Grab Your Fork reaches 1,000 posts - with a week of competitions to celebrate!

Congratulations dear reader. You are officially reading the 1,000th post by Grab Your Fork.

It's been almost five years of feasting and what a delicious ride it's been. Having a blog has prompted me to explore all of Sydney, to embrace its multicultural flavours, to support local producers and to share it all with you.

Not only have I relished the perfect justification to eat 'just a little bit more' for research purposes, it's given me amazing opportunities to find like-minded souls: through comments and letters from readers; attending industry events and meeting chefs; and being part of a growing network of amazing Australian food bloggers, many of whom are now wonderful friends.

And of course many of these posts wouldn't have been possible without the enduring patience of family and friends--the poor souls who have to wait for the mandatory photoshoot to be over before they can start eating. The G-man calls it 'being blessed'. Thank you to each and everyone of you, with a special shout out to my eating partner-in-crime Veruca Salt.

It's a triple day of celebrations. Today is also Australia Day and the first day of the Chinese Year of the Ox. Good things do come in threes.

The best way to celebrate this monumental post? Prizes. Ahh...... now I have your attention. Over the past couple of days, I've been in contact with several of Grab Your Fork's supporters, and they've all come to the party with generous prizes to give.

First up is KitchenwareDirect who are offering not one, not two, but three amazing prizes. Read below for all the details and don't forget to check back tomorrow for more. There are four days of prizes lined up this week. It's happy days for all!

Happy Australia Day,
Happy Chinese New Year,
and Happy 1,000 Posts for all Grab Your Fork readers!


Image courtesy of KitchenwareDirect

PRIZE #1: Global 20cm Cook's Knife (RRP $135)
I heart Global. My brother very kindly bought me a set of Global knives for Christmas a few years ago and I use them every day. The cook's knife is the most versatile, perfect for chopping, slicing and precision dicing. This knife has a recommended retail price of $135 and remember if you do miss out, you can always get one from Kitchenwarehouse Direct for only $84.95.

To win a Global 20cm Cook's Knife, simply check out the KitchenwareDirect website, then

1. Send an email to
2. Mark it with the subject heading "Global"
3. Provide your full name and contact phone number, and
4. Provide the correct answers to the following questions:

Q1. In what year were Global knives first introduced by Yoshikin Manufacturing?
Q2. What is the weight of a Global 20cm Cook's Knife?


Entries close 5pm Sydney-time, Friday 20 February 2009.
Only one entry per person. This competition is restricted to Australian postal addresses only.

Image courtesy of KitchenwareDirect

PRIZE #2: Culinare Electronic Scales 3.25kg (RRP $59.95)
Who hasn't cursed the inaccuracies of traditional scales, or tried in vain to use the lines marked on butter wrapping to estimate 30g? Cooking became so much easier when I received this exact product for a birthday present recently (are you noticing a cooking domesticity pattern with all my presents?). This scale weighs amounts from 1g to 3.25kg and can also provide measurements in pounds.

To win a set of Culinare Electronic Scales, simply check out the KitchenwareDirect website, then

1. Send an email to
2. Mark it with the subject heading "Scales"
3. Provide your full name and contact phone number, and
4. Provide the correct answers to the following questions:

Q1. The Culinare Electronic Scales are included the product category "Measuring & Timing". Under which drop-down menu at the top of the page would you find this category?
Q2. What is the flat rate for shipping charged by KitchenwareDirect, regardless of the number of items ordered?

Entries close 5pm Sydney-time, Friday 20 February 2009.
Only one entry per person. This competition is restricted to Australian postal addresses only.

Image courtesy of KitchenwareDirect

PRIZE #3: Snapware Cookie & Cupcake Carrier (RRP $49.95)
A cupcake carrier is more de rigeur than any designer handbag. This double-decker version (12 cupcakes per layer) will have countless heads swivelling in your direction as you instantly and effortlessly stop traffic. Priced at only $39, this product has been so popular it's been flying off the shelves at KitchenwareDirect, however the next delivery should arrive by late February.

To win a Snapware Cookie & Cupcake Carrier, simply check out the KitchenwareDirect website, then

1. Send an email to
2. Mark it with the subject heading "Cupcake"
3. Provide your full name and contact phone number, and
4. Provide the correct answers to the following questions:

Q1. The Snapware Cookie & Cupcake Carrier is listed under the product category "Baker's Tools". What other product does Snapware make?
Q2. How many cupcakes does the Snapware Cookie & Cupcake Carrier hold?

Entries close 5pm Sydney-time, Friday 20 February 2009.
Only one entry per person. This competition is restricted to Australian postal addresses only.


Good luck everyone.
Winners will be announced on Monday 23 February 2009.
Remember to check back here tomorrow for another prize competition.



Don't forget to enter all the competitions on offer!
Prizes #1 - #3: KitchenwareDirect
Prize #4: Kei's Kitchen
Prize #5: Sweetness the Patisserie
Prizes #6 and #7: Menulog
Prize #8: Ocean Room