A Celebration of Port Stephens Seafood Producers – The Port To Plate Book Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 14, 2022 Author Lynda Sloan with SIA CEO Veronica Papacosta and local fisherman Greg Finn. Photo: Marian Sampson. COLLABORATION has been key to the production of a stunningly beautiful book which showcases local produce from the region. The book Port to Plate by Port Stephens author Lynda Sloan was launched at an event at The Poyers at Lemon Tree Passage this week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Port to Plate has been a labour of love to produce which celebrates the fishermen, oyster farmers and restaurateurs that turn the bounty of the port into some of the best quality dishes that you will find anywhere in the world. Port Stephens’ pristine environment has been putting food on tables for generations. The area is one with a rich Indigenous culture and history of hunting and gathering. Worimi Elder Nevillie Lilly not only delivered a stirring Welcome to Country at the event, he shared his family’s history of working in the oyster industry in its early days in Port Stephens. The event was MC’d by local abalone and sea urchin fisherman Greg Finn and was attended by the Deputy Mayor as well as representatives from the Seafood Industry Association and Stay-A-Float, a charity which supports those working in the fishing industry. Chef and owner of The Poyers at Lemon Tree Passage Marina, Ludovic Poyer, creates dishes that are true to his classical roots but with a modern twist. At the launch he demonstrated several dishes including a savishi taylor dish and a sea urchin cocktail. Also served were mouthwatering morsels including tartlets featuring swordfish and sweet delicate whiting. Author Lynda Sloan thanked all the people that contributed to the book and hopes that the produce featured and the recipes created by some of the region’s best chefs will inspire us all to enjoy our local seafood. Lynda told News Of The Area, “We hope that other communities will take a leaf out of our book and do something similar.” By Marian SAMPSON Veronica Papacosta, CEO of Seafood Industry Australia, hailed the book a success. Photo: Marian Sampson. The Poyers Chef Ludovic Poyer signing a hardcover copy of the book which contains recipes which he and other local chefs have created. Photo: Marian Sampson. Local producer Greg Finn with a sea urchin. Photo: Marian Sampson.
