Jamie's one pound meals

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Germanshepherdsmum

I was at grammar school in the 60s. ‘Domestic science’ was done by those considered unsuitable to learn a second foreign language so its absence from the curriculum is nothing new. I believe it should be taught - it’s a valuable subject which I didn’t get to take.

I, too, was at Grammar School in the 60s and did 2 languages plus DS. I think I dropped art.

It's funny the things that stay with one though isn't it. I'm a reasonably good cook but I must have a nicely set table with handles etc pointing the correct way - all down to the dreaded Miss Elkin.

Ditto, I also dropped art.

I have to have the correct glasses, cutlery etc. , this evening I shall eat on my own (DH is out), but I will still lay my place correctly on the kitchen island.

Germanshepherdsmum

I was at grammar school in the 60s. ‘Domestic science’ was done by those considered unsuitable to learn a second foreign language so its absence from the curriculum is nothing new. I believe it should be taught - it’s a valuable subject which I didn’t get to take.

Me neither but thank goodness I had to help my Mum sometimes (at least I knew how to make a basic white sauce by the time I was 10!!).

When friends and I were 16 we thought we'd join an evening cookery class as we'd not done domestic science at school but were told we couldn't enrol as the course was for married women.

Germanshepherdsmum

I was at grammar school in the 60s. ‘Domestic science’ was done by those considered unsuitable to learn a second foreign language so its absence from the curriculum is nothing new. I believe it should be taught - it’s a valuable subject which I didn’t get to take.

I, too, was at Grammar School in the 60s and did 2 languages plus DS. I think I dropped art.

It's funny the things that stay with one though isn't it. I'm a reasonably good cook but I must have a nicely set table with handles etc pointing the correct way - all down to the dreaded Miss Elkin.

I watched it last night and can truly say I was not impressed. It was not our type of cooking, though I do think it would appeal to young people. A hiatus hernia rules to any form of chilli or hot spices.DH eventually asked me to switch him off as he irritates him with his bish bang attitude.
I like the sound of Sago's Gusto boxes so will be looking into them and I can see how they would inspire you to cook if you can choose something that suits your health needs.

I was at grammar school in the 60s. ‘Domestic science’ was done by those considered unsuitable to learn a second foreign language so its absence from the curriculum is nothing new. I believe it should be taught - it’s a valuable subject which I didn’t get to take.

Wish Jamie would get involved with bringing back home economics.
There was a cookbook called NOSH our DGC used when students-I think they extended it to couples and families

I can always rememeber a programme he made around unemployed households in Bradford(?). He showed a group of mothers how to make a simple bolognaise sauce., that they could afford and a week later almost none of them had tried it, even though they enjoyed eating it when he made it.

It struck me that the problems within the community were such that showing people how to cook economically was irrelevant, a mere decoration and that what really needed to be addressed was the whole social dynamic of the community and if that could be changed, its members would not need to be shown how to cook they would be more likely to find out for themselves.

Callistemon21

Germanshepherdsmum

Why are people having a go at him when he’s trying to help? Patronising JJ? How so?

I don't think he is, he could be a mild irritant to some old people, perhaps, with his bish bash bosh attititude but I think he's had a positive influence on younger people's attitudes to food.

He also tried to improve school meals and is now campaigning to expand the free school meals service, with which I agree.

He also tried to improve school meals

... and was roundly condemned by some of the mothers of the children who, if I remember correctly, at one school, brought burgers and chips to their kids who'd refused to eat his "rubbish" meals.

I don't understand why anyone thinks he's patronising. He knows how to cook and wants others to attempt to learn f they don't have the skills. I guess it doesn't matter, if people don't like him, they'll find a reason to discredit him - whatever he does.

As you said earlier, he can't win.

I certainly don’t get “patronising” in Jamie Oliver’s manner or his recipes.
Nigella- whose recipes I have used very successfully- could be seen as very superior and much more patronising but to misquote Eleanor Roosevelt, nobody can make you feel patronised without your consent.

Callistemon21

^I always feel uncomfortable when wealthy people (or supermarkets) point out how us poor people can feed ourselves cheaply. Trying to make us happier with our lot?^
I'm surprised to see you have put yourself in that category.

I think Jamie may be trying to devise recipes which can be made from ingredients people might get from a food bank.

Tins of tuna, pasta etc.

I think Jamie may be trying to devise recipes which can be made from ingredients people might get from a food bank.

I agree. Food banks in my area issue bags of absolute basic ingredients. If they're not what you're used to buying I think some ideas like Jamie provides could help a lot. I haven't seen the One pound meals program, but I'd be surprised if they couldn't help a lot of cash strapped families.

If you donate to your local food bank I know ours really appreciates donations of the small size Easter eggs (around £1.25-£1.50) to ensure the children get one egg at Easter.

I quoted the wrong post - I meant to quote 25Avalon's post saying he's marmite

No, I don't think he is.

Germanshepherdsmum

Why are people having a go at him when he’s trying to help? Patronising JJ? How so?

I don't think he is, he could be a mild irritant to some old people, perhaps, with his bish bash bosh attititude but I think he's had a positive influence on younger people's attitudes to food.

He also tried to improve school meals and is now campaigning to expand the free school meals service, with which I agree.

GSM I think he’s like marmite - love him or hate him😂

Why are people having a go at him when he’s trying to help? Patronising JJ? How so?

I always feel uncomfortable when wealthy people (or supermarkets) point out how us poor people can feed ourselves cheaply. Trying to make us happier with our lot?
I'm surprised to see you have put yourself in that category.

I think Jamie may be trying to devise recipes which can be made from ingredients people might get from a food bank.

Tins of tuna, pasta etc.

So what do you want him to do?

Make recipes that only the wealthy can afford, then he'll be accused of ignoring how many people have to live?
"Got above himself now he's made money, hasn't he!!"

Or genuinely try to help by suggesting some alternatives to beans on toast, egg and chips?

He can't win.

Urmstongran (09:13:52) - spot on (the rich telling the poor how to budget). It's a whole different world when that budgeting goes on for years - no fun at all.

I remember being pathetically strapped for cash, walking miles to the market after work (their closing time) to get cheap or free veggies - or anything - then back home to cook for us all. I sometimes phoned the bank every day, trying to stay within my overdraft, dividing what was left by the number of days until payday.

Cheap meals? Pasta, jacket spuds, beans on toast, eggs and chips, home made pizzas - always loads of frozen mixed veg (that huge bag from Iceland) - and endless apple crumble from the tree outside!

The recipes are per portion, so will include multi deal offers and you having allthe seasonings in your cupboard
he is a patronising in the extreme

I haven't eaten one for years Claretjan! ☹

Callistemon21

I thought I'd take a look ad the first thing I noticed was "Speedy sponge puddings"
Now all I can think of is treacle sponge with custard .......

Oh don't! I'm trying to lose weight and that's my favourite pud!

Jamie also makes nice affordable vegan food. Beans, rice, nuts, tofu, chickpeas, and 100's of veg. All delicious, imo.

Jamie Oliver does make nice, nourishing budget meals using down to earth ingredients. It's quite easy to change out his ingredients IMO. I'm an instinctive cook, always have been, I see the same in him - I like him.

I thought I'd take a look ad the first thing I noticed was "Speedy sponge puddings"
Now all I can think of is treacle sponge with custard .......

Tuna in olive oil doesnt seem so readily available now.

Presumably sunflower oil might work in recipes too.

Our major problem is that we don't like chilli or coriander. But, I do like his recipes and try to adapt them.