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Mary Berry

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Ariadne Tue 11-Mar-14 09:35:26

Did anyone else see Mary Berry cooking for a dinner party last night? It was like a blast from the past - rich dishes with butter and cream in everything, fancy starter (though it was pretty) and a pudding that did look rather delicious. Then a discussion about the cheeseboard...

It reminded me of the dinner parties I used to be expected to give in the early 70s, as the wife of a young army officer - fiddly and expensive. I haven't cooked like that for years.

Even at functions we attend quite regularly, sometimes in lovely places, the food is simpler, and, I think, more attractive.

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KatyK Mon 17-Mar-14 19:20:10

I love Nigel Slater's gentleness (if that's a word at all). smile

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rosequartz Mon 17-Mar-14 20:27:36

I have made some of Mary's recipes when we have had visitors and they were very good indeed. I also make some of Delia's recipes because they work.

I do like Nigel Slater, he has a lovely voice, but I wish he would cut his hair. I saw a TV drama about his childhood a couple of years ago and it was a while before I linked the drama with the tv cook.
I prefer to follow the recipes of people who call themselves cooks, rather than chefs.
Talking of chefs, DD2 did meet Gordon Ramsay through work a few times years ago, she said he was lovely.

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Aka Thu 20-Mar-14 07:21:19

Tried her fennel and potato gratin last night. Very simple ingredients, easy to make, very tasty and didn't feel hungry all night. Next time though I'll add just a touch of ground black pepper.

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TOOBIGFORTHEIRBOOTS Thu 20-Mar-14 09:48:30

I noticed Clarissa Dickson Wright of the Two Fat Ladies was mentioned earlier in the thread. Sadly she died a few days ago in Edinburgh.

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rosesarered Thu 20-Mar-14 11:21:19

The only tv cooks I have ever liked [or their food] are Nigel Slater and James Martin and Delia. Unfussy, easy to prepare rather simple food that is also delicious. Don't find these people annoying either.

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