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Description: For anyone who hasn't seen The Hairy Bikers on the telly, this is going to be a treat! I love these guys ~ they're the best cooks on the box, and so full of life and fun that I challenge anyone to not like them. :)
This clip is one of their best ~ filmed in Bury Market, where they extol the virtues of black pudding. Watch out in about the 6th minute, for the description of lime & lemon marmalade ~ priceless!! :D
And some of the out~takes, just for an extra giggle!
Ingredients: Here's a bit about the lads ~ good old copy & paste. :)
"Following a critically-acclaimed pilot programme earlier this year, and a phenomenal public reaction, the New Year sees the arrival on BBC TWO of a highly unusual documentary series presented by two warm, funny, life-long foodies.
Dave Myers and Si King are big, bearded bikers who met 17 years ago behind the scenes of a Catherine Cookson drama. Having discovered a mutual passionate love of food, travel and adventure, they pack up their panniers, rev up their bikes, leave their wives and girlfriends and head off in search of authentic culinary and cultural experiences in all corners of the world.
With their friendly charm and infectious enthusiasm, the lads are welcomed with open arms by locals of all ages.
The BBC has commissioned 12 programmes which are due for transmission in two parts: six early in the New Year and another six later this year.
Film crew in tow, Dave and Si are off on six quests: Namibia, Isle of Man and Ireland and Transylvania for this first series, with Turkey, Vietnam and Mexico lined up later in the year.
Following the pilot programme in which the boys explored Portugal, The Daily Telegraph explained that Dave and Si "are two hirsute, chubby, middle-aged, bike-riding foodies – not professional chefs… but food lovers, who seem to know their onions and like to 'you know, give it a go'… they're rather engaging companions, their passion for grub shines through, and it adds up to an improbably enjoyable hour."
Time Out said: "Essentially they whizz around picturesque foreign locations, cook tasty-looking meals by the roadside, get drunk on fine wines and then charm anyone who crosses their path into giving them more food and wine. Nice work if you can get it… in the company of this disarming pair… this is quirky, likable stuff."
The Daily Mirror commented: "Simon King and his cuddly best mate Dave Myers aren't professional chefs, but they're absolute naturals in front of the camera. Their infectious enthusiasm for good grub makes them jolly company… and if these two can knock up a fish stew on a camp stove, how hard can it be?"
The Evening Standard agreed: "It is hard not to be won over by the pair's enthusiasm."
And the Radio Times said: "What a feast The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook was: just two blokes, clearly the closest of mates, off [on] a gastronomic tour of Portugal. This delightful programme gave us an insight into the culture and cuisine of a fascinating country, and reminded us just how much fun a simple, uncluttered, good-humoured (and sometimes intoxicated) amble around unfamiliar territory can be."
A former furnace-man, born and bred in Barrow-in-Furness, Dave worked as a make-up artist specialising in prosthetics - his numerous credits include The Life and Loves of A She-Devil and the BBC ONE hit Spooks.
Si, who hails from the frozen Northlands of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was a first assistant director and locations manager for film and television, whose credits include the Harry Potter movies.
The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook is produced by John Stroud (My Hero) and Vikram Jayanti (When We Were Kings). It is a Big Bear Films/VixPix Films Production for BBC TWO."
Directions: I know you'll all want to rush off and learn more about Si and Dave, hehe! So here's the link to their official website. It's boss!
I think you can get it in "speciality" outlets. It's called blood sauasage and not readily available. I'm not too keen to try making my own though. Did you ever see the programme with the chef - Nick Nairn maybe - making black pudding with the old Scottish lady - gag?
Did you ever see the programme with the chef - Nick Nairn maybe - making black pudding with the old Scottish lady - gag?
No! But one of the girls at work did ~ she said she nearly threw up! I wouldn't fancy it myself either hon, I've heard the process and it does sound a bit gross. Funny how it tastes so damn good, huh? ;)
They are just brilliant, and so amusing, I watch them regularly, I love it when they travel abraod, and eat and cook things that would make us British squirm.BTW I adore Black Pudding....sorry
we can get black pudding here, but according to hubby it's not quite the same texture as in britain. it seems that products like black pudding are made here in the states, not imported from britain, so you have to deal with the manufacturer's idea of what it's supposed to be like.
and i love black pudding, even if what i've had isn't the most authentic.
Oh, secret time. I love lancashire hot pot but over here in Yorkshire it's a fate worse than death to serve it up.... hmm, while hubbys on business I can serve it for me and the kids though .... thanks for posting this!
why is it called black pudding? is the color of it black? now i see why!. 
