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Reaching the final of Masterchef 2007 was a rollercoaster of emotion, with huge highs and lows, but I loved every minute and learnt a huge amount. I owe a great deal to John and Gregg who had faith in my ability when I did not believe in myself. Since competing on the programme my life has changed considerably. I now write cookery columns for two magazines, give cookery demonstrations and am just working on my 13th cook book - unlucky number for some but not for me!!! I love all forms of country cooking, using seasonal and locally sourced produce. This blog is to enable me to share with you a few of my recipes and baking ideas. Enjoy Hannah xxxx

Wednesday 14 November 2007


Last night Sacha and I were invited to have dinner with Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi at their new restaurant Caldesi in Campagna in Bray. All I can say is...yum yum yum yum yum! As you enter the restaurant you are met by a scent of delicious truffle and the decor is just beautiful - I love their new logo! The food was delicious! I started with roasted vegetables (aubergines, artichokes, baby carrots and peppers) with a delicious truffle cream, followed by "melt in your mouth" osso buco with a delicious tomato ragu and truffle polenta. To finish, we had doughnuts with sambuca sauce (with lovely overtones of blackcurrant and aniseed) and a vanilla cream. There was not a crumb left! All in all a super meal, lovely company (I am so lucky that Giancarlo has taken me under his culinary wing) and I definitely recommend a visit if you are near Bray. Giancarlo has asked me to teach at his cookery school - what an honour! I need to brush up on some Italian desserts as I am not quite sure that Toblerone tiramisu would be highly regarded in an Italian kitchen!!!

7 comments:

Vida said...

Hannah, you would be great at teaching... I would pay to have a lesson with you, hell I would pay to have coffee with you... Vida x

Hannah said...

Thanks Vida - was lovely things to say! Hope that you are well - your chocolate cake for the party sounds like it went down really well and was the star dish - well done you!
xxx

Celia Hart said...

What a stupendous offer from the wonderful Giancarlo Caldesi! I had a sneaky look at the restaurant web site and the decor is gorgeous - I want that wallpaper in my house!

Celia
x

Anonymous said...

What a delicious sounding meal! I just had osso bucco at our little Italian restaurant in town and it was to die for.

Marie Rayner said...

What a lovely meal you had and what a fantastic offer!!! I would jump at the chance. I'd also jump at the chance to have a cooking lesson with you! Well done Hannah!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Hannah
All the way from Cape Town, I wish you warmest wishes and luck for your forthcoming teaching in Giancarlo's school. You go girl!
You'll be fantastic!
Jane :))

susan said...

Hannah . Where in Bray ? I run through there regulkarly and cant remember seein it . Susan