The Plonker Club

We could only find two interviews that Gordon Ramsay performed when in Sydney last week for the Good Food and Wine Show – considerably less than a month ago in Melbourne. This is no doubt a direct result of the ridiculous scene caused by Tracy Grimshaw and A Current Affair, here’s hoping that it is just a PR decision and not a reflection of current interest in the great chef.

Both of the interviews were on radio, the first with Merrick, Rosso and Kate on Nova 96.9 and the second was with Kyle and Jackie O for 2Day FM, both very popular Sydney shows.

Both were aired on Friday July 3, the same day that the Good Food and Wine Show started and were no doubt recorded some time between his seven days on Hamilton Island and arrival in Syndey for the food show. Gordon’s wife Tana, would also be signing books at the same show, was present at both interviews and help stitch Gordon up a little when playing Box of Mysteries on the Nova show.

There wasn’t much to the Nova 96.9 interview, but it was still entertaining – it starts from about the eight minute mark at this site http://podcast.nova969.com.au/MRK_Podcast_090703.mp3 .

In the interview, Gordon gave us a great wrap about our world class produce (what else is he going to say when asked about how good we are in Australia?), especially Morton Bay bugs. They discussed Gordon’s fear of jellyfish, snakes and other creepy crawlies and this proceeded his participation in the Box of Mystery. Tana Ramsay was also in attendance and helped play on these fears as he put his hands into a box to win a prize for a listener. Gordon also relayed the often told story of his and Tana’s courtship, how Tana was engaged to Gordon’s best friend – but this time, we also get to hear Tana’s side of the story, which was how hard and how long Gordon has to work to snare her. Chef Ramsay also shared his genuine enthusiasm for the local show, Masterchef and picked Andre as his choice to go all the way!

From interview with 2Day FM starts from five minutes and fifty seconds at http://austereo.castmetrix.net/podcast/378302368699172057/1/TheKyleandJackieOShowThursdayJuly22009.mp3. In this interview Gordon talks about the tossers that come up to return food in Hell’s Kitchen, revealed that the Michelin guide may be coming to Australia and re-iterated how he is a fan of Masterchef, but not the judges! Gordon Ramsay also clarifies his position on female chefs (or maybe backtracks a little from infamous comments made some years ago). The hosts also played a clip with Dr Phil commenting on what he thought of Gordon Ramsay and the Michelin starred chef’s response was probably more polite that many would have expected!

Gordon also has his now standard digs at Jamie Oliver – calling him a one-pot wonder and to my surprise directly answered questions on the ridiculous Tracy Grimshaw affair.

Both shows took the piss out of Gordon, plenty of Tracy Grimshaw digs and lesbian jokes, with Ramsay holding back a little more than he normally would, understandably though.

Both still worth a listen – enjoy!

Chief Plonker
The Plonker Club
The Unofficial Gordon RamsayFansite
www.theplonkerclub.com

Tana Ramsay will be appearing at this weeks Good Food and Wine Show, not along side her husband, but will be signing her own books on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday and Sunday she will appear in the Celebrity Chef Book Signing area from 12-10pm to 1pm. For those who are unaware, Tana (whose full name is Cayetana)Ramsay is a prolific cookbook author and television chef in her own right.  Her show ‘Market Kitchen’ has been shwon all over the world and she has many cookbooks including;

Tana Ramsay’s Family Kitchen – Simple and Delicious Recipes for every family

Homemade – Good Honest Food Made Easy

Tana Ramsay’s Real Family Food – Delicious Recipes for Everyday Occasions

At least Gordon ramsay knows that he could retire if he ever had the inkling (and had lost his mind to such an extent that he started listening to Australian and British tabloids!!)

Chief Plonker
The Plonker Club
The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fanclub
www.theplonkerclub.com

This is the title of the advertising campaign that the Good Food and Wine Festival for Sydney are running to promote this weekends show in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph newspaper. In fact there has been a distinct lack of publicity surrounding Gordon Ramsay’s return to Australia after the ridiculous controversy of last month.

