Posts by: monkeysuncle

love the show jenni. Here's to the next 4 years. When shall we see James Martin back on the show. would be great to have him on with his dance partner. :

Ainsly, Love him to bits.

My eldest son has just bought me Great British Dinners - James Martin - it is excellent for simple cooking

It was disappointing that this show was a repeat. We were all glad to see James and Camilla reasch the Semi Finals of Strictly. Jenni can we have the big man and his partner (Camilla) on the show please!!

I would ban bought bread sauce, bought roasties and bought yorshire pudding. All horrible - come on get cooking. :

The lad did good. Proud of him and Camilla for reaching the Semi Finals. Now lets have them on Great Food Live to talk about the experience, and to see him cooking of course. He is inspirational. Well done James and Camilla and be happy.

Jenni, I watched with interest as Simon Rimmer showed us how to "fire up" (as my now grown up boys still refer to it), our Christmas Pudding safely. I have long been banned from attempting this - I have to leave it to the men, that is since I set myself on fire, the kitchen and the dining room. I was just distracted by one of the children for a second when all of a sudden my brother was ripping off my skirt, my boys were throwing a bucket of water over me and my husband was stamping out the carpet fire. (this was the second time), the first time I set the hobs on fire - now nobody trusts me I can't think why.

Hopefully you will receive this reply, second time lucky! What about the menu Gino prepared yesterday with Jenny. Antipasta with grilled mussels, Baked Seabass, and Apricot Cheesecake or Fruit Salad. My friends and I often have a themed evening - I thought I would have a crack at this when it is my turn to do Italian. Good Luck

One of the great favourites in this area of rural Leicestershire is Pork Pie and Toast - (Melton Mowbray Pork Pie of Course), with mustard if you like followed by home made marmalade.
I hasten to add I have to do this for my farming husband followed by Bacon, Sausage, Grilled tomatoes and mushrooms for my boys! take your pick both are excellent.

None of the above Jenni. My dilema is keeping my mother out of the kitchen - she will insist that at the age of 50 I still don't know how to cook - It's the I wouldn't do it that way? or the Oh no not that! and then their is my husband who will insist on doing an Ainsley - the only person I want in the kitchen with me is my youngest son who is an excellent cook and he stays well away!! Situation difused mum is going to my brother this year to see her grand-daughter open her presents!

made this the other day for a family party, delicious. Only trouble is in the ingredients it does not tell you whether sugar is 3tbs or 3oz sugar, which is it? and, should the sugar and eggs be whisked over a basin of hot water? as it tasted a bit raw.

Hope your party went well. They were called iced gems. Asda have them for future reference.

Marmalade. From my mother's collection/from a nursing friend. Passed round the family for years.

2lbs Seville Oranges, 2 lemons, 1 sweet orange, 8lbs sugar (approx), 6 pts water. (sorry no conversions).
Wash and dry fruit. Cut each into 4. Remove pips and place in a bowl covered with 2 pts water, stand in warm place overnight. Place fruit in food processor and chop finely, then place in large bowl and cover with 4 pts water. Leave to stand for 24 hrs. Boil fruit for 1 hour. add water that pips were in measure fruit and juice. Allow 1 1b sugar to 1pt pulp. Over low heat add sugar. Stir until dissoved, bring to good boil until jellied. Put in warm sterilised jars.

Foolproof.

We have Dehli in the Country too. We have an excellent one in the small village of Bottesford, Leicestershire.

Can't find Ross in the Chefs list Jenni, can we have him back please.?

Ross Burden does an excellent Lemon Pie with Passionfruit sauce. Try it, delicious.

Thanks Barry. Have found him now - searched in the Chefs button of UKTV food - all his recipes are still there he just does not show on the list. It's time he was back on Great Food Live!

Can you tell me please, what is galangal? where do I buy it?

Gayle, Jumbo oats or barley oats, wheat flakes are good in home made muesli. Mix them with a little dessicated coconut, some lightly roasted hazelnuts, and dried fruits of your choice I use, apricots, pears, toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds and serve with apple juice instead of milk, or plain yogurt/creme freche. Much nicer than out of a box.

Thank you both for this wealth of information. I had no idea. I will hunt it down next time I am in Nottingham.

For those of you contemplating a day by the sea, take this with you.
Great Yarmouth, great for kids. The best eating place in town is the Ramboullet Restraunt at the Imperial Hotel on the seafront. Small family business - run by Nick and Aileen Mobbs, open to the public as well as guests. Reasonable price, excellent service, great choice of menu.

Thanks lulu 35. I know the Ted Herring. Have never tried the Balti Raj - will look it up when next at the Oulton Broads.

If you have Delias vegetarian cookbook, she has some wonderful recipes in there. Sara Brown does some very good but simple pancake recipes. Or why not try a lamb tagine. I think James Martin does one?

Yes to all of the above. But why not try putting your softened herby butter under the skin turning half way through cooking time and then a slice of bacon on the top once you have turned it over. I generally put an onion, bayleaf and herbs in the cavity with 3 or 4 garlic cloves. Beautiful.

Didn't see AWT but did see James Martin do something similar, he is good with Puy Lentils!! Why not look on the UKTV food link I think you will find he can help.