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Jamie Oliver's Flavour Shaker

Thread Starter: Alex Warsaw    Started: Sun 18 Dec 2005    Replies: 25

Has anyone bought one of these things? I have asked my MIL for one for Xmas as we don't get stuff like this here in Poland until they are past it in the UK. Is it any good?
Alex




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Fri 12 May 2006, 4.20PM

monkeysuncle

As much as I am a fan of Jamie Oliver, this is just a gimmick - I fear the marketing men may ruin him if he is not careful.
Use a pan to crush the garlic it works wonders. then pop everything in a jam jar, with the lid on of course and shake!! : Wink

Tue 3 Jan 2006, 12.32PM

lancashirelad

Frown I have not exactly been rushing round to buy one, although I am sure it will work. It smacks of something that will end up down the back the drawer after the novelty wears off.
Jamie I fear has been hi-jacked by marketing men who by using his name will try and sell any thing however vagueley off use to the cook.

Tue 3 Jan 2006, 9.21AM

Porridge

we used ours yesterday to make a tikka marinade, it really crushed the cumin and coriander seeds a treat, we are very impressed with it! So pleased I found one now Big Grin

Fri 30 Dec 2005, 3.50PM

Carl J

I got one for Christmas and have used it a few times. I havent found the shaking particularly difficult and have gotten great results breaking up star anise and cloves.

I think I'll get to like it more than the Pestle as I find that stuff can 'jump out' of those quite easily.

Yet to try Garlic or make a dressing but so far im quite impressed.

Fri 30 Dec 2005, 2.53PM

Alex Warsaw

I got mine for Christmas. It indeed looks very pretty and I agree with primmer2 that it takes a HUGE amount of effort, just like a mini workout. I tried with 5 garlic cloves, which were not crushed after a minute of mad shaking, then I added mustard, oil and vinegar. More mad shaking still didn't disintegrate the garlic. Also the dressing lasted for more than the one use and dribbled more than the average jar I used to use.
I think I need to persevere, at least I'll have awesome biceps.

Fri 30 Dec 2005, 10.17AM

Nenya

Has anyone tried it yet? Does it work?

Fri 23 Dec 2005, 9.32AM

Porridge

I finally gone one which I ordered on ebay and it arrived this morning, for the OH's little present under the tree - I know it is a bit gimmicky but I wanted one!! Big Grin

Thu 22 Dec 2005, 11.56PM

Mary from Australia

Yes, it reminds me of one of those toys that won't fall over, Wonder Dog. So cute!

Thu 22 Dec 2005, 4.04PM

foodgenie

My idea of a rather lovely kitchen accessory is something along the lines of James Martin................mmmmmm Cheeky

Thu 22 Dec 2005, 12.13PM

Gaspode the Wonder Dog

Mary, sweetie, it looks like a weeble or a bowling pin!

*giggles*

Thu 22 Dec 2005, 11.36AM

Mary from Australia

I don't really care what it does, to me it just seems like a rather lovely kitchen accessory ... I have some useless ones that don't look nearly as stylish.

Wed 21 Dec 2005, 6.54PM

Alex Warsaw

Tim, I was wondering how exactly that one worked, how many uses prior to stitched up hands! I am apparently getting the real thing for Xmas, so I can see for myself if it was worth the fuss.

Wed 21 Dec 2005, 6.24PM

Gaspode the Wonder Dog

Erm kids. Please make sure that your jam jar is made of plastic though Smile

This has been a public safety announcement Wink

Wed 21 Dec 2005, 10.54AM

Tim5

the ceramic ball does crush the ingredients, but as others have said, use a pestle and mortar! Or a jam jar and big marble!

Tue 20 Dec 2005, 9.38PM

foodgenie

Confused I honestly cannot believe that anyone is seriously contemplating buying one of these!! I expect Jamie is making an awful lot of money from something that no one actually needs. Roll Eyes

Tue 20 Dec 2005, 6.50PM

Gaspode the Wonder Dog

Amazon seemed to have plenty when I looked yesterday.

Tue 20 Dec 2005, 10.27AM

Porridge

I can't find one anywhere, they are all out of stock Cry

Mon 19 Dec 2005, 7.27PM

primmer2

Smile I think the flavour shaker requires quite a bit of effort to break up for instance garlic cloves. If you watch the advert the item is shaken very vigorously by a healthy looking male. Imagine the effort that an older person with a touch of arthritis might need. It's also very pricey I think.

Mon 19 Dec 2005, 5.52PM

Does the cooking

I'm with the pestle and mortar. Alternatively - a jar with a lid would be just as effective. Make sure lid is tight when you shake. I think Jamie Olicer as enough money and I doubt that he actually 'invented' it as advertisement claims.

Mon 19 Dec 2005, 5.47PM

cookingfan

will try over christmas to get one, it looks good on tv

Mon 19 Dec 2005, 4.38PM

Gaspode the Wonder Dog

I think I will stick to the pestle and mortar and pick one of these up in a carboot sale for 50p in 6 month's time.

*smiles*

Mon 19 Dec 2005, 3.54PM

pompey musher

Smile the Jamie Oliver shaker a bit on the pricey side but well woth it.
just like all his other products.

Mon 19 Dec 2005, 12.27PM

tiba

My husband has been bought one and he is absolutely delighted with it, says its brill

Mon 19 Dec 2005, 9.15AM

Alex Warsaw

It's apparently in the Boots 3 for 2 offer.

Sun 18 Dec 2005, 11.43PM

sw1ite

IF I HAD THE DOSH I WOULD BUY ONE.

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