Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple." - Woody Guthrie

Saturday, 6 October 2012

Nigel is back ...

My favourite cooks; Nigel, Jamie & Bill.  Nigel Slater because he is genius, Jamie Oliver because he taught my eldest to cook (not literally), and Bill Granger because he has a cute family and some tasty recipes.

http://www.nigelslater.com/tv.asp
I am glad to see that, once again, we will be treated to some wonderful recipes when Nigel Slater returns to BBC 1 for his fourth series, Dish of the Day, next Friday at 7.30 pm.  Even though I am terribly disappointed that he has changed his kitchen layout, you know where I will be next Friday.  I have been known to watch some dreadful programmes just because the interior design was to my taste, don't tell me you haven't.

Oddly enough, to celebrate this momentous occasion I am sharing a tasty and simple recipe for chickpea soup which is in fact a Delia recipe.  The reason is that today I have had a chickpea fest by using a packet of dried chickpeas to make soup, hummus and falafels, for the price of one pot of supermarket hummus.  Very thrifty.

However I have fallen off the wagon as far as Stoptober is concerned.  Having avoided the boot fair this morning, how was I to know that a boot fair stall would be at the back of the supermarket when I dropped by to pick up Tahini for the hummus.  Two pieces of pressed glass, my favourite, were purchased for £1.50 but it was for a very good cause; community support for our local park so really a charity donation.  Alright I know I am trying to justify my weakness.

Happy Weekend xxx
A big welcome to Dolly Mixtures at Just a Little Less, Trudie at Trudie's Cottage and A Whole Plot of Love.
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12 comments:

  1. Wendy6 October 2012 at 21:00

    Oh I love Nigel Slater too - so chuffed he's back!

    And I love chickpeas as well - thanks for the recipe link - have bookmarked it to try soon. We've just finished off some pots of shop made hummous and also some packs of falafel...I should stop being so lazy and make my own too. You have inspired me, m'dear. :)

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    1. ALoadofOldTat7 October 2012 at 18:40

      I didn't mention the two hour nap in the conversatory did I?

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  2. Claire/Just a little less7 October 2012 at 07:30

    Looking forward to it - check out Nigel's new longer hair :-)

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    1. ALoadofOldTat7 October 2012 at 18:41

      I know very 'mid life' crisis if you ask me, we have already experienced this in our house - twice!

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  3. Jo@awholeplotoflove7 October 2012 at 11:28

    I do like a bit of Nigel. My Stoptober stopped well & truly upon seeing the Christmas magazines in the supermarket. I scooped them gleefully into my trolly.

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    1. ALoadofOldTat7 October 2012 at 18:39

      Oh dear. I will also struggle with my demons when the new Homes & Antiques is available. I am trying to get my 'interiors' crush from the internet - much cheaper!

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  4. Fat Dormouse7 October 2012 at 15:49

    I love Nigel Slater too. He has a cat. He cooks delicious food. He's good looking. What's not to love? (what a shame I'm married, he's gay and we'll never meet anyway!!!) I have his Real Fast Food - everything cooked in less than 30 minutes and NO preparing ovens/kettles/etc beforehand like Jamie's 30 minute meals. Just fast good food.

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    1. ALoadofOldTat7 October 2012 at 16:17

      You made me laugh out loud. You can but dream!

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    2. Wendy8 October 2012 at 09:25

      We were on the bus in London one day, going down Picadilly, and Nige dear got on and sat down in front of us. He'd been shopping in Waterstones and had a bag of books. I wanted to lean over and tap him on the shoulder - had this strong urge - and ask him what he'd bought - but hubby wouldn't let me - hissed at me to behave. :)

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  5. Dawn M7 October 2012 at 20:15

    This is the season of staying in and home cooking inspiration x

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  6. Rustic Vintage Country10 October 2012 at 21:52

    Can't wait to have him back. If you take a look here http://rusticvintagecountry.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/im-back.html, you'll see I'm quite a fan of his! Suzy x

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