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Nigella Lawson - live webchat - Tuesday 13th December 1 - 2pm

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RachelMumsnet · 07/12/2011 15:09

It's time for our final Christmas cookery webchat, and you won't be disappointed.... We're thrilled that the domestic goddess herself, Nigella Lawson is joining us at MNHQ for a live webchat on Tuesday 13th december at 1pm.

Just as Cranberry-Queen-Delia caused a shortage of fresh cranberries, 1996 saw the sales of goose fat rocket after it was championed by Nigella as the essential Christmas cooking ingredient. So if you want to know how to make the perfect roast potato or discover the secret to a succulent turkey, join us next Tuesday or send a question in advance to this thread.

Ahead of the webchat, we've been given permission to share Nigella's recipes for cranberry sauce and chestnut stuffing, both from her book Nigella Christmas which is now out in e-book format.

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midnightexpress · 13/12/2011 17:14

My goodness, you are serious about this (in a frivolous, fun kinda way, natch) aren't you worldgonecrazy? Grin

And yes, I agree that champagne in one perfectly manicured hand, with the other perfectly manicured hand positioned elegantly on hip, or holding long cigarette holder is way more stylish. On a woman. Not so sure about man + coupe. Possibly a bit fey?

CarolCervix · 13/12/2011 17:19

I have some excellent champagne bowl thingys i bought yonks ago on ebay. i got 16 of them for 50p. in original boxes too. they are ver sophisticated and goog.

anyway. Nigella didn't answer my question so I'm afraid Delia is my favourite.

BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas · 13/12/2011 17:22

I can't help it. Those champagne coupes just make me think of Babycham! Back in my day, when I was 13 starting to drink, Babycham was the height of sophistication, don't you know.

BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas · 13/12/2011 17:23

<a class="break-all" href="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=babycham&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:%7Breferrer:source%3F%7D&rlz=1I7GGLL_en-GB&biw=1440&bih=775&tbm=isch&tbnid=o9cPOhKt_GdDJM:&imgrefurl=www.marketingweek.co.uk/babycham-promo-to-win-limited-edition-glasses/3005878.article&docid=xo-mmj7uD7JQSM&imgurl=www.marketingweek.co.uk/Pictures/web/w/b/t/Untitled.jpg&w=252&h=230&ei=44nnToPsJIWh4gSx1riGCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1206&vpy=184&dur=736&hovh=130&hovw=143&tx=130&ty=108&sig=109935828576676767718&page=3&tbnh=130&tbnw=143&start=67&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:23,s:67" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> just like this!

midnightexpress · 13/12/2011 17:23

Grin. Well yes there is also that problem BIWI.

MissWooWoo · 13/12/2011 17:44

ladies (and gents)

which Nigella book is the best? I don't have any but after a MNetter posted a rather lush Nigella brownie recipe on here recently I really rather fancy one.

Which to get?

smartyparts · 13/12/2011 18:03

Am shocked re flute vs coupe. I love a flute - we have some Vera Wang ones ready for Christmas morning.

Was she lovely MN towers?

She answered my question!

MissWooWoo - I really rate How To Eat, esp if your kids are v young. I also love Express and Domestic Goddess, but Nigella Bites, not so much.

rubyslippers · 13/12/2011 18:09

Oh she answered my question Smile

rubyslippers · 13/12/2011 18:10

how to eat is my Nigella bible and I love how to be a domestic goddess (molten baby cakes recipe in there)

SantaffetaClaus · 13/12/2011 18:24

She didn't answer my question Xmas Sad. And it was a bloody good question, if I say so myself.

But Delia did. Xmas Grin

shoves Nigella's books to back of shelf

AitchTwoOHoHoHo · 13/12/2011 20:48

coupes, eh? i always thougth they were called josephine glasses, after her tits? or am i thinking of something else?

i cannot drink out of them. always slitter down my front.

mrsmplus3 · 13/12/2011 21:47

i know she'll never get this but THANK YOU NIGELLA!!! SHE REPLIED TO ME!!!!

i cant believe it. my husband just hugged me and said 'well done darlin'.

i am so chuffed. tee hee

sandy06 · 13/12/2011 21:50

hi Bucharest, thanks for the answer, that's really helpful!! X

Solo · 13/12/2011 22:24

I missed Nigella Xmas Sad. I love Nigella and I missssed her.....

scottishmummy · 13/12/2011 22:29

she sidestepped the why do the why does branding dwell upon looks and physique as commodity
suppose she had too many sycophants to answer all chirruping how much they love her

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 13/12/2011 23:30

I missed her too, Solo - I had to take ds2 to the orthodontist, dammit.

She may have decided not to answer the question about the branding dwelling on looks etc, scottishmummy, but saying it was because there were 'too many sycophants' looks like sour grapes on your part.

housemum · 13/12/2011 23:53

The revival of a coupe would also bring back the Saturday-night-variety-show trick of a tower of champagne glasses being filled by pouring into the top one and cascading down

Can we categorically decide on coupe or flute, I am coveting some flutes in the Emma Bridgewater catalogue so if we decide coupes that saves a fortune...

BaublesandCuntingCarolSingers · 13/12/2011 23:55

Still being a miserable old sow then, SM?

Meh I never get answered on these things. It's the name innit?

Bucharest · 14/12/2011 08:17

(maybe cranberries? Xmas Grin)
Delia came over better (and not just because she answered more questions, including mine) but because she actually answered them rather than saying "look at my website, look at page 14 of my book" Even the daft personal questions like me asking her if she really made workmen piddle in the garden.
I still love Nigella's books, and her writing,and her recipes but I think I want Delia to be my Mum.

BaublesandCuntingCarolSingers · 14/12/2011 09:13

My mum does really look like Delia. Can't cook like her, though! Xmas Grin

storminabuttercup · 14/12/2011 10:09

Omg!!!! Nigella replied to me! Only just had time to read the thread!

I asked about breakfast and she said to make the muffins!

Did hope for something more original like!

aftereight · 14/12/2011 13:22

worldgonecrazy I am with you on the champagne coupe.
Have you visited the shop in Camden Passage which sells vintage glassware? They have some fantastic champagne porn stuff.
I am now the proud owner of a set of vintage etched coupe(s?) and this Christmas my house will be a flute free zone Xmas Grin

IReallyHateMyCat · 14/12/2011 13:46

^she sidestepped the why do the why does branding dwell upon looks and physique as commodity
suppose she had too many sycophants to answer all chirruping how much they love her^

scottishmummy it was a webchat for food in the xmas season.. why should the questions dwell on her looks?... she doesn't owe answers to personal and impertinent questions.

worldgonecrazy · 14/12/2011 13:59

aftereight thanks for that. Unfortunately everytime I am in London I am working so don't have much time for shopping. I will have to tell my boss I have an important errand one lunchtime and may be some time . . . .

drinkystinkyyuletidegubbins · 14/12/2011 15:02

Thank you so much for answering my question Nigella - I'll be putting your advice and lovely stuffing recipe to good use!