tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post5507929834969359677..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Weekend Cooking: Great Britain by Jamie OliverBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-68856911457636929952012-11-04T23:15:50.647-05:002012-11-04T23:15:50.647-05:00I don't have cable or satellite, so I've n...I don't have cable or satellite, so I've never watched one of Jamie's shows and I wasn't familiar with him as a chef. But I had a lot of fun with this cookbook. Although, my husband is British, so that might have something to do with it! I thought it was a delightful read. And for all my learning to cook my husband's favorite meals, I'd never done Cornish Pasties before and so I prepared those. They were a hit. I did think that it was geared to experienced, rather than novice cooks and the British terms could definitely confuse people!<br /><br /><a href="http://2kidsandtiredbooks.blogspot.com/2012/11/jamie-olivers-great-britainreview-and.html" rel="nofollow">2 Kids and Tired Books</a>Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-27335178501567700882012-10-08T12:43:47.345-04:002012-10-08T12:43:47.345-04:00Ward will be happy to know the index marks which c...Ward will be happy to know the index marks which courses are vegetarian or vegan, although it's too bad there aren't more vegetarian main courses. We've got tickets to go see Jamie talk when he comes on tour here in Toronto in a couple of weeks - we'll each get a copy of this cookbook, which will be nice! It's too bad about the layout and design making some pages not easily readable. We've experienced that with some other cookbooks in the past, too. It does sound like a great cookbook for reading, though!Belle Wonghttp://msbookish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-617906028847284322012-10-08T02:01:55.641-04:002012-10-08T02:01:55.641-04:00I'm about half way through this book, and I...I'm about half way through this book, and I've noticed similar problems. It's very difficult to find recipes for a single ingredient.Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-75671480180326870432012-10-07T23:16:11.176-04:002012-10-07T23:16:11.176-04:00My little brother is a chef in Colorado, and he tu...My little brother is a chef in Colorado, and he turned me on to The Naked Chef. I really like Jamie's approach to cooking, and though I don't always do a great job of cooking healthy, I can manage to cook us dinner at least 80% of the time....most weeks :)<br /><br />This sounds like my next cookbook!Jen Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07225226893623881182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-30101759237484255602012-10-07T19:15:21.798-04:002012-10-07T19:15:21.798-04:00Thanks for the review! I think I'll have a goo...Thanks for the review! I think I'll have a good time looking at this one from the library. Joy Weese Mollhttp://www.joyweesemoll.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-31729903242396610952012-10-07T16:58:20.865-04:002012-10-07T16:58:20.865-04:00I've been a fan of Jamie Oliver's for a re...I've been a fan of Jamie Oliver's for a really long time as well. In fact, for almost 15 years now. I'm glad you featured him! Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615570638950821876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-83900058937179758312012-10-07T16:30:14.924-04:002012-10-07T16:30:14.924-04:00Oh... too bad it's not up to standards. I like...Oh... too bad it's not up to standards. I like Jamie Oliver, and his cookbooks too. I'll get this one from the library and see if I like it. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-59963278057399134752012-10-07T15:28:37.003-04:002012-10-07T15:28:37.003-04:00Thanks for the vegan alert Beth, I guess I don'...Thanks for the vegan alert Beth, I guess I don't need to seek this book out! ;)Gnoe (@graasland)http://gnoegnoe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-41187339122097176762012-10-07T15:08:45.305-04:002012-10-07T15:08:45.305-04:00I like that you can "hear" Oliver's ...I like that you can "hear" Oliver's voice when reading this one - that's a quality I appreciate when reading a book by a famous person.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one for the tour!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttp://tlcbooktours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-80237847481669106962012-10-07T14:19:02.412-04:002012-10-07T14:19:02.412-04:00I love Jamie Oliver. I definitely need to check th...I love Jamie Oliver. I definitely need to check this book out. Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-35295468502133356462012-10-07T13:40:47.136-04:002012-10-07T13:40:47.136-04:00I have never really looked at his cookbooks carefu...I have never really looked at his cookbooks carefully. Those sorts of errors drive me crazy. I tend to stay away from the celebratory cookbooks as I wonder if they can really cook or is it hype.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-38110543246867539362012-10-07T12:20:35.528-04:002012-10-07T12:20:35.528-04:00I'm embarrassed to say that I have one of his ...I'm embarrassed to say that I have one of his cookbooks and haven't ever made anything from it. Guess I should pull it off the shelf and try something.Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-44258175976303235662012-10-07T11:23:13.414-04:002012-10-07T11:23:13.414-04:00Oh dear, it does sound like the book was rushed, w...Oh dear, it does sound like the book was rushed, what a shame. I met Jamie at a book signing in NYC about five years ago, and I was shocked at the number of people, particularly Brits, who were there during the middle of the day. He has a big following, and was eager to talk to everyone waiting in line.