A Recipe for Life: Exhibition Launch Party

ABOUT THE EVENT

A Recipe for Life: The Food The Shapes Us is the State Library's new exhibition.

Historic menus, photographs, recipes and advertising have all been thrown into the pot as we boil down what the growing, cooking, eating and marketing of our food can tell us about our cultural identity. The exhibition includes a fascinating new video oral history series exploring quintessential WA dishes, brands and food stories.

The launch event includes a panel conversation featuring WA food luminaries Max Veenhuyzen, Dale Tilbrook, George Kailis, Kate Lamont and Russell Blaikie.

Enjoy light nibbles inspired by iconic Western Australian products featured in the exhibition. Cash bar.

Panelists

Max Veenhuyzen

Max is a culinary journalist, photographer and consultant who reflects on food, drink and travel for various publications.

Dale Tilbrook

Dale is a Wardandi Bibbulmun woman and a leader in Noongar culinary tourism, taking the story of First Nations food from Noongar country as far as Italy and Singapore, with her ‘Bushtucker Masterclass’ and ‘Bushtucker & Beyond’ programs.

George Kailis

The Kailis name is synonymous with seafood and waterside dining in WA. The ever-innovative George Kailis both continues and evolves this tradition with his Kailis Hospitality Group, the company behind elevated seaside favourites Shorehouse (Swanbourne), Gibney and Magic Apple Wholefoods (Cottesloe).

Kate Lamont AM

Kate is a best-selling cookbook author, food and tourism industry advisor and her contribution to WA was recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia. 

Russell Blaikie

Russell was WA’s first major ‘star chef’ of the contemporary era, his restaurants having shaped the West Australian palate like few others and is also a leading ambassador for WA produce.