Economy Gastronomy - new budget cookery programme; BBC

helyg

kittie wrote: »

My dh started a residents group and later another important group and he and just 2 others do a massive amount of work. All we hear from people with suggestions is " someone could organise it" WHO!!!

But there is no point someone who hasn't got the time to put into it volunteering to run it as it will fall flat at the first hurdle. As you say your husband puts in a lot of work to the things which he is involved with, anyone who did take it on would need to realise that and be sure that they could handle the amount of work. I know that I wouldn't have the time to dedicate to doing it properly as I am already on committees trying to raise £120k to relocate the nursery school and £500k to rebuild the village hall, as well as being secretary of the PTA this year, as well as working, volunteering in the school and having three children of my own. So it would be silly of me to say that I could organise a campaign, however strongly I felt about the subject!

Raspberry_Swirl

redmel1621 wrote: »

I have some questions please

I want to make the BROWNIES - Where it says add strong coffee, does it mean the just granules or the coffee made-up?

I don't have this particular recipe, but whenever i've used a recipe that calls for strong coffee it means made with water, not just granules added to the mix.

newlywed

redmel1621 wrote: »

I have some questions please

I want to make the BROWNIES - Where it says add strong coffee, does it mean the just granules or the coffee made-up? Also can I do the first part in a food processor instead of with a whisk?

Mel x

In the program with the brownie biscuits they used liquid coffee and a food mixer and then the family used an electric hand whisk

newlywed

EagerLearner wrote: »

Had a quick search but does anyone have the recipe for:

- Bakewell
- Pasties

Would love to try these out!

The bakewell one is on the website here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/bakewellinabag_92015.shtml

chickadee

I just thought I would let you know about a successful 'waste' food scheme that I'm involved in. A local food manufacturer has lots of food (frozen) that is below standard visually. It isn't inedible, but has been rejected because of its appearance. They offer it to local homeless charities but it has to be collected (where I come in!). This reduces their waste levels, one of their KPIs, and benefits the hostel, who I'm sure aren't really bothered if their food isn't visually perfect.

rosemary54

Moniker wrote: »

I watched last week's programme after transmission as I was out and have deliberately kept off this thread until after I had seen it. I still don't know how they managed to spend so much!

Is it me or are these chefs obsessed with chilli and garlic? It seemed like every recipe (even one of the puddings!) had chilli in! What is it with all this spicy food - what's wrong with plain and simple ? Apart from the brownies I don't think I could have eaten anything else they cooked!

However, I do think that getting the family to reduce their budget by a third was an achievement- we all have to start somewhere! Can't wait to see the next episode - but will have to watch this later in the week too as have APs visiting and will be taking them to the theatre for a treat.

Off to catch up with the rest of the comments.

Moniker

I think chilli must be the in thing with chefs,went out for a meal and it was in everything on the menu nearly and i ended up having fish and chips(even OH said you could have made that at home ......)
I do like chilli....but in chilli!!!!!

rosemary54

MrsE wrote: »

I'm so annoyed its not on this week, I bet its bl00dy sport its been moved for:mad::mad::mad:

I never batch cook, I never have freezer space.

althletics to you!!!!!!!!!! very annoying

jaytin

For anyone who was confused about the 'chuck steak' apparently it is the same thing as braising steak, it's the shoulder part above brisket. I always think 'scrag end' of lamb sounds repulsive, neck definitely sounds a bit better! I got the book yesterday, just managed to get my order in for the £9 one, I am very impressed, some really nice recipes in there and I am pretty sure my fussy husband will eat most of them too!

raphanius

my brownie cookies have spread on the tray into one big mess...useless recipe ive been baking since i was a kid and this has never happened before anyone any ideas i have half the mixture stil in a bowl to be used.

helyg

The cookie mix did look really runny on the TV... Could you pour it all onto the tray (presuming it has a lip) and bake it as one big cookie then cut it into squares before it cools completely?