Somerset chef Adam proves he's a jolly good fellow

Having long been badgered by his extensive group of fans to produce a recipe book, Adam Fellows, owner of Goodfellows, Wells, last month released “The Best of Goodfellows - Adam Fellows’ Master Class”.

Much requested by his many contented customers, the book is published in association with Somerset Life and is packed with recipes for his delicious dishes. From starters including the signature Goodfellows Gazpacho and Tymsboro Goat’s Cheese Mousse to mains such as Pork Medley with Sweet Onion Puree, Apple Compote and Sage Oil, and Poached Pear in Red Wine, with Star Anise and Candied Orange. As befits one of the best Patisseries outside London, bread, chocolates and Danish pastries are included as well.

The book’s presentation is as impressive as the recipes themselves with each one accompanied by a full colour photograph by Neville Stanikk and tip from the Somerset chef.

More persuasion from his regular patrons has resulted in a cookery demonstration by Adam on Tuesday 20th January at the Town Hall in Wells. Using many of the recipes he has written specially for Somerset Life magazine, he will set tastebuds tingling with preparations for a three course meal which his grateful audience will be able to consume the same evening.

Tickets will cost £40 each and include a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, the demonstration, meal and coffee. Tickets for the evening and copies of The Best of Goodfellows (£5.00 each) are available from Goodfellows, 5 Sadler Street, Wells, or telephone 01749 673 866.

2008 was a good year for Goodfellows with the launch of their Sadler Street Café, and Adam and Martine look forward to building on their success in 2009, appearing once again in the Good Food Guide which writes: ‘Accomplished seafood cookery. The style is light and simple, with imaginative, distinctly Mediterranean influences.’