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Jamie Oliver webchat, Thursday 29 August, 2.45pm

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GeraldineMumsnet · 27/08/2013 11:12

We're chuffed that Jamie Oliver is paying a return visit to Mumsnet this Thursday. His first MN webchat was back in 2010.

Jamie has a new book out, Save with Jamie: Shop Smart, Cook Clever, Waste Less (all subjects dear to MNers' hearts). It has 100 brand-new recipes designed to be accessible, reliable and, above all, affordable.

This is what Jamie says about his new book: "For years I have been telling people that if you look back through history, the best food in the world has always come from communities under massive financial pressure. But the proviso is that you MUST be able to cook! If you can't, and have no money, that is where the trouble starts. This is a cook book which, from start to finish has tasty recipes, all dedicated to great value, is a brilliant weapon to have on the shelf, and is relevant to every household. If you use this book the way it's intended, you should end up saving a wodge of cash from your wallet."

And to tie in with the book, he has a new six-part series on Channel 4 starting on Monday 2 Sept at 8pm.

Please post your question and join Jamie for a chat at 2.45pm on Thurs.

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KatyPutTheCuttleOn · 29/08/2013 14:21

If you are genuinely interested in helping people below the poverty to line to make healthy food then where are the free resources for them?

usualsuspect · 29/08/2013 14:21
ExcuseTypos · 29/08/2013 14:22

Lucky you Usual.

I've got to go out with my Dh in 10 minutes.

I'm seething!

usualsuspect · 29/08/2013 14:26

Can't he go on his own? Excuse.

How very inconsiderate of your DH.

Doesn't he know it's all going on on MN

AFishWithoutABicycle · 29/08/2013 14:26

I love your recipes and wanted to know if you might do a

vegetarian book? or if you have done already what's it

called? coz I couldn't find one.

GingerBeerAndTinnedPeaches · 29/08/2013 14:27

Can you admit that your book is not at all aimed at the struggling workers and unemployed who are trying to survive on less than a fiver a day, but is in fact aimed at the thrift-chic middle class market which has sprung up since the recession?

TeamEdward · 29/08/2013 14:27

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HotCrossPun · 29/08/2013 14:27

What is Jools's(!) MN nickname? Grin

swallowedAfly · 29/08/2013 14:29

i don't think he has been blamed for the plight of the poorest in society or told he has to have the answer for them - he's been called on commenting on them scathingly without showing any real understanding of their situation.

if he hadn't commented on the poorest in society no one would be holding him to account for what he has said. if he was hands up saying here i'm writing a book for the 'squeezed' middle classes to make their balsamic vinegar and sea salt stretch further of a week no one would have an issue.

instead he has pointed at the poorest and given them solutions that completely ignore the fact they're in an entirely different boat to the one he's selling paddles for.

poppingin1 · 29/08/2013 14:30

But his comment was poor bashing and mis-informative irrespective of whether the poorer members of society are his target demographic.

No he does not have to make himself accessible to 'the great unwashed', but why bash those in society who are already down? And he did it in such a condescending way.

Even from a basic economical angle, his comment doesn't make sense. Buying a flat screen telly (and they come pretty cheap nowadays), is a one off payment for a product that would usually last a fair few years. Food on the other hand, is an ongoing daily expense.

Healthy food is NOT cheap. I live in London and it is bloody expensive. Luckily for me I have a great local mini market that provides fresh fruit and veg at very competitive prices, but stores like these are few and far between. Good meat and fish, as well as healthier options in other food stuffs, is very costly. I am trying to improve my health by going gluten and lactose free for myself and my DD. My food bill has almost doubled, but it is necessary for us and becoming more and more necessary for the growing number of people realising they have previously undiagnosed food intolerances that are affecting their everyday lives.

swallowedAfly · 29/08/2013 14:30

oh exactly ginger! timely.

HootShoot · 29/08/2013 14:31

This is all a bit unfair I think, JO's projects come from a good place I think, he changed school dinners in this country which is amazing, if he made money along the way good on him. As for the poster worrying about Buddy dancing to blurred lines - really?! Unless he was twerking I don't think it's that outrageous. I'm not a fan of the song kids will dance to any old crap - Mr Tumble is living proof of that.

Jamie would you consider a BLW cookbook to help mums expose their kids to different food types and textures at an early age?

jellyfl00d · 29/08/2013 14:32

Some groups of people do work harder than others and not whine about it, it's true. Some people do have big TV's and a low income and could spend their more wisely. Some people have low incomes have a small tv and work really hard without complaining. Some people have big incomes, big TV's and probably never turn them on.

So what.

Some people want to chat to Jamie Oliver, to ask him a few questions about the state of the nation/cooking/ingredients or his last supper, please let them get on with it.

Stop being so vitriol (nice word someone used earlier) just cos a guy who does a bit of cooking passed a couple of opinions, its just tedious!

ouryve · 29/08/2013 14:32

Just time to turn off the tv and go make some popcorn :o

LaurenHdyson · 29/08/2013 14:35

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HoneyDragon · 29/08/2013 14:35

Psssst you mean Vitriolic Wink hth

jellyfl00d · 29/08/2013 14:36

Very true, thanks Smile

HoneyDragon · 29/08/2013 14:37
Grin
BuskersCat · 29/08/2013 14:39

What would you say to a single mum (who owns a 15year old tv) whois trying to feed her and her child on £15-20 a WEEK? What would you suggest she buy, when she has little to no store cupboard ingredients? What would suggest she cook for her and her 2 year old?

(This was me last year by the way)

Tonna57 · 29/08/2013 14:40

Jamie. School dinners are still of poor quality. Any chance you could wade in again and help ??

Titsalinabumsquash · 29/08/2013 14:41

Hi Jamie!

I'm a massive fan of yours and have been using your recipes since back in the 'Naked Chef' days. :)
I also happen to agree with a lot of things you say.

MNHQ
RachelMumsnet · 29/08/2013 14:41

Hi we're in jamie's office and he's ready to kick off. Welcome to Mumsnet Jamie...

Vivacia · 29/08/2013 14:42

Puts some popcorn in the microwave (10 inch screen)

bundle · 29/08/2013 14:42

I think you have fallen heavily for the myth of the peasant whipping up a gourmet pasta for £1.20. On my holidays supermarkets in Spain, France and Hungary were full of processed junk and fat consumers.
Why on earth do you think people would listen to you and cook from scratch (as I do) when you talk about them so negatively?

HoneyDragon · 29/08/2013 14:43

Ooooh Rachael. Are you in charge? Grin