Jamie Oliver is one of Britain's most popular chef's and personalities. But although his light-hearted approach and ready charm have endeared him to everybody, surprizingly little is known about this young man. Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewebank have approached Jamie's friends, family and collegues to produce a biography that shows just what makes him tick.Price: $7.95
Jamie Does, The new Book From Jamie Oliver
In the new television series from Jamie Oliver (UK only at the time of writing) "Jamie Does" several different locations. Marrakesh, Andalucia, Athens, France, Stockholm and Italy.
Jamie does do the business for me in the first two programmes. So much so that I went out and bought the book!
His enthusiasm for great food comes through in the book as much as it does in the television series. Traditional recipes are given due honour but Jamie also puts his own twist onto them. Reading the book you feel that he is learning from the culture rather than trying to force his own point of view.
Jamie does not have any qualms about giving us "full fat" recipes either. The healthy options are in there but so is everything else. I have cooked the "Best Chorizo and Tomato Salad in the World" (page 22) and it is really good but the fat from the sausage is not spared. A bit of self indulgence now and again does nobody any harm though in my opinion.
The recipes are easy to follow and with generally easy to source ingredients, though Jamie does give some suggestions for replacements for the harder to find items. There are several extra dishes that do not feature in the television series.
The photography in the book is superb in my opinion, David Loftus has done a cracking job (as in all of Jamie's other books) and the travelogue is very interesting. The local history and culture of each region, particularly relating to cuisine, gets good coverage.
I do realise that Jamie Oliver and his presentation is not to everyone's taste but I highly recommend Jamie Does as a great addition to anyone's kitchen bookshelf.
In the UK the book is retailing at ?26-00 BUT you can get copies of Jamie Does (as I did) for around ?9-00 if you know where to look.
Roger
I have written more information and hunted down some good prices for the book at Jamie Does
Jamie Oliver recipes are very much in demand right now. After all, Mr. Jamie Oliver was just awarded the TEDPrize for his accomplishments in the realm of cooking and healthy eating advocacy. True enough, he deserves that prestigious award for all the work he's been doing in the United Kingdom and in the United States.
Jamie Oliver's cookbooks may be too expensive for you. Even his DVDs and his movies might not be suitable for your budget. But rest assured that you have some options. Turn to the World Wide Web and you will see some free resources that you can use for your own use and for your family's!
The website of this famous chef teems with recipes. You can pick your own. Are you after main courses? You can easily find some Italian dishes-pizza, pasta, carbonara and lasagna. Just look for these keywords in the website and you'll be amazed at the range of choices that you have.
You can also see some beef, bread, chicken and cheese recipes. There are also some selections from American cuisine. If you want Asian food, you can also go to the section of the website dedicated to that.
To keep track of the recipes that are being added to the website, you can subscribe via RSS. If you have some recipes you'd like to share to other members of the community, you can add them.
How can you maximize this free resource from Jamie Oliver online?
Find out your preference and that of your family's. Sure, kids don't like veggies most of the time but you can train them to eat veggies. Some of the recipes from the website actually taste good and will neutralize some of the hesitation of your kids.
Find out your budget. How much are you willing to pay for home-cooked meals? Just specify how much, look at the ingredients listed in the site, buy those and start cooking. This way, you won't have to pay out of your pocket and you can enjoy the best meal given your budget.
Patiently search for the right recipe. The website will not give you exactly what you need, you will have to determine which ones appeal to you and which ones do not. Just be patient in searching. Sometimes, people feel that searching for the right food is tedious and they give up easily. If you really want good affordable food and a healthy lifestyle, Jamie Oliver's Recipease is the way to go!
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Will it be dips and chips, or sushi, wasabi, and tamari? Perhaps a platter of build-your-own appetizers, with cheese, breads, and spreads? The uses for this inspired party kit are unlimited. Each of the six pieces is different, yet all stack together for efficient storage. The plain white porcelain assures that the delicacies served will show to their best advantage. As the name implies, the Big Party Kit was designed by England's cheeky chef, Jamie Oliver, perhaps better known by his moniker, the Naked Chef (descriptive of his pared down ingredients, not lack of clothing). Royal Worcester turned his idea into reality with an 8-1/2-inch deep square bowl, 8-1/2-inch low square platter, and three triangular dishes of varied sizes, all of which fit neatly on an 18-by-9-inch platter. The durable porcelain keeps dips warm in the oven, reheats in the microwave, saves in the freezer, and slips right into the dishwasher for easy cleanup when the party's over. For a bonus, a few of Oliver's no-fuss recipes are included. --Ann Bieri
Price: $128.75
Because He Believes In Something Big
He is a great chef, gives us great recipes with excellent taste. He enter our living rooms through the TV, has great shows and he is charming (I think) has a great accent too. But all this is not different from so many other great chefs.
