Simon Rogan: "The hay cream got the right amount of flavor going for it?"

Amber: "I'm really happy with how the hay came through."

Peers, tasting behind the scenes

"I think without the hay, it would be too sweet because of the honeycomb"

Back in the judging room

Simon Rogan: "Did you get the effect you want for the dessert?"

Yeah, I really want the honeycomb to be in there to add a little bit of extra crunch and texture to the dish."

Peers, tasting behind the scenes

"That strawberry gel is fantastic, isn't it?"

"Like, full of strawberry flavor."

"So tasty."

Back in the judging room

Simon Rogan: "And the strawberries, you think they add what you're after to the dish as well?"

Amber: "They've got a nice chew to them that a traditional fresh strawberry wouldn't have."

Peers, tasting behind the scenes

"I think the strawberries are absolutely delicious. Like, what a great idea."

Back in the judging room

Simon Rogan: "You happy with the amount of flavor in that sandwich?"

Amber: "The fermented honey hasn't come through as much as I would have wanted it to."

Simon Rogan: "So what would you score this dish?"

Amber: "I would score this dish an 8."

Final Judging

"Amber, for your dish "Books ... the mind's food". Presentation was outstanding. You nailed the brief, and I loved the story of Hannah Moore. The ice cream was smooth as silk, and with the delicious but not overpowering aroma and taste of hay, I wouldn't mind that recipe, actually. Tempered chocolate was a great way to showcase the link to the brief, and it was tempered well. Honey parfait was a little bit disappointing. The fermented honey could have come through a bit more. However, the charcoal sablé was crisp and flavorsome. A few tweaks, and that could definitely be a banquet dish."