insideKENT Magazine Issue 34 - January 2015 | Page 31

FOOD+DRINK

KENT SCHOOLGIRL
CROWNED WINNER OF JUNIOR
MASTERCHEF 2014
After a gripping two weeks, the CBBC crowned Kent College Pembury
schoolgirl, Phoebe Riley, its Junior MasterChef 2014 winner.
The search for this year’s Junior MasterChef champion culminated in an
exciting final show, during which 12-year-old Phoebe was awarded her
trophy by the judges: top chef, John Torode, and food blogger and TV
cook, Donal Skehan.
An ecstatic Phoebe said: “Awesome! This is one of the happiest days of
my life; I’m really excited, and proud. I’m really happy!”
John Torode said: “Every so often you find a cook who’s got the magic in
their fingers – and Phoebe’s got it. Phoebe walked in this kitchen and
impressed us straight away. She works hard and is always happy, and her
food shows it. That girl is going to go a long way.”
Phoebe battled her way from 24 contestants through to the final four, and
alongside finalists Amelie (10), Barney (10), and Mya (9), had to demonstrate
her passion, skill and determination in a number of exciting challenges.
These included cooking a sumptuous two-course lunch for the penguin
keepers at London Zoo, using basic outside kitchens and barbeques;
sports day in MasterChef HQ, cooking in relay teams for special surprise
guest judge, Beth Tweddle; and the infamous Critic’s Table.
The final task was to prepare a delicious three-course menu in just two
hours. Phoebe’s winning menu consisted of courgette soup, served with
courgette flower fritters; a main of Brasioli – braising steak stuffed with
butter, garlic and pancetta, cooked in tomato sauce and served with
tagliatelle; and a coffee and chocolate mousse, topped with cream and
hazelnut biscotti.
On her MasterChef journey, Phoebe said: “The most useful thing I learnt
was not to over complicate things, to like what you are making, and most
of all, put a lot of love and passion into it."

Junior MasterChef Champion 2014, Phoebe, with Judges

KENT RESIDENT LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE CRAFT BEER CLUB
First time entrepreneur, Kent resident, and lifelong
beer obsessive, James Adams, has launched a
new online craft beer club. The Other Brew has
been set up to give people the opportunity to
discover the best UK-produced craft beer.

available on the supermarket shelves. The Other
Brew hunts down the very best craft beer from
young, artisanal microbreweries that pride
themselves on quality, taste, and using the very
best ingredients.
It has been said that the enjoyment of beer is
enhanced by the knowledge of where it came
from, who brewed it, and how it was brewed –
a mantra that The Other Brew wholeheartedly
acknowledges. Each beer – you will receive six
a month – comes with a full profile and a story
behind it, which can be located on the website.
Launched in mid-November 2014, backed by
funding from Virgin Start Up, The Other Brew
pledges to become not only a supplier of the
very best beer, but a community whereby beer
drinkers can discuss their likes and dislikes with
other beer aficionados, and even the brewers
themselves.

By delivering a box of craft beer to your door on
a monthly basis, its aim is to provide you with
the means to discover brands that are not

“We aim to give