The latest television chef to seduce our tastebuds may seem just like an ordinary sort of bloke. But Gary Rhodes has won many plaudits for his inventive but down-to-earth style of cooking ever since he earned a Michelin star at the age of 26. "i'm passionate about British food," he says and has made this six-part series to encourage people to feel as he does. He travels around the country discovering, cooking and enjoying regional produce includingthe great British banger, beef stew with dumplings and grilled mackerel with tomato sauce. He also goes on a wild mushroom chase, winkles out some seafood at a cockles festival and tries to hook his own saimon.
Rhodes kicks off the series with a visit to Manchester United FC to make them a suitable pudding, uncovers the secret of Lancashire hot pot and samples a menu in Blackpool.
Executive producer Fiona Pitcher
BBC BOOK: featuring recipes from the series. L 17.99 (hardback), £ 12.99 (paperback).
Gary Rhodes cooks up a storm for Manchester United
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