kyska Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) I've just had a clear out, leaving me with 78 I can't part with! None of my Rick Stein have gone, all of the 'bibles' stay, delia, leith, mrs beeton etc. Jamie Oliver all stay as my daughter uses them, Nigel Slater has to stay, I cut my 'no measure' cooking with this guy, I've done artisan baking books, they've stayed, as has the Ginger Pig book, too pretty to throw out. At the end of all this I've the following to chuck out.... Ainsley Harriots Meals in Minutes, don't even know where that dross came from. That's it, good clear out Edited October 9, 2016 by kyska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Ah, magpie syndrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 So you threw out one book ? Lol I gave up on cook books as they always want ingredients I never seem to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 So you threw out one book ? Lol I gave up on cook books as they always want ingredients I never seem to have do you mean the meaty bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 We gave all our cook books (30+) to the charity shop, its got rid of the dust collectors and if we need a recipe we just Google it, simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Nearly all charity shops and jumble sales have piles of "celebrity" cooking books, most have never been read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 I've just had a clear out, leaving me with 78 I can't part with! None of my Rick Stein have gone, all of the 'bibles' stay, delia, leith, mrs beeton etc. Jamie Oliver all stay as my daughter uses them, Nigel Slater has to stay, I cut my 'no measure' cooking with this guy, I've done artisan baking books, they've stayed, as has the Ginger Pig book, too pretty to throw out. At the end of all this I've the following to chuck out.... Ainsley Harriots Meals in Minutes, don't even know where that dross came from. That's it, good clear out I wish all the cookery programs on television would all cook off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Way back I learned the most about making real, decent, tasty food from the Nigel Slater books, Real Food and Appetite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Ainsley Harriot: http://sydesjokes.com/page.php?v1=*****%20With%20A%20Fork&v2=p/prick_with_a_fork.jpg&v3=t&v4=Miscellaneous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Way back I learned the most about making real, decent, tasty food from the Nigel Slater books, Real Food and Appetite. 👍 Ainsley Harriot: http://sydesjokes.com/page.php?v1=*****%20With%20A%20Fork&v2=p/prick_with_a_fork.jpg&v3=t&v4=Miscellaneous 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 We gave all our cook books (30+) to the charity shop, its got rid of the dust collectors and if we need a recipe we just Google it, simples. I do that mainly too, I just like having the books in the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 do you mean the meaty bits No lack of meat in my fridge boyo, that's the good bit lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) As I've gotten older and slightly more expansive, a good cook book with pictures has much the same effect as certain sections in the old Kays/Grattan catalogue did in days gone by. Edited October 10, 2016 by Fatcatsplat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 As I've gotten older and slightly more expansive, a good cook book with pictures has much the same effect as certain sections in the old Kays/Grattan catalogue did in days gone by. So true..... In my house cookery books / programmes get referred to as "Food Porn" for this reason ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 As I've gotten older and slightly more expansive, a good cook book with pictures has much the same effect as certain sections in the old Kays/Grattan catalogue did in days gone by. Doesn't the erection get in the way of the frying pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Doesn't the erection get in the way of the frying pan? Not if you put a tea towel on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 I've just had a clear out, leaving me with 78 I can't part with! None of my Rick Stein have gone, all of the 'bibles' stay, delia, leith, mrs beeton etc. Jamie Oliver all stay as my daughter uses them, Nigel Slater has to stay, I cut my 'no measure' cooking with this guy, I've done artisan baking books, they've stayed, as has the Ginger Pig book, too pretty to throw out. How many recipies from each do you ever use? I find Jamie Oliver and the Hairy Bikers (weight loss ones) best for simple-ish recipies that (mostly) always work, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 I think they're good for inspiration and to get ideas going in your head. I'll occasionally follow a recipe to the letter but often go a little bit freestyle where I think a favourite ingredient might work. My current fave is a massively potent balsamic/black truffle glaze that is just sublime and works on anything roasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Not if you put a tea towel on it Why would you put a tea towel on a frying pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Why would you put a tea towel on a frying pan? Posh pans - Metal handles for hob to oven!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kyska Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 How many recipies from each do you ever use? I find Jamie Oliver and the Hairy Bikers (weight loss ones) best for simple-ish recipies that (mostly) always work, Not many I reckon, but I like having them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Yep, I'm with FatCat on this one. Very seldom do I follow a recipe to the letter, but my cook books are very inspirational. Nigella's "Kitchen" is so seductively written, it crosses over into actual porn (not just food porn) at times. LS PS: I may have repeated her advice regarding Noilly **** as a long-lasting substitute for white wine in most recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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