Great British Food Revival

[Farmer_Gyles]

I think Clarissa always comes across as condescending,

i think there comes a time when people have "had their day" .... and i think she's had hers ....

i wasn't bothered by her coming across as condescending, but she seemed clumsy with the knife (which i guess would be arthritis or something) and her overall appearance made her look more like an old bag lady than a chef / cook / writer .... i could never buy food from someone who looked like an old bag lady ....

that feature should really have been done by someone possibly younger, smarter, with a more encouraging attitude .... someone better known to the younger generation ....

[Florence Fennel]

I was surprised to find Clarissa is only 65, she looks much, much, older. I've read a bit about her now and it was interesting, but like you say FG, maybe she's had her day. Did you know she's got 11 christian names? Wow, I'm glad I haven't, I'd never remember them all.

[veggiechicken]

65!! She's 65??????
Checks mirror I thought she was as old as my mother, not me

[northepaul]

Havent seen it yet...so stop giving it away.....I like surprise endings!

[veggiechicken]

No surprise ending - Thea - Clarissa looks ancient Don't think I'll watch it, it might upset me

[Mikey]

Not wishing to speak out of turn, but didn't she like a tipple?, it can make you look a lot older than you are.

[Florence Fennel]

She lost millions (family fortune) because of alcoholism. She even blagged her way into rehab for free. I think she's been dry for the last 20 or so years. She was also a barrister at University with Tony Blair. See what I mean? Along with Two Fat Ladies, hunting including hare coursing and eating badgers, like her or not, her story sounds interesting.

[Mikey]

I personally think she's great. I always enjoyed two fat ladies, and have seen a number of shows that she has done since.

[Florence Fennel]

Have you read any of her books Mikey? I think I'm going to buy "Spilling the Beans" it looks a good read.

[Mikey]

No I haven't, yet.

[veggiechicken]

On again tonight at 7pm (BBC2 Wales anyway) Venison and Mustard.

[veggiechicken]

And tonight - Mushrooms and Offal .
One for the Foragers as Antonio Carluccio is searching for St George's mushrooms.

[Mikey]

What's he searching for St Georges for, isn't that a springtime mushroom?

[veggiechicken]

Its an old recording!! There's also a way to grow mushrooms in coffee grounds. Better head over to Costa before everyone sees it.

[Mikey]

Its an old recording!! There's also a way to grow mushrooms in coffee grounds. Better head over to Costa before everyone sees it.

The only things that grow in my coffee grounds are biscuits, when the swell up just before I lose them for good.