Chelsea14Ian Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Mainly thanks to Covad I,took Voluntary redundancy from my job with Baxter Storey.Now with my health sadly think I will no longer work in kitchens.I have been a Chef for nearly 50 years.Working in most sections of the trade.Hotels,private houses,Event catering,in house catering and business. In that time I have cooked for many members of the Royal family, heads of states,pop stars etc.Worked with the good the bad and the ugly. If members would like me to give an insight into the cookery world,I would be pleased to share some of my life in the Kitchen(s).I leave it to you to say yes or no. Ian. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Sounds like a great idea Ian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Yes please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 I will also give tips on cooking,take questions. And share the highs,loss and some fun over the years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 It's a yes please from me too The cooking tips would be good for members who burn salads and the like, not me of course x 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 please do, i could do with some variations in my cooking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I need some cooking tips Ian, why do I keep burning my beans on toast? Would it help if I put the toaster on it's side to stop them running off? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Crack on Ian, I'm not into cooking so much but stories about people and life are always interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Yes Gracie tip on cooking with wine and chocolate. baked beans,even Homemade ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Bring it on Ian, I love cooking and I am always looking for new ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I burnt spaghetti once, actual flames like dozens of thin candles in a saucepan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Think I might have a new job,teaching you lot. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 What is the difference between Raisins and Sultanas, and which is better in a curry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 red or white grapes - dried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Ian, I am a lost cause, the thread title is the limit of my cooking ability, I know when water is boiling The tv series Can't cook, won't cook was inspired by me. I do enjoy watching and reading about others who can cook, with the same level of amazement as I have watching Brain surgeons working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, grendel said: red or white grapes - dried Thank you,,, but which is which? Do I use the red grapes for curried red meat, and the white ones for curried chicken or fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: What is the difference between Raisins and Sultanas, and which is better in a curry? You always get one.Curry is curry not fruit salad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 If the truth be known, I only asked as I know it irritates Timbo, who agrees with you. What I do admit to though, is that I use a microwave rice cooker. I make up a vegetable stock to cook the rice in and I do put some sultanas into that, to cook with the rice. It was what my mother used to do. Actually my mother used to do lots of things, most of which I don't do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Fruit is good in rice,but for me as a salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 OO'ER Konfessions from the Kitchen. paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, grendel said: red or white grapes - dried Grapes are best trodden and the resulting juice fermented. Using them in a curry seems such a waste!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 It's a yes from me too I don't hate cooking, I can but rarely do cook. I find it of no interest to me whatsoever, I consider it a necessary evil but do have admiration and huge respect for those that can and do, especially the bakers out there The advert currently running on tv and radio where the chap says 'I'm amazed I'm actually cooking' - That'd be me During last year when my MrsG was away up in Jockland for 8 x months, I obviously had to step up to the mark. Housework, washing, ironing, repairs, maintenance whilst keeping GriffTile going to support the both of us and our responsibilities were all straightforward and a breeze. Feeding myself healthily was the biggest challenge and a constant pita Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 My go to’s when afloat (if it’s too cold for the barbie) are chilli using dried soya mince from the cupboard , my version of carbonara which includes spinach for bulk and lashings of garlic and black pepper , chicken supreme, and my old favorite Fiobi (which gathers everything left meat wise from the fridge along with vegetables and salad ingredients ) Fiobi is an acronym for Fry It Or Bin It . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Me thinks our Ian has his work cut out with us lot Loving this Ian, nice and light hearted, just what we all need right now I reckon Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Dont worry,I'll give it a go.In my time,I'm pleased to say I have taught a few of the un teachable how to cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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