Jamie Oliver
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In the past year, I have fallen in love with my garden – my veg patch in particular – and, as a result, have had the best cooking year of my life.
iI have been so inspired by everything that has come out of the garden that I have had brilliant fun coming up with recipes to use it all up – such as the potatoes in the omelette, or the tomatoes in the sausage bake.
It has also made me think about food in a different way: how it grows and what it stands for.
While I have always made an effort to buy local, seasonal and really fresh produce, I never thought I’d provide it for myself.
It just never occurred to me that it might be as easy as taking some seeds out of a packet and popping them into the ground. But it is.
We’re all pretty spoilt now as far as luxuries are concerned, but I reckon the best luxuries in life come from experience and knowledge, and I think food and cooking are the most important things out there for us to learn about.
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You're an inspiration to me, I'm so glad you're back in the US. I love how easy you make everything happen and I can't wait for Saturday mornings here to see what you'll be cooking. I appreciate all fine cuisine but what I like the most is the earthiness and rustic quality of your dishes. It's what WE eat at home!
Living in the city is difficult for veggie gardens but I do want to experiment with growing herbs since I use them every day. I'm very new at this so what do you suggest?
Marina Fragoulis, New York, NY
Hello Jamie
Just like to say thanks, love your no worries approach to cooking and I am loving your garden. I plan to build a veggie garden this year. I'm going to raise it up a bit so I can carry on in my old age.
What was the food processor you used to make your multi coloured coleslaw and where can I get cheap railway sleepers?
Thanks for showing me the best way to store root veg in sand boxes. Can you tell us a bit more about that oven in your garden?
Best wishes
Linda
Linda, ALFOLD, SURREY, Engalnd
I think you are Brill.. anyway what I wanted to ask is which part of a lobster do you not eat? I have bought some but am not sure how to clean them. Do they a poisonous bit like crab? Hope you can help.
Janet, Edmonton London, England.
I can't wait until he starts his show on the food network here in the states. I've got a decent size veggie garden that's been covered in snow for the past month. Two things I can't wait for: Spring and Jamie Oliver's show to start!!
Tracy Chappetta, Wichita, Kansas/USA
Good food is all abaut fresh and eko ingredients. Jamie, Latvia know you!!!
Ieva, Riga, Latvia
Jamie,
I watch you in TV every week. I love your enthusiasm and the simple, natural way with which you speak with the viewers. It is as if we were in your kitchen!
I also have a vegetable garden - I have tomatoes, potatoes, onions.garlic ... big, orange pumpkins...And it's completely different! My husband does not use any chemicals, only products that he orders at the special Bio markets that happen once in a while near Lisbon.
The TV show we are now viewing I think has some years. What have you done lately? I'd really like to see it!
Raquel Seabra, Lisbon, Portugal
Truly inspiring.
John, Hastings,
Watched Jamie on TV and was inspired by his excitment and innovation in the veggie plot and side kitchen.
Keep up the good work and more programs.
john bacon, elmstead, essex, uk
We want more JO!!
Justin, Nr. Lincoln, UK
Here in Brazil, Jamie is the most famous chef. And his new TV show is great. I hope that he should go here and perform a lovely show.
Alexandre Santos Ferreira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil