As organisers reflect on the success of the 2010 Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival, a TV journalist and food critic is giving a resounding thumbs-up to Manx produce.
Loyd Grossman was on the Island at the weekend in connection with another of his keen interests, heritage, and chaired an annual museums conference at the Manx Museum.
But, the former presenter of MasterChef also revealed a few of his local culinary favourites, and says it was a treat to discover how many skilled food producers the Island boasts:

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