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Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours [Hardcover]

Jamie Oliver (Author)
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Release Date: 2 Oct 2008

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Jamie Oliver will teach you to cook from scratch in...

Jamie’s

Ministry
of Food

Sixty years ago food was in short supply and malnutrition rates were high. The Ministry of Food was set up to teach the public how to make the best use of the food available to them. Fast forward to the present day, where we have unlimited choices and plenty of food, yet we're living in a world of junk food, additives and preservatives. Our war is now against obesity, as most people have little or no idea about how to cook and what makes a balanced diet.

We need to learn from the past. We need to look back at the way our grandmothers and great-grandmothers cooked - wholesome, tasty food that was simple and quick to prepare. If you're a complete beginner in the kitchen, Jamie Oliver's promise to you is that you'll be making some great dinners within hours of reading his book. A little knowledge and a few basic tools can go a long way, and Jamie’s Ministry of Food is your first step...

‘There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook’
Delia Smith

Jamie Oliver's career started as a chef at the River Café, where he was quickly spotted by the television company that made him famous as The Naked Chef. He has since published a huge range of bestselling cookery books, including The Naked Chef, The Return of the Naked Chef, Happy Days with the Naked Chef, Jamie's Kitchen, Jamie's Dinners, Jamie's Italy, Cook with Jamie, Jamie at Home, Jamie Does, Jamie's Great Britain, Jamie's 30 Minute Meals and Jamie's 15-Minute Meals.

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Joseph; 1st Edition edition (2 Oct 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0718148622
  • ISBN-13: 978-0718148621
  • Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 2.9 x 25.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (450 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Jamie Oliver started cooking at his parents' pub, The Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the age of eight, and quickly developed a passion for cooking which continued through his training at the Neal Street restaurant and The River Cafe.

In 2002 he founded Fifteen restaurant in London and the associated charity the Fifteen Foundation, which continues to train disadvantaged young people to become chefs. There are now three other Fifteen restaurants in the world. Jamie has also recently started up the Jamie's Italian chain of high street restaurants.

In 2005 Jamie led a campaign to improve the quality of school dinners in the UK and through the Feed Me Better campaign caused the government to substantially change its policy towards school food.

Jamie continues to write for publications in the UK and around the world. He lives in London and Essex with his wife, Jools, and their daughters, Poppy and Daisy.

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129 of 130 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for novices and a good refresher book for jaded cooks in a rut like me! 8 Jan 2009
By sam155 TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
I'm not new to cooking from scratch but after years of doing things the same way and running out of ideas, I asked for this book for Christmas and it has improved my cooking no end. I'd got into the habit of doing spag bol or a curry or a roast and um... then running out of ideas. Since I got this book on Christmas Day I have made dumplings for the first time ever, made two casseroles the Jamie way and changed the way I cook chili. I've also updated the way I make a curry and noticed vast improvements. Nothing is difficult- the last thing he wants to do is put you off. He also shows you four variations on a basic dish- e.g a casserole with a pie topping, mash topping, a potato bake topping and the aforementioned dumplings. At the back are easy cakes and puddings and throughout are some fresh takes on ideas you may never have tried, or maybe, like me, you just needed the cobwebs blowing away from dyed in the wool cooking habits.

Tomorrow we are having fish pie the Jamie way, since my way involves about four saucepans and three hours of hard labour! You will also find that using these recipes you will end up eating more of your five a day fruit and veg and not really noticing, except that your food tastes better. Nothing is dificult to find , nor is it expensive. What makes this different from other cookbooks I own is that its simple, has lots of pictures of what things should look like at various stages, and doesn't ask you to go to a specialist spice shop for anything that you'll only use for one recipe. Jamie doesn't patronise and his enthusiasm is infectious.

This is already my favourtie cook book and I've got stacks of them! Highly recommended for cooks in a rut like me, students leaving home, or anyone (like me) who wants their kids to be healthy and for them to have fond memories of home cooking.
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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The annoying one is back ...and it's another triumph! 26 Oct 2008
By @GeekZilla9000 TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
I never liked Jamie Oliver when he started appearing on TV as The Naked Chef. He always seemed a bit 'too trendy' and his 'pucka' style left me wanting to roast my telly, but...