This is factors that make me like the guy. But there is something else to this man, that make me respect him at a different level. Trust him so to speak...
Why?
Because we share the same believe...
Jamie Oliver believe; to live life, you must stay alive. To live a good life, you need to stay healthy all your life. The longer you live a healthy life, you'll get more out of life. To achieve this, the game plan is simple; the more fresh, healthy food you put in to your body, the chances of success is big.
Continue the path leading us to overweight and diseases, we will die young and sick.
There is something else...
Jamie is working for something bigger than himself. He is not only getting out of bed in the morning to earn his paycheck. He is driven by a mission because he has a vision of changing a bad thing in to something better. And he believe he can do it - that he can make a difference in this world, by doing what he does.
Respect, I find that trust-worthy and I think we need more people like him.
There is a video of Jamie, he won the 2010 TED prize for the important work he does, inspiring us to eat healthier. Here he is giving a great speech, enjoy it and get inspired by Jamie Oliver.
To see Jamie Oliver giving his speech click here and if you want to read more about why he has such a success read this and watch the video of Simon explaining "The Golden Circle"
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The recent headlines covered news on our very own celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, who is known for tackling bad British diets in schools. However, it came as no surprise to many nutritionists and dietitians that due to commercial aspects led to the production of one of the potentially saltiest pasta sauces in Great Britain.
The spokes person for Jamie Oliver claimed that although the team was working hard to create a recipe with lower salt levels it seemed difficult to find a tasty but less salty alternative hence the businessman Jamie Oliver has agreed to stick to the production of the salty version for the time being to avoid income losses. It's a pity that even someone like Jamie Oliver puts his brand onto sauces which have such high levels of salt that even eating 10 packets of Walkers crisps does not total up to the same amount of salt. A particular type of the pasta sauces branded Jamie Oliver sold at Sainsbury's contains as much as 5.3g salt per jar.
The current recommendation by the Food Standards Agency is 6g salt per day for adults. The recommended portion on the label (of 175g of olive and garlic sauce) would contain 5.3g salt and would contribute nearly to an adult's daily salt intake, without even adding pasta which surely contains some more salt. Although a new recipe for Jamie's sauces is about to get into Sainsbury's stores by December or January the high salt content was pointed out to the producers already about a year ago. Despite knowing, the product will still go on sale which could be very bad for people with high blood pressure and this act can only be understood as a commercial decision.
The Food Standards Agency estimates that about 75% of our daily salt intake comes from processed food such as bread, cereals, sauces, pickles, sausages and meat, snack foods such as nuts, crisps and crackers and foods eaten out. Therefore checking and comparing the label can truly make a difference to a person's salt intake.
The very high salt content in Jamie's sauces are especially appalling to everyone who knows that high salt diets are associated with high blood pressure and can lead to heart disease and stroke. The Food Standards Agency estimated lowering average salt intake from 10g per day (in 2006) to 6g per day could save around 17, 500 lives in the UK yearly.
After years of campaigning by the Foods Standards Agency the average salt intake in the UK has already dropped to 8.3g per day, this is mainly due to large scale reformulation of processed foods such as cereals, breads, sauces etc. but potentially also to awareness campaigns, reducing the amount of salt added into cooking at home and on the table. However there is still a long way to go and many people are still consuming large amounts of salt.
5 tips - how to prevent high salt intakes?
* Check the labels of bread, cereals, sauces (e.g. soy sauce, pesto), pickles, tinned vegetables such as baked beans that contain less salt than others, and try to choose the low salt option.
* Swap salty snacks like crisps, popcorn, crackers to healthier versions such as vegetable sticks, ryvita or oat crackers, rice cakes etc.
