Economy Gastronomy - new budget cookery programme; BBC

Rossy2692

zippychick wrote: »

I wasn't being confrontational, Iw as asking a genine question. It just makes me wonder when people keep banging on about the norm - what actual hard facts are there to show who is minority and who is majority income wise/food spend wise? Again, I am genuinely interested. To me facts make more sense when they are backed up by evidence - again, that reads as I'm having a go at you but I'm more referencing the tone of some other posters on the thread. Not you m'lady.:beer:

Honestly I did not think you were, I just wanted to express how i felt about the series, I never intended to upset anyone

zippychick

Isis_Black wrote: »

i was thinking along the lines of the poached salmon that was the starter for the tumble down on last nights show.

but to others i just also dont like wine, so dont miss it not being allowed alcohol, i just find it annoying that sooooo many reciepes ask for wine and dont say an alternative.
Maybe Martin could cover this in this programme that i have only just red on here about! what is that about? not heard anything about it!!!

Ok looked up the recipe, you could try fish stock or veg stock. Just because a recipe has something you don't eat, doesn't mean it can't be adapted. You could also try poaching in milk for a more traditional poached salmon.?


Someone asked about not using seasonal food - here is a very good link - one for each month of seasonal foods

Rossy2692 wrote: »

Honestly I did not think you were, I just wanted to express how i felt about the series, I never intended to upset anyone

I'm not upset, you're not upset. Everyone's happy:beer:

Isis_Black

zippychick wrote: »

Ok looked up the recipe, you could try fish stock or veg stock. Just because a recipe has something you don't eat, doesn't mean it can't be adapted. You could also try poaching in milk for a more traditional poached salmon.?

cheers for that!!! i am to be honest still not a good cook, i seem to stick to a few things that i know and am very unsure about trying new things but i do love salmon

zippychick

Isis_Black wrote: »

cheers for that!!! i am to be honest still not a good cook, i seem to stick to a few things that i know and am very unsure about trying new things but i do love salmon

I know what you mean! It's all daunting until you know how. When you get more confidence you will be soon making up your own recipes! Sometimes i "experiment" in smaller quantities, so if it all goes wrong, it's no great loss. Then again, if it does go wrong, I'm sure someone on here can help you salvage it.

Don't get me wrong, i'm no professional cook, but i do know how scary it can be to alter recipes.

MrsE_2

zippychick wrote: »

yes, me either. I just remembered the comments about Allegras weight earlier. I have never read such a silly insensitive comment in all my life. Didn't someone state they wouldn't take advice from her as she carries a few extra pounds? Totally insulting, unecessary, and very catty if you ask me. :mad:

How many of us great cooks actually enjoy our own cooking a bit too much?

Never trust a skinny chef;)

thriftlady_2

Butterfly_Brain wrote: »

It makes you think how much the middle/upper classes waste whilst those of us on tight budgets have always had to think outside the box.

I consider myself very middle class. I find that remark quite insulting, I never waste any food. I chose my user name carefully, I may not have a tiny budget: it's a fairly modest one, but I am thrifty with what I have.

clutterydrawer

Sorry but I wanted to hit that bloke when he was throwing away so much food....I know I'll sound really self righteous here but so many people in the world are malnourished or starving, the least he could do is show some appreciation and gratitude for how lucky he has been in life, not just fling food in the bin like it has no value.

freyasmum

raphanius wrote: »

the rules that say chefs shouldnt show off making impossible desserts on programmes aimed at home cooks and omit it from the book because it is obviously beyond any of us.

Chocolate Fondant

Peanut butter milkshake

They were using up what was in the house, not having them buy something specifically.

ginnyknit

I just couldn't get over how they were not doing it out of necessity and often looked bored with the whole process. And wifey thought she would have to spend all day cooking - well I dont and I turn out really good economical food - ah yes but I have to! Do like the chefs tho they are funny and enthusiastic and very good at what they do.

zippychick

ginnyknit wrote: »

I just couldn't get over how they were not doing it out of necessity and often looked bored with the whole process. And wifey thought she would have to spend all day cooking - well I dont and I turn out really good economical food - ah yes but I have to! Do like the chefs tho they are funny and enthusiastic and very good at what they do.

Not everyone is as enthused as us about cooking and cooking from scratch. Depends a lot on upbringing and income I guess.

Sounds like a tiny bit of sour grapes there - as you have to cook from scratch whereas they might not? If i misunderstood your tone, i do apologise.