Why is it that simple everyday recipes are disappearing?

Posted by: verity

12th Jul 2011 10:31am

With cookery competitions and programmes on the TV every night, sometimes twice a day! You would think we would be a nation of gourmet chefs but, increasingly I find people resort to ready meals and take-aways to spice up their diet. I was recently surprised when a friend asked me how to make "Shepherds Pie" and "Lamb Stew", two simple and usually passed down recipes. Are we neglecting to pass these skills on?

Freda

18th Aug 2011 09:49am

With the trend to be a gourmet chef at home, comes the necessity to buy more ingredients-fresh herbs, goat's cheese,spices and the list goes on. It is all about making us spend more money. Not just on ingredients, but on cook books, utensils, appliances and the list goes on. I cook daily for a family of 5 adults and having recently taken unpaid leave from my job, was forced to look to those old and more economical recipes-Shepherd's Pie, Tuna Mornay, Chow Mein, Curried Sausages to name a few. I have been amazed at how much money I have been able to save and shall continue to cook old fashioned recipes even when I return to work.

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