Boston’s lamb-loving food bloggers have been issued a tasty challenge. Who will win?
Wondering what they like to eat with their clam chowdah in Boston? We’ll make an educated guess: Australian Lamb! Indeed, a recent Meat & Livestock Australia survey shows that 21.5% of Bostonians surveyed have eaten lamb three or more times in the last six months.
With so many flavorful cuts, cooking techniques and recipe options, one can’t help but wonder what lamb dishes Beantowners enjoy the most. So, we’ve set out to challenge the people who really have their fingers on the pulse, or at least the WordPress “publish” button: the city’s top food bloggers. From now until Easter Sunday, a handful of Boston’s best are hot on the Australian Lamb trail, as part of The Great Australian Lamb Chase—an exciting and great-tasting extravaganza that, for one lucky blogger, will end with an excellent reward: two round-trip tickets Down Under.
The bloggers’ missions: to snag some Aussie lamb and cook it at home or eat it out, then blog like mad and show us what they’ve got on our Facebook page. Blog links—replete with videos, photos and the like—will be judged by a distinguished panel of Aussie lamb experts. An exclusive Aussie lamb bash will mark the end of the competition.
Want to keep an eye on the action? Be sure to follow us on Facebook. Or, if you’re in the Boston area, you may spot The Great Australian Lamb Chase in real time. Retailers where you can find Australian Lamb include Boston Costco and Boston Stop & Shop stores. Participating are some of the city’s coolest food trucks, like Roxy’s Grilled Cheese and Staff Meal; and the city’s first Australian food shop, KO Catering and Pies.
KO Catering and Pies is a retail food shop, take out and catering business that offers fresh food with an Australian theme. They’re the first Australian-inspired food business in New England. Signature menu items include traditional savory pies, barbequed grilled seafood and more. KO Catering and Pies uses and promotes the best of sustainable, locally sourced vendors in the delivery of premier Australian food. Check out KO’s How to Eat a Meat Pie for some Aussie food fun.
Roxy's Grilled Cheese has been spotted cruising the streets of Beantown, but you might recognize them better from The Great Food Truck Race. They serve up ingenious grilled cheese creations as they drive around Boston. They’re all about bread, cheese and rock & roll. Check them out on Facebook to spy their latest creations.
Staff Meal is a meal prepared by restaurant staff, for restaurant staff. They like to think they've made some pretty tasty staff meals over the years and they would like to share those meals with everyone. Catch them on the streets of Boston!
The Dining Car is a mobile food truck — a gleaming, stainless steel kitchen on wheels, serving freshly prepared meals on the streets of Boston. Their sandwiches are prepared on freshly baked breads continuously throughout the day. Their ever-changing menu features meats and seasonal produce that represent our local agricultural community, with selections inspired by cuisines from all over the world. Check out what they’re offering today on their Facebook page.