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Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: Fluffywelshsheep on July 18, 2009, 09:34:37 pm
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hiya i was watching an old episode of Summer garden, and was thinking that she is such a stepford wife and i so wanted to punch her, does any get the same feeling from here or is it pregancy hormonal that are making me this way.
Linz
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Cant stand her, the how to cheat cook book just proved how bad she really is.
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I must admit that I use some of her old books in the kitchen, they are a good reference for basics. I would not let the Cheating one into my house, even when it was offered for only a couple of quid, lol. No, I don't like her, but haven't seen the program you're referring to. ::)
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Paul..I am glad someone else agrees with me, she puts me off cooking, so condensending!!! hang on, I think I mean condescending!!! otherwise she would be taking the liquid out of me ;D ;D ;D(way maybe)
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I see I'm about to go against the trend again, but, I like her. She's done a lot of good work over the years and a lot of people have been able to gain the basics of cooking as a result of her work. As for her as a person.. I don't know her and I'm not going to judge based on the false environment of TV series. I certainly wouldn't touch her how to cheat thing though, I have Nigella's version and it's much higher quality (and I don't need to listen to her ridiculously false way of speaking to read it thankfully).
I did buy Delia's How to Cook (the combined version that was released recently) a few months ago and am finding it very helpful to fill in basic knowledge on many points I'd missed by being self-taught rather than having someone show me. I'm now actively recommending it to various student friends or older people who want to make the switch from microwave meals to cooking for themselves.
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Technically Delia is supposed to be very accurate and fool proof!!!! I don't do precise so maybe that is why I am not too keen on her and as for Nigella, I like her but HOW FAKE?
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I have all the how to cook books i think they are great.
Linz
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I changed my opinion of Delia too when she started the cheats cooking (which was just rubbish) what she should have been doing is persuading people back in to art of proper cooking not the convenience cr*p She could have advised people on how to prepare meals in advance, freeze foods etc.
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Agreed, that would have been really useful. Working out what I can and can't freeze (and what I'm still prepared to eat after being frozen) is an area I have very little knowledge of at present.
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trial and error I think.. when I make chilli I always make up a big pan full, have some for tea and the rest i and freeze in 2 portion tubs. It is great from the freezer -just remember to take it out about 10hrs before you want to eat it (though you can thaw out in the microwave) . its a great standby if you've nothing in.
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I agree with you there, Lara. That's what we would have expected of her!
As for Nigella, I also use her older books (the Domestic Goddess is great for baking and some of the recipes are now staples in this household). I stopped watching her though. Even my kids get scared when she looks into the camera! Someone called it gastroporn...
Fun to watch are always Jamie and H F-W, but I don't cook many of their recipes, don't know, why... :-\ :&>
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I used to find Nigella's programme amusing as there is always a close of of her stuffing something large into her big red lips and her tongue comes out to lick around them sensuously,helped by a slither with her little finger, then a shot of her cleavage!!!!!!! Is it to encourage males to watch I wounder????Not quite the same to see HugeFW lick his lips and stuff huge amounts of food into his gob!!!!
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marks out of ten for Nigella ? well i'd give her one ...... :o ::) ;D
cheers
Russ
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Well if I had to give one point between jamie Oliver and Nigella, I think I would have to give him one!!!!! :P :yum: :-*
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I used to find Nigella's programme amusing as there is always a close of of her stuffing something large into her big red lips and her tongue comes out to lick around them sensuously,helped by a slither with her little finger, then a shot of her cleavage!!!!!!!
I ... have to go now.
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I like Delia - I didn't watch the "cheats" series but I use her recipes a lot form other books and they're pretty much fool proof. She's less flashy than a lot of them now but she makes it accessible, which I think a lot of celeb chefs don't.
