Thomasina Miers
A former MasterChef winner, Tommi has run market stalls in Ireland, opened a cocktail bar in Mexico City and co-founded restaurant group Wahaca.
Thomasina Miers was winner of BBC 2's MasterChef in 2005 after stints as a VAT consultant, a financial journalist and a digital strategist. She dedicated herself to cooking after going to the Ballymaloe Cooking School in Ireland, and has since dabbled in everything from cheesemaking and running market stalls in Ireland to opening a large restaurant and cocktail bar in Mexico City in 2003. In 2005, following her MasterChef win, Tommi spent six months cheffing at the Petersham Nurseries Café, cooking locally sourced, seasonal food with head chef Skye Gyngell.
Tommi has written food articles for Waitrose Food Illustrated, the Financial Times, the Guardian and had a regular column in the Saturday Times from 2006-2009. She currently writes for Country Life. She has written and co-edited four cookery books: Soup Kitchen; Cook; Wild Gourmets; and Mexican Food Made Simple, the inspiration behind the Channel 5 series. Tommi has also presented other TV cookery programmes, including A Cook’s Tour of Spain, and is the face of British markets, NABMA.
In August 2007 Tommi jointly opened Wahaca, an award-winning Mexican restaurant group whose dishes are inspired by the food markets of Mexico, using free-range meat and sustainable fish, and recycling everything down to its food waste. Tommi's cooking style uses seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with inspirations from her travels abroad.
Comments (62)
7 months ago
Annie
I love the way the show, Mexican Food Made Simple, is presented; no fuss, clear and precise. A cut above other TV chefs. Everyone can take something from this programme, adapting the recipes to their own taste. I'll certainly buy the book, even though I've watched the series. More programmes, please!
9 months ago
val
my son and partner cathy took to blue waterand we went to your new resturant it was fantastic staff great love the show also good luck with everything
11 months ago
Dante Dejuras
Great show on Lifestyle Network shown here in the Philippines every Thursday night and eager to see more in a more expanded time. Hope to see more featuring different places in Mexico coz we both have similatities in all aspects.. Do you a cooking book for sale here? Thanks and hope to hear from you. More power.
1 year ago
Carlos R.S.
Hola tommy, nací y crecí en la Ciudad de México, he descubierto tu programa recientemente, y tenía que felicitarte, realmente estas mostrando al mundo la VERDADERA comida mexicana sus sabores colores y riqueza, tan solo verte me haces recuerdas cosas que viví en mi niñez; caminar por los mercados con ese murmullo de las voces ofreciendo sus productos, probándolos, los olores y los colores! me alegras la vista tan solo verte preparando la comida, tu las preparas casi como lo solía hacer mi abuela. Y las recetas en verdad una maravilla! Felicidades tu no solo haces un programa, haces recuerdos. Hi Tommy, I was born and raised in Mexico City, I discovered your show recently and had to congratulate You. You really are showing to the world the REAL Mexican food it's colors and rich flavors, just seeing you makes me remember things I experienced in my childhood; walk through the markets with the murmur of voices offering their products, tasting them, smells and colors!. You make my eye enjoy just seeing You making recipes and You make them almost as my grand mother use to make! And the recipes really wonderful! Congratulations You not only do a show, You make memories.
1 year ago
spudjwalker
I've been to Mexico a couple of times in recent years, partly on recommendation from my father. Great place and it's a bit off the map for British tourists, not sure why. One thing that dad and I have noted is the lack of proper Mexican restaurants here, the food there is amazing and quite different. I thought maybe there's a niche here... But that may be changing. Looks like Miers is doing a good job too - keep up the good work girl! One request/challenge, if someone can do a vegetarian version of "pollo con mole poblano" I will love them to bits and possibly eat at their eaterie every day until I'm 100.
1 year ago
Ollie060665
More please!!!
over 1 year ago
memo
myself a mexican living in Britain i am really chuffed to see that a non mexican person is bringing this true mexican taste to Britain in its true form my respects to Thomasina she really does know what she is cooking and of course talking about.
over 1 year ago
martyn carter
made your guacamole and you were right it taste fantastic, I wont be buying it again
over 1 year ago
Axel Andrew Rose
your gammon
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over 1 year ago
SEXYCHEF
WOW!!!!!! WHO EVER MARRIES YOU IS ONE BLOODY LUCKY MAN...... SEXIEST CHEF ON T.V ..............
over 1 year ago
Mollie Hancock
Hi, will the TV show make it to DVD?
over 1 year ago
Dr Pamela Mozingo
Hi, I am in Edinburgh but grew up in San Diego, and often went into Tijuana as a kid-it's a bit dodgy these days unfortunately. I love Mexican food/culture and miss it! Thanks for this show, I'm loving it! You are wonderful!
