As you may know, one of my favourite words is serendipity I’ve posted about how Twitter creates serendipity and builds community. Do you remember the last time you had an experience which left you on such a natural high, it’s all you could think about for days afterwards? An experience when once finished, you ask yourself and the others with you, “What just happened?” ”What WAS that?”
Well, thanks to Twitter and its ability to create serendipity and build community, I was invited by my friend Mahei (aka @Iconic88) to an interesting breakfast event in Sydney. “Iconic” and I first met at Coffee Mornings in Surry Hills after I extended an invitation via Twitter. When I arrived, much to my surprise and delight were other like-minds who I have come to know via Twitter over the past year.
It gets better – how can I describe the talented, beautiful and passionate chef Bridget Davis? Known only to me as @Bridget_CooKs on Twitter, she is living proof that there are amazing people on Twitter, and you should do everything in your power to meet Bridget and experience her culinary creations. In fact this week you have that opportunity, with a special Media 140 Food and the real-time web event about to commence.
I arrived at breakfast, to be greeted by our host Mahei who introduced me to Bridget and the other guests. After being treated to espresso, Bridget guided us to a working kitchen inside the Electrolux Australia offices in the Sydney suburb of Mascot. It”s so beautifully set up you feel right at home.
We all got talking immediately (thanks to Twitter and the coffee mornings/tweetups we are all a part of) it felt like we were a bunch of old friends catching up for a regular meal together. Amazing!
Now on to the food. Bridget Davis is a genius. Have a look at the photos, but here is what we were treated to for breakfast.
Starter:
Confit of ocean trout on an avocado tartar with organic New Zealand avocado oil
on’Peaches poached with cinnamon and star anise on ricotta drop scones with berry infused maple marscapone and fresh mint.
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I remember running into Catherine White and yourself at a coffee shop in North Sydney straight after this breakfast event. There was definitely a “buzz” about you both which you’ve so eloquently captured in this post via your words and pictures.
Weeks later, I was privileged to have been invited by Mahei and Bridget to have the same experience, which I shared with Kerry Pintado. We too buzzed for days afterwards and still recollect the experience fondly as one of the best brekkies of our lives.
Bridget is a magician and Mahei the perfect host. The combination makes the event.
Kerry and I look forward to #media140 for foodies this week so we can experience more of the magic.
Cheers, Iggy
After finally locking in time in your busy schedule Iggy, it was a real pleasure to have you and Kerry there.
Friends, great food, rich conversation…love it!
Well done, Tony. This is an excellently written and illustrated post, capturing a unique and memorable experience.
I really enjoy the way you express your love of food and people. It’s this sheer joy that you share with us – stimulated by all things beautiful and delicious – that lifts our day to new heights.
As we have discussed, you have a gift in this area.
And we, the recipients say…
Shine on, Tony!
Your friend,
Robin
Thank you Robin for taking time out during your busy schedule
We really appreciate it brother.
It was an absolute highlight for me to share time, laughs and outstanding food with you and Bridget.
Soulful people sharing soulful food.
Thank you!
Robin
Thanks Tony for this amazing post!!
You were at our first breakfast with friends so we were very honoured that you could make it!
Thanks for your support and for enjoying the morning with us.
You have to love ‘breaking bread’ with friends
Thank you for posting this beautiful memoir.
I remember how astonished we were bumping into Iggy afterward. How we bubbled over effusively about the morning, Bridget and Iconic.
I recall how we felt when You, Brad, Graham and I piled into Graham’s car afterward, feeling speechless from the wonderful experience.
All I could say was ‘What was that?’
Often I’ve considered why that occasion was so meaningful. What was it that took our collective breath was taken away?
My conclusion is Bridget loves what she does, she has a passion for nurturing others.
Everything she touches is infused with love, and everyone she meets is drawn into her magnetic force field.
Thank you for the walk down memory lane Tony XXX
Wow, Tony, I couldn’t have spoken about Bridget’s unique talent more eloquently than you did!! And these pictures, my God!!
Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow night at Media140
Myriam
Thank you for a beautiful post Tony! You have captured the experience that those of us lucky enough to have had in a truly authentic fashion. I love your expression of serendipity. I believe the universe has a marvellous method of ensuring you are surrounded by the right people regardless of how you may meet. The twitter community for me has magically unearthed some wonderful people to engage with like yourselves, @Iconic88 and Bridget and I am sure that we will experience the same tomorrow night at Media 140. Looking forward to seeing you all!
Looks truly amazing Tony! I’m hungry now!
This is why i need to get back to Sydney!
Great blog Tony!
What a great experience. Looked amazing. I hope to experience Bridget’s cooking one day
Great post.