(Diane) bookchickdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640913682123489734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-74256402066318030952012-10-07T09:04:19.519-04:002012-10-07T09:04:19.519-04:00I don't watch cooking shows so I don't kno...I don't watch cooking shows so I don't know who's who except from their published cookbooks, none of which I've actually used, so I feel much better informed after reading your review and everyone's comments!Laurie Chttp://baystatera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-54139947013820919832012-10-07T07:52:40.373-04:002012-10-07T07:52:40.373-04:00The overall idea of the book sounds good, so it...The overall idea of the book sounds good, so it's a shame it seems rushed to production. Unfortunately he's been somewhat replaced by others here, meaning the good work he was doing has been lost.Charliehttp://wormhole.carnelianvalley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-38295653274241116462012-10-06T15:19:39.485-04:002012-10-06T15:19:39.485-04:00This sounds like an interesting read but I would d...This sounds like an interesting read but I would definitely notice the graphic mishaps. I may pick this one up anyway.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-79213440845042173322012-10-06T14:45:48.332-04:002012-10-06T14:45:48.332-04:00Hi there. Lovely party as always. I have a bunch...Hi there. Lovely party as always. I have a bunch of Jamie books but feel he is over exposed now - only so much you can take of anybody. Have a nice week.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985978221627051493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-61629610849432839222012-10-06T14:16:32.718-04:002012-10-06T14:16:32.718-04:00I have a food crush on Jaime! I probably don'...I have a food crush on Jaime! I probably don't need this cookbook though. No food writing for me yet today but I'm still in my jammies at noon. Peaceful Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265198438524420667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-79275553331461187002012-10-06T14:01:07.670-04:002012-10-06T14:01:07.670-04:00It was interesting to read your thoughts on this b...It was interesting to read your thoughts on this book. Do most US cookbooks divide recipes by key meat ingredient? That isn't something we do very often here in the UK. Most of the time things are divided just as Jamie's done or some times seasonally. I haven't seen this book, but I own a few of his other books and enjoy cooking a few things. Can't say any are amongst my favourites though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-48058363255729690092012-10-06T13:28:09.561-04:002012-10-06T13:28:09.561-04:00I got a chance to look at this cookbook earlier in...I got a chance to look at this cookbook earlier in the year, as we had a UK-themed mother's day meal in honor of the Olympics being in London this summer. I thought there were some good-looking recipes, although I don't know if it would be a cookbook I'd use regularly.Too Fondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849859595618711755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-75692425995068181732012-10-06T12:33:25.578-04:002012-10-06T12:33:25.578-04:00Thank you for your honest assessment of this cookb...Thank you for your honest assessment of this cookbook. I might still pick it up from the library. I like some of his recipes.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004178422343485278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-61083229635389232262012-10-06T11:34:38.581-04:002012-10-06T11:34:38.581-04:00I love Jamie Oliver and I love that instead of jus...I love Jamie Oliver and I love that instead of just making money out of being a celebrity chef, he's taken on such big social issues as health and lifestyle - those TV shows and the 15 restaurants are great - but I have a few of his cookbooks (The Naked Chef and, what's it called, the subtitle is Cook Your Way to the Good Life I think - the one that went with the TV show set in the kitchen garden, loved it - and Jamie in Italy), and sometimes his recipes are just a bit too fancy. Which is funny because so many of the dishes he cooks on the shows are so simple! I probably just don't have the "right" cookbooks. ;) <br /><br />Anyway, when I saw this one I actually didn't have any interest in it precisely because British food is so famous for being so bad! But I hadn't even looked inside it. I think maybe I'd prefer the one, what was it called, that went with the TV show where he taught an entire town to cook - that should have the simpler recipes I like, right? So glad you reviewed this Beth, cheers! (and sorry about the rambling comment!)Shannon (Giraffe Days)http://www.giraffedays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-58812276888483885022012-10-06T09:08:06.793-04:002012-10-06T09:08:06.793-04:00I fear this is the case with most of the otherwise...I fear this is the case with most of the otherwise very good cooks. They have to capitalise on their assets to the detriment of the readers. I've now stopped rushing to buy the next book a cook I like publishes, but rather go to the bookstore, have a look and see whether it's still what I want. With regard to J. Oliver, I find he's much better in his TV series than in his books..Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16118488336055805591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-58609060567807211122012-10-06T08:27:07.642-04:002012-10-06T08:27:07.642-04:00I like Jamie Oliver but I've looked through th...I like Jamie Oliver but I've looked through this book and not that many recipes appealed to me so I didn't buy it. I think some of his other cookbooks are great though! Shame about the editing mistakes, that sort of thing really bugs me.Joanna Hennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07785434072371535931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-22943095610740523102012-10-06T08:16:30.874-04:002012-10-06T08:16:30.874-04:00I really enjoy Jamie's cookbooks and I just us...I really enjoy Jamie's cookbooks and I just use them as a guide sort of so I wouldn't mind some of the issues, which is good because I have already ordered it and it should be here this week. But that sounds like too many errors. Thanks for the heads up!Carol @ Always Thyme to Cookhttp://theresalwaysthyme.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com