Within days of landing, Gordon Ramsay had done four or five major television interviews and it would have been hard to know that he wasn’t in town for Melbourne’s Good Food and Wine Festival only four weeks ago. This time around, is has been reported that Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana have quietly slipped into the country for a few days off in Queensland before they both are manning autograph booths at Sydney’s Darling Harbour this coming weekend.

We can only hope that reports that event organisers have put a leash on Gordon Ramsay, turn out to be false. The Plonker Club contacted the publicity agency after being referred there by the Good Food and Wine Show organisers, but haven’t received a reply confirming or denying whether we will see the REAL Gordon Ramsay on show!

We can only hope!

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

Gordon Ramsay will be the headliner once again at this years Good Food and Wine Show, held at Darling Harbour July 3-5. Gordon will be performing various cooking demonstrations in the LG Celebrity Cooking area (which you will need to pay extra to get into) and their was also Gordon Ramsay VIP packages available which included show entry, premium seating for one of Gordon’s cooking shows and a Gordon Ramsay Cookbook, as well as other goodies!

Gordon Ramsay will be appearing in the celebrity theatre at the following times;

Friday July 3

9-30am to 10am

1-15pm to 1-45pm

After Dark Sessions

6pm to 6-30pm

8pm to 8-30pm

Saturday July 4

9-30am to 10am

12-30pm to 1pm

3pm to 3-30pm

4-15pm to 4-45pm

Sunday July 5

9-30am to 10am

12-30pm to 1pm

3pm to 3-30pm

If you are going to the show but don;t want to cough up the money to see Gordon Ramsay cook – he will be appearing for book signings at the following times (word of advice – line up at least an hour before to see Gordon!!)

Friday July 3

10-15am to 11-15am

2pm to 3pm

After Dark Sessions

6-40pm to 7-10pm

Saturday July 4

10-15am to 11-15am

1-30pm to 2-15pm

3-45pm to 4-15pm

5-15pm to 6pm

Sunday July 5

10-15am to 11-15am

1-30pm to 2-15pm

3-45pm to 4-45pm

Get out and support Gordon Ramsay – for more information visit the official Goof Food and Wine Show Website at www.goodfoodshow.com.au

Chief Plonker

The Plonker Club

The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite

www.theplonkerclub.com

A Current Affair showed how trashy their reporting really is in the latest Gordon Ramsay Video Clip – you couldn’t even call it journalism. Gordon Ramsay insults a weather person for getting the weather wrong – and A Current Affair try to take the high ground saying that he insults women – give me a break – this is an ambulance chasing, two bit television show that no one considers real journalism – just sensationalist garbage.

Why was no one defending Suzanne Boyle when Gordon Ramsay sledged her?

Why was no one answering Gordon Ramsay’s claim that he didn’t call her a lesbian?

No mention of one of the other clips from the Good Food and Wine Festival where Gordon Ramsay says he is love with Tracey Grimshaw and has been for years – (that comment doesn’t fit with the other cheery-picked one demonising Gordon and pitting him against Tracey Grimshaw!)

And that stupid woman from Channel Seven’s Today Tonight chasing Gordon Ramsay looking for a controversial quote – “What are you going to call me?” – paparatzi gone mad! They stoop even lower by digging up the alledged mistress and asking her what she thinks – she thinks she wants to be in front of the camera again (and now it turns out she is launching a business and website)!

Here’s the video clip – vintage A Current Affair – with Tracey at the helm

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-au&fg=portallightsoutvideo&vid=0a3e5391-e5a4-4443-8817-806b7421e7c5

And the dreadful Today Tonight clip

http://au.todaytonight.yahoo.com/video# Look for Ramsay’s Nightmare

People say that they are embarassed for Tracey, I’m embarrassed for Gordon Ramsay that the Australian media now seems more like British tabloids!

Chief Plonker

The Plonker Club – The Unofficial Gordon Ramsay Fansite