* Aim not to eat smoked foods such as smoked bacon, ham and cheese too often as they contain high amounts of salt.
* Avoid adding salt on foods on the table and while cooking try to use fresh or dried herbs and other seasoning such as garlic, ginger, lime juice and chilli as many of these ingredients consist of health promoting effects and add flavour to most dishes.
* When eating out choose tomato based sauce above creamy sauces which are often high in salt. Avoid soy based dishes and stir fried rice as they are commonly higher in salt. If possible ask for olive oil or salt free butter with your bread.
Andrea Zick, Esteem Fitness Nutritionist London - http://www.esteemfitness.com
Jamie Does Stockholm is a bit of a break away from the rest of the Jamie Does television series as all the other places visited are in or near the Mediterranean. (Athens, Morocco, France, Italy and Spain). This shows in the change in cooking style and approach compared with the other programmes. Jamie does Stockholm is just as good as the rest of the Jamie series though. I do know that some people do not like Jamie's style but the Muppet bit is to my mind not justified.
The long hard winters in Sweden mean that they are some of the best preservers in the world with a wonderful array of pickles, delicate preserved fish such as gravadlax (and not so delicate such as the stinky herring) and, smoked meat and fish. All this is nicely reflected in the TV programme. Once again Jamie's enthusiasm for food and cooking comes through in abundance.
I was particularly interested in the gravadlax salmon. i have done this dish myself on several occasions but the addition of beetroot and horseradish was an interesting twist. The vibrant colour certainly added to the overall affect of the dish and I will certainly give this a try, particularly as we grow our own beetroot and horseradish. This is just one of the fish recipes featured because like Venice (Stockholm is sometimes called the Venice of the North) the proximity of the sea means an abundance of fresh seafood is available.
Simple dishes such as creamy mushrooms also feature, a quick to prepare and delicious snack, and of course there has to be a recipe for Swedish meatballs.
The accompanying book of course features all the recipes in the television programme and like the pro grammes gives a fascinating travelogue of the region and its cuisine. As a photographer myself I loved the images captured in the book as in all of Jamie Oliver's books they are beautifully done.
I can thoroughly recommend the book Jamie Does as a great read for anyone interested in cookery and travel and as a source of some great recipes.
A further Jamie Does Review of the book is Here
Chef Jamie Oliver of TV's The Naked Chef, Jamie's Kitchen, and Jamie at Dwelling fame spoke to a packed theatre at Toronto's Roy Thompson Hall. In town to promote the philosophy behind his latest mission Jamie's Ministry of Foods and its accompanying cookbook, Jamie's Foods Revolution, the charismatic Oliver enlightened the audience on his mission to acquire consumers back into the kitchen, cooking their personal meals. Holding court for eighty minutes, the chef-turned-celebrity was enthusiastic about practicing what he preached, usually dancing across the stage or posing to illustrate a point, namely, that someone can cook and it truly is never to late to master to cook for oneself.
When it premiered in 2008 on television, Jamie's Ministry of Meals was set in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. This location was chosen as it represented a incredibly average picture of British working-class society. By recruiting numerous students for his cooking class, the theory espoused by Oliver was that when an individual mastered the capability to cook even one straightforward recipe, he or she could then teach two way more most people the same recipe, and they in turn would pass it on to two extra people today. The "Pass It On" campaign gathered mobility via social networking websites including Facebook where users were able to chart their progress in studying recipes and passing them forward.
Someone Can Cook According to Oliver
Jamie Oliver's overarching theory is, obviously, given the important instruction, anybody can understand to cook. Oliver claims that all it takes to begin cooking for oneself and family members is self-confidence. The revolution he is taking charge of would be to push for the switch from fast meals to residence cooking, for not just the sake of the nation's wallet, but also for health reasons. Oliver believes that families might be fed high quality dwelling cooking on any budget- be it $10, $20, or $50- you will find inexpensive and delicious choices for all.
Part of Oliver's campaign includes not just teaching people today the crucial kitchen skills, but also the grocery shopping know-how in studying about fresh and nutritious ingredients, beginning with elementary school-age kids. His faith rests inside the younger generations as he says this is the generation who will seek out alter, ask questions and are even more eco-conscious than ever. A charismatic speaker, he encourages all men and women to go "back to our roots" in eating healthful, sustainable foods, specifically those grown locally.