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I do like Nigella and have got 3 of her books but I must admitI cringe everytime she does the hungry man's crumpet bit. ;D ::)
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I used Delia's 'Christmas' recipe book when I decided I NEEDED to make my very own raised pork pie. It took about 3 days and tasted disappointing to say the least ... maybe I just couldn't taste it after the monster effort of making it. her Cheat thing was shameful, Nigella's pouting is embarrassing .. I can't for the life of me imagine the programme makers asking HFW or Rick Stein or someone to sex it up for the girls... mind you, I'm not sure I'd want to see that .......
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Dose anyone remember Fanny and Johnny?
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Bibs, just the thought of it... ::) ;D ;D
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I have some of Delias books and have used many recipes with success, THEN she did the cheat thing, and told people to buy packets and jars, stupid woman put me off 100%, I thought chefs/cooks were supposed to encourage us to make things not tip packet contents into a bowl and add water! ::) and I think she's annoying to watch! ;)
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If I was going to cheat in the Kitchen it would have to be with :love: Nigella :love: NOT Delia!. ;D
Joe (Only joking Julie) ;)
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quite funny when she got drunk at the football though ; :D. she let herself down a bit there :dunce:
Delia that is ..... you pipped me to the post there Joe :)
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I thought her cheat series was a bit patronising. what does she think we all do when we havn't the time to cook up a banquet. Of course we all allready use jars, tins and packets to rustle up a quick tea. has the woman just discovered supermarkets, or has one lined her up to boost sales?
too many cooking programmes, trying to cover ground fanny and johnny did decades ago.
hurrah for the hairy bikers, comedy show /travel show with a bit of cooking.
let's be avin you :D
nigella? uber rich yummy mummy with connections in high places. attention seeking :cow:
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If only that was true in real life!. ;)
With Nigella that is. ;D
Kind regards
Joe :)
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She must be an o.k person. She likes football
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True, delia is a canary fan. Her other books have all been great and have a place on everyones bookshelf. her recipes seem to work, whereas some books are designed for the coffee table, all photos and little substance. I suppose tv celebrity chef status is a gravy train some are reluctant to get get off.
Are you a blade or an owl sheila?
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Well although I prefer Sheff.u as a Sheffielder, I am a secret Leeds United fan!
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So is my OH Sheila.
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Can't all be perfect.
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I remember hearing how Delia came to present cookery programmes but what about he rest of them, where do they find the latest cookery presenter? I wounder do they have a "type" in mind then advertise. I like "the hairy bikers" did like "2 fat ladies" Liked the chap who was into his Chocolate his name escapes me for now but did not get the chap who wanted to source all his resturant food from around London, struck me like they were looking for a Jammie oliver replacement and I don't think it worked. There are sooooo many chefs now I have lost touch but still like Saturday Kitchen.....If I am stuck for ideas I look on the internet, video jug is good you can stop it as y ou go but the keyboard gets a bit sticky...
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Hello - I like Nigella - she did the Domestic Goddess Book as a tongue in cheek joke, the writing in it is amusing and she makes me laugh as well as produce good food.
I am exactly the same age, same day same month same year as Nigella, have the same curves too, but Nigella
(the Bitch :o) still has a waistline ::)
From the responses by Russ and my Joe, I would say men really like her - perhaps they buy her cookery books for their women and that's her marketing ploy ::) ::)
Love Jamie too - really cute, but my favourite before anyone is Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall - he is brilliant and will always be my hero when it comes to food and fun to watch series about things we love - felt making was a good one in River Cottage - loved the music and his joke about the ladies changing positions ;D. His books are great - got all but the fish one.
;DBring Back Hugh
Julie
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I was pleased to see Nigellas bottom expanding, they keep it out of shot usualy, nothing worse than a thin cook!!!!! well maybe there are worse things ;D
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Yeah - maybe, but still, I would rather the cook be fat - at least you know they cannot resist what they cook - so it must be good
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mmmmmmm where's that recipe book for Millionaires Shortbread ;D
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Sorry folks, I still can't look at Nigella without thinking about her Dad!! :o
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Only remember the tatty suitcase - can't remember him at all! ;D
Julie