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The Vineyard at Stockcross

“Dear all

I am Hayden Bowl, General Manager at The Vineyard at Stockcross, would like to offer my sincerest apologies over what has been a huge administrative error regarding the Ladies Lunch with James Martin.

We indeed would have loved to have James cook alongside Daniel Galmiche, our chef, and would hope that should a future slot become available in James’ diary, this may still be the case. I am horrified if anyone got the impression that this was an error of James part, as this was not the case and am hugely sorry to all the bloggers who were due to join us for the upcoming Ladies Lunch. The few that have decided to cancel, have been refunded 100% and we hope that they will be guests in the future.

Like the rest of you, I am a huge fan of James and can only hope that we can work together in the future.

Sincerest apologies

Hayden “

DELI DEMO DATES AVAILABLE NOW!!

Happy New Year to You All!

James will be giving demonstrations for a maximum of 10 people per demo. They will be held in the Cadogan & James Deli in Winchester after closing time. These Demos are on a 'first come, first served' basis, until the 10 people are booked for each.

All these special events include an hour long demonstration from James, a recipe pack & time to purchase any items you may be tempted by during your visit, such as signed books, gifts & delicious Deli goodies.

DATES
Sat 23rd Jan - 5pm
Sun 24th Jan - 1pm – 4pm

Availability Can alter quickly from the above, so to avoid disappointment book soon!
£125.00 per person
Duration - 2 hours (approx)

Tel: 01962 840805

CHRISTMAS FINAL DELIVERY DATES!!

Please note to recieve your order for Christmas the final date for ordering is Tuesday 15th December. After this orders won't be dispatched until 11th January 2010.

We would like to thank everyone for there support during 2009 & wish you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

From all of us.
x

BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW IS HERE

Good Food Shos is around the corner and why not join the many chefs who will be both in London and then Birmingham.

Not only is there loads of stuff to taste, drink and buy, but chefs are there cooking there favourite dishes live on stage.

I'm there joined with some of them and the great Mr Olly Smith Saturday Kitchens regular wine buff will be there too.

Hope to see you there

J

http://www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com/

Returning to the Chewton Glen

Click on to Chewton Glens web site for more details on the the lunch and dinner i am doing shortly.

http://www.chewtonglen.com/special_events/cookerydemonstrations.html

Hope to see you there.

Best wishes

James

Chris Evans

Hi All

Chris Evans is back on the show for a second helping this Saturday. Yep he is back and the first guest to return to the studio a secong time for more cooking and chat so should be great fun. Thank you all for watching and making the show a massive hit.

See you Sat

Best wishes

James

Quality Counts... especially in the kitchen!

We have now added a range of Pans, Knives, Cutlery and Textiles to the online shop.

The hardware is made by Stellar - a name you can trust and rely on. Their product range is one of the best on the market today and comes with a lifetime gaurantee.

"I use Stellar saucepans in my professional life as well as at home. Just try them and you'll realise you don't need to be a professional cook to appreciate their performance. Their high quality steel construction allows your food to cook gently thoroughly and efficiently - preserving taste, quality and appearance."
JAMES MARTIN

Check them out - Great Prices and all with FREE UK DELIVERY!!

Saturday Kitchen - Best viewing figures yet!

Last weeks Saturday Kitchen achieved the highest viewing figures ever, with 33 percent share of the viewing audience and 2.5 million viewers tuning in to watch the show.

It has also been commissioned for a further two years, so thanks for all your support with the show and here’s to a 100 more!

Last weekend’s Mail on Sunday

Regarding the The Tesla Roadster Article...
May I take this opportunity to apologize for any offence I have caused through the article in last weekend’s Mail on Sunday. It was never my intention to offend the many cyclists who share our roads across the country. What was intended to be a humorous piece was clearly misjudged. Further more I do not condone any form of reckless driving.

Once again, I am sincerely sorry for any upset caused in relation to this article.

James Martin

It's here!.. The New Book 'My Kitchen'. Buy it now!

James has launched his new book, titled: 'My Kitchen' and its on sale in the online shop on this website now!... so grab yourself a copy - personally signed by the Yorkshire man himself!

