Is it just me that find her hugely irritating??? Obviously has gobloads of money cos of the recipes and places she shops (she even annoys my 15 year old!).........grrrrrrrrrrrrrr but nice to see a chef that is curvy! ;D ;D Makes me feel so MUCH better! ;)
No it's not. She irks me too. Bit too smug.
moonbells
Delia's the way forward! nice and mumsy ;D
Nigella annoys me sooooo much I cannot watch her. All that finger licking and tasting :P, oooing and arrring like she's having sex ::), makes me want to scream at her :(.
Lauren
OH and I were commenting on her programme tonight.
He said he could eat most of the dishes she cooked. but the problem was that she was very vague on ingredients, cooking times, etc.
I'm just amazed he could take his eyes off her tits and bum!!
No Doris_Pinks you are not alone. I find her cringingly irritating.
I suppose it's the way she is being marketed, but the one word that describes her is 'very *friendly* person'.
valmarg
I didn't say 'very friendly person', I said very *friendly* person.
very *friendly* person, is what I said, bugger your 'very friendly person'!!
very *friendly* person
What's going on Dan?
Personally I think Nigella is a waste of space. I hate folk who try to bring sex into everything. A good steak needs no sauce! ;) And chocolate may rule but without foreplay.
I didn't have a lot of time for Dad, Nigel - chancellor of the exchequer - either.
Ha, I think you've been caught by the slightly neurotic swear-bot, valmarg. There is a work-around on here somewhere, or I think you can put a space in the middle of the word (I posted once about "a k n o b of butter" (without the gaps) - and it changed it to "a thingy of butter").
And yes, she will join Jamie when I am king.
I don't think I'll be watching any more of this series. It's a shame to see an intelligent and attractive woman who still thinks she needs to be overtly flirty and tarty to be acceptable and I don't rate the recipes. It's more a cse of buying expensive ingredients and just doing an assembly job.
I tried the chorizo and clams with chick peas and rocket thinking it would be good because I know bacon and clams work. It was awful both as two separate dishes and as a combination. The chorizo drowned out the clams' flavour would be better served with a simple green salad or vegetable. I have a recipe for spicy chick peas with spinach that works much better.
Finally, her kind of food is not exactly planet friendly is it? All that imported, unseasonal, ready washed stuff with masses of food miles and packaging carbon footprints, not to mention the average family budget being blown on just one of her meals.
i stopped watching this so called cookery programme last week when she went to the (expensive) shops and just bought loads of (expensive) dishes and served them up on the table with much oooing and ahhhhing and licking of fingers. how easy was that!! no cooking at all in fact. she's like a puppet. very strange as i used to like her a lot.
But, with that exception, people still watch her - & complain!!
She seems to have turned into a caricature of herself, unfortunately. I think she has been wrongly advised and she should have stuck to her original format. To just go out and buy lots of expensive deli stuff last week to put out, made me laugh! That's a new one. ;D
My OH did try her chicken dish from last week and everybody said it was very tasty. But I think this is just not working. She is very likeable though and as DorisP says it is nice to see a curvy chef who enjoys their food. busy_lizzie
I can't stand the bint >:( Really seriously irritating in a terribly immature flirty way that grates worse than a Moulinex. I have only watched about 5 minutes of one of her programs and changed channels. I even switch over when her trailers come up now.
And as far as that Delia Smith is concerned, I can't think of a more patronising and arrogant old tumper than her >:( ... An entire program on "How to boil an egg". I ask you!!!
Whenever I google for recipes, I always put in a " -Delia" after the search string.
There's a surprising number ofpeople out there who can't boil an egg. Just look at that "worst cooks" competition the Beeb recently showed. At least Delia's recipes work, taste good and use ingredients easily available and affordablefor most people.
I agree - nothing wrong with Delia IMHO.
Even her poached eggs!
Our microwave is called "the egg poacher" in our house!
Delia taught me how to cook when I left home. I couldn't watch her programs, but the book was a godsend. Nigella - posh & smug, can't abide her
Absolutely crying with laughter at this thread ;D ;D. Funniest thing I've read in ages. And I thought it was going to be about flowers lol!
I can't bring myself to dislike Nigella too much...though that feels slightly wrong somehow! I am greatly amused at the way she troughs at the meals she makes...I'm sure they probably overdub the snarfing, snorting, chomping sounds. I wondered if she'd just pick the plate up and suck it all up if they'd allow it.
"No Nigella...put the plate down. Knife and fork please,there's a good girl."
As for her recipes...what about Marco Pierre White with his brown sauce and worcester sauce concoctions?There you go...a supermarket version, just wack it all over Nigella,s grub and bob's your unc. Fusion food init?!
