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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 3 September 2008

Well I am pleased to report that 10 minutes ago, I finished testing the final recipe. Can you hear the whoops of joy emanating from the computer! I know when I look back (and am not quite as exhausted as I am now), I will be hugely proud of the amount I have cooked and also very grateful to everyone who has helped - particularly Sacha for all the washing up. I don't think I have ever appreciated quite how much work goes into a cook book! Just amendments and an introduction and then I can submit - what an amazing day that will be!

12 comments:

Beth (jamandcream) said...

Congratulations! BTW- I ve just got Country Kitchen through and loved the soup!! Will be making very soon

Celia Hart said...

Hope the sun in shining (as it is here) so you can go down to your little woodland and have a well-deserved rest in your hammock!

Celia
x

Philippa said...

Well done what an achievement! I bet you are really looking forward to a rest....

Joanna said...

Well done Hannah ... look forward to hearing more about the progress of the book

Beautiful photograph: where is that lovely wall?

Joanna

Milhan said...

A job well done! Now go put your feet up for a while :)

Lucy said...

Congratulations! You can finally rest! I can't wait until it hits the shelves.

x

MrsB said...

Well done on finishing your book! I can't wait to see it in the book shops! I bet your exhausted from testing so many recipes but it will be so worth it when you have your own book!

Shell said...

Congratulations. I know doing this was a huge adventure for you. Now, you can relax and enjoy some down time.

Anonymous said...

Congrats :-)

I watched MasterChef 2007 and really liked your style of cooking. It's really my sort of "grub" I was hoping you were going to win it! Never mind... still a wonderful achievement to get through to the final.

Good luck for the future :-)

Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...

Now the book will be ready for others to enjoy all your delectable recipes....

Marie Rayner said...

Oh, isn't it lovely that you can now see the light at the end of the tunnel! Well done Hannah!

Rita said...

Whoooo hoooo! Am so glad for you... well done!