How to cook like Heston

snoozer

Did anyone else watch this - I thought it was really interesting and I think I'll definitely try some of his tips.

I think that serving the chilli with the woodchips was a step too far though.

Gothicfairy

I was really looking forward to the show but found it a little ..not sure of the right word here..a little old (as in we had already seen or heard most if it before..ie I have found a pressure cooker speeds up the process....no, really ? Who would have thought it )

Also to make your own burgers you have to mince your own meat etc as if most of us can do that and this was meant to be a how to cook like him show not a look at how great I am but you can't do any of it type thing.
I just don't think he is any good at the basic teaching people stuff, I like him for his wild and wacky things and someone like Nigel Slater for the how to part.

adelight

what did he propose you do with the wood chips? i saw this on 4od but opted for some river cottage instead.

SailorSam

I didn't see this latest programme but the some of the things i've seen Heston do in the past must be done to help dieters. If that doesn't put you off food nothing will. He reminds me of a couple of 5yr olds, digging up worms; throwing in a dead goldfish and thinking if they mix a bit of cat pooh they have the start of a nice meal to feed the baby.

McKneff

I only watched the start and enjoyed the education about cooking steaks.

Edinburghlass_2

Just watched it, I loved it especially the basic tips.

lindseykim13

Steak bit was good, i think with shows like this i pick ideas from it and make it more mse. I liked the oxtail pies but i'd make a big family pie instead with some veg too.

tessie_bear

i enjoyed the programme...interesting steak tips...i thought the burgers were somewhat pink in the middle....his mince looked a bit burnt i thought

Linda32

tessie_bear wrote: »

i enjoyed the programme...interesting steak tips...i thought the burgers were somewhat pink in the middle....his mince looked a bit burnt i thought

I didn't see the program but I know what you mean. My OH eats them like that when he has them as a pub meal. :eek: They always come like that, which is why I never go anywhere near them. Apart from the fact I wouldn't be able to move for a week if I ate that much

Are they save to eat like that? OH has the constitution of an ox but even so!!! is it the same as rare steak being okay? he likes that as well. Always mutters something along the lines of "A good vet could get it walking again" !! :rotfl:

raphanius

i enjoyed it. good tips for cooking steak and great burger ideas but i think he pinched his burger recipe from the takeaway secret cos that how McD's do their mince i think. i much preferred the program after - the fabulous baker brothers *i think i'm in love but don't know which brother to choose*:rotfl:

tessie_bear

Linda32 wrote: »

I didn't see the program but I know what you mean. My OH eats them like that when he has them as a pub meal. :eek: They always come like that, which is why I never go anywhere near them. Apart from the fact I wouldn't be able to move for a week if I ate that much

Are they save to eat like that? OH has the constitution of an ox but even so!!! is it the same as rare steak being okay? he likes that as well. Always mutters something along the lines of "A good vet could get it walking again" !! :rotfl:

tbh i dont think it is safe to eat them pink....i think its ok with steak because the inside has always been inside and couldnt have come into contact with anything...burgers on the other hand are mince so the centre could have come into contact with germs etc....that said if oh is here to tell the tale they must be ok