tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post4694497152044915036..comments2024-03-24T07:21:48.542+00:00Comments on Please Do Not Feed The Animals!: 23 Minute Meal.Please Do Not Feed The Animals.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-63435300829950522092012-09-30T22:40:34.228+01:002012-09-30T22:40:34.228+01:00That is good news that it is inspiring youngsters....That is good news that it is inspiring youngsters. Taking an interest in food is the new rock'n'roll. :)Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-81334987170059041362012-09-30T22:00:19.661+01:002012-09-30T22:00:19.661+01:00Well, I don't own the 30 minute book and I can...Well, I don't own the 30 minute book and I can't see myself getting the 15 minute book either but I don't think I'm the target audience. It's very tempting to judge this book as a rival to some of the books that we like and rely upon as people who cook a lot and enjoy cooking. I don't think that's what the 15 and 30 minute books are about. It's a bit like trying to assess if the X Factor is making a significant contribution to original popular music. What I've seen this week is the teenage children of a friend of mine excited about getting this book because they want to cook from it. Until the 30 minute book and TV series I really don't think that they knew where the kitchen was. I'm certain that they're not unique and I think that's quite impressive. Phil in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904292856978631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-35777000472772544992012-09-30T21:24:37.896+01:002012-09-30T21:24:37.896+01:00I absolutely do that too. Makes much more sense t...I absolutely do that too. Makes much more sense to make a huge batch of something, have some later in the week, and freeze some. Away to read her post now.Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-24775732952432040432012-09-30T21:22:57.180+01:002012-09-30T21:22:57.180+01:00I heard Jamie talking about this with Zoe Ball on ...I heard Jamie talking about this with Zoe Ball on the radio. He said the book was a response to public demand. I'm sure we all have favourite quick meals, mine is salmon fillets slathered with red pesto and either grilled or stuck in the oven, serve with bread and salad. I read Mary Ann's post and I do much like she does I.e. cook ahead and heat up on week nights. I have done this for years, it works for me but I know some people prefer different approaches.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854564777269577428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-6165094710636309292012-09-30T20:28:25.837+01:002012-09-30T20:28:25.837+01:00Yes, and I'm sure there are a good few people ...Yes, and I'm sure there are a good few people who might be inspired by Jamie and not by the others. And vice versa, of course. Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-37981279880420374702012-09-30T20:27:38.163+01:002012-09-30T20:27:38.163+01:00Exactly!
Steve did amazingly well - just writing u...Exactly!<br />Steve did amazingly well - just writing up the post now.Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-40633299080645380152012-09-30T20:21:24.554+01:002012-09-30T20:21:24.554+01:00I see nothing wrong with a homemade meal prepared ...I see nothing wrong with a homemade meal prepared quickly as long as it's tasty and nutritious. Cookery skills are learnt, and if Jamie's able to impart some of those skills in a speedy fashion then I saw well done, Jamie. We aren't born with these skills - they're learnt, so someone needs to teach them. Jamie is as good as Delia or Gordon-God-Forbid. Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-89417452859203996542012-09-30T16:17:57.825+01:002012-09-30T16:17:57.825+01:00*recipe* books, not review books!*recipe* books, not review books!little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-85648833471294531832012-09-30T16:16:20.061+01:002012-09-30T16:16:20.061+01:00I totally hear your comment Caroline. My best frie...I totally hear your comment Caroline. My best friend was given the 30 minute book for Christmas by a thoughtless aunt, it was only a couple of months after her relationship broke up. And so while she thinks it all looks wonderful, she says it's virtually impossible for a single person to contemplate as all the meals are for 4 or 6 and often full of lovely fresh ingredients that would be hopeless the following days. I suddenly realised that it must be a problem common to a lot of review books, and have resolved to make sure I think through her future gifts as carefully as I can!little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-73996115593294728212012-09-30T16:11:22.130+01:002012-09-30T16:11:22.130+01:0023 minutes is pretty impressive for the first time...23 minutes is pretty impressive for the first time round! I have yet to get this book but will be buying it as soon as I head home for Christmas (can't resist Jamie!).I tested/ reviewed his 30 minute meals and it was the same - kitchen was a disaster(!) and they didn't take 30 minutes, however the meals were all so delicious. <br /><br />There will always be people being negative but to me the main thing is you are cooking a home cooked meal so the time it takes is irrelevant and for those of us that are busy, if it can be done in 15/20 minutes then I couldn't be happier! Thanks for sharing, will look forward to hearing how Steve got on.Lyndseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797353530520663668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-45093892177261492332012-09-30T13:53:19.573+01:002012-09-30T13:53:19.573+01:00Thanks Hannah. It very much is each to his own, re...Thanks Hannah. It very much is each to his own, really. Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-13323170455463069252012-09-30T13:49:16.799+01:002012-09-30T13:49:16.799+01:00I agree, I don't have either book but I did tr...I agree, I don't have either book but I did try some of the promo recipes for the 30 min book and found the criticism unfair.<br /><br />Lou - I enjoyed your review. And whilst I see what people on twitter are getting at, they don't all walk in the same shoes. Sometimes hectic family life isn't always conducive to a meal that needs a long time to make (as a single, working parent I certainly relate to that feeling) and making the effort to find a recipe that takes less time rather than ordering in junk or whatever shows you care for your family a great deal, in my opinion!