The Plonker Club

As we predicted, the deadline to apply to be a part of Gordon Ramsay’s Cookalong Live in the USA has been extended (again) to November 30. I, like many others, thought that the few days notice to fill out the application form, get a respectable mug-shot, sign the waiver (and get your guests to do the same) as well as make and submit a video was a little ambitious! Now it seems the powers that be, agree.

At least now you have a weekend to work on your Cannes award-winning application and your glamour photography session. Check out our initial Cookalong Live USA post for all of the details, they are still all current (except for the date!).

http://www.theplonkerclub.com/1281/who-wants-to-cook-along-with-gordon-ramsay-live/

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of Gordon Ramsay’s most popular and fun television programs (as it was in the UK).

Chief Plonker
The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite
www.theplonkerclub.com

Kitchen Nightmares returns in midseason and lands the Friday night at 9 pm timeslot, taking over for the cancelled Dollhouse, which wraps up its run on January 22nd. However, it’s likely a good thing that FOX is choosing to rest Hell’s Kitchen for the time being. I assume they’ll wait to bring the format back until summertime and I hear that they have two cycles of the reality competition cycle already in the can.

Gordon Ramsay has put together an appealing yet challenging menu for would be chefs America-wide to cook along with him live on December 15. The idea for the Fox television show is based on the popular UK version, with a goal of getting more people to prepare food at home.

All of the dishes on this menu are designed to serve four people and will be Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Chili Peppers and Tomatoes for appertiser, a main course of Steak Diane with Sautéed Potatoes and Peas finished with Quick Tiramisu for dessert.

If you wish to participate, here is the ingredient list that you will need; Read more…

Eight Pounds is a ridiculous price to pay for such a great new book by the amazing chef! Gordon Ramsay’s World Kitchen is now 60% off for a very limited time.

Here is a sample video of what can be found in the book – a White Bean Vegetarian Soup
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/mpd/permalink/m1TRHI5BV9A8GR

Here is the two reviews that currently appear on Amazon, both of which rate it five starts out of five;

1. 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.

2. I consider Gordon Ramsay the top celebrity chef in the country and all of his books provide top quality recipes coupled with clear and easy to follow instructions. What I particularly like about his dishes are that they never contain even one unnecessary ingredient and those that are there complement each other perfectly. This latest book is packed with a delicious range of recipes from all around the world and is a bargain at Amazon’s discounted price.

Chief Plonker
The Plonker Club
The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite

GORDON RAMSAY: COOKALONG LIVE CASTING

ATTENTION ALL COOKS – ANY LEVEL!!!

Do you have the passion for cooking, but lack certain skills?

Have you always wanted to work alongside a professional chef
to observe his or her technique?

Do you watch cooking shows to get ideas for recipes and meals for your family? Read more…