In Search of Perfection

Tonight's programme is so tasty...I was taken on a journey in search for the tastiest piece of steak ever.

This has to be one of my top rated cooking programmes on TV.

Regarded as one of the greatest living chefs on the planet, Heston Blumenthal examines some of UK’s everyday foods in an extraordinary way - I'd say combining Biology, Chemistry and some form of Physics into cooking! From shepherd’s pie to fish and chips, Heston analyses every component and ingredient as he seeks to create the ultimate taste sensation.

Steak and Salad

With flavour often being compromised for a more tender texture, Heston attempts to find a balance between the two. He experiments with longer cooking times at lower temperatures (24 hours @50 degrees celsius), to ensure the meat retains its juices. A blowtorch comes in handy too!

The finishing touch is the sauce. Having tried all the usual favourites, from tomato sauce to Worcester sauce and packet mixes, he then remembers a recipe for mushroom ketchup from an old cookbook which he adapts with a modern twist to make the ultimate accompaniment.

For those in Canada, you can access this cooking programme in Food Network Channel, and for those in Hong Kong, it's on ATV's World Channel every Tuesday 8:30pm.

I'm tellin' ya, you've got to watch him if you adore your food and cooking.