Ainsley Harriott praises local fayre after visit

Monday, 24 September 2012 01:00

Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott has praised the range of locally produced food and drink available on the Isle of Man.

The Ready Steady Cook host visited this weekend attending for a star turn at the Food and Drink Festival.

As well as hosting a number of live cookery demonstrations rustling up a number of Caribbean and Manx themed dishes, he also hosted a charity event in aid of the Hospice.

Speaking to us he said he was inspired to visit after hearing good reports from his celebrity friends:

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And you can see that interview in full on TVIM on Friday.

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