Here's a little about the book to 'wet your wistle'
My Kitchen is the brand new collection of James Martin's favourite seasonal recipes. As the face of British food, James knows how to cook for an audience. But what happens when the cameras are turned off and it's time to feed himself and his friends? Here he shares the recipes that see him through the year, with plenty of easy and irresistible ideas for fantastic food, even when there's no occasion. James firmly believes that fresh, local ingredients are always the best, and he often uses his own home-grown fruit and veg in his everyday cooking. The recipes are organised by the seasons and James also includes ideas for using different cuts of meat, harking back to an era of 'waste not, want not'. Determined to prove that game, such as grouse, rabbit and venison, is not only affordable but also very delicious, he finds versatile ways to turn these meats into mouth-watering dishes that everyone will love. With over 100 no-nonsense recipes from James's personal repertoire, all explained in his straightforward and easy-to-follow manner, this is a book which cannot fail to inspire healthy, hearty home-cooked food.

Deli Demo Dates - SORRY ALL SOLD OUT NOW!

James will be giving demostrations for a maximum of 10 people per demo. They will be held in the Cadogan & James Deli in Winchester after closing time. These Demos are on a 'first come, first serve' basis, until the 10 people are booked for each.

All these special events include an hour long demostration from James, a recipe pack & time to purchase any items you may be tempted by during your visit, such as signed books, gifts & delicious Deli goodies.

DATES

SORRY ALL SOLD OUT NOW, WE WILL LET YOU KNOW OF FUTURE DATES WHEN AVAILABLE.

Availability Can alter quickly from the above, so to avoid disappointment book soon!
£125.00 per person
Duration - 2 hours (approx)

Tel: 01962 840805

Lights, Camera, Action!

June 2009 sees the launch of the new Video Gallery, which is added to the site for your viewing pleasure. This is the area where we can show you video clips and items, some of which have never actually been aired on TV.

The plan is to periodically add to this part of the website, so it grows to provide a library of clips - offering you 'on-demand' tips and entertainment through your own computer.

So click on the 'Video Gallery' button, sit back, relax and enjoy the first couple of mini-programmes now!

Are you "Up for it"

James visited the Huddersfield Student Union to prove to students that you can make a cheap and healthy meal in less time than it takes to get a takeaway. A load of students from across Kirklees gathered at the Union to watch James compete against the clock to create a delicious and healthy alternative to a takeaway before it arrived.

The event was another exciting part of 'Up For It', a campaign which has brought fun and entertainment to students from Kirklees, to show them that healthy cooking can be fun and anyone can do it!

The cookery event was a fun and interactive experience that allowed students to get involved and try different dishes whilst getting inspiration for their own dinner parties. The students also had the opportunity to sign up for the next stage of the campaign, a Come Dine with Me challenge, where they can win a prize of £500 cash.

Lynne Cliffe, project manager of Up For It, said: “We’re delighted that James was able to come to Huddersfield as part of our Up For It campaign. James showed the students that cooking can be easy and fun and something to experiment with. We’re thrilled with the turn out and glad that the students had such a great day!”

For up to date info on the latest events visit www.up-forit.com <http://www.up-forit.com/> .

James Martin first choice for cruise passengers

James Martin first choice for cruise passengers

British cruise travellers would rather have a meal cooked by Saturday Kitchen host James Martin onboard Ocean Village’s ships, than by Marco Pierre White or Gary Rhodes, according to a recent survey by cruisecritic.co.uk.

Picture shows Ocean Village one and two passing off Gibraltar

http://www.bighospitality.co.uk/item/3059/23/5/3

Mille Miglia DVD Release

This week the new Mille Miglia DVD is released.
They are avaiable to purchase here now... just go to the online shop.

Check your newsletter for more details

Best wishes

James

'Celebration'

Great News: Picture shows Steven Edney a Director of Octopus Publishing Group presenting James with a certificate to celebrate the sale of 225,000 copies of ‘The Collection’ published by Mitchell Beazely, this to mark sales in the first year.

