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The Great Food Race: Elliot & Libby

Eight kiwi teams are sharpening their knives and their wits to win the ultimate food challenge.
Elliot & Libby from The Great Food Race NZ

Motivated Hamilton couple Libby and Elliot (both 22) shared their first kiss in primary school, but got together later at high school. Elliot is studying Post Graduate Honours in Sports Nutrition and Libby is a real-estate agent and has recently started her own maternity wear business.

What are your strengths?

Libby: We take things as they come and see what happens.

Elliot: We remain calm and make decisions together.

Do you have a cooking philosophy?

Libby: If it looks good, it tastes good!

Elliot: Seasoning and taste everything before serving.

What’s the most exotic destination you’ve visited?

Libby: Cayman Islands.  My sisters live there.

Elliot: Bosnia.

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