Galton Blackiston
Galton Blackiston has had no formal training, yet his restaurant, Morston Hall, has achieved Michelin star status. He tells us how he got the coveted star, and gives us his philosophy on great regional cooking.
Galton’s first love was playing cricket but when his professional career stalled at a young age he turned to cooking. He started out selling home-cooked produce in his home town of Rye and became something of a local hero. Despite having no formal training he was taken on as a pastry chef at the John Tovey Miller Howe country hotel, an apprenticeship he refers to as ‘the school of hard knocks in the kitchen’.
After reaching the level of head chef at John Tovey, he set off to hone his skills further in America, Canada, London and South Africa. Returning home in 1992 he set up Norfolk's Morston Hall with his wife and in 1998 was awarded his first Michelin star.
Books
A Return to Real Cooking
Cooking at Morston Hall
When is Gary Rhodes' Local Food Heroes 2008 next on?
Gary Rhodes' Local Food Heroes 2008 is next on at 9:00 am on Sunday, 19th May on Blighty.
Gary Rhodes' Local Food Heroes 2008, 1
Gary Rhodes scours the UK for the small businesses that put the finest food on our plates. Today, he's in the North West, and is joined by fellow foodie Simon Rimmer.
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Gary Rhodes' Local Food Heroes 2008, 2
Gary Rhodes continues his culinary quest to seek out the best independent shops, producers, cafes and pubs. Here, he's in Wales, where he meets award-winning chef Matt Tebbutt.
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Gary Rhodes' Local Food Heroes 2008, 3
Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes continues his gastronomic quest to seek out the UK's best independent food producers. In the South West he's joined by fellow foodie Michael Caines.
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Gary Rhodes' Local Food Heroes 2008, 4
More gastronomic delights as Gary Rhodes scours the country for the best independent food producers. In London, he meets eco-friendly chef Arthur Potts Dawson.
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Gary Rhodes' Local Food Heroes 2008, 5
More gastronomic travels with Gary Rhodes as he seeks out the UK's finest independent food producers. In East Anglia, Gary meets fellow foodie Galton Blackiston.
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Galton Blackiston's Recipes
Galton Blackiston uses blood oranges to create a velvety mousse complemented with a vivid red sorbet which can be made ahead for an impressive dinner party dessert
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Galton Blackiston makes an even fruitier version of a comforting British classic
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1 hr 50 min
Galton Blackiston gets retro with this cherry and cream smothered cake which he builds up in 3 mouth-watering layers
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1 hr
Galton Blackiston puts a fresh take on the classic sausages and beans combination
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35 min
Galton Blackiston transforms inexpensive duck legs into crisp-skinned, meltingly tender confit with a Bramley apple sauce
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2 hrs 50 min
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Galton Blackiston teams smooth, creamy cauliflower with seriously tasty bacon and melted cheese
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8 min
Galton Blackiston combines the delicate flavours of shrimps, white wine and herbs for a light, tasty supper
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40 min
Galton Blackiston prepares a colourful dish of crispy skinned chicken with a vivid tomato sauce
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1 hr 20 min
Look no further than your window box for the inspiration behind these fresh summer ices from Galton Blackiston, served with tuile cases
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