How to have Youngsters to produce Nutritious Alternatives
With a young family members of his personal and years of experience operating in schools and kitchens with youngsters, additionally to the insight gained in his Jamie's School Dinners project, Oliver has a few tips for finding children into foods. As opposed to forcing youngsters to consume veggies, he insists on producing issues fun, including grocery shopping, suggesting parents let youngsters pick fresh fruits and veggies out themselves. Oliver also believes in focusing on the balanced and fresh items little ones do like, rather than forcing them to consume the factors they dislike. Too, Oliver says there's nothing wrong with blending additional veggies into child favourites like pasta sauce and soups.
It's clear Oliver is passionate about cooking and receiving many people to produce healthful options. With the compelling Ministry of Foodstuff series as well as the accompanying book full of easy-to-learn crative recipes, his meals revolution has the capacity to alter the attitudes and kitchens of a wonderful number of folks.
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My guide to making you a better cook. I can't tell you how long I've dreamed about writing this book. It's the biggest book I've ever done, and I've really tried to make it a timeless, modern-day classic. Whether you're a student, a young couple, an established cook, or a novice, I'll take you through a whole load of simple and accessible recipes that will blow the socks off your family and any guests you might have round for dinner. There's information on the equipment that I think you should have in your kitchen, advice on how to recognize and cook loads of different cuts of meat, as well as on how to get the best value and quality when you're out shopping. With all of us consuming more processed food than ever, it's a sad fact that most people just aren't confident enough to cook anymore. With this in mind, now is the time for you to get stuck in and reclaim your fantastic cooking heritage!
You know what . . . if you're going to eat three times a day for the rest of your life, you might as well learn to cook properly and enjoy it! So roll up your sleeves and let me help you.
P.S.: By the way, you should feel good about buying this book because every single penny I make from it will go toward training and inspiring young kids from tough backgrounds all over the world to have a career in food through the Fifteen Foundation. So on behalf of them, thank you.
Price: $37.50
Filmed live in front of a sell-out crowd, Jamie's brand new show takes live cooking to a level of entertainment that has never been seen before! Toured within Britain and then to the other side of the world - "Happy Days" has played to sell-out audiences . This specially staged performance is based around Jamie's energetic lifestyle and inspirational cooking and sees Jamie moving into his stylish new apartment - complete with a state-of-the-art kitchen. Here he whips up a variety of great new recipes for friends and family. With 9 brand new recipes, specially filmed sequences, loads of audience participation, and a revealing 15 minute bonus interview with Jamie himself, Happy Days Tour Live! has something for everyone!Price: $9.99
"Jamie Does"...is Jamie's personal celebration of amazing food from six very different countries. Cheap, short-haul flights and long weekend getaways have become increasingly popular and within a few short hours of the UK there are new and exciting worlds of food waiting to be discovered as Jamie finds out. Each chapter focuses on a different city or region - Marrakesh, Athens, Venice, Andalucia, Stockholm and the Midi Pyrenees region of France. Classic recipes sit alongside new dishes that Jamie learns along the way. Alongside each recipe there is a beautiful photograph of the finished dish, as well as incredible reportage shots of Jamie's experiences in each country. Jamie says: 'The food I've embraced on each trip is a mixture of what you could call the cliched star dishes - the many tagines of Morocco, the flamboyant paellas of Spain, the comforting risottos from Italy and the zingy fresh flavours of a classic Greek salad - and the recipes that I've been inspired to make after walking through the markets and soaking up the vibes of each place. What you'll find in this book is fun, optimistic, escapist food you can actually cook and enjoy in your own home.'Price:
One could do worse than be a part of Jamie Oliver's life. His daughter's babysitters are treated to the young chef's gourmet-chocolate tiramisu, his hard-partying mates drag themselves to morning-after fry-up feasts and Bloody Mary pitchers, and his band (London's Scarlet Division) fill up on exquisite vegetarian cuisine. This collection of seven Oliver's Twist episodes, originally broadcast in America on the Food Network, are enormous fun, grounded in the gregarious star's daily life of family, friends, mentors, suppliers--even the local cops. Absolutely everyone parades through Oliver's surprisingly modest kitchen to dine on lovingly prepared masterworks fusing tradition with improvisational brilliance. Whether the menu calls for high tea, a Bollywood theme night, or a gorgeous health-food breakfast, Oliver's affection for his work and his people makes for addictive viewing. --Tom KeoghPrice: $19.98
Jamie Oliver says: This is one of my favorite things to use in the kitchen! The size of this pestle and mortar is perfect for my recipes, so go on, get stuck in and have a blast! This set includes: - 1 granite pestle and mortar - 1 bag of rock salt - 50g - 1 bag of fennel seeds - 20g - 1 bag birds-eye chilies - 7g - 2 recipes 5 inches diam.Price:
Many people know the English chef Jamie Oliver for his successful shows on television- "The Naked Chef" and "Jamie at Home" are two of his more successful cooking shows. Due to his popularity in the cooking world, Jamie has teamed up with T-Fal to create a whole new line of cooking ware. This new line, Jamie Oliver's Cookware by T-Fal boasts new cooking technology, fun colors and is dishwasher safe.
