DERBYSHIRE SWAP CRICKET FOR COOKING Derbyshire players swapped cricket for cooking when they took part in a team-building day at the Coghlans Cookery School in Chesterfield. The day, a joint initiative between the PCA and Derbyshire, was part of the squad’s on-going Personal Development Programme. The players each cooked two dishes, a starter and a main course, which helped raise awareness of healthy eating in a fun environment. The players, who were taught by British Masterchef Simon Lilley and chef tutor Owen Moody, cooked pasta from scratch, creating a spinach cannelloni with ricotta and a fresh tomato and herb sauce, poached breast of chicken filled with a mushroom duxelle served on freshly cut ribbons of tagliatelle and a rich basil pesto. The squad of 18 was split into groups of three and competed against each other for the number one spot, which was won by Harvey Hosein, Billy Godleman and Tony Palladino who were judged on the taste of the dishes, the skills taught, team ethic and presentation. ” We are all very competitive and loved the team banter” said Derbyshire captain Wayne Madsen. ” We found the knife skills very useful and it is something we will take away with us.” ” This day has been excellent for educating our players, eating healthier is highly important for us.” Charlie Mulraine, one of the PCA’s six-strong team of Personal Development and Welfare Managers said: ” This was a joint initiative between the PCA and the county for a bit of fun team-building whilst also exposing the guys to a new environment. ” The facilities were excellent and the Coghlans chefs were knowledgeable and patient, not a swear word in the air. From the lively atmosphere, the players enjoyed the competitive element to the day and picked up some useful healthy cooking and knife tips. Fortunately the players went home with all fingers intact.” The Derbyshire players who took part in the cookery session were: Wayne Madsen, Billy Godleman, Andy Carter, Tom Milnes, Scott Elstone, Harvey Hosein, Alex Hughes, Harry White, Matt Critchley, Tom Poynton, Rob Hemmings, Ben Slater, Tom Knight, Tony Palladino, Ben Cotton, Will Davis and Shiv Thakor. {{ak_sharing}}
