules, Veronica (Sicilian background) and Shadi (Lebanese heritage) Abraham, Australia’s multicultural food fetish will be front and centre on Sunday May 23 as a melting pot of cultures and cuisines combine on stage.
Tanya and Gen: From humble beginnings in their backyard with a bowl of flour, a dozen eggs and some water at the age of 3, Brisbane’s My Kitchen Rules dynamic duo Tanya and Gen have definitely expanded their repertoire. After confessing an undying love for Greek food and cuisine, the girls were treated to some private cooking lessons by Head Chef of The Greek Club, Yianni, learning the secrets to success in a Greek kitchen. The girls will be sharing their love for food, the secrets to getting your kids to eat healthy and serving up a Greek favourite.