over 1 year ago
diana
me encantas como cocinas,love every dish you had cooked in the proggamme. keep up the great food!!
over 1 year ago
joemac9
Made chilli chocolate truffles @ the weekend and doubled up on the chilli. AMAZING !!! So addictive. Great show Tommi.
over 1 year ago
Viki
I just love this programme. We go to Mexico quite a lot and this brings back all the lovely meals we've experienced in this wonderful country.
over 1 year ago
Erika
Tommi, lovely programme. I have lived and traveled all around Mexico, andreally recommend that You should go to Sinaloa (El Rosario and Mazatlan), there the food is unique, you won´t find it anywhere else. In Mazatlan is a restaurant called Panama, OMG, delicious! The owner is an old lady who has received offers to expand her bussiness, but she is not interested!!! So ,hurry to visit ahd try her recipes before she dies :(!
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almost 2 years ago
Matt
Just seen your show on 5. Will be definitely trying out a lot of the recipes! Keep up the good work and i hope there are more series to come!
almost 2 years ago
Debbie
Being a big foodie fan, of all different cultures I watch many a food show. Thomasina obvuiously loves mexican but she really should get her facts about the Spanish correct; before they brought anything anywhere and made it their own, they conquered many a far off land in order to do so, please, maybe wording of tact should be considered!
almost 2 years ago
Glenn
Hi Tommi, What a great show, My wife and I love Mexican food, I am going to try a recipe today. Will let you all know how it goes. Hope there is another series in the pipeline.
almost 2 years ago
kip
she is magic great cook better than nigella and sexier
almost 2 years ago
Sheris
Having adopted our two daughters from Mexico I am always keen to learn and incorporate as much as I can about Mexican food, culture and traditions in our lives. We have been watching your programmes with great pleasure and look forward to trying the recipes.
almost 2 years ago
Louise Johnson
Hi Tommi, Thanks for bringing yet another inspiring show to television. Have really enjoyed watching and trying the recipes for myself. Any chance of another series of Wild Gourmets? That was SO much fun!
almost 2 years ago
Marie
Marie Hi I have been a fan of yours since Master chef and always watch your cookery shows. You are an inspiration to all us "wanna be professional chefs" who sit on our sofa's and only dream about it!! Well done you, love the show by the way.
almost 2 years ago
mark f nicol
I tripped over this TV chef and was hooked within mintes..invigorating cuisine or whatever the mexican for that!
almost 2 years ago
Daniel
Hello, I love the show, I love your cooking, but what you cook in the show is not mexican food.
almost 2 years ago
steve
hi im steve , live in the uk , but moving to mexico on friday 12th august and cant wait to sample the culture and food.
almost 2 years ago
Tracey
Hi Thomasina, have been a fan of your cooking since your Masterchef win. Loved a cooks tour of Spain but this Mexican series is fantastic. But please please can we have the details of the fruity chile. My 7yr old daughter watched this episode and is desperate to try it.
almost 2 years ago
LAura Monica Ruiz Cross
YOu are lovely woman and enjoying your program and everytime I watched make me home sick I'm from mexico adn I love the way your adapt all mexican recipies and the tipr on your cooking they are so helpful congratulations for your program, Bien hecho Felicidades un abrazo PS can you send mesome information about your restaurants in London I will like to go there thanks
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almost 2 years ago
Adriana
Hi Thomasina, I'm from Mexico (currently living in London) and I want to THANK YOU for the wonderful work you are doing. I've seen a lot restaurants and recipes around that are nothing but mexican, and I'm glad someone so nice like you is showing that Mexican cuisine is much more than nachos and the excessive use of cumin. I can't wait to try the huaraches, ceviche, pork pibil and chicken tinga at your restaurant!
almost 2 years ago
John Davis
I'm clicking now with my mouse, putting my fingers on my keyboard and tapping out my letters to form my words for my message. Thomasina, I love your recipes and you have a love of food that is infectious. Could we please cut down on the number of "my's"?
almost 2 years ago
claudia
Well done! Really like the twist on the dishes at Wahaca and I'm enjoying the show. First proper salsa I've seen in British media (it has to be blended not just chunks with lemon as it is usually on recipes by some well known chefs). I am mexican and love food, so I know ;) Will try to make the nieve you did and will also see if it can be done with watermelon or melon, two mexican classic flavours too!
almost 2 years ago
Steve Matic
Very interesting show with genuine passion for good authentic Mexican food, love the format & style. Well done!
