Cookery Programs in Spain

[simonb]

We seem to be overwhelmed with cookery programs in the UK. Although lots of people watch these programs (myself included), fewer people are actually cooking. Perfering to buy ready meals. :(

Watching TVEi, I see, "Vamos a Concina", with a kind of older Jamie Oliver! Do you have lots of cookery programs or are people just busy getting on with cooking what they've always cooked and don't need a "celeb" to show them?

Simon

[Edith]

We seem to be overwhelmed with cookery programs in the UK. Although lots of people watch these programs (myself included), fewer people are actually cooking. Perfering to buy ready meals. :(

Watching TVEi, I see, "Vamos a Concina", with a kind of older Jamie Oliver! Do you have lots of cookery programs or are people just busy getting on with cooking what they've always cooked and don't need a "celeb" to show them?

Simon

I love to watch 'Vamos a cocinar' too. Unfortunately, José Andrés doesn't have a website of his own but he is very funny to watch on TV. Muy simpático. The only thing which puts me off a little is the fact that he smothers everything in olive oil. And I mean really smother.

P.s.: I love British cookery programs too. In Holland, we can watch the BBC and I'm very happy about that!

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He also has a nice sounding book on tapas (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400053595/sr=1-1/qid=1149580869/ref=pd_bowtega_1/202-7502674-3156602?%5Fencoding=UTF8&s=books&v=glance) out as well.

[Ben]

I like to watch Karlos Arguiñano (http://www.karlosnet.com/default.htm)
- crazy Basque who has a lot of fun with his programme.

[Marbella]

I like to watch Karlos Arguiñano (http://www.karlosnet.com/default.htm)
- crazy Basque who has a lot of fun with his programme.

Yep, he is great, a real charismatic and warm character. One day I will make a pilgrimage to his restaurant in Zarautz. :)

[Marina]

I've only seen Jose Andrés program a couple of times, as the time table is not convinient for me, but he seems nice. However I like Arguiñano as he is a bit crazy :D
and he usually says unconvinient jokes in his programs.

Edith, I'd like to ask you a question. It's "traditional" in Spain to use generous quantities of olive oil in our dishes, and I've heard many people from other countries saying that they don't like to eat as much olive oil, what is that you don't like, is it that you don't like the taste or that you consider it unhealthy?

M.

[Edith]

I've only seen Jose Andrés program a couple of times, as the time table is not convinient for me, but he seems nice. However I like Arguiñano as he is a bit crazy :D
and he usually says unconvinient jokes in his programs.

Edith, I'd like to ask you a question. It's "traditional" in Spain to use generous quantities of olive oil in our dishes, and I've heard many people from other countries saying that they don't like to eat as much olive oil, what is that you don't like, is it that you don't like the taste or that you consider it unhealthy?

M.

Hi Marina,


I like Karlos Arguiñano too, but I haven't seen him on TVE for at least a year or so. It's true, the best TV cooks are the ones who are a bit loco! :D

Oh, but I love olive oil, I use it all the time and I've even stopped using butter altogether because olive oil is considered to be so much healthier. The taste is no problem either, I have really come to love extra virgin over the years. But, you know, calories are calories, and I'm one of those people who puts on weight (michelines) very easily. :blush: Many people seem to forget that even the healthiest of olive oils are 100% fat, not water or something. Since I have a healthy appetite, I really have to watch what I eat, LOL

[Marina]

Thanks for answering Edith. I'd like to let you know that olive oils is very digestive if you eat it raw, it is full of enzimes that help the digestion process. In some diets they even recommend to eat a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in the mornings on an empty stomach, as it helps the elimination process which is a fundamental pillar of health and a basic one for keeping fit.

I believe that counting calories is frustrating and not always work. In my modest opinion I think there is an easier way of keeping fit and healthy, starting with eating lots and lots of fruit, avoid eating precooked food full of funny E-XXX ingredients and not mixing proteins an carbohidrates in the same meal (at least not on weekdays, I realx completely when we eat out).

