MOST Magazine Fashion MAY-JUNE'15 ISSUE NO.9 | Page 190

FMM: Who was the most fun or interesting
private client you have ever cooked for and can
you describe the experience?
TB: Claudia Schiffer, I remember cooking Xmas
dinner there. It was a family affair, and I cooked so
many dishes-a rather elaborate dinner!
FMM: What was it like working as a food
consultant on the film-Eastern Promises?
TB: Ahhh, an unforgettable time- David
Cronenberg is magic! I introduced him daily during
filming to my award winning blinis with pure Beluga
caviar and got him addicted!
FMM: You are from Bulgaria-do you go back
to visit there often or find local ingredients
from there?
TB: I am Turkish-Bulgarian and yes I visit but not
often; also the seasons in Bulgaria are awesome,
and the produce is the best!
FMM: You are considered to be something of
a TV personality and are seen on numerous
shows and programs-What is the best
experience you have had on a show? Tell
MOST readers one fun fact about cooking
alongside another famous chef.
TB: It is Saturday Kitchen and my friendship with
James Martin, which I value and treasure a lot! We
just get on so very well! And he loves to do all of
the jobs that I ask him to do. LOL!
FMM: What future projects do you have up
your sleeve?
TB: I have opened thus far Omnia Gourmet, Omnia
Blue, and Omnia by Silvena- all in Dubai. I am
opening 3 more by the end of this year! So in total
I will have 6 restaurants in a space of 1.5 years.
FMM: What do you do in your downtime? Any
other passions and hobbies non-food related?
TB: Fitness walking-I live on the beach and I do that
almost daily, 6-8 km, very early in the mornings!

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