Due to Oliver's success with past cook ware endeavors with T-Fal, they have teamed up again and created a non-stcik, dishwasher safe cookware line. With additional features such as being comprised of clean metal and the T-Fal's thermo spot technology, this line can make sure that beginning and expert cooks alike create a great and tasty dish. Also, with the dishwasher safe cook ware, these Jamie Oliver by T-Fal cookwares ensure a speedy and easy cleanup.
T-Fal is a cookware company known for their great quality and mid-priced home wares. This company is one that everyone can trust and, now with a partner in Oliver, more fans are coming out with great reviews of this cook ware line.
The new line comes in numerous colors perfect for any style kitchen you might have. Also, if your kitchen is mainly comprised of white, this allows for a fun and edgy touch to your kitchen. Also, each line comes with a recipe CD so you can have Oliver directing you in the kitchen with your new Jamie Oliver's Cookware by T-Fal.
Before purchasing your Jamie Oliver's Cookware by T-Fal, it is important to do further research online.
The Flavor Shaker by Jamie Oliver is a really fun way to add great flavor to your food. It is designed to crush, mix, and release flavor from whole spices, herbs, garlic, nuts, citrus rind or even lime or bay leaves. In just a few seconds you can create and add flavor to all kinds of everyday dishes. Simply pop your ingredients inside, add the magic ball and give it a good shake. The ceramic ball does all the work crushing, grinding and bruising the contents, releasing amazing aromas and zingy flavors. You can also add liquids like oil and cream to create delicious dressings and marinades. The Flavor Shaker is sized to give you just the right amount of marinade or dressing (you don't need a lot) so that you can pour the contents straight over your food. Included are some great recipe ideas to get you started and the unique Flavor Shaker spoon, designed especially to fit into the shaker. Top rack dishwasher safe. 6 inches h.Price: $24.99
Home is where the heart is . . .
This book is very close to my heart. It's about no-nonsense, simple cooking with great flavors all year round. When I began writing it, I didn't really know what recipes I would come up with, but something began to inspire me very quickly . . . my vegetable patch!
I came to realize last year that it's not always about looking out at the wider world for inspiration. Being at home, feeling relaxed and open, can also offer this. I love to spend time at home in the village where I grew up, working with the boss, Mother Nature, in my garden and seeing all my beautiful veggies coming out of the ground.
Inside you'll find over one hundred new recipes, plus some basic planting information and tips if you fancy having a go at getting your hands dirty as well!
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What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver walks players through virtual and real-life cooking situations, from shopping to chopping, dressing the dish to serving up meals. The portability of Nintendo DS means Jamie Oliver is with you every step of the way to offer help and inspiration at the supermarket, in the kitchen, on the barbecue or wherever you feel like cooking up a storm. Try your hand at some delicious real cooking with the interactive cookbook, stuffed with 100 original Jamie Oliver recipes, mouth-watering photography by David Loftus of the quality we’ve come to expect from Jamie’s books, and featuring voice recognition leaving hands free to concentrate on the cooking. The interactive shopping list automatically saves ingredients from chosen recipes (either Jamie Oliver’s or your own creations) and organizes them by food type making trips to the supermarket a breeze. You can add any other items you want to the list using the keypad or text recognition.Price: $19.99
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