But Heldi, can you see yourself coming home from the deli with a pound of fresh white crab meat to slap on some rocket to feed your OH? How much would that cost even where you are with crabs fresh caught? And can you see him surviving on an 8th share of a kilo of steak and a bit of salad? It looked suspiciously like Italian tagliata to me but she didn't mention that.
She does admit to being greedy but after the second or third time it's not endearing and yes, she does trough. I find I'm starting to be more interested in where she gets dresses to fit that boobs and bum formation (being curvy myself) and how she gets her hair to stay curled all day - or not. Must have a hair and make up person to hand all the time.
That sort of wondering never afflicts me during real cookery programmes - or real gardening programmes either come to think.
You are totally right Obby! I couldn't see myself anywhere near the crab meat in our local fishmonger never mind a posh deli... asda crab paste sarnies morelike :D (Eeew I feel sick now for even thinking of that!)
I have been totally distracted by her eating. Perhaps a little obsessed. I would have got the back of my knuckles rapped off my Dad if I'd eaten in such a fashion!
I have wondered about her hair. Its not real!!!!!!
Clothes...I think two pieces made out of that slinky stretchy stuff,with a cardi over the top.
I quite like her pans ;D
Yes I can't say I am engrossed in the cooking either.
HI
I am not a fan of nigella, although i think delias mumsyness ment i did not really enjoy her programs either in fact i dont own one of her books. (i have used some recipies off the net) for for insparation i prefer Bill Granger and we have all his books and even one signed Next it would have to be Pru Leigh as her bible gets pulled out at least once a week, followed by Gary Rhodes, Jamie and James martin.
Hubbie would also list Elizabeth David up there with Bill and when hes looking for something new he will go back to her books which are more story orientated rather than a standard recipie book. And he is a big fan of Hesten but i think his recipies are a little OTT.
Did you know that james martin has had a kitchen garden the program is call james martin digs deep (http://uktv.co.uk/food/homepage/sid/5471) and i think it was on before jamies allotment fun.
Cambourne7
Louise I watched that series. Beautiful walled garden with raised beds, (not jealous one bit ::)). Greenhouse with coldframes attached outside, which probably cost more than the average house. With all the TV progs and County shows he does, that man never grew any of that stuff. He has his own gardener I bet.
Lauren :(
not sure about that he did grow up on a farm, he did say that he had help a couple of hours a week when he was busy with book launches etc but then jamie has a fill time gardener and 2 polly tunnels as well as a greenhouse!!
I struggle to find a celebrity chef I actually like but I must say I like how Nigella eats. :D It's nice to see somebody who is so passionate about something and can't care less about how she looks while she stuffs her face! However I do agree that she shouldn't have bought a load of deli stuff on the programme. ::)
Oh, I just remembered my favourite cook - Madhur Jaffrey. I read most of her books and all her recipes are brilliant. I quite like Bill Granger's recipes too.
I can't stand James Martin, Ed Bains, Ching He-Huang, Rachael Allen etc... In my opinion they shouldn't be called a professional cook!
Quote from: Tora on September 25, 2007, 14:25:40
I struggle to find a celebrity chef I actually like but I must say I like how Nigella eats. :D It's nice to see somebody who is so passionate about something and can't care less about how she looks while she stuffs her face! However I do agree that she shouldn't have bought a load of deli stuff on the programme. ::)
Oh, I just remembered my favourite cook - Madhur Jaffrey. I read most of her books and all her recipes are brilliant. I quite like Bill Granger's recipes too.
I can't stand James Martin, Ed Bains, Ching He-Huang, Rachael Allen etc... In my opinion they shouldn't be called a professional cook!
Ching He-Huang is useless and i have only ever tried on recipie and it failed misrably!! I looked into this further and shes not a chef in fact she only got a show as she was demonstrating food her company made!!
Racheal Allen i agree i cant stand her and she only got her show as her monther is a famous cheff and she married one so used to help on his show when they divorced she got her own show!!
Delia's good for every day stuff and I know a few less confident cooks who swear by her for success every time but for pure reading enjoyment with recipes as a bonus it has to be Jane Grigson or Elizabeth David for me. I also like the Two Fat Ladies recipes - proper hearty grub and no nonsense with stacks or twiddles for presentation. Other than that I tend to wing things and only use recipes for cakes and muffins that rely on fairly exact measures to work.
I do enjoy watching cookery programmes for inspiration though Nigella will be joining the Hairy Bikers, Ready Steady Cook and Ainsley Harriet in the "don't bother again" list.
Quote from: valmarg on September 24, 2007, 22:43:26
I'm just amazed he could take his eyes off her tits and bum!!
valmarg
So am I, I've watched a few shows and haven't managed to look at the food once! Sorry, I'll get me coat...
But yes, she is rather irritating. And even more so when you know that her perfect house is actually a mock-up in a warehouse somewhere off Hangar Lane! :o
Cheers,
Rob ;)
Off with Nigella's head - she doesn't even make her own Thai Green Curry paste :o
In my University days I relied on Katie Stewart - "The Times Calendar Cookbook", sort of pre-Delia but expecting a little more ability.
