Posts tagged Competitions

Heston Blumenthal’s Chicken Stock

I am a rabid fan of Heston. There are many people who think he’s crazy, and he probably is, but I just LOVE the inquisitive nature of this man because I think I share the same spirit. I think that since I’ve started following his work I’ve had a better understanding of what I’m doing in the kitchen, and his devotion to creating the ultimate dining experiences have completely inspired me.

And so, after watching a show entitled, “How to Cook Like Heston”- where in each episode he focuses on one ingredient and explains what you can do with it – I’ve decided to try out the chicken stock recipe that I saw on the show.

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I’ve got a present for you!

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Don’t forget, the Ingredient of the Month for February is Jelly!! And together with Aeroplane Jelly, I’m offering the chance to win a large jelly hamper!! All you have to do is either email me your favourite jelly recipe, or write a blog post with about your favourite jelly recipe/jelly that you’ve had and post the link in the comments here.

Contest ends 1st March, so hurry!!

Win a rainbow!!!!

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…or you can make one!!! If you haven’t guessed it already, the ingredient for this month is

JELLY!!

This cool, gelatinous, melt-in-your-mouth is definitely a summer favourite for me, and it made me wonder about what else you can do with it.

So get your creative hats on, because Aeroplane Jelly has very nicely agreed to help me with the giveaway!! Just choose your favourite jelly recipe and write a blog post (leave the link in the comments), or send me an email with your favourite recipe ! It’s that simple. At the end of the month, I’ll pick my favourites, and everyone gets some jelly!!


Contest ends 1st March 2011.

Coming soon!!

Red Bow

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I’m so excited!!!!! Starting from February 2011, I’m going to launch a new series – Ingredient of the Month – and it’s going to be a free for all creative (or tried and tested!) cooking activity. I’ll try to get prizes lined up for the most creative entry, and everyone will have till the end of the month to create, to dream, and to cook!!

So excited!!!!!

The ingredient for February will be announced soon!!!

Watch this space. hehe.