almost 2 years ago
Peter Beaman
Hi Tommi Have been to your Wahaca place in Covert Garden twice the first time the quality of the food was very good but the second viist was slightly poor. I try and promote REAL Mexican food haing been out to 15 states in Mexico and sampled a lot of stuff on your programme. Concerned that most people still don't know how easy it is to make refied black beans, uses of Chorizo and how to make corn tortillas even when you can source the goods if you know the places in London, Manchester. I blend salsas too
almost 2 years ago
Art Ramirez
ART RAMIREZ HERE . . . ANOTHER TEX-MEX-BRIT! Love the show, your enthusiasm and work with the street kids/families in Mexico City. Shame we don't have a decent Mexican restaurant in the Windsor area. Your show brings back wonderful memories of living in Mexico City, Texas & California! My best dish is MOLE POBLANO . . . you mentioned it but it's not on the receipt list! Gracias Tommi!
almost 2 years ago
Brione
You always make everything so easy and delicious looking. Just the tonic in this rain soaked land at the moment. Thank you x
almost 2 years ago
Sue Smith
Hi Tommi What a great program, I love Mexican food and your show has some wonderful recipes, I shall be trying some of them out soon, thank you
almost 2 years ago
Tommi
Hello everyone - thank you for all your great feedback about the shows so far. I am thrilled you are enjoying it! I hope you will be tuning in to watch Episode 3 tomorrow. You can follow regular updates and competitions on my facebook page... Txxx
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almost 2 years ago
simon
I really love your program, great tips thank you! Where I can get the grilled ananas recipes?
almost 2 years ago
Mex
cultural theft nothing mOre nothing less
almost 2 years ago
Vicki Wood
Hi Tommi, I live in Odessa Texas, 80% Mexican I am from Nottingham England. I love your show, Thank you for bringing such wonderful foods to the UK. These are the foods and soups and people my children and I are with evryday and we are blessed lovely people and wonderful foods.
almost 2 years ago
else
She is gorgeous, the food she makes looks great! I have been to Wahaca in London and the food and the staff are excellent
almost 2 years ago
Ruth L
Hi Tommi, Excellent first episode. My husband and I love Mexico and the programme took us back to a wonderful time in Oaxaca three years ago. Your love for the food, country and the people shone through. Can't wait for the rest of the series. Thanks for bringing the reality of what Mexican food is about to a wider audience.
almost 2 years ago
julio valdez
Hi Tomasina, I am Julio Valdez, I live in madrid, I have a mexican restaurant ( Central Mexicana Restaurante & tequila ) with a friend ( Salvador Ventura ). We like your fresh concept, I knew of you because Christian Becker ( executive cheff of Contramar, Mexico D.F ) suggest me. He told me that you spent time with him in Mexico City ( specially in La Condesa ). If you come to madrid we´ll be glad to meet you and show you our small restaurant. Regards. Julio
almost 2 years ago
Paul Murray
Really wanted to try the fruity chile but disappointed that recipe is not available online - but loved the show! Please post recipe so that we can try it! It looked fab!
almost 2 years ago
PAUL BARLOW
REALLY REFRESHING TAKE ON AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD.YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF.JOB WELL DONE.
almost 2 years ago
anne allson
Really enjoyed the show only just caught the last 20mins..I cook my special beef chilli often and am excited to try this fruity one....then I realised I have the Mexican cook book!!
almost 2 years ago
Paolo
You are an absolute star. Wahaca is brilliant, your food is brilliant. Whenever I am in London I try to make a point of visiting.
almost 2 years ago
Chris
Great show. Will you be putting up the recipe for the fruity chile you made last night? I have the book and I can't see it in there either, unless I've missed it?
almost 2 years ago
lusanne
fabulous cooking and looking forward to next weeks episode..and yes please include the oaxaxa chili recipe
almost 2 years ago
Emma Eastham
loved the show, my favorite type of food! You don't have the recipe for the Chile online though and I really want to make it this week!
almost 2 years ago
wendie
as ususal fabulous fresh great food just want to get cooking.
almost 2 years ago
minyer
enjoyed the show!
almost 2 years ago
Lisa
Great show - will watch every episode now. Will definitely try some of the recipes out myself. Guacamole looked fantastic!
almost 2 years ago
H Harrison
Just watched first episode on Ch5, Enjoyed every minute, shall certainly try some of the recipes.
almost 2 years ago
V Charlton
Looking foward as a mexican in the UK is always refreshing to see someone who really knows our cuisine!!!
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almost 2 years ago
Gerardo
I like her, she obviously knows real Mexican food and how to cook it. Wahaca is true mexican food, not like the horrible 'chili coin carne' full of cummins and kidney beans that I've never seen in México, and those Tex-Mex burritos sold everywhere on gross sizes.
almost 2 years ago
david flaherty
your are a lovely looking woman .you have done well lots of hard work and dedication has got you there i followed you on masterchef well done you deserve it .good luck to you for the future tommy.x