I really like Simon Hopkinson's "Roast Chicken and other Stories" or just about anything by Nigel Slater but of course nothing compares to our very own A4A recipe forum :)
Currently reading Locatelli's massive book (500pp) - a lucky friend got given two copies so passed one on to me!
:) this programme is the best comedy on the box at the moment,
unmissable!/ shades x
I got one of her books on Cakes out of the library. There were some great cakes in it but I wouldn't bother buying the book because to make the cakes you'd have to buy about 20 different types of cake tins. A proper cook would would have standardised her sizes. But then she's got lots of money to buy them and a big kitchen to keep them in I guess.
Quote from: Kea on September 25, 2007, 18:22:07
I got one of her books on Cakes out of the library. There were some great cakes in it but I wouldn't bother buying the book because to make the cakes you'd have to buy about 20 different types of cake tins. A proper cook would would have standardised her sizes. But then she's got lots of money to buy them and a big kitchen to keep them in I guess.
And a range of said multiple cake tins and other stuff in debenhams.....
What a surprise!!!!
Anyway I find her too irritating to watch - I suppose all that jittering around is meant to make us think she is SOOOOOO busy.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh have I touched a nerve or 6??? ;D
Sitting here trying to think of any TV chefs I actually enjoy watching these days, and have to say, I do love a bit of Rick Stein! (even tho now allergic to fish!!!)
I find his enthusiam great! (though am sure a few or more will disagree!)
Love Rick Stein - but still getting over the loss of Chalky [and I don't really like dogs!!!!]
I used to like watching Ken Hom but he doesn't seem to get airtime these days :'(
How about Keith Floyd?
How about the originals, Fanny and Johnny Craddock?
I don't think she had a hair and makeup artist working for her :-*
Lauren ;D
The trouble is, her recipes (Nigellas) are often really nice but I think she's become a parody of herself but one step too far.
Love Rick Stein - in fact, our dog is called Chalky in memory of the old Chalkmeister. Can't stand Gary Rhodes though. Delia is very mumsy but again, some good solid recipes and taught a lot of us to cook I guess.
I was annoyed to find Nigella's books actually really good, I wasn't fond of her on TV at all, too 'Yummy Mummy'....'Oh it's taken me longer to put my lipstick on before dinner than make this dish...' However, I use her books esp. 'How to Eat' more than any others, it's split up into very user friendly sections and all the recipes I've tried have been great, OH particularly likes her famous 'Ham in Coca cola'........! :o
Hugh FW's 'Meat' book is also a gem, and he wins me over with his sheer enthusiasm for food on TV. Everyone else? :-\
Quote from: Deb P on September 26, 2007, 10:51:02
Hugh FW's 'Meat' book is also a gem, and he wins me over with his sheer enthusiasm for food on TV. Everyone else? :-\
Oh yes! HFW's books changed my life - he's one of the main reasons I've got an allotment, and the meat book made me look VERY closely at the way I shopped. And the tv shows are hugely entertaining as well.
Cheers,
Rob ;)
i actually love nigella, shes fabulous!
HFW is pretty cool too tho.
i dont like delia, i kinda get the feeling she thinks we're all stupid.
can't stand gary rhodes either.
Chalky is no longer with us????
When did this happen, and how did I miss it! :'( :'( :'(
Will have to break the news to my girls, they will be sad.
I love Hugh Fearnley Whatsit, and Fanny n Johnny were a riot!
Floyd is a definite fave, and who was the chap I used to watch as a kid that always had a glass of vino in his hand whilst cooking? Can see his face but cannot remember his name. (70's hair & garb) He is probably the main reason I love to cook......and drink wine! (indoctrinated as a child see!)
Mary Berry is always a good one for basic tasty recipes.
Thank God there's a choice?
Quote from: tim on September 26, 2007, 11:55:59
Thank God there's a choice?
Absolutely Tim - would be a very boring world if there wasn't.
Oh and Doris - is that the Galloping Gormet you're thinking of? I remember watching him on tv when I was a kid!
Cheers,
Rob ;)
YES YES! Thanks Rob, was driving me mad! ;D
Aussie. The quickest Onion slicer in the trade?
Am I wrong, or do most people criticise rather than praise?
Rick Stein, who clearly loves his food and isn't afraid to admit to being a miserable old so-and-so, and enthuses about the importance of quality and source.
Huge Whirly Fingerstall for sheer entertainment and inspiration for trying different things out of your own back yard.
Nigella.......... the triumph of style over substance.
I think it's a Good Life thing, Tom and Barbara versus Margo ;D ;D!
