Ep 7. Heston's Ultimate Feast

Heston's Feasts is a culinary delight for food lovers and follows Heston Blumenthal's journey of recreating famous feasts in history with a modern twist. In season 2 episode 7, Heston's Ultimate Feast, he embarks on a mission to create his dream feast and gather together a group of his closest friends and family to enjoy it.

The episode begins with Heston's vision of the ultimate feast, which includes a giant edible iceberg and a whole suckling pig, cooked using a technique that dates back to the 18th century. Heston's assistant, Ashley Palmer-Watts, helps him to plan the feast, and together they create a list of courses incorporating Heston's favorite flavors and techniques.

The first course of the feast is the edible iceberg, which is created using a combination of sugar, water, and seaweed. The result is a giant mound of ice that can be cracked open to reveal a variety of seafood delights, including oysters and caviar.

The second course is a nod to Heston's love of bacon and combines it with a classic French dish of sole meunière. The bacon has been cooked using a technique that involves vacuum-sealing the bacon and then cooking it in a water bath. The result is a perfectly cooked slice of bacon that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

The main course of the feast is the whole suckling pig, which has been roasted in an open fire pit using a historic method known as the "La Caja China" box. The result is a beautifully tender and juicy pig that is served with a variety of innovative sides, including a celeriac and truffle puree, and a bacon and egg ice cream.

The dessert course of the feast is a tribute to Heston's childhood memories of eating Jaffa Cakes. He creates a giant Jaffa Cake that includes layers of cake, orange jelly, and chocolate coating.

Throughout the feast, Heston explains the history and inspiration behind each dish, and his guests are amazed by the innovative and creative flavors and techniques used. The dining experience is a true feast for the senses, and it is clear that Heston has succeeded in creating his ultimate feast.

Overall, Heston's Feasts season 2 episode 7, Heston's Ultimate Feast, is a delectable and entertaining episode that showcases Heston's incredible culinary skills and his ability to create a feast that is truly out of this world. If you are a food lover and enjoy exploring the history and inspiration behind different dishes, then this episode is not to be missed.