James has been in London today 30th January and has just finished signing 4,500 copies of the ‘Essential Collection’ in Waterstones and HSBC in Canary Wharf

James Martin's Brittany

James Martin's Champagne, the second part of the new series on UKTV Food starts tonight 9pm.
Join me as I take a road trip down memory lane around beautiful Champagne, France, revisiting the villages which first inspired me as a teenager. Along the way I team up with friends Lawrence Keogh and Michelin-starred Daniel Galmiche, stopping at quaint markets and cooking with the freshest produce. Hope you all like the new show.

Best Wishes

James

Saturday Kitchen

Hope All is well everyone and Happy New Year, just to say where back in the morning 10am BBC1 with England Rugby Legend Phil Vickery. Then live on the 10th see you then.

Best wishes

James

BOOK ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS!!!

CHRISTMAS ORDERS - Final Order Date 12pm Wednesday 17th December 08 !
Orders for Christmas need to be in by the above date.

Please make sure you address them to somewhere they can be signed for to avoid disappointment!

For a Personal message fill in the area under - Payments - Details - Messages ....

Please note that we cannot guarantee orders to be recieved before Christmas to anywhere other than the UK from 15/12/08.

Here it is, the new show

Here it is the best show I've done

Times for your sky plus

December 28th 9pm after Top Gear Christmas Special

Repeat at 7pm on Sunday 4th January

DVD out in the New Year

Hope you like it

Best wishes

James

mmm make it with Mince

Young Chef Challenge 2008
The Quality Standard beef mince Young Chef Challenge is the ultimate cookery contest, designed to engage and educate students about the importance of good nutrition and cooking.
Click here for more info.

This is the third year I have been involved with this competition and I've met some budding and very talented young chefs along the way.

Good luck to all entrants, some of which I will be judging as they take the regional cook-off finals in December 2008.

See you soon!
James

The Really Naked Calendar!

Using x-ray technology, the National Osteoporosis Society has joined forces with artist and photographer Nick Veasey to increase awareness of the bone disease and raise funds.

Forsyth is seen striking his famous pose with his clenched fist raised and the calendar reveals the bones in his arm. And Parky's wedding ring is still visible as his left hand is shown through an x-ray.

His fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood has also taken part, along with Joan Rivers, Lorraine Kelly, James Martin and Gold Olympians Dame Tanni Grey Thompson and Steve Williams.

The ‘Really Naked Calendar’ is part of Love Your Bones, a campaign by the charity to raise awareness of the steps people can take in younger years to increase their chances of bone health as they age.

Osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases in the UK, affecting one in two women and one in five men at some point throughout their lives. Veasey said: "Before I got involved in this project I had believed osteoporosis to be a frail old woman's disease - which I'm pretty sure is what the population seem to think too. Well it's not - it's hugely common in men and women of all ages and is a painful and debilitating disease.

This is why I'm pleased to work on this project. The inspiration for the collection of images was to peer beyond the sometimes superficial celebrity image, highlighting that beauty is more than skin deep, and that essentially, what we all share is the need to care for our bones inside. By revealing the bones of these well known people I'm trying to raise awareness of osteoporosis and what we can all do to look after our bones."

The 2009 calendar is available to buy via the charity's website at
www.loveyourbones.org.uk
The calendar costs £8.99 or £4.99 for members of the National Osteoporosis Society.
Anyone who is concerned about osteoporosis should consult their GP. For further information about the disease visit www.nos.org.uk or call the charity's helpline on 0845 450 0230.

James's Autobiography - 'Driven'

Driven - By James Martin
On sale now - grab yourself a signed copy in the Online Shop!

There’s more to James Martin than scrambling eggs and whipping up desserts, something he proved definitively when he reached the semi-finals of the third series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

Opening up in his new book Driven, Martin reveals for the first time how his hunger for success and love of speed has led him from a working class childhood in Yorkshire to the life in the fast lane as one of Britain’s best loved TV chefs.

In this highly entertaining account Martin relates the ups and downs of his childhood and some of the more unexpected events which have accompanied his chosen career path. This is not a résumé of his career but his story of family and fame, punctuated by the cars in his life; memories which range from back seat teenage fumblings to the driving seat of his first Ferrari.

