This is the Masterchef I want to see. Forget the amateurs and the celebrities, I don't want to see mediocre cheffing, I want to see professionals who have passion for food, talent for cooking and can inspire me. This short series came to a...

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Love this series in which 9 couples compete to run a restaurant with Raymond Blanc.

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An almost perfect show about food and business. Only one set of donkeys in first episode. Expect much drama! I have to assume the 9th couple (a mother and daughter) was the comedy section of the show. Tinned mango mixed with cream was the dish they...

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Not quite Top Chef but the presence of Michel Roux transforms it. High end cooking and great TV.

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This box set is excellent.

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A brilliant gift of a cookery course in Dunbrody by my fabulous sister-in-law Paula led to one of the best day's out I've had in ages.  Interesting and enjoyable in every way without a dull moment in a gorgeous location. We did our annual...

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On Saturday myself and Fionn took ourselves off from the mayhem and into town for a couple of hours to pick up a few last minute items needed before we head on holidays this weekend.  He was in great form, we had our cafe stop which he relished, but as...

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<p>This caught my eye in a local mini-market and I just tried it on the children's pasta this evening. I thought it was fine but...</p>

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Really enjoyed making this beer bread. Totally straightforward, add beer and butter and pop into the oven. The resulting loaf tasted delicious. Am looking forward to adding grated cheese or herbs the next time or using Guinness rather than lager to see...

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Atrocious food reality TV. This episode in particular showed 2 contestants who had no ability, drive or will. Awful.

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