Two Fat Ladies
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Movie Reviews of Two Fat Ladies
Movie Review: Finally the Complete Two Fat ladies
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I have been fans of the Two Fat ladies since the series appeared on American television in 2003 or 2004. Their unique manner with each other was so charming and genuine we immediately felt we had known them forever. They are the epitome of your two favorite wacky English aunts...that you never knew existed. Some of the dishes they prepare are things I would never eat, but that's beside the point. Whether or not you like their recipes is irrelevant. They boost the confidence of fledgling cooks and breathe new life into the forgotten kitchen. They are sharp, witty, opinionated, and ever so proper. I think I gained a deeper and broader appreciation for all things British by watching these two wonderful women. The box set is so much better than what we were offered by American television. I quickly realized that we had never really experienced the episodes as they were filmed. The American edit is about 20 minutes long, and so much of the good stuff is edited out for commercial insertions. The box set contains the uncut 30 minute versions in all their irreverent glory. This is a must-have for any Two Fat Ladies fan.Movie Review: Hey, Presto!
Summary: 5 Stars
At long last the genius of Jennifer Paterson is upon these shores. No slight to Clarissa, whom I adore without reservation but JP is THE Saint of the Kitchen. These witty, droll, magnificent people are survivors and seers without measure. So much more than a cooking show, the adventures, tales, songs and recipes shared by this pair of master chefs make us remember that it is neither "live to eat" nor "eat to live" but fight on and laugh in the face of terrible odds no matter what-and feed the people you love as well as strangers by the side of the road. A show that brings courage when you least expect it and lives on after JP is with The Saints, CDW and JP speak to all of us- Catholic or Not, Gay or Straight, Man or Woman, Sous Chef or Amateur.
If you don't have a bloody clue about what I'm prattling on about, stop reading, spend some coin, open a bottle of Wine and call your friends over and START COOKING.
(and when you realize I'm right about all this go and look up Clarissa's auto biography "Spilling the Beans"!)
Movie Review: Wonderful Show!
Summary: 5 Stars
What a wonderful release -- I received an advance copy, and can report that this DVD set is a real treat!
Here's a disc-by-disc breakdown (all episodes are about 29 minutes long):
Disc 1 (173 min.): Fish & Shellfish, Meat, Fruits & Vegetables, Cakes, Game, Food in the Wild
Disc 2 (202 min.): Lunch, Cocktail Party, Afternoon Tea, Picnic, Breakfast, Dinner, Christmas Dinner
Disc 3 (202 min.): Benedictine Nuns, The Pony Club, The Cambridge Eight, Barristers, The Air Race, Lock Keepers, A Caribbean Christmas
Disc 4 (154 min.): Potatoes Galore, On Safari, Timber!, A Day at the Races + the Bonus Program "A Tribute to Jennnifer Paterson"
This set includes all 24 full-length episodes of Two Fat Ladies (didn't Food Network cut out several minutes to fit this show into a 30-minute slot?) plus a wonderful 38-minute special about the life of Jennifer Paterson and an 8-page booklet with eight recipes featured in the series. Five stars all the way!!
Movie Review: At last! I've been hoping for months this would be released in the US!
Summary: 5 Stars
I cannot say how thrilled I am that this long-awaited DVD is being released in the US. The Two Fat Ladies remains my favorite cooking show of all time. The Food Network would do well to toss some of their no-name bobbleheads and bring back this excellent show.
I currently own the VHS Series 1 and 2 tapes, and bring them out at least once a year for some "comfort viewing". Clarissa and Jennifer are refreshing and funny, their show is a joy to watch.
Having made a few of their less-intimidating recipies, like Chocolate Fruit tarts, I can say that in addition to their show being hilarious and entertaining, the recipies are delicious and easy.
More importantly, Clarissa and Jennifer were frontrunners in the current movement towards less processed food and seeking out good local ingredients, rather than purchasing imported schlock from the local supermarket.
You will certainly enjoy this DVD, it's unusual, fun, and a pleasure to relax and enjoy.
Movie Review: An unexpected treat!
Summary: 5 Stars
Jennifer and Clarissa are wonderful. They brave the politically incorrectness of cooking with all the abundance that is available to them; butter , lard, beautiful marbled beef, organ meats and everything else that delights ones palate. They bring great ideas, from many cultures into my kitchen. We should all revisit The Two Fat Ladies more often...our palates need to be entertained with good food and drink. We have restricted ourselves to the doctors diet of nuts and greens; which is of course the proper way to extend ones life, but how boring is that? What a great adventure you can take with the girls and their motorbike. I recommend everyone to take this gastronomic "road less traveled", you may just find a renewed love for cooking in your kitchen.