Again is just my opinion, if any of you want more info about this I can recommend a couple of books :reader:

[Edith]

Hi Marina,

Yes, I know counting calories can be quite frustrating at times... but thank goodness I love salads and fruits! I also go easy on cheeses, sweet desserts, meat and alcohol, and I try to exercise two times a week.

Which books did you have in mind?

[cubix]

Thanks for answering Edith. I'd like to let you know that olive oils is very digestive if you eat it raw, it is full of enzimes that help the digestion process. In some diets they even recommend to eat a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in the mornings on an empty stomach, as it helps the elimination process which is a fundamental pillar of health and a basic one for keeping fit.

I believe that counting calories is frustrating and not always work. In my modest opinion I think there is an easier way of keeping fit and healthy, starting with eating lots and lots of fruit, avoid eating precooked food full of funny E-XXX ingredients and not mixing proteins an carbohidrates in the same meal (at least not on weekdays, I realx completely when we eat out).

Again is just my opinion, if any of you want more info about this I can recommend a couple of books :reader:

Exerxcise too! One thing that is different from Spain and the U.S. in that in most cases people would just walk. In the United States, people will drive the quater of a mile to the gym, spend 10 minutes looking for a parking place, go run on the treadmill for minutes, spend another 15 minutes driving the quater of the mile home. It seems like in Spain people seem to walk more

[Edith]

Exerxcise too! In the United States, people will drive the quater of a mile to the gym, spend 10 minutes looking for a parking place, go run on the treadmill for minutes, spend another 15 minutes driving the quater of the mile home.

How true! :) I've seen people walk a lot in Spain too.

In the past I used to cycle to work every day, but now my office is 15 kms away from home so I take the bus. However, we go on a half-hour walk almost every day during our lunch break.

[Marina]

Hi Marina,

Yes, I know counting calories can be quite frustrating at times... but thank goodness I love salads and fruits! I also go easy on cheeses, sweet desserts, meat and alcohol, and I try to exercise two times a week.

Which books did you have in mind?

Sorry Edith I completely forgot to answer this messagge

The book I was refering to is "Fit for Life (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553815881/qid=1150786535/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/026-4630148-2798805)" by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond.

It has general info about how the digestion works with different food that I think everybody should know. Some of the given advice might seem very straight and hard to follow, but you don't have to apply it all to notice that you feel healthier and more energetic. Just add a couple of pieces of fruit to your breakfast and see how you feel. In general what this book taught me is to be more aware of what food suits me and when I am overeating.

More interesting info can be found in spanish in Mundovegetariano (http://www.mundovegetariano.com), this page does not seem to be updated much lately but it has lots of great info already. It's edited by Ana Moreno who has also written some interesting books on vegetarianism (http://www.mundovegetariano.com/pedido.html)

[Edith]

Sorry Edith I completely forgot to answer this messagge

The book I was refering to is "Fit for Life (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553815881/qid=1150786535/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/026-4630148-2798805)" by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond.

It has general info about how the digestion works with different food that I think everybody should know. Some of the given advice might seem very straight and hard to follow, but you don't have to apply it all to notice that you feel healthier and more energetic. Just add a couple of pieces of fruit to your breakfast and see how you feel. In general what this book taught me is to be more aware of what food suits me and when I am overeating.

More interesting info can be found in spanish in Mundovegetariano (http://www.mundovegetariano.com), this page does not seem to be updated much lately but it has lots of great info already. It's edited by Ana Moreno who has also written some interesting books on vegetarianism (http://www.mundovegetariano.com/pedido.html)




Hi Marina,

Thanks for the tips! :)

I am a part-time vegetarian, which means I eat at least two veggie meals a week. The book you suggested will be a welcome addition to my other food bible, 'Making The Connection' by Oprah Winfrey and Bob Greene.

[Marina]

I'm also a part time vegetarian. Most of the things that I cook at home are vegetarian, and every now and again we eat a bit of ham or fish, but then when I eat a menu del día or we eat out during the weekend is nearly impossible not to eat meat or fish.

Thanks, I'll have a look at that book next time I'm in England!