The Hairy Bikers - Live webchat, TODAY, Monday 17 September, 1-2pm

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Si and Dave are joining us for a lunchtime webchat on Monday 17 September at 1pm.

A bit of background info: The Hairy Bikers met on the set of a Catherine Cookson drama . Si was Assistant Director and Dave a makeup artist, specialising in prosthetics . On discovering their mutual love of motorbikes and food, The Hairy Bikers were born. Since then food has been their mission, producing several TV series and six books.

In August they embarked on a mission to change their lifestyle and lose two-and-a-half stone, while staying true to their love of great food. The Hairy Dieters gave themselves just three months to complete the mission and simultaneously produce a book, The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight which, they say is 'real food for real people, not skinny minnies'.

Kicking off at the end of September 2012, The Hairy Bikers are embarking on a whirlwind tour of the UK. If you send in a question to The Hairy Bikers or join in the webchat, you will be entered into a draw to win a pair of tickets to not only see the Hairy Bikers live at the nearest venue to you, but to join them on stage and be cooked for by them. For more details and tickets, please go to www.hairybikers.com/tour

Chat with the Hairy Bikers at 1pm on Monday, or post a question in advance.

@LadySybildeChocolate

YOU'RE NOT COMING TO NOTTINGHAM? Why? Are we not good enough for you? {sobs}

Are you sure we're not on the second leg of our tour, after Christmas? We love Nottingham - green tights and Robin Hood! Kingy's a gorgeous Maid Marion. Dave x

@CamperWidow

Hi guys!

Like most Moms I am a bit short on time and use my slow cooker alot, but it sometimes ends up looking like the same old sludge!
Got any tips or favourite recipes for this???

Thanks!

mutton works great in curries in a slow cooker. Use a variety of colourful veg too - like green and red peppers. Sometimes one pot wonders look a bit dull but make up for it in flavour. Green stuff added in at the last minute will spruce it up a treat. Dave x

@TodaysAGoodDay

Can I just say a very embarrassed 'sorry' please to Si and Dave. They came to Carlisle to book-sign at Xmas in 2010. I was the pathetic idiot who kept saying 'this is so exciting. Isn't this exciting? I'm so excited' while you both signed your lovely Xmas cook book for me. I am deeply , I promise I won't do it again . Can I just say you are both as lovely as you appear on TV, and very well done on the fantastic weight loss!

Si says: Thank you for your lovely words and support it means a great deal to us when people like you turn up to the events and make it a special day for Dave and I as well as everyone else. And never be embarrassed about your enthusiasm for life and the people around you. Love Si x

@WilfSell

Ps, I was in a restaurant once having lunch with my mum (Pecks, in Congleton, as it happens) and you rocked up. You were being little darlings. Your producers on the other hand were being all, er, TV and Important.

we'll sack 'em! Dave x

Hello Love your stuff ,Are you planning a visit down under at any stage ?

I looked on your site, you're in Derby, Mansfield, but it doesn't mention Nottingham. The Sheriff isn't going to be happy! {runs off to check again} Ds has said you can come and have tea with us (he means supper).

@Hotcoffeeisamemory

Not a question, but Dave, I've had 2 rude dreams about you. Your wife is a lucky lady! Love your programmes and will be trying so e of your recipes from the dieters book this week. Keep up the good work boys x

Si says: You need to get out more !

@TigerFeet

I work in food manufacturing (some of my colleagues have met you - I was off that day boo sob wail) - are you planning to launch any more of the Hairy Bikers label food? Si's Mam's Cottage Pie is a huge favourite in this house. I bet it isn't Hairy Dieters friendly though.

Funny enough, we're working on a few ideas now. And don't forget that although we have lost weight, we've always said there's no harm in a bit of what you love. Just keep a balance if you're fat. Our cottage pie is great. Dave x

Mansfield? I missed that! Nothing good ever happens here, how exciting!!!

@Surfdogs

Hello Love your stuff ,Are you planning a visit down under at any stage ?

working on it! We love Australia and Si often visits. We're looking at bringing the tour there next year and it would be grat to film there. it's just finding the time...Dave x

@Surfdogs

Hello Love your stuff ,Are you planning a visit down under at any stage ?

Si says: Yes, I will be there for the first part of December. I am completely in love with Australia and the Australians.

Thanks, I just need to make it look better to get it into my Toddler! Maybe need a big bag of spinach on hand for the final flourish!

(Goes off to ring everyone she knows to tell them the Bikers answered her question!!!!!! )

Nope, you're not visiting Nottingham.

@EsmeWeatherwax

Dear Si and Dave, I loves you both and I can't wait to go see you in Glasgow in November...going all fangirly even!

So, are you both long haired rock types? What's your favourite music/bands? Nothing to do with food, but I wanna know!

Oh, and you're rabbit casserole from the second mum's know best book is fantastic!

Scorpions! Absolutely. Seen them 6 times this year. Si likes Let's Buy Happiness!
Dave x

Hotcoffeeisamemory
Not a question, but Dave, I've had 2 rude dreams about you. Your wife is a lucky lady! Love your programmes and will be trying so e of your recipes from the dieters book this week. Keep up the good work boys x

Si says: You need to get out more!

Ahhh, Si, you're just jealous!

Just want to say I love your Chickrn Paprikas recipie, it's a regular hit in this house.

Now if you could just steal and publish a recipe for Dunstable doughnuts I'd die a happy woman

@ChoccyJules

Hello Dave and Si,

My question is about white bread. We read that it has bad GI and therefore affects weight. My favourite 'meal' of all time is freshly baked crusty white bread with butter. My favourite comfort meal is white toast and butter. Am I doomed or is there a tasty, healthy alternative with that unashamedly 'white bread' taste? (I have three stones to lose :-( )

Just give it up until you've lost the weight and think of it as a sabbatical. Funny enough, we've lost the taste for butter. Stick to brown until you've shifted the pounds. That's the simple truth. Then you can enjoy a bit when you're slimmer - but be bet you won't want it then. Dave. x

Hotcoffee I'll have Si if you don't want him!

I'm a big fan from Sydney Australia, do you have any plans to visit Australia?

hi i just wanted to say lookin forward to seeing u both when u visit Llandudno, wil u be cooking any local recipes on your tour ?xxx

Thanks Dave x

Please try as I would love to see a show live and we have some beautiful produce here and fantastic seafood every state has something special to offer . I hope to see you in our back yard soon :)

Galena Si's mine

@storminabuttercup

A few years ago we came to see the theatre tour in wakefield, it was brilliant. I also have loads of your books, I've never had a failure with any recipes.

But my question is, what would you recommend for a three course meal that's good hearty British grub. I'm planning a dinner party and would love to say 'oh si and dave' suggested this menu

starter - scallops served on a ring of caramalised granny smith apple and black pudding. Main - crispy belly pork (unless you are dieting!) servied with mustard mash and spinach. Dessert - champagne jelly with english strawberries. As much British cheese as yoru pocket and diet can afford! Enjoy. Dave x