Live Webchat with Jack Monroe: Wednesday 5 March, 12.30 - 1.30PM

[KateHMumsnet]

We're very pleased to announce that pioneering food blogger Jack Monroe will be coming into MNHQ for a webchat on Wednesday 5 March from 12.30-1.30PM.

Facing head-on the realities of modern Britain as a single mum and responding with a 'make do and mend' way of thinking, Jack has earned a reputation as a fierce anti-austerity activist. She is best known for her blog A Girl Called Jack and is a freelance writer for The Guardian, The Independent and The Daily Mirror encouraging people to explore, enjoy and experiment with food, all on a (tiny) budget. Her first book, A Girl Called Jack, has just been published by Michael Joseph.

You can post a question for Jack in advance below, or join us in welcoming her on Wednesday between 12.30 and 1.30PM.

[WutheringYikes]

Ordered the book after reading the webchat. I consider myself to be a pretty good cook - but I hugely over complicate and use far too many ingredients.
Jacks book has reminded me how simple cooking can be just as tasty and the recipes are nice and easy for a toddler to assist with!

[YoniMatopoeia]

Now that is how a webchat should be done.

Brilliant stuff Jack.

[Snog]

Jack Monroe's webchat - full marks
Sheherazade Goldsmith's - nil points
Love you Jack

[EmpressOfJurisfiction]

She does post on the boards sometimes too though!

[Mignonette]

Bollocks that I missed it. Bollocks bollocks bollocks.

[CecyHall]

I know I'm much too late to this chat, but I just bought Jack's book and I'm so pleased, it's exactly what I've been after- normal, easy to cook healthy meals with ingredients that I actually have and will use again (unlike the weird spices I've bought before and used a half a spoonful of with other books). The best thing is that most of the recipes are for 2 or 4 people- so many books seem to have recipes for 8 people which puts me off. Jack is also clear with how long things will last in the fridge or freezer which is so useful.

It's the first time in ages I've felt so inspired to make things in a cook book!

[HomeHelpMeGawd]

It's a bit sad to admit, but I am v excited that Jack replied to my very own post.

And I am jaw-droppingly impressed by her decision to just pay herself the living wage and put a few months' salary aside as a buffer. There is a saying in Judaism, "Wealth is the greater test of character than poverty". How many of us pass with such grace? Not me, that's for sure.

[sanssoleil]

I think that this is the first webchat that the character and personality of the guest blazed through.

I hope Jack is invited back and soon.

[MrsJoeDolan]

ordered the book! cant wait!

[forgetdieting]

Well done Jack - sorry I missed the live chat. A lot of hard work must have gone into this.

[Ledare]

And Jack advised me to buy or grow herbs as opposed to stealing fresh rosemary from local parks.

[domesticslattern]

Well that went better than (ahem) the car crash Jamie Oliver one last year. Which ended 100 pages later with people recommending Jack Monroe recipes to one another.

[bishbashboosh]

i ordered the book today, I so cannot wait to get it!!!

[LtEveDallas]

Thanks Wilson, MNers were great for me then, I'd never heard of Jack Monroe before then and it really helped.

[Hotbot]

Bollocks can't find working link of debate can Anyone help,,,,,

[WilsonFrickett]

Oh LtEve I remember your DN (and your Jamie chat ) really glad Jack's book is working out for her.

I luff Jack.

[DoctorTwo]

Is Jack the first webchatter (?) to swear? She was brilliant today.

[NettoSuperstar]

She's so lovely.

[JustAfloat]

I like her even more after that webchat

[Whoateallthecheese]

Love. Her. She is all kinds of amazing. I'm really sorry I missed this.

[BornToFolk]

Great webchat! The Book People have Jack's book for 4.99 at the mo (and free delivery if you spend over 10). I'm ordering a copy today.

[Oodhousekeeping]

Fab chat, sorry it missed it live. also wishing I'd seen you take on EC

[MarmaladeShatkins]

Ahhhh, she was lovely.

A few of the 'proper' celebs we've had on could take lessons in humour and manners from her. :)

[Faverolles]

I agree this has been one of the best web chats. Thanks for setting it up :)