The wonky winner
What's wrong with wonky?
Finding a carrot with a bend these days can feel as rare as finding a shred of dignity on the dancefloor past 3 a.m. Hence why the YFM team was outrageously impressed by the number of wonky specimens that presented themselves as part of our Wonky Competition, an open invite to share and celebrate all the less-conventionally shaped produce Australia’s got going.We want to thank everyone for our stellar entrants to the comp. Though sadly we couldn’t award prizes to all, take comfort that no entry went unnoticed and that you’ve never truly seen democratic principals in action until you’ve seen a group of 15 wonky-produce-lovers sitting round a table fighting over the merits of carrots that have privates vs potatoes that look like a foot.But there could only be one winner: Grant Alexander, from Melbourne Victoria, swept up the prize with his nothing-short-of-brilliant eggplant (see below). We caught up with Grant to see how his prize winning entry came to be:
Where did your wonky eggplant come from?
What's the weirdest piece of produce you've seen in real life?
I would have to say the Durian wins in my books for the oddest shaped and tasting fruit out there.
Why does buying wonky matter to you?
How are you planning on using your winnings?
We decided on SILO- By Joost. It has been rated the most sustainable restaurant in Melbourne and recently opening its doors for dinner seatings. Myself, my boyfriend and my three closest friends went out there last night and had an amazing time, enjoying their food, wine and eco-friendly service. Thanks again!