Keith Floyd, may he rest in peace, was scathing about cooks who called themselves 'chefs' and I share his cynicism, particularly where overpromoted telegenic nonenties are concerned. Celebrity Chefs do nothing for me, except for two, one of whom is Heston Blumenthal, and here's why:





Whether or not Mr Blumenthal has a 'nerdy' backroom boy beavering away on his behalf, his creations are those of a genius.