Great British Dinners - James Martin

I've been doing it for weeks now with James Martin! (1078 words)
by xxfoxyredxx - written on 26/08/10 (Very useful, 118 readings)
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one thing I wanted to do was cook and/or entertain more and so when I chose my flat I did get one with a decent kitchen! I fancy James Martin! I think he is right fit, will watch any show he is in and so when it come to the purchase of some cookery books his seemed a top choice for me. I mean not only do I think hes rather hunky looking he puts things across in a way that I can understand and follow and like me doesn t always think food has to appear to fancy and likes heaps of food on a plate! This book being about British dinners appealed to me. I was brought up on wholesome and filling foods and hoped this would be full of traditional plus more modern takes on ...

James Martin - Desserts - James Martin

Indulge in these yummy desserts! (885 words)
by raebroughton - written on 29/01/10, updated on 29/01/10 (Very useful, 235 readings)
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in Whsmiths. There are over 100 recipes included and the book goes with the TV series Sweet Baby James. At the front is a very nice introduction written by James explaining where some of the recipes came from. Whether they were family recipes, reciepes that James altered or even ones that James made himself. Above each recipe is a little note from James either giving hints and tips or his opinion on that dessert. I like how at the start of the book he starts with basic pastries so that you can just refer to the front instead of making a recipe twice as long. This chapter is simply titled as Basics and shows the reader how to produce a varied range of pastries. Then ...