Keith Floyd who has died of a heart attack aged 65, will be best remembered for his television cookery programmes in the late 1980s and early 1990s – the epitome of gonzo-TV – as wine destined for the pot was drunk instead by the presenter. Cheerful mayhem was the consequence, though attentive viewers learned sound basics of flavour and technique. Floyd's performances, on or near the stove, were a refreshing departure from the prissy, controlled style then in favour at the BBC, or the alternative mode of half an hour with a French chef whose incomprehensible English made the recipes a mystery.
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Green Tomato Chutney
Ingredients
15g/½oz root ginger
15g/½oz root ginger
8-10 chillies
2kg/4lb green tomatoes, chopped
500g/1lb apples, peeled, cored and chopped
250g/8oz raisins, chopped
625g/1¼lb shallots, chopped
2 tsp salt
500g/1lb brown sugar
570ml/1 pint malt vinegar
Method
1. Bruise the ginger and tie in a muslin bag with the chillis
1. Bruise the ginger and tie in a muslin bag with the chillis
2. Place all the other ingredients in a preserving pan and suspend the muslin bag among them.
3. Bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, and simmer until the desired consistency is reached.
4. Remove the muslin bag. Pour into warmed sterilised jars, cover and label.
What a lovely tribute. I was so sad when I heard about this. I remember Keith's programmes from when I was just a wee foodie....
ReplyDeleteHe was a great entertainer and cook. One of the few 'celebrity chefs' I really admired and enjoyed. RIP.
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