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For those of you, like me, who had never heard of Umami before Mal Anderson mentioned the word, when speaking of the rolled lamb on Thursday last, take a look at this; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umami . Umami is the fifth taste, sweet, sour, salt, bitter and umami, meaning savouriness. There is an excellent article by Fennela Souter in this weekend's "Good Weekend" about taste and super taste. It's all about the number of taste buds we have and the density on the tongue. I'll try to obtain a copy; watch the Links box. Maybe we should have a W&F meeting with some chemical testing, to determine how many of us are "super tasters". Anyone have access to PROP (6-n-propylthiouracil)?

March 2010, Dinner 699 @ Café Lekker Finger foods Sardine cake salsa verde Gazpacho shooter Blanke tokay pinot gris pategarten 2001 Umani ronchi verdicchio casal di serra 2003 Entrée Ginger Duck and udon noodle broth De Bortoli windy peak pinot noir 1999 Coldstreams hills reserve pinot noir 2004 Entree Lobster risotto with peas and saffron Piper Heisdesck NV Entree Rolled lamb saddle stuffed with spinach and wild mushrooms, silky mashed potato baby roasted beetroots, pan jus Vasse felix Margaret river cab sav 1995 Orlando st hugo cab sav 1998 Dessert Muscat poached pear and pistachio cake, with vanilla bean en glace Gramps botrytis Semillon 1999 Chef Ben Veldhuis

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DINNER 698 GEE CEES - 18TH FEBRUARY 2010 Present – Rob Campbell, Paul Hemming , Brian Hassett , John Nelson, Dennis Chamberlain , Tony Campana, Phil Dover, Dean Stephens, Luigi Bazzani, Jim Patterson , Wayne Spring, Degan Murphy , John Stickland, Mike Sheedy, Les Dickinson , Ross Wilkie Apologies David O’Sullivan , ,Andrew Lewis, Don Moss , John Williams, Bob House 1. Minutes of 2009 AGM Moved Jim Patterson, seconded Mike Sheedy. 2. Matters arising from Previous AGM a. Admission of Women and Membership drive. It was decided that the Committee would re-assess the Society’s feelings regarding admission of Female Members. 3. Reports a. Treasurer Mr Jim Patterson The Treasurer’s Report was accepted subject to the Auditor’s opinion being satisfactory. Moved, Jim Patterson, seconded, Brian Hassett. b. Food Master Mr Dennis Chamberlain c. Wine Master Dr Phil Dover d. Cellar Master Mr John Nelson e. President Dr Pau...

Members are advised that the 699th meeting will be on ThursdayMarch 18th, 2010 At Café Lekker Doveton St, Ballarat At 7.00pm Guest Food Master: Bob House Wine Master: Phil Dover Guests are most welcome. Dress-Lounge Suit Electronic banking via account: ANZ BSB 013 520 ACCOUNT 008699266 is recommended. Cost $120 per person Annual Subscription $250 (if not already paid) Reply to Bob House, 10 Parker St Ballarat VIC 3350 Wine & Food Society of Ballarat RSVP Friday 12th March Be sure to check out the new blog site http://ballaratwinefoodsociety.blogspot.com/