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Dec
06
Pre Order Gordon Ramsays Great British Pub Food and Save
Posted by: | CommentsThe latest and greatest Gordon Ramsay cookbook will be hitting the shelves worldwide March 5 – Gordon Ramsay’s Great British Pub Food.
The book is, like many previous recipe books, co-authored by Mark Saergant and is a hefty 256 pages. No word on all the contents yet – but no doubt that it will be some of the scrumptous food that we see profiled on Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares – the UK version.
The only recipes that we do know are contained within this fantastic and simple cookbook are dishes like rich, hearty Chicken and Smoked Bacon Pie, mouth-watering Gloucestershire Sausages with Grainy Mustard Mash and Red Onion Marmalade and indulgent Treacle Tart.
We will bring you more information as we get it – the publisher’s HarperCollins Publishers Ltd have put the Plonker Club on the list for media releases!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0007289820?ie=UTF8&tag=theploclu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0007289820
Amazon in the UK is already offering an incredible 40% off when you pre-order, maiing it an amazing £12, no word yet on what the price will be in the US.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0007289820?ie=UTF8&tag=theploclu-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0007289820
As soon as Hell’s Kitchen Season Five hits the airwaves in a little less than one day on the Fox Network in the NUited States, followed by Gordon Ramsay’s Great British Nightmares in the UK on Channel Four as Part of The Great British Food Fight – the release of Gordon Ramsay’s Great British Pub Food will be the next countdown to appear on the homepage of the Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite – The Plonker Club dot com!
Meanwhile, Neil Simpson has written another biography of Chef Gordon Ramsay called Gordon Ramsay on top of the World – which unfortuantely is only being released in the United Kingdom at this stage on February 2 – but with the wonders of the internet you can order it simply and cheaply at the following location
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1844547035?ie=UTF8&tag=theploclu-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1844547035
David Driscoll
Chief Plonker at The Plonker Club
Dec
05
Gordon Ramsays World Kitchen Recipes From the F Word For a Tenner
Posted by: | CommentsWhat do you fancy for dinner tonight? Italian? Chinese? French? With so many varieties of cuisine on offer in our globally-growing lives, Gordon Ramsay has put together an amazing book featuring his favourite recipes from around the world. Each chapter features a different country’s dishes that we love to eat, and would love to learn more about. Gordon delves into Middle Eastern, American, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, and even our own British. There are recipes for starters, mains and desserts. In addition, he explains certain techniques to go along with each type of cuisine. For example, he shows how to make Pasta, which is then transported into his recipe for Spinach, Ricotta and Pinenut Ravioli, and Curry Paste which is used for a Fragrant Green Curry with Beef. Also, each chapter begins with information on one of the best ingredients each cuisine has to offer, and five ways in which to enjoy it, like his Spanish-inspired five ways with piquillo peppers. Once again Gordon Ramsay provides an innovative range of recipes to be cooked every day, and no matter what you are in the mood for, this book has it covered. With stunning photography by Chris Terry, this is a fresh, modern addition to the ever-popular F-Word collection.
About the Author
Gordon Ramsay has earned an extraordinary 12 Michelin stars for his restaurants in London and New York. Now a celebrated television presenter, Gordon’s award-winning television series include Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, The F Word and Cookalong Live. His other bestselling cookbooks – A Chef for All Seasons, Just Desserts, Gordon Ramsay’s Secrets, Gordon Ramsay Makes It Easy, Sunday Lunch, 3*** Chef, Fast Food and Healthy Appetite – are also published by Quadrille.
To date the onnly reviewer from Amazon has described the book as follows;
Say what you will about Gordon Ramsay, he has done a bang up job with this book. Not least because of the photography (I’m a big fan of Christopher Terry’s photography), but because the recipes, albeit they are recipes for very typical fare from 8 countries/regions around the world, are good and done obviously with attention to detail. Yes, I do think that braising ribs before grilling them is CHEATING, but I don’t have another option at my house, so I’ll settle for his way of doing it.
This is a book for anyone who wishes to have a good collection of recipes from around the world in one cookbook (all the dishes you’d crave if you’ve only experienced the cuisines in a restaurant) with beautiful photography.
Gordon Ramsay Cookbooks
www.gordonramsaycookbooks.com
Nov
27
Meet The Boys of The Blue Team for Hells Kitchen Season 6
Posted by: | CommentsHere they are – I can’t wait to hear the Gordon Ramsay response when he hears that Tony’s inspiration is Jamie Oliver!
Chef Andy
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Age: 39
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 24 years
Culinary Education: Johnson & Wales University
Culinary Inspiration: Rick Bayless
Resides: Boston, MA
Notes:
Andy started his culinary career in Boston where he is now the owner and Executive Chef of his own restaurant. Andy is committed to cooking with seasonal and locally grown ingredients. In addition to being an award-winning BBQ competitor, he is a published cookbook author and an advocate in preventing hunger and promoting nutrition.
