The Food Guide For Snowdonia And Beyond

Monday, 18 July 2011

Masterchef Final and Books

Master Chef final
I have to say a little more about the Master Chef final because we have only just managed to watch the very last episode, partly due to busy-ness (here in the Mountains things take on a different pace when the warm weather returns) and partly due to saving it to savour, like the last cookie in the jar! If you still have it to enjoy, please be warned - we do mention who wins...
The final three parter was an absolutely fantastic standard, from Australia to New York the gastro experiences were top notch – cooking bush tucker, cooking for John Torode’s friends and family, cooking for a wedding what wonderful contrasts ! Then to go to the pinnacle New York restaurant reflecting their personal tastes, must have been culinary heaven for the contestants
It was interesting in the final part to actually get a little more in depth information about the three contestants as they cooked their socks off in the final round. It was hard to remember that these were talented amateurs and not professionals as they set about creating keynote dishes that excelled their previous creations. Greg and John were clearly overcome by the quality of the food they were offered, and could find little to fault and much to savour. But it clearly went to Bruno, the person who worked on an amazing combination of east west fusion dishes to great effect and what a trio of puddings too! It was touching to see how little ego was involved when the winner was announced, and it is certain all three would have a future in professional cooking after this…

If like me you are feeling some withdrawal symptoms the Master Chef books may offer some compensation.

The original Masterchef cookbook contains 250 recipes from the series with master tips included throughout. It is a great coffee table book too, well presented with stylish photos and yes there are quite a few pages involving rack of lamb dishes! Good introductions from John Torode and Greg Wallace make you want to enter the competition one day…maybe

Masterchef at Home is the more recent publication and contains a further 200 recipes. This again is an attractive and inspiring book to leaf through, with double page spreads on finalists’ menus, and some great step by step master class tips from Monica Galeti too. Full of interesting taste tips and practical suggestions, I think I prefer this latest book (like the series they just keep improving...).

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