tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post7866437923999547067..comments2023-09-18T15:39:16.714+01:00Comments on Life, Love and Menopause: Life As A Chefangela hamilton 2014http://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-5403172243350078412015-03-09T17:26:17.629+00:002015-03-09T17:26:17.629+00:00I don't do very well under pressure so I could...I don't do very well under pressure so I could never be a chef :-(Agata Pokutyckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771885577683189168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-47962350366013828362015-03-09T10:44:32.797+00:002015-03-09T10:44:32.797+00:00no it's not something I could do lol. I worked...no it's not something I could do lol. I worked in a small family restaurant as a waitress and like you mentioned the chefs always looked stress and since meeting James and him telling me about life as a chef I can honestly say we were right, they were stressed ha xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-46908811480127317752015-03-09T06:51:09.945+00:002015-03-09T06:51:09.945+00:00I couldn't be a chef - I used to be a silver s...I couldn't be a chef - I used to be a silver service waitress at one point and they always seemed so stressed lolKara Guppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405949604830874913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-56773459225382949962015-03-06T14:35:20.630+00:002015-03-06T14:35:20.630+00:00Thanks. He has told me so many different experienc...Thanks. He has told me so many different experiences he had working as a chef xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-56161025124259134232015-03-06T14:22:10.322+00:002015-03-06T14:22:10.322+00:00This is quite an insight into what it takes to be ...This is quite an insight into what it takes to be a chef. Interesting read.Vaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15082974379301225614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-27797566194515717222015-03-06T10:05:46.580+00:002015-03-06T10:05:46.580+00:00Hahaha aww you have to test that theory out it wou...Hahaha aww you have to test that theory out it would be hilarious to see his reaction! I don't have the patience for working in a kitchen at all. xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-68465645660334237492015-03-06T10:01:34.682+00:002015-03-06T10:01:34.682+00:00I am far too shouty to be a chef! I'd be yell...I am far too shouty to be a chef! I'd be yelling at everyone so much Gordon Ramsay would blush [he lives near me, I might test my theory out]<br /><br />http://www.keep-up-with-the-jones-family.comDisneyBride2008https://www.blogger.com/profile/13028154102505389101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-59564916438527947572015-03-06T09:59:02.345+00:002015-03-06T09:59:02.345+00:00He is an artist in the kitchen I 100% agree! I als...He is an artist in the kitchen I 100% agree! I also wish I had the skills. I get nervous using a knife and he does it with such ease as if its nothing xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-9238609809414596392015-03-05T21:34:03.526+00:002015-03-05T21:34:03.526+00:00You are an artist ! Wish I was as skilful as you You are an artist ! Wish I was as skilful as you Claire Toplishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-86084289798878145822015-03-05T19:06:34.021+00:002015-03-05T19:06:34.021+00:00Lol you and me both! They would find me hiding in ...Lol you and me both! They would find me hiding in a corner :) xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-14552897416111169412015-03-05T19:05:04.277+00:002015-03-05T19:05:04.277+00:00I couldn't be a chef i get frustrated lol :-)I couldn't be a chef i get frustrated lol :-) Jaime Oliverhttp://theoliversmadhouse.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-33627603736599194272015-03-05T16:18:02.417+00:002015-03-05T16:18:02.417+00:00I love to watch him at work in the kitchen when he...I love to watch him at work in the kitchen when he is making dinner its amazing how quickly he does everything! I take forever haha. I agree with you regarding the stress, too much to deal with I think xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-88634253298762510252015-03-05T16:10:25.858+00:002015-03-05T16:10:25.858+00:00I wish I could cook as well as a chef but I dont w...I wish I could cook as well as a chef but I dont want to be one, I dont think I could handle the stress xbeautyqueenukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999507823528783542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-86839567423524593542015-03-05T12:49:59.251+00:002015-03-05T12:49:59.251+00:00It certainly does make you appreciate the meals. ...It certainly does make you appreciate the meals. I used to moan when I had to wait for my main course but now I don't as James has explained the pressure they are under just to get our meal perfect for us xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-40594896082339301612015-03-05T12:46:57.630+00:002015-03-05T12:46:57.630+00:00It seems like such a tough career - not only have ...It seems like such a tough career - not only have you got to learn a lot but you've got to work crazy hours and deal with irritating customers! I think when you know a chef and know about what it's like inside the kitchen it makes you appreciate meals out even more xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079193964311851611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-76568922943751490912015-03-05T10:37:36.204+00:002015-03-05T10:37:36.204+00:00ooo pancakes yummy! I love how you are the champ!...ooo pancakes yummy! I love how you are the champ!! I quite like him helping me out as it gives me confidence, I can do stuff on my own dont get me wrong but I am always convinced its going to taste rubbish lol xxangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-78209455989518346872015-03-05T10:35:34.011+00:002015-03-05T10:35:34.011+00:00ive never had my husband in the kitchen bar when i...ive never had my husband in the kitchen bar when i was unable to make yorkshire puddings and pancakes, he does those well up untill last year , now im the champ lol, its a grat career to have Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511738712487629088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-43031991140477185152015-03-05T10:10:26.572+00:002015-03-05T10:10:26.572+00:00aww thank you! He did but I think he is enjoying t...aww thank you! He did but I think he is enjoying the break from it lol xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-83532241885708437232015-03-05T09:55:07.548+00:002015-03-05T09:55:07.548+00:00Interesting post lovely, it sounds like he has a f...Interesting post lovely, it sounds like he has a fantastic career! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703985013717069238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-72641841315417448342015-03-05T09:40:49.588+00:002015-03-05T09:40:49.588+00:00It was a great career but he sacrificed a lot, whi...It was a great career but he sacrificed a lot, which the majority of chefs do. I take my hat off to them all xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-42969749031066454442015-03-05T09:40:00.458+00:002015-03-05T09:40:00.458+00:00The Balmoral is amazing isn't it? We stayed th...The Balmoral is amazing isn't it? We stayed there overnight on our wedding night it was just incredible. xangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-16589275358464300452015-03-05T08:49:59.578+00:002015-03-05T08:49:59.578+00:00It sounds like he has a great career. My hubby wa...It sounds like he has a great career. My hubby was a chef when I first met him and he has taught me a bit but he never cooks now!Mummy of Twohttp://www.mummyoftwo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-82951279337754800362015-03-05T07:38:56.085+00:002015-03-05T07:38:56.085+00:00I've been to the Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh, ...I've been to the Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh, it is gorgeous! I stayed there for a couple of days for my honeymoon. Great advice and an interesting insight into how life as a chef is. Mellissa Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14774290943178155079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-35314082754847228622015-03-05T00:17:21.481+00:002015-03-05T00:17:21.481+00:00James agrees that it can be thankless. I couldn...James agrees that it can be thankless. I couldn't do it angela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064854118518887289.post-83306048995894571452015-03-05T00:15:41.811+00:002015-03-05T00:15:41.811+00:00I have a friend that works in catering and it is ...I have a friend that works in catering and it is sometimes a real thankless task and really hard Jen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.com