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August 16, 2013
Lorraine Pascale's Kitchen
Have you checked out Lorraine's Google+ community yet? It's a great new place to share, discover and discuss delicious dishes!
Whether you're bamboozled by baking or in a caking crisis, get handy tips and tricks from Lorraine and your fellow community of cooks.
Share your own culinary creations and unearth great Lorraine recipes in Lorraine Pascale's Kitchen.
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July 3, 2013
Come and join Lorraine in the kitchen…
The BBC are on the hunt for aspiring novice chefs to take part in a brand new show, hosted by our lovely Lorraine!
Due to air in early 2014, the BBC are looking for star novices who are desperate to cook a special meal for a loved one – but feel held back by their lack of culinary confidence.
If the thought of venturing into the kitchen makes you quiver, then this just could be the show for you. Lorraine will be on hand to share her expertise and ideas with eager foodie newbies the country over – you could be whipping up Fast, Fresh and Easy meals in no time!
If you fancy hanging out with Lorraine and cooking up some scrumptious grub, apply at bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow or email LorrainePascale@bbc.co.uk with your name, age, contact details and your reasons for applying.
The deadline for applications is the 1st September 2013 and applicants must be over 18 to enter. Find out more at bbc.co.uk.
Good luck!
May 13, 2013
'My foster mum inspired me to cook'
Our Lozza takes some time out to chat to Lorraine Kelly about her childhood in foster care, and why more people, from all walks of life, should consider fostering a child. Watch the full interview here.
"I have been in foster care since birth, and then adopted," says Lorraine. "It's a great experience being in a situation where you need a home, and just have people come forward and welcome you in."
Lorraine's first fostering experience was a positive one, with a big family that looked after more than one child. "There was lots of love and caring and warmth and safety," remembers Lorraine, encouraging people from every background to apply.
"Don't count yourself out - you can be over the age of 18, single married, divorced... it's just about coming forward and having a look and seeing if it's for you."
There's an incredible shortfall of 9000 carers for fostered children, and Lorraine urges people to consider taking on the role, for both themselves and the child in need.
"The kids get a lot out of it - it's challenging, rewarding and to be able to provide a loving home for a child is a wonderful thing to do."
Watch the full interview at itv.com now.
April 11, 2013
April 8, 2013
Sri Me!
Watch Lorraine's incredible journey alongside the coastline of Sri Lanka in this Magisto video. Breathtaking!
April 2, 2013
Jason Atherton joins My Kitchen Rules
Award winning, Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton is joining Lorraine as co-host of Sky Living’s My Kitchen Rules.
Jason, who is famed for opening Gordon Ramsay's restaurant Maze to critical acclaim, is now the chef and owner of London's Pollen Street Social. The first British chef to work in the world-famous, highly revered El Bulli in Spain, Jason has a stellar background in creating unique and stylish dishes for his diners and has worked under Pierre Koffmann, Nico Ladenis, and Marco Pierre White.
Which will all come in handy when he joins Lorraine on set to judge amateur cooks from all across the country for My Kitchen Rules!
In this smash-hit format, produced by Boundless and based on the hugely popular show from Australia’s Seven Network, six amateur cooking couples from all over the UK compete in their homes to see who can whip up the most mouth-watering dishes. Then the judges will put couples through a series of more complicated challenges catering for the public, before facing elimination cook offs in the My Kitchen Rules studio.
"I am truly delighted to be working with the world renowned chef Jason Atherton on My Kitchen Rules,” Lorraine says of her new co-host. “I am a huge fan of Jason's beautiful food; he is a very talented and exciting chef, which makes him the perfect co-host and judging partner for the show."
Jason was equally chuffed, adding: "2013 is proving to be an exciting year for me and I’m really looking forward to working with Lorraine on My Kitchen Rules. I can’t wait to hit the road to meet some of the UK’s most accomplished home cooks.”
My Kitchen Rules will go into production in spring. If you’re interested in taking part, visit the Sky Living Online website for further information.
March 15, 2013
Lorraine’s trip to Ghana for Comic Relief
Lorraine visited Ghana as part of the Great British Bake Off special for Comic Relief, seeing the difference donations make to people’s lives.
In the first episode, Lorraine was in Accra, spending time with the employees of the Virtuous Woman’s Bakery, a business supported by Comic Relief. Set up seven years ago by Auntie Sarah, the bakery employs mothers struggling to find the income to support their children on their own.
Thanks to the profits of the bakery, these women have invested in a nursery teacher who can care and educate for their children while they work – keeping them safe and preparing them for a brighter future all at once.
Despite the amazing work of businesses like the Virtuous Woman’s Bakery, there are still thousands of unemployed mother’s struggling to support their families in impoverished places like Ghana, all over the world. But with your help, Comic Relief can support and help them provide for a better future.
To donate, simply text BAKE to 70005. Each message donates £5 to Comic Relief plus your standard network charge – and goes straight into helping fund projects like the Virtuous Woman’s bakery in Ghana.
Lorraine featured in all four episodes of the Great British Bake Off special (catch up on the BBC iPlayer here) – which has already raised a whopping £205,000 so far from text donations over the last four nights – all of which will go towards helping poor and disadvantaged people across the UK and Africa.
Visit the Comic Relief website for more information on how you can make a difference, including the Red Nose Bake Off Kit – a chance to raise money in your own community and eat some delicious cake while you’re at it – what’s not to love?
March 8, 2013
Lorraine's Fast, Fresh and Easy Storywheel
At the age of seven, Lorraine was introduced to her dad's Penne Arrabiata, "Pasta with a Hot, Angry Sauce" - and she was hooked for life!
Watch and listen as Lorraine describes the moments of foodie inspiration behind this and many more of her favourite recipes from Fast, Fresh and Easy Food:
March 5, 2013
This week I'm...
Lorraine shares her cultural week ahead with The Telegraph. Read the full article at Telegraph.co.uk.
Watching Michael McIntyre’s DVD Showtime. I could watch it all day every day, but it’s a particularly good way to de-stress after a hard day in the kitchen. michaelmcintyre.co.uk
Drinking at The Blue Anchor in Hammersmith. It’s by the river and a lovely place to spend a lazy afternoon. Watching the water as the world goes by helps focus my mind. blueanchorlondon.com
Reading Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela. His strength, courage and capacity to forgive really inspire me.
Eating at Le Gavroche, my favourite restaurant on Earth. Michel Roux Jr is one of my culinary heroes; his classic French cooking sets a bar which all restaurants should aspire to reach. le-gavroche.co.uk
Listening to Eurythmics Greatest Hits. All their music holds memories for me, as it was the music I grew up with. I love anything by them but There Must Be An Angel is particularly special. eurythmics.me.uk
Buying a darn good organic sirloin steak from Borough Market and cooking it with balsamic vinegar, thyme and a shallot sauce for a simple tasty lunch.
Buy a copy of Fast, Fresh and Easy Food here.
Relaxing with a visit to my dad’s house in Surrey. His home is surrounded by peace and quiet so it’s the perfect place to escape the London rat race for a few hours and recharge.
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