CELEBRITY cook Stefano de Pieri has entered the race for this year's Mildura Rural City Council elections.

Mr de Pieri announced this week he would nominate for the ballot, scheduled for October.

"It is time for me to make a positive contribution to the town that has given me so much -- a family, a long-term business and countless friendships," Mr de Pieri said.

The outspoken foodie, who has be...