Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares

[zoje_george]

He just inspired one in our kitchen today.

Damn, that was the worst crust making experience of my LIFE. What a nightmare. It kept splitting and rolling back and falling apart

Comments

[cheshire_c]

What is it about holidays that inspires cooking disasters? I'm thinking of how my oven still always smells burnt from that damn pie problem I had at TG....

I hope things go ok despite silly Ramsey.

[zoje_george]

I broke my own rule: never make a recipe you've not tried before for a holiday or special occasion. I thought it'd be okay, as I've been making lots of crusts and tarts lately, and the Gordon Ramsey book is pretty good. But nooooo...

[glitterboy1]

Oh no! Have you managed to repair it - or do it over?? I hope it's going to come out ok.

[zoje_george]

We managed to salvage it. seriouspenguin decided that the broken crust was "rustic" and looked like it would if it were in a book of country cooking.

Hee!

[theodicy]

You need yo'self some premade crust. I'm all in awe of your efforts, but.

Dear Mr. Ramsey, I've never heard of you, but what she said: FUCK OFF and take your asscrust with you.

[zoje_george]

I used to buy pre-made crust because I couldn't be bothered to make it, but I've gotten over that. A pre-made would not have helped me at all in this situation as it was a sweet, top-only crust.

And it might not be Ramsey, but his cookbook editors. The recipe I linked to online has about a paragraph more of instructions than the book. The book is poorly laid out and difficult to read. I get the feeling the book designer was told to fit that particular recipe all on one page if it killed her.

[georginasevart]

There's nothing quite like remaining totally calm and rational in face of unworkable crust. I love your style. Merry Christmas to you and JT.

[zoje_george]

Baking always goes better with a little swearing.

Merry Christmas Georgina! And many to that furry little spoilt kitty of yours too!