This book does something which I've seen many other books try to do - but whereas the other books have never really pulled it off, this book manages to satisfy the full range of budding home cooks from absolute beginners to accomplished domestic Gods/Goddesses.

This cookery book contains lots of simple recipes which can be used as a base for many others. The ingredients tend to be the stuff you either already have in, or can purchase quite cheaply. Gone are the fancy minuscule dishes you often see in books, here you get wholesome dishes which look as though they'll fill you up - and the rest of the family.

It's very well laid out, and extremely well illustrated. Those who lack confidence in the kitchen will love the images. For most of us it's a no-brainer to knock up an omelette, but for some the thought evokes panic - but the pictures here show exactly what you should be seeing in the pan at every stage of the process.

I'm not proclaiming to be a kitchen wizard, but I enjoy cooking for myself and my family. Some of the recipes here don't show me anything I don't know already, but there is still plenty of material here to inspire many a meal.

In a nutshell: This is the book Delia wishes Jamie never wrote - well, it might be. Jamie rips the crown from Delia's head to teach those who can't cook how to create great meals. And for those who already do cook, he shows us some great ideas ...and best of all, it's PROPER food! This book is a real asset for every home to have.

He might be one of the most annoying people on TV at times - but the guy is genuinely passionate about what he does, and he's damn good at it.
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130 of 134 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! 19 Oct 2008
By S. O'SHEA
Format:Hardcover
Like most of the other reviewers here I think this is a great book for everyone. Although it is aimed at people who are reluctant cooks don't let it put you off if you are more experienced. There are plenty of recipes here for you, too. I enjoy cooking and was worried it would be too basic for me, but far from it! Since receiving it on Thursday I have made the smoked mackerel pate and the chicken wrapped in poshy crispy ham, which were quick, easy and delicious. What I particularly like is the way Jamie uses a base, say for stews, rice or porridge and then gives you four alternatives when you have mastered the basics, so there is A LOT of recipes in here. For beginners there are loads of photographs to show you how things should look at each stage of the recipe. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Brilliant!
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5.0 out of 5 stars jamies ministry of food
Advert said it was a "used but good" standard....It was brand new as far as I could see, no marks or signs of ever being read. Read more
Published 18 hours ago by Mr. P. J. Roderick
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy husband
Bought this book for my husband who after 23 years of marriage decided he wanted to give the kitchen a visit ! He loves this book and its recipes so that's good enough for me :)
Published 3 days ago by EL
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent recipe book
As a fan of all of Jamie's books, I was not disappointed with this purchase. The book contains a large range of gorgeous and easy recipes - I'm a particular fan of the spaghetti... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Abi
4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says on the cover
Given to a complete novice cook who was phoning me within 72 hours telling me what he'd been cooking, and even having people over for dinner!!!
Published 14 days ago by Simon Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Best cook book I've ever had
I first got this book when I was 19 and fairly new to cooking. It is honestly such a good cook book - it teaches you the basics but has really delicious recipes inside. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Use it all the time
Great basic recipes and very tasty but easy dishes too.
I use this every week and never get bored of it.
A must for everyone and great for bulk cooking.
Published 19 days ago by lorna young
3.0 out of 5 stars Great idea but I hardly used any of his recipes
I really like Jamie Oliver. I bought this in my 50s because I felt my food was old fashioned. I use the stew recipe quite a lot and his ideas about creating good salads was... Read more
Published 19 days ago by B. Bampton
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow and full of good ideas
A good book, ideal for the novice and experienced cook alike,
The roast dinner recipes in particular are easy to do, we've used them most weekends now with no failures. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MR G W STROWES
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Ministry of Food is designed for people who aren't particularly versed with cooking. However, as someone who is already fairly decent at preparing meals, I still found this book... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Epicenity
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I loved this book. Easy to follow. Works out well. Can be made from food you generally have at home with out too much shopping around.
Published 1 month ago by John
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