For those who didn't watch it, first of all, you missed out and get on the internet to download the episode becuase it was absolutley briliant!
Secondly, DO NOT READ THIS POST OR IT'LL SPOIL IT FOR YOU! WORD OF WARNING!
So, last night Mat Follas won MasterChef 2009 in front of millions of viewers and i couldn't be happier for him. I thought he worked really really hard to show and do exactly what the judges wanted and i wish him great success in the wonderful world of high cuisine and catering!
It's so sad to hear that his ideas of opening his own restaurant near his Dorset home have been put on hold because of this awful recession! How determinded to overcome these problems must he be now!
I was also really shocken when i heard that the final had actually been filmed back in Sept 2008 and Mat had had to keep his wonderful news to himself for all that time! I would of wanted to shout it from the tree tops if that was me!
His winning menu on the show consisted of a starter of trio of wild rabbit, a main course of spider crab with hand-cut chips and sea vegetables. This was followed by an exotic dessert of lavender mousse with his version of 'hokey pokey' honeycomb (a delicacy from New Zealand apparently!) and a blackberry sauce.
The father of 3 children lives in Beaminster and had been given the thumbs up to go ahead and open his own restaurant by judge and presenter John Torode.
But Follas admitted that the credit crunch has meant he will not be able to finance the planned venture because he cannot sell his house! :(:(:(:(:(
He said: 'The plan is to do it. I would love to set up one right now but the housing market has kind of put an end to the initial way of financing it.
The runners up:
Chris had prepared scallop ravioli, roast pork belly with bubble and squeak and dark chocolate tartlet for the final; Andy made a Thai-style crab salad, glazed duck breast with wantons and mango and passion fruit sundae
Personally, i would of loved to of tried Chris's menu with the bubble and squeak, although the judges said the pork was slightly undercooked i still would of eaten it!
Torode said Follas won because he had made the most progress on the show and 'inspired' with dishes often using foraged ingredients.
He said: 'Mat came in here and absolutely wowed us with food which was extraordinary in both presentation and flavour.'
Wallace said: 'There is now no doubting the absolute originality and brilliance of Mat. The guy is cooking his own style. He is absolutely superb.'
All the best for the future Mat, we wish you continued success!!!!!
Although, i am a little sad, as Masterchef is now over :(
Oh well, there's still come dine with me!!!! :)
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