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Did you get a call back? I got my call back for Hell's Kitchen. I'm in the final 40. Had the last audition yesterday... Fingers crossed.

Satsuma all the way!

AMEN!

Did he also have a hand in Opium.... Across from Busaba? Very similar feel in concept... but obviously different cuisine.

Thanks for all the great suggestions.... Keep them coming! Already doing a Merguez, Lamb, harissa, paprika, garlic, cumin & corriander (cilantro) Lamb, Pinenuts, Dates, cumin, corriander..... sounding good!

I think in the UK (and the EU for that fact) have very stringent rules on free-range classifications. I think that for it to qualify for a traditional free range it has to have have 24-hour access to the outdoors, to breathe fresh air, to have access to a large meadow, field or orchard, to peck and scratch about and to have a truly natural existence; to be protected from foxes and other predators by an electric security fence; to have shelter from the weather when needed; to have a place to roost and a plentiful supply of grain and fresh water.

Interesting..... Can you explain a bit more.... Use the coffee as i would port,wine etc? Was thinking about this combo making with turkey.... doing a take on Mole... adding some ground almonds to help bind it.

definatly go for a free-range chicken... Being in the UK I always opt for a Label Anglais. Quite possibleone of the best chickens i've ever tasted. A bit on the costly side..... (£10.00 per bird) but worth every penny!

Also looking for Non asian flavours.....

Hi all.... I've been tasked with creating some new sasuage varities.... I need weird or wonderful suggestions.... i'm stuck with in an asian theme.... salmon, wasabi & pickled ginger duck, soy, ginger & spring onion chicken, cocunut, lime leaf and lemongrass. any other combinations?

I'd recommend Smiths also. They have a reasonable menu on the ground floor. Also try Soho... Busaba Ethai - Yummy Thai food. Itsu - conveyer belt served sushi and Japanese yummies. Bodean’s on Poland Street – reasonable American Style BBQ

A bit strange that you are using Yeast and Baking Powder. The baking powder needs an acid to make it work, but the recipe has nothing acidic in it. That is definatly whee you are getting your chemical taste from. I'd leave out the baking powder.

The Cock in Smithfields serves up a mean breakfast.. Carmen (Queen of the Kitchen) Is a sweetheart.

No real catering bcakground.. I've been a food photographer, and getting into food styling and hopefully writing.

I audition too... @ 2:00 My audition went really well.. I had two of them.... The first one audition was like orgami's, but they asked me alot more questions. Then was asked to stay around for a second one. They are looking for charismatic and real food lovers people to appear in a reality show where 10 people (amature & professional) work in a kitchen under a head chef, with one winning. They would not confirm that it was Hell's kitchen. The'll be letting us know in march.. fingers crossed