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

[RachelMumsnet]

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.

[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

[Galena]

Thank you. :) Wonderful people. :)

[TheHairyBikers]

@charmed6266

Hi Si and Dave

Love your shows and recipes!

My question is: what is your earliest memory of cooking, what were you making and was it edible?

Will look forward to see you in Birmingham

My first memory of cooking was soup and sandwiches of the assembled throng of me mam and her mates,, delivered with a flourish on a hostess trolley not easy for a 6 year old to get through the door. All my family are really good cooks so I for me great creative food was always part of my growing up.

[TheHairyBikers]

@WYorksLass

I have bad morning sickness at the moment and can't face lunch...what would you tempt me with?

best not go for kippers and custard then! I bet me and Si could make you feel better with a nice comforting cottage pie. Failing that, toast and marmite always hits the spot. Hope you feel better and it'll be worth it in the end, Dave x

[TheHairyBikers]

@oopslateagain

Our family all love the Hairy Bikers, the tour comes here in March and we have tickets!

I love that you make normal, everyday food that we can all serve our families without anyone giving it the look and asking "What's that?"

My question - what is your favourite "comfort food"?

Si says: Bacon sandwich and hot cup of tea.

[TheHairyBikers]

@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

Excellent! hung like a horse too - have you seen the Norway Bakation show??
love Dave x

[TheHairyBikers]

@mum2twoloudbabies

Hi I am currently going through the pies in the Perfect Pies book haven't made one that I haven't liked yet! But my favourite has been the fresh lemon tart (DH it was the chicken, ham and leek) but what's your favourite?

Si says: Chicken and mushroom pie, steak and ale pie, corned beef and onion, pies are for life not just for the weekend. Brings a whole new meaning to something for the weekend.

[TheHairyBikers]

@scaree57

Coming to see you on tour in Leamington end of October with my mum, never been to see a foodie show on stage before so just wondering what to expect?

It's not just food, it's a proper evening's entertainment for all the family, from tango dancing to escapology (honest!) and a lot of tales you've never heard before - AND we'll be cooking up a couple of tasty meals which some audience members can come up and sample. People have said they don't know what to expect but we always deliver and it's a mad night out. Look forward to seeing you. Dave x

[beingginger]

Hi guys, have you been watching great british bake off? who do you think will win?

[Hotcoffeeisamemory]

Ha ha Dave, the Norway one was my favorite, not least as Take on Me was played during the show! A-ha are my favourites, love anything to do with Norway! Anyway, now you've replied to me, I need to fan myself!

[vole3]

Really looking forward to seeing you in Norwich in November.
What ingredient have you discovered since you started your new slimmer selves that you hadn't used before?

[TheHairyBikers]

@WYorksLass

I have bad morning sickness at the moment and can't face lunch...what would you tempt me with?

Si says: If you have morning sickness get up in the afternoon having made mad passionate love to take your mind off it in my humble opinion, it worked for me.

[TheHairyBikers]

@mum2twoloudbabies

Hi I am currently going through the pies in the Perfect Pies book haven't made one that I haven't liked yet! But my favourite has been the fresh lemon tart (DH it was the chicken, ham and leek) but what's your favourite?

chicken, ham and leek was my favourite too but the steak and kidney pudding is a blinder! On the pudding front, the chocolate tart takes some beating. Dave x

[ElephantsOlympianParty]

Greetings!

I have an excess of borage in the garden. What's the best thing to do with it?

[TheHairyBikers]

@vole3

Really looking forward to seeing you in Norwich in November.
What ingredient have you discovered since you started your new slimmer selves that you hadn't used before?

Agave nectar! It's a natural sweetener in the health sections of supermarkets, it's low cal and doesn't taste of chemicals. great for smoothies.
also fat free yogurt as a marinade, works great and doesn't make you fat. Dave x

[TheHairyBikers]

@ElephantsOlympianParty

Greetings!

I have an excess of borage in the garden. What's the best thing to do with it?

Get off your face with Pimms! Dave x

[TheHairyBikers]

@Snorbs

Big fan of your show; your enthusiasm and delight in cooking really shines through and I find it really inspiring!

An important question:- out of all the bikes you've ridden in the programmes, which has been your favourite?

Si says: The great thing about motorcycles is the wheels that are under your bum at any one given time are the best thing yyou ride buit we really enjoyed riding the KTMs in the Bakeation show.

[TheHairyBikers]

@beingginger

Hi guys, have you been watching great british bake off? who do you think will win?

Fab show and for us, Mary Berry's always the winner! Dave x

[TheHairyBikers]

Si says: Quick note - RachelMumsnet's typing and her spelling is pants.

[lubeybooby]

Hello :o a question for both:

What's your favourite lower calorie meal? Was there something you cooked that left you astonished that it was a lower calorie or lower fat meal?

[TheHairyBikers]

@imabiker

Si and Dave my daughter wants to know are you doing book signings when you come to wolverhamptom in november

Not as such but we'll be making sure we have some signed books at all the theatres. Dave x

[ElephantsOlympianParty]

Dave - thank you. Pimms all around it is then! When I can I expect you?

[TeaTowelQueen]

Hi Bikers! I get to watch your programmes because my hubby likes to see what you're riding (and he quite likes your recipes too of course...) What are your favourite bikes to ride on your adventures?

[TheHairyBikers]

@lubeybooby

Hello :o a question for both:

What's your favourite lower calorie meal? Was there something you cooked that left you astonished that it was a lower calorie or lower fat meal?

all of our curries. Never thought we could make meals to genuinely taste as good as the takeaways but we managed it. The korma is lovely for a softy curry - and the Jalfarezi is my favourite. There are no calories in flavour!
Go Asian for a flat belly.!
Dave x

[TeaTowelQueen]

Damn, some-one beat me to it