Local chef John Dixon is today (Wednesday 14th September) representing the Isle of Man in the Taste of West Cork Food Festival Cook Off. A Taste of West Cork Food Festival, which takes place in and around Skibbereen, is Ireland premier Food festival and each year attracts thousands of visitors and professional chef’s from across the world. The Cook Off will involve having a Chef Entry from each of the Celtic Territories - Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Isle of Man, Cornwall and Brittany. These Chefs will come together and “Cook Off,” Ready Steady Cook style, with a bag of West Cork Produce that they will choose from a list of approved West Cork Producers, within an agreed Budget. They may also choose a “Wild Card” ingredient (not included in the Budget) from their own territory. John Dixon head chef at Harbour Lights Cafe & Restaurant, Ramsey was asked to represent the Isle of Man after winning last years Isle of Man Food and Drink Festivals, Professional Chef of the year award. John said, It is wonderful to be able to go and represent the Island and show off the wonderful selection of local produce we have on offer. I try to incorporate as much local produce into our menus at Harbour Lights and I have selected Ellerslie Oil from Crosby as my “Wild Card” ingredient. I’m also taking some beautiful Pooil Vaaish slate to present my dishes on. Useful Links: http://www.atasteofwestcork.com/ http://www.harbour-lights.net ENDS