EXCLUSIVE
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She is the authority on modern Eastern Mediterranean
cooking. Her approach is bold, fragrant, sensual and delicious.
Tis talented chef will go up go against some of the finest local cooks in the country at Britain’s most respected and competitive country shows. Travelling through the beautiful English countryside and cooking as one of the locals was an amazing experience for Silvena. “I loved cooking English traditional food as if I were one of the locals, but I did feel like an exotic creature in the quintessentially British countryside. By the end of the show, you couldn’t get more British than me”.
Silvena’s career has seen her cook for London’s most discerning diners, from royalty to rock stars and her inspirational cooking style also led to a role as food consultant on David Cronenberg’s film Eastern Promises. Her infectious personality regularly lights up our TV screens and she is a regular on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen. She is the authority on modern Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Silvena’s approach is bold, fragrant, sensual and above all, delicious.
Her stunning looks, outspoken opinions and outstanding culinary skills have also been shared with the nation on ITV’s Tis Morning, UKTV Food’s Good Food Live and My Kitchen. Silvena is sure to add some spice to the very British show BBC’s Country Show Cook Off, when it airs in April 2013!
R Magazine caught up with Silvena for an exclusive interview and asked:
WHAT’S THE BEST INGREDIENT THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY CHOCOLATE?
Rich, moist chocolate sponge cake, more is more with chocolate!
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DO YOU PLAN HOLIDAYS IN COUNTRIES PARTICULARLY FOR THEIR FOOD AND CULTURE?
Always, I travel for food
THREE INGREDIENTS THAT EVERYBODY SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR KITCHEN?
Fresh tomatoes, cheese and honey
THE COUNTRY THAT HAS SURPRISED AND ENLIGHTENED YOU MOST WITH FOOD?
Syria- the most ancient of recipes and food preparations!
THE STAND OUT PRODUCT FROM OUR SHORES IN THE U.K? British beef!
ONE KITCHEN GADGET THAT YOU CAN’T DO WITHOUT?
Magimix
DESCRIBE YOUR KITCHEN AT HOME? Large, with a lot of space, focus of the whole house! A lot of light and air, big double fronted cooker, double sink and a powerful extractor.
WHAT WOULD YOU COOK FOR FRIENDS AT HOME?
Ottoman spiced pulled lamb with Persian pilaf. Burned orange baklava, tahini panna cotta with Turkish fairy spun sugar.
APART FROM COOKING WHAT OTHER INTEREST ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?
Sport, spinning, yoga.
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