Have you ever dreamed of becoming the next Gordon Ramsay?
By some random glance at the TV guide, I serendipitously noticed last month's screening of MasterChef Goes Large, the UK game show where non-professional cooks battle it out for the title of MasterChef. I only caught the final five episodes (it was the 2007 season), but I did watch the final three contestants cook three-course meals for: soldiers (using army rations), the cast and crew of a tv soap, Michelin judges and Tony Blair (in the kitchens of 10 Downing Street!).
It was compelling viewing (and I do love my reality tv) so I'm looking forward to seeing the Australian version which is casting for applicants now. Know someone who would be perfect for this show? Entry rules and conditions are here. Applications close on 9 January, 2009.
And don't forget it's the final Good Living Growers Market at Pyrmont for 2008 this Saturday. The next one isn't until 7 February 2009, so roll on in and stock on up!
ooeerr.. go for it Helen! Use your kaiseki skill that we learned last year! :P
ReplyDeleteI was absolutely hooked on the UK Masterchef when I was living there (and earlier this year on an extended bus trip for 3 months) - I so wanted little Emily to win!
ReplyDeleteIt will be fantastic to see the Aussie one, I've been hanging out since I heard about the auditions a while ago.
I wonder if any food bloggers will enter? That would be so exciting!
ReplyDeleteOohh I fully support you Helen go go go ^^!
ReplyDeleteHi Billy - Nah I think you have much better skills as a pastry chef! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Christie - I can't wait either. It was great that the UK version wasn't sensationalised or glammed up. Food and cooking are so much in the public conscience these days, plus I'm up for more food shows on telly!
Hi Lorraine - That would be cool. It's a great opportunity for anyone keen to realise a cheffing ambition that might otherwise remain a pipedream. Plus it's always great to watch people learn and grow right before your eyes (from the comfort of your loungeroom, of course!).
Hi FFichiban - But then I wouldn't be able to blog, and where would that leave everyone :)
ReplyDeletemasterchef australia will be filmed at 13 doody street alexandria nsw 2015.
ReplyDeletelooks like haystar is the production team. Mid Feb for 7 months, hope it all goes well
Hi Anon - Thanks for the leak :)
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