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07-11-2007, 08:50 AM
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River Cottage Gone Fishing looks from the clips like its going to be about showing the wide variety of beautiful creatures in the sea that are shunned by the customer (not the fisherman) over the chip-shop counter - to the devastation of those unlucky few that we like so much.
I think hfw will have achieved something very worthwhile if he manages in his quest to begin the decline of poor treatment of animals that are born for the dinner table. I read through his book 'Meat' a year or so ago and the philosophy of eating less but eating better meat really impressed me as a lone voice of common sense with one foot in the foodie camp and one in the green movement.
Highly recommend it, i have to admit i was never a fan of the man at first, but his achievements have (to my mind) shown the way forward.
Spending a day on the water and maybe taking a few fish, and learning how to make a beautiful meal from them (irrespective of the fact they havent come up from the brine as cod in batter) sounds like a great day to me, more power to his elbow   |
07-11-2007, 08:53 AM
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As i keen angler and foody hope the series lives up to the standard he has set himself
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07-11-2007, 12:17 PM
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I will also watch it as I like Hugh, if only for the fact that he will try anything once and is also enthusiastic. |
07-11-2007, 01:02 PM
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The RC Fish book is out on the 19th too. |
07-11-2007, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy  The RC Fish book is out on the 19th too. |
Are you going to be watching this series then Stewy...dont know if simon King will be making an appearance.. 
Julie
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07-11-2007, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by juliejam Are you going to be watching this series then Stewy...dont know if simon King will be making an appearance..
Julie | Yup, i'm River Cottage mad!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to say that it was Hugh who got me interested in Mushrooms amongst other things from watching A Cook On The Wild Side. |
07-11-2007, 01:22 PM
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Same here...he comes across as very relaxed down to earth kind of guy..and he is good in the kitchen..maybe he will cooking up that Wild Boar with some fungi for a real treat.. ...looks like sunday dinner round at his place after all..
julie
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07-11-2007, 01:35 PM
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Have you got the RC Meat book Julie? It's excellent, if the Fish book is half as good I'll be chuffed. |
07-11-2007, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy Have you got the RC Meat book Julie? It's excellent, if the Fish book is half as good I'll be chuffed. | No unfortunately...maybe i will treat myself to it for xmas...sounds like you like food...I mean that in a nice way of course...Ive never eat enough fish...Im one of those people who are put off by the bones..
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08-11-2007, 06:50 AM
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This sounds excellent!
I'm a big fan of Hugh too, but haven't seen any press or adverts for this series.
When's it on?
Please don't tell me it was last night!
Cheers
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08-11-2007, 07:51 AM
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Its tonight at 8pm on channel 4..Same time of Autumn watch
Been quite disappointed with Autumn watch so far upto last night's show with the Wild Boar..But river Cottage wins for me tonight..
Julie
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08-11-2007, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by juliejam Its tonight at 8pm on channel 4..Same time of Autumn watch
Been quite disappointed with Autumn watch so far upto last night's show with the Wild Boar..But river Cottage wins for me tonight..
Julie | Thanks Julie!
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08-11-2007, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by juliejam Its tonight at 8pm on channel 4..Same time of Autumn watch
Been quite disappointed with Autumn watch so far upto last night's show with the Wild Boar..But river Cottage wins for me tonight..
Julie | Yeah, liked the Boar bit, had to go and make a bacon sarnie after watching it!
Here's the River Cottage website if anyones interested. RiverCottage.net |
08-11-2007, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy Yeah, liked the Boar bit, had to go and make a bacon sarnie after watching it! | You would get throught quite afew loaves eating that lot..that's if you caught him of course..I think you'd be biting off more than you could chew...sorry to say My bets on the Boar to win...Sorry Stewy..his profile pic was rather cute.
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08-11-2007, 01:58 PM
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I hope I'm not going to upset too many people by saying that I think Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is simply a 'bored rich boy'. I love the underlying concept of these programs, but can't abide these so-called 'celebrity chefs' who pretend that they're somethig they're not ... why didn't he stick to conservation in Africa?
Ok, rant over  Sorry
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08-11-2007, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Naz but can't abide these so-called 'celebrity chefs' who pretend that they're somethig they're not ... why didn't he stick to conservation in Africa | Yeah, how dare he try to educate people to eat ethically, forage for food etc........... The cheek of the man! He's even pretending to be a farmer these day's by owning a farm and keeping livestock on it! 
And as for the chicken out campaign, what is that all about? Chicken Out Campaign!
Get back to Africa Hugh.  |
08-11-2007, 06:02 PM
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Yeah, point taken guys, but have you seen him drink cider. Top Bloke |
08-11-2007, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob T Yeah, point taken guys, but have you seen him drink cider. Top Bloke | Yep, he likes his apples (as do I )............... |
08-11-2007, 06:26 PM
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Think HFW advises to only eat meat one day a week. I suppose meaning that if you eat it, to make sure it's produced to high welfare standards, organic and not cheap rubbish. Think the world would be a better place if this happened. I like him even though I'm a vegetarian, he shows people where food comes from and has some respect for animals.
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08-11-2007, 06:36 PM
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Well said honey. |
09-11-2007, 06:38 AM
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Well what a great start to the series..thoroughly enjoyed it.He made the art of cooking fish look so easy ...and I for one am going to give it a try over the week end..
So when are we planning our first trip out on the open waves them Stewy... I'll bring the hooks and line you can bring some of your bacon sarnies for bait.
Julie
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09-11-2007, 08:17 AM
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Loved the first programme!
Especially those Red Gurnard!
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09-11-2007, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by The Black Rabbit Loved the first programme!
Especially those Red Gurnard!
Doug | Same here...thought they looked a lovely fish ...too good to eat..lovely colour...It looked as though they ate eveything they caught..were they little sea anemones that they fried up towards the end...
I know i couldnt have eaten those..
I did feel it was a very imformative programme
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09-11-2007, 09:04 AM
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great program, loved the ol' chap with the smoker in his back garden especially. And the Launce(?) sneaked out of the pocket to win the bet
The thing i like about it is the whole approach and attitude to food. Put in lots of effort to get the very best you can, dont worry about the bits they normally cut of - or hide them in a stew etc - and enjoy the day while youre about it!
(and make sure you can beat anyone in the pub at downing a pint of cider, even if it is best of 5...7...9....) |
09-11-2007, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by juliejam Well what a great start to the series..thoroughly enjoyed it.He made the art of cooking fish look so easy ...and I for one am going to give it a try over the week end..
So when are we planning our first trip out on the open waves them Stewy... I'll bring the hooks and line you can bring some of your bacon sarnies for bait.
Julie | Lol, actually if you look at the members mugshot thread you will see how much of a skilled angler I am! I was also the local junior match champion once too! 
I liked the bloke with smoker, that was one hell of contraption wasn't it? | | | | |