Quote from: Doris_Pinks on September 26, 2007, 11:46:56
and who was the chap I used to watch as a kid that always had a glass of vino in his hand whilst cooking? Can see his face but cannot remember his name. (70's hair & garb) He is probably the main reason I love to cook......and drink wine! (indoctrinated as a child see!)
Mary Berry is always a good one for basic tasty recipes.
Was it Graham Kerr - The Galloping Gourmet from NZ? Very different now - recovering alcoholic and health fiend.
I love HFW's Pork Donnie Brasco - the one you put in the oven and 'forgedda aboudit'.
Quote from: cambourne7 on September 25, 2007, 14:34:01
Ching He-Huang is useless and i have only ever tried on recipie and it failed misrably!! I looked into this further and shes not a chef in fact she only got a show as she was demonstrating food her company made!!
Racheal Allen i agree i cant stand her and she only got her show as her monther is a famous cheff and she married one so used to help on his show when they divorced she got her own show!!
Ah, that makes sense. I knew there was something behind their success! ;D
Yeah, I love Rick Stein and Keith Floyd. Their enthusiasm is totally infectious. I also think Ken Hom is very good. It's a bit sad that there aren't many young cooks who are capable and likeable.
Yes I think that the 'Galloping Gourmet' was a kiwi he was certainly on our screens a lot it's a wonder he was still standing at the end of a show....never heard of Delia until I came here. I think you also got 'Hudson and Hall' over here. Our NZ Delia was a lady called 'Alison Holst'.
Quote from: Doris_Pinks on September 26, 2007, 11:46:56
Chalky is no longer with us????
When did this happen, and how did I miss it! :'( :'( :'(
Will have to break the news to my girls, they will be sad.
Yup, fraid so. I think they just mentioned it in passing a couple of series ago.
Got another one here going free to a good home if you want him ;D ;D ;D
I think there was a tribute to Chalky in the first programme in Rick Stein's last series. I know he was too old too go on the French canal series.
The best tribute to Chalky is a rather fine beer devised by Rick Stein in association with a small Cornish brewery. Called something like Chalky's Ale, it's very good! Have raised a glass in honour of the wee doggy on several occasions...
Cheers,
Rob ;)
Spent an hour in Waterstones trying to find a cook book for our daughter,there was a selection for students all of which
belong in the bin.However one cook/writer stood head and shoulders above all others - Nigel Slater.
As for Nigella ,have you seen her on the front of GH ? cooking in that dress the dry cleaning would cost more than the ingedients.
Rick Stein's programs are always entertaining as you say his enthusiasm carries you with it - I really did not like the empty plate with knife and fork on the France series, good to start with but ended up driving me made :P and of course Floyd! what programs he used to make I think he was a trail blazer I always remember Floyd on Fish and I'm a vegetarian!
This thread has been a real treat thanks for starting it Doris_Pinks
Leave Nigella alone she is a beautiful curvy woman who can cook my dinner any time........ and give me afters
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Nigella's great for a laugh - I spend the programme counting how many times she gurns at the camera.
I read at the weekend that she hired the bus that she's filmed on and the people on the bus are extras rather than 'real' people, much like most of her 'friends' on the series. ::) Presumably she didn't hire the children as well...
Bloody gorgeous though. :P :P :P :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D
Well if I am honest, I wouldn't mind being like her. She has class and is great looking to boot. Did anyone see her on the programmes with her first husband? I think his name was John Diamond, a journalist. He had mouth cancer and the way they got through it was admirable. She was such a supportive wife and a good mother. Nothing sexy about that senario. It was heartening to see their relationship during such an awful period. I think she can cook too, )lots better than I do!!)
never met the woman...................but if i did.......id tell her shes made my back hurt!
just shifted15,000 copies of her latest book..................by hand!
profitable though.this "being on the telly and writing a book lark"
25 quid a pop!
thats nearly a zillion quid innit?
Last night: maple syrup with blueberries looked a handy tip. I think it could be used on duck not just on pancakes (which were a bit too thick, I thought, more like pikelets).
Wonder if it would work with blackcurrants as well?
Yes, Barnie, I did the same with blackcurrants, but with sugar syrup, as we don't like maple syrup. Nice and runny, poured it on vanilla icecream (from Farmers Market, of course). The left overs were perfect as runny but not too runny jam. :) :)
Great - thanks for the info :)
Did anybody else watch Bremner, Bird & Fortune tonight. The Nigella sketch just summed her up perfectly. Shallow, patronising and useless, not even a good cook!
valmarg
Did the recipe I found on here for raspberry ice cream with natural yog - rather have an A4Angella ;)
Quote from: valmarg on October 21, 2007, 21:17:58
Did anybody else watch Bremner, Bird & Fortune tonight. The Nigella sketch just summed her up perfectly. Shallow, patronising and useless, not even a good cook!
valmarg
Just watched it amazingly funny :)
Bring back Phillip Harben