After the Definitive(ly) Good Guide Awards held last month, we had a sit down with Jean Pierre Dingli-Attard, the winner of the Best Chef Award that was sponsored by Pentole Agnelli in collaboration with The Catering Centre as their exclusive local agents.

How did you start off as a chef?

Growing up I always loved to cook and from a very young age (as young as 6) I’ve wanted to become a chef. When I finished secondary school I attended ITS (Institute of Tourism Studies, Malta) where I finished my four year diploma in culinary arts.

During my time at ITS I worked in a few local restaurants as a student and after graduating I left for Italy for 6 months work experience in a 2 Michelin restaurant. This is where my passion got cultivated and where I started to explore the art within cheffing. I also owe most of my knowledge and work ethic to this experience. After that, I worked in London for a little over a year and then in Malta for another 8 years. Each kitchen I worked in inspired me and gave me new ideas and knowledge and ultimately, a drive to open my own restaurant to be able to explore my own creativity more freely.

Cooked in our Papillote Steamer, fish will have the place of honour at your table – whatever the occasion. Perfect cooking for a tender result full of flavour and an elegant presentation.

And as an added bonus: a clean (and odour-free) oven!

The Papillote steamer allows you to cook all types of fish simply and easily!

Thanks to our HR ceramic, the fish is cooked gently and evenly.

The lid keeps in any fishy smells and creates a confined environment for steam cooking. Cooked whole or in portions, your fish will remain soft and tender, without adding any fat.Simply place your fish in the middle of the dish, add some vegetables and seasoning, close the lid and put in a hot oven!

Christmas is a time where everyone buys gifts and knows they are going to get something in return. This article features a few gift ideas for you to buy that are both affordable and practical!

Why you should give a kitchen tool or gadget this Christmas

If you're looking for the perfect kitchen gift this holiday season, look no further than a kitchen tool or gadget! Whether your loved one is a budding chef or an experienced cook, they'll appreciate a new addition to their kitchen arsenal. Here are a few reasons why you should give a kitchen tool or gadget this Christmas:

1. It's practical. A kitchen tool or gadget is something that your loved one can use on a daily basis, which makes it a very practical gift.

2. It's unique. Most people don't think to give kitchen tools or gadgets as gifts, so your gift will definitely stand out from the rest.

3. It shows you care about their hobbies. If your loved one enjoys cooking, then giving them a new kitchen tool or gadget shows that you care about their hobby and want to help them improve their skills.

4. It's affordable. Kitchen tools and gadgets don't have to be expensive - there are plenty of affordable options that will still make a great gift!

5. It comes from the heart. Giving a practical gift like a kitchen tool or gadget shows that you put thought into what they would actually use and appreciate, rather than just buying something for the sake of it.

A delicious treat for the Christmas period.

This recipe and the easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions were provided courtesy of the chefs at The Mediterranean Culinary Academy.

Graters are an essential part of the kitchen, helping in shredding many different types of food items. They are also a superb tool for presentation. For example, when it comes to salads, it looks more attractive when the ingredients are grated. A dish looks more attractive when it is garnished with shredded cheese.

The extensive range of graters from Microplane can provide amazing results for different types of foods, making prepping that much easier and giving that uplift to your presentation. Here we are reviewing some of the blades available from Microplane with a quick explanation of how they can be used in your kitchens.

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Uplift your Presentation – with a dedicated grater