Martin’s story shows him to be a man driven to success, motivated by doing the things he loves: cooking and racing, both of which he has been eminently successful at, proven by his taking part in the world’s most prestigious vintage car race and hurtling around a track with Daniel Craig.

Whether he's standing at the stove or sitting behind the steering wheel, this is a man who has never been afraid to put his foot down and Driven is the intimate, fast-paced and no-holds-barred story of his fascinating life.

Get your own signed copies on this website!

News From James

Hi All

First of all, as some of you know, I lost one of my best mates Darren 2 weeks ago, leaving an amazing wife and two young boys. 600 bikers turned up for his funeral last week which was great as he was an amazing and popular bloke.

Some good news for a change is that the Deli demo's are back,
The demo's will be about 1 hour long with drinks and a signed cook book for all taking part, there are 2 time options available, on Sunday the 17th Aug its 3 until 4pm, the other dates are 6 until 7pm, after each show the deli will be open for another hour so you can browse at your leisure.

Offered on a first come first served basis and priced at £110.00 each with ten people being the maximum each day.

Dates are

Sunday 17th August at 3pm
Monday 18th August at 6pm
Tuesday 19th August at 6pm
Monday 8th September at 6pm

Call the Deli on 01962 840805

They are quite popular so get phoning and reserve your place I'll see you there.

James

New Series

Here it is, my new series, 'Eating with the Enemy', starting - 21st July at 4.30pm on BBC2. The filming went great, but it's going to be tense...

I can't wait to see what you all think of the programme. I really enjoyed filming it, the days were very long but hopefully worth it in the end.

Sat here with fingers crossed.

Best wishes

James

Springer on Saturday Kitchen

The ledgend that is Jerry Springer is on my show as a guest this week.

See you on Saturday morning

Best wishes

James

Food Festival this Friday

Dear All

I am appearing at the 'Bingley Fine Food Festival' on Friday this week. If your around see you there.

Best wishes

James

Denby pottery launch

Last week saw the launch of 3 years hard work, by both myself and the team at Denby, to produce a fantastic range of cook and serve ware. All these items are coming to a store near you, but are available online at www.denby.co.uk Hope you like the range. I know I am really proud of it.

Best wishes

James

BOOK SIGNINGS - Monday 28th January 2008

Book Signing for 'The Collection' cook book will be at :-

John Lewis - 28th January 1-2pm
Waterstone's Bluewater - 28th January 6pm

Strictly Come Dancing hits the road on Friday

The tour starts Friday and is one of the biggest selling UK tours every show sold out, the stage and dance floor is massive. Looking forward to it well the ballroom anyway.

See Ya

Billy Elliot

Book Orders for Christmas!! & Shop closing dates.

Please Note : All book orders in by the close of day (5pm) on the Wednesday 19th December will be delivered by Christmas. They will be dispatched on 20th for delivery to you on the 21st but please make sure you have entered a delivery address where it can be signed for.

The Shop will be closed from 21st Dec - 7th Jan 2008 Any orders recieved during this time will be dispatched after 7th January 2008

Merry Christmas & thank you to all our customers.

New Magazine out now

Dear all

The NEW Magazine "Christmas Feast" is in the stores now, its taken loads of work but hope you like it, im really proud of it.

See Ya

James X

Talented students crowned young chef champions by james martin

The 2007 search to find England’s gifted young chefs of the future is over! Five pupils, aged 11 – 16, have beaten off stiff competition from around the country in a cookery challenge to take the title of Quality Standard beef mince Young Chef Champion.

The challenge was launched by the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) in 2006. Now in its second year, the competition aims to inspire youngsters to get cooking and encourage them to take an interest in food and healthy eating. Students from Key Stages 3 & 4 were asked to submit their own original Quality Standard beef mince recipe. Along with a timeplan and budget breakdown.

Entries flooded in from all across the country and after whittling it down to 43 regional finalists, five tense cook-offs took place around the country. The students were each given just one hour to prepare and cook their dishes, which were created on a strict budget of £10. Their cooking skills and final dishes were put to the test and by judges James Martin, celebrity chef and Denise Spencer-Walker, Food Advisor from EBLEX.

