mountain bike entrepreneur conquers new peak after 15 years of trying
World porridge champ’s secret is water
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Scotland’s new world porridge-making champion yesterday revealed his secret ingredient to be water drawn from a 100ft bore-hole close to his home at Carrbridge in the Highlands.
Mountain bike entrepreneur Ian Bishop reached his latest peak after 15 years of entering the competition.
A rare local winner of the prestigious event, Mr Bishop said perseverance had finally paid off.
“I remember the first year when it was organised and I had never made porridge before,” he said.
“I saw the lumps and was told I had to stir like hell. It has obviously taken a few years to get it right.
“I took part to support the village and have been doing so since then. I am delighted to have won it at long last.”
Mr Bishop, who also runs a cross-country ski school, added: “It’s local water which made the best porridge.”
He was presented with the Golden Spurtle trophy by Miss Scotland, Stephanie Willemse.
Judge George McIvor, of the Master Chefs of Great Britain, was impressed with the variety of the 13 entries.
He said: “They were all varied, which is amazing considering they only have three ingredients of oats, water and salt.
“The ones who made it to the cook-off were of a very high standard. I was really delighted with the different uses of oatmeal.
“We had a nice selection of professional chefs, landladies and housewives and husbands.”
Speciality Porridge winner was Addy Daggert, who also made it to the final of the porridge making contest for the Golden Spurtle.
The Dutch professional chef made his special porridge with ingredients including marzipan, home-made ice cream and 18-year-old Glenfiddich whisky.
The event attracted hundreds of visitors to Carrbridge Village Hall.
