In Search Of Perfection

Regarded as one of the greatest living chefs on the planet, Heston Blumenthal examines some of the UK's everyday foods in an extraordinary way.

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In Search of Perfection: About the Show

Regarded as one of the greatest living chefs on the planet, Heston Blumenthal examines some of the UK's everyday foods in an extraordinary way: bacon and egg ice cream. Snail porridge. Chips cooked using a desiccator. Heston Blumenthal's approach to + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Trifle

Culinary alchemist Heston Blumenthal makes his version of the common English trifle. Unimpressed by an instant trifle kit, Heston meets with food historian Ivan Day. Together they milk a cow into a bowl of cider in an attempt to recreate + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Black Forest Gateaux

Continuing his quest for culinary perfection, Heston Blumenthal travels to Germany's Black Forest in an attempt to revitalize the region's famous gateaux and transform it from tired Seventies favorite to 21st-century taste sensation. Heston's journey begins with a visit to + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Steak & Salad

In search of the tastiest steak, Heston's first port of call is New York. Here, he meets celebrated BBQ chef Adam Perry Lang. Together they look at how the age of the meat affects its flavor by conducting a taste + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Fish & Chips

Chef Heston Blumenthal's crusade for culinary perfection becomes more complex as he struggles with batter and potatoes in his quest for a superlative plate of fish 'n' chips. To get his taste buds bursting, Heston stops off at his old + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Pizza

Heston Blumenthal takes on junk food and tries to prepare a pizza superior to those that arrive on the back of a moped or from a freezer. Unsurprisingly, Heston begins his journey in Italy, the home of pizza. The Pizzeria + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Roast Chicken

It's back to basics as kitchen alchemist Heston Blumenthal tackles a classic Sunday roast - chicken with all the trimmings. Heston and his lab manager, Chris, begin with a taste test to choose the best bird. Described by the French + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Spaghetti Bolognese

Heston turns his attention to the much-loved Spaghetti Bolognese. The recipe is broken down and dissected, with versions from the traditional to the radical being tried and tested. Heston travels to the Bologna region of Italy and to the Trattoria + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Chicken Tikka Masala

Heston turns his attention to Chicken tikka masala. He heads to Delhi where he trys to unravel the complicated roots of this dish. On returning to his restaurant in Bray, Heston try to build his own tandoor but soon realizes + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Hamburgers

Heston tackles an American icon that has taken over the world, the hamburger. He starts his research at Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, where hamburgers have been served since 1898. In New York City Heston does something he hasn't + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Peking Duck

Heston's quest to recreate some of Britain's best-loved dishes takes him to Beijing, the home of Peking duck to visit two of its most famous duck restaurants - the traditional Quanjude and the cutting-edge Dadong. Back home Heston decides to + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Fish Pie

Heston is determined to encapsulate all he loves about the seaside into his dish and banish the claggy and stodgy fish pie of old. He starts out in Scotland where he visits a Glasgow University research vessel to find out + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Baked Alaska

Heston's research starts at Delmonicos in New York where the first Baked Alaska in the world was created. He is most excited to explore the contrasts between hot and cold as well as in adding the texture. The obsession with + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Chili con Carne

Heston goes in search of the perfect chili con carne. He joins the crowds at a Chili Cook-Off in Downtown Washington, D.C. where, amongst the various contenders, he samples the Chuck Norris Chilli, a green chili made with pork, and + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Risotto

Heston takes on an Italian favorite - risotto. To seek inspiration Heston visits the master of the Milanese - Gualtieri Marchesi in Italy. His saffron risotto has earned him three Michelin stars and uses the stunning addition of gold leaf. + READ MORE

In Search of Perfection Episode: Bangers & Mash

British classics sausages and mashed potato, and treacle tart with ice cream, get the Blumenthal treatment. Heston's search for perfect pork takes him to Ludlow on the Welsh border to visits the annual food and drink festival's most popular event: + READ MORE