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556762165713581423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-36343703319642976532012-09-30T09:21:16.367+01:002012-09-30T09:21:16.367+01:00I agree. I think he cuts down on the prep a bit fo...I agree. I think he cuts down on the prep a bit for me as he uses the food processor so much and that's something I don't usually ever think to do for veg prep. There wasn't a lot of clear up to be done, just that it all gets left o the end if you are trying to do it in 15 mins. <br />No, I think I do prefer to take my time cooking and be a bit more relaxed about it.<br />If I was him, though, I would absolutely try to sell this book - I think there is a huge demand for it. I just hope if it does encourage new cooks, they don't get disheartened at not being able to make dinner in 15 minutes. <br />Thanks for commenting. Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-31295766880511350902012-09-30T09:10:17.363+01:002012-09-30T09:10:17.363+01:00Do you think he's still on his campaign to con...Do you think he's still on his campaign to convert those who just shove a ready-meal in the microwave?<br /><br />If so, I think he'll never win that battle. An awful lot of people just don't see the point of cooking when you can buy the stuff made for you, no matter how much you preach to them about the nutritional value and provenance, etc. <br /><br />For me you simply can't ignore preparation and clearing-up time - that's what I would like to cut down on, not the cooking time. You can relax and enjoy a glass of something while dinner is bubbling away on the hob or in the oven - it's all the washing up and chopping that's so tedious - I will be happy to buy the book if he can cut down on that !!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-2285879198096844302012-09-30T09:02:49.001+01:002012-09-30T09:02:49.001+01:00I personally love a mix of ways to make meals - sl...I personally love a mix of ways to make meals - slow cooked, long prep times, quick/easy,etc.. <br />We always have our meals together as a family so sometimes there is a short window between us all getting home, and kids needing to be in bed. We quite often do easy pasta dishes on those nights. <br />I think I am going to like the JO book but it will remain to be seen how much use it gets. Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-20434864489945569472012-09-30T08:59:07.535+01:002012-09-30T08:59:07.535+01:00I noticed it was meat heavy too as I was looking f...I noticed it was meat heavy too as I was looking for veggie options to put on our meal plan. I guess it might be easier to make a meal quickly when it just involves searing a piece of meat? <br />So far, I have made only one thing from HFW's veg book. It is squash and fennel lasagne. I will blog it later but it was very tasty. Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-69566804720857922922012-09-30T02:00:22.397+01:002012-09-30T02:00:22.397+01:00This is a great post. I agree with some of those p...This is a great post. I agree with some of those points made on Twitter - and saint Jamie certainly has a way of polarising people - but to each their own. I remember the 30-minute book came in for a lot of flak so I'm not surprised this one has too (should it be twice as much, or half?)<br />When it comes to fast after-work dinners I favour things that require minimal prep, even if there's a longer cooking time. If you can shove (sorry, carefully place) something in the oven then you can get on with bath time, cleaning up, having a glass of wine and all those other meaningful family activities. I'm not sure the book's out here yet but I'll definitely get it from the library!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985386359945971991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-40600910555324868252012-09-29T23:30:15.729+01:002012-09-29T23:30:15.729+01:00I've got the book too (lack of willpower has a...I've got the book too (lack of willpower has a lot to answer for) but I think I'll end up gifting it because it's just too meat-heavy for me and all the recipes are to serve 4, which is difficult to cut down to just one. However, I agree with your points entirely - I think the amount of time you spend making a cooked from scratch meal for your family is irrelevant - it's the fact that you care enough to cook for them at all that matters. The book perhaps isn't aimed at complete beginners, but as Jamie points out in the book, people are unlikely to be able to do any of the meals in fifteen minutes first time round, but repeating them will make them much faster. I am impressed that you managed 23 minutes! I look forward to seeing what else you make from it.<br /><br />Different question - did you find anything to make out of HFW's Veg Everyday - I'd be interested in recommendations.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-52452274177453030202012-09-29T22:11:36.666+01:002012-09-29T22:11:36.666+01:00Absolutely! And I don't think these meals are...Absolutely! And I don't think these meals are too shabby at all!Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-10249666029019860242012-09-29T22:11:04.934+01:002012-09-29T22:11:04.934+01:00You know, I'm sure this will encourage some fo...You know, I'm sure this will encourage some folk to do more cooking. And thanks for introducing me to this series.<br />You can borrow my 15 min version now you have your hands full with two children!Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-55402405602226304932012-09-29T21:57:56.023+01:002012-09-29T21:57:56.023+01:00That was interesting to hear your thoughts on this...That was interesting to hear your thoughts on this I think quick meals are definitely a blessing when you come home from work late.Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1312788323256129344.post-79338880925672502272012-09-29T21:25:01.271+01:002012-09-29T21:25:01.271+01:00I reckon all of your points are valid for his 30mi...I reckon all of your points are valid for his 30minute book too. Especially the bit about having to have everything ready before you start the clock (and the bomb site!). You can't argue with the flavoursome results though, and I reckon this sounds delicious! Hope Stephen picks a goodie for tomorrow, you'll have to let us know :-)little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.com