BAKING TIPS: All things Yorkshire – James Martin and Hendersons.

I’ve mentioned before how James Martin is one of my favourite TV cooks. I’ve been watching his recent series on Islands and Highlands, particularly Jersey, Derbyshire and the Peak District, and the Lake District. And occasionally I have found myself shouting at the TV! 

As he is fond of telling us he is a Yorkshire Lad and what his Sheffield born and bred Granny thinks. So for goodness sake don’t refer to Worcester Sauce as an addition to stews – HENDERSONS is the only relish to use James! 

As for double peeling of broad beans, well don’t get me started! I have mixed tinned broad beans with other vegetables or added to soups and stews and they work well. Also he can get rather carried away, being too “arty-farty” as his Granny might say! What with his finished plates as in suet (meat) pudding surrounded by my pet hate – blobs of sauce and purees. I can forgive his use of butter (in large blobs) as I am also guilty of this, especially on vegetables. Otherwise the programmes were interesting and enjoyable. 

Well, as it’s now a warm and sunny afternoon it must be time for another stroll so …… stay positive and look after yourselves and those around you. 

Love Gran E XXX 

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