Chef Tony
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Age: 30
Occupation: Culinary Store Manager
Kitchen Experience: 5 years
Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: Jamie Oliver
Resides: Chicago, IL
Notes:
Anthony has lived most of his life in the Chicago metropolitan area. While attending college, he spent a year abroad in Florence, Italy, where he learned the art of Italian cooking. After graduating, Anthony was able to apply his knowledge and excitement for cooking as a culinary store manager, where he can help people select proper cooking tools.
Chef Louie
Hometown: Fitchburg, MA
Age: 45
Occupation: Diner Owner
Kitchen Experience: 30 years
Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: Gordon Ramsay
Resides: Fitchburg, MA
Notes:
Louie was born and bred in New England. A third generation cook and diner owner, he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Louie is a family man with three children. He has been cooking for the majority of his life.
Chef Dave
Hometown: Chester, NJ
Age: 32
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 10 years
Culinary Education: Western Culinary Institute
Culinary Inspiration: Inner drive
Resides: San Diego, CA
Notes: Dave is a man motivated by accomplishment and success. He trekked 2,200 miles on foot across the Appalachian Trail. Dave strives to be an innovator and risk taker in all aspects of his life and finds cooking and food his greatest outlet.
Don’t forget to check out the Plonker Club forum (www.theplonkerclub.com/forum) and pick your winner for this season – you could win an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay’s latest and greatest cookbook, Great British Pub Food.
Chef Jim
Hometown: Mendham, NJ
Age: 34
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 15 years
Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: None
Resides: Nashua, NJ
Notes: After realizing that a nine-to-five office job was not for him, Jim found his calling in the kitchen. In recent years, Jim’s eyes have been opened to his abilities as a cook and Sous Chef in fine dining restaurants.
Chef Joseph
Hometown: Massapequa Park, NY
Age: 27
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 8 years
Culinary Education: USMC Food Service Specialist
Culinary Inspiration: Siblings
Resides: Massapequa Park, NY
Notes: Joseph is a Long Island native who enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduating from high school. While in the Marines, Joseph was a Food Service Specialist/Corporal. After serving his country, Joseph was able to apply his discipline and skills allowing him to excel in the kitchens he has worked.
Chef Kevin
Hometown: Plymouth, MA
Age: 35
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 13 years
Culinary Education: Culinary Institute of America, NY
Culinary Inspiration: Self-inspired
Resides: Middleton, CT
Notes: Kevin has been perfecting his craft in kitchens from Philadelphia to Colorado. A proud family man, Kevin resides with his son and wife in Connecticut where he is an Executive Chef. In addition to being at the helm of his kitchen where he has total creative control, he also established a culinary program for members of his country club, his high school, and for college interns.
Chef Van
Hometown: Buford, GA
Age: 26
Occupation: Fish Cook
Kitchen Experience: 5 years
Culinary Education: Art Institute of Dallas
Culinary Inspiration: Jason Weaver
Resides: Dallas, TX
Notes: Van graduated at the top of his culinary class while working full-time preparing breakfast and lunch for more than 100 people a day. Looking to advance his career, Van landed a job in one of Dallas’ top restaurants, which allowed him to work with several celebrated chefs. Van is currently a lead cook who shares his time between work, family, and volunteering.
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The Plonker Club
The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite
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Nov
25
Latest Gordon Ramsay Cookbook 50 Percent Off For A Limited Time
Posted by: | CommentsWith his unique style, energy and enthusiasm, Gordon shows readers how to prepare an extensive array of easy dishes from America to Thailand and from China to Italy. WORLD KITCHEN will take its inspiration from the latest series of The F Word, to be aired on Channel 4 this November.
Gordon has selected 100 simple recipes from 10 countries around the world, so there is now no longer any excuse to dial your local take-away. He rejects the idea that world cuisine should be complicated to prepare and instead demonstrates simple cooking methods that will guarantee delicious results.
Gordon delves into Middle Eastern, American, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Spanish, French, Italian, Greek and of course, British cuisine and explains the key techniques underpinning them, including how to make curry paste which can be used in a Fragrant green curry with beef and how to make home-made pasta for a Spinach, ricotta and pinenut ravioli. Novice and more experienced cooks alike will be able to create recipes such as Chicken in spicy coconut broth and Lamb tagine with herb couscous.
Accompanied by stunning photography by Chris Terry, WORLD KITCHEN offers an innovative selection of recipes tailored for every day cooking and entertaining, and demonstrates just how easy accessible the most memorable of the world’s flavours can be to the home cook.
Gordon Ramsay Cookbooks
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