The elusive flaming sorbet (sorbet that is on fire for those not in the know) one of the masters of the craft Heston Blumenthal wowed the TV going public a while back but left the ingredients a secret.

that secret has been slightly cracked by our team in the kitchen every night the chefs slump off home the smell of garlic shallots and toasted ola oil clinging to their hair and skin and dig in to their sofas with a favourite drink/food and gorge themselves with knowledge the 9th of December was such a night.

and by the 10th had the ideas and planning to make this dream a reality and thus ventured forth into the depths of the La Stella kitchen to create (pictures to follow) the tipple of choice to make the fire was chosen (tequila) and the fire brigade but on stand by…the sorbet was balled..the liquid poured…and with a smile and a cheer the flames licked the sorbet with almost zero meltage and with the sorbet staying ice cold to boot…fantastic…then lunch service.

the day was also taken up with ideas for 2010 and new years for 2009 one that got out little chefy hearts pumping was the idea of fois gras candy floss this has a pin in it at the moment but watch this space…it’s going to be…an adventure.

In the mean time keep an eye on our website for up and coming changes in the next 2/3 weeks www.lastella.co.uk

That’s all for today folks we will post a little more often when we get the chance being Christmas and all were all knackered and so so busy but thank you all for your continued support.