Helen’s passion for cooking is recognised

A NURSE and mother who loves cooking so much she reads recipe books in bed has been crowned Gourmet Chef of Ireland.

Helen Rafferty, from Dublin, slaved over a hot stove and cooked up a masterpiece for television personality Loyd Grossman in two hours yesterday.

Loyd, who judged all the dishes presented by the five finalists in Dublin, said it was all about taste in the end, and Helen’s culinary creation won out.