Five regional winners worthy of 1st place Young Chef Champion title were selected.
The winners include:

London heat:
Lily Nichols from Alec Hunter Humanities College in Braintree Essex, for her Mexican Lasagne with Stuffed Tomatoes

Leeds heat:
Daisy Cox from Prince Henrys Grammar School in Otely, for her Beef Enchiladas with Chocolate

Midlands heat:
Vitor Zanatta (pictured) from Ludlow Church of England School in Shropshire, for his Stuffed Polenta

Bristol heat:
Amelia Lyons from Chew Valley School in Bristol, for her Stuffed Pancakes

Reading heat:
Nicole Rollet-Marus from Garth Hill College in Bracknell for her Meatball Sundae

James Martin and Quality Standard’s ‘Beefy’ character presented the winners with professional chef whites and signed certificates confirming their status as a Young Chef Champions as well as £200 worth of school equipment vouchers.

James Martin commented: “A huge congratulations to all the winners! They all scored top marks for producing an original, nutritious dish that was fantastically presented. All the contestants were passionate and knowledgeable and it was a difficult choice to select the final five. The great thing about this challenge is it encourages youngsters to really think about their food. For the second year running I’ve been thoroughly impressed by the level of talent and passion expressed by the students and am sure we have not seen the last of these gifted individuals! ”

Christmas Deli Demos

SORRY THESE ARE ALL SOLD OUT NOW!!

Great news... a special treat for Christmas

James will be giving four demonstrations for a maximum of 10 people per demo. They will be held in the Cadogan & James Deli in Winchester after closing time. These demos will be available on a 'first come first served' basis, until 10 people are booked for each of the four evenings.

All these special evenings will include a champagne reception, followed by an hour long demonstration from James. Leaving enough time for the opportunity to purchase those unique Christmas gifts - such as signed books and delicious Deli goodies.

DATES

Wednesday - October 24th 2007 - FULL
Wednesday - November 14th 2007 - FULL
Tuesday - December 4th - FULL
Wednesday - January 9th – Ideal for a Christmas present!- FULL

Availability, times and prices
10 people each evening
£125.00 per person
6.30pm - 8.30pm (approx)

Itinerary
• Champagne on arrival
• 1 hour Demonstration by James
• Followed by the opportunity to purchase those unique Christmas gifts - such as signed books and delicious Deli goodies.

To book please telephone – 01962 840805

Remember, places are limited to 10 each evening and will be booked on a 'first come first served' basis... look forward to seeing you there!

Women&Home Mag interview James... read it here

After you'd voted him your favourite TV chef, Women&Home magazine sent Victoria Young along to find out just what turns James Martin on – and off!

Click here to read the full Interview on the Women&Home website:

Calling all Parents, Teachers and Pupils

REGISTER NOW FOR THE ULTIMATE COOK OFF!
James Martin is encouraging schools, parents and students to take part in the Quality Standard beef mince Young Chef Challenge to further the cooking skills of a new generation.

Following a successful first year the Quality Standard beef mince Young Chef Challenge is back and this year the challenge has received double the amount of registrations from schools keen to get their pupils involved. Due to the high level of interest the deadlines have now been extended to allow more opportunity for schools, students and parents to get involved in this fantastic and challenging competition!

The free to enter challenge, launched by the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) and judged by celebrity chef James Martin, aims to inspire young students to get cooking and take an interest in their food - as well as giving them and their schools the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes!

Schools keen to get involved now have until September 10th to register – simply visit www.bmesonline.org.uk for more information, tips on how to get involved and a registration form. Parents and students, don’t forget to lobby your schools to enter the challenge!

The competition is open to all Food &Technology/Catering GCSE students in Key Stage 3 & 4, so whether you know a budding young chef working towards their Food & Technology/Catering GCSE’s, or someone who is just passionate about cooking, EBLEX want to hear about them!

Once registered schools have until September 28th to submit their original recipes using Quality Standard beef mince. Whether it’s adding a new twist to an old classic or creating something totally new, all recipes must be developed and cooked from scratch. The best entries will be invited to regional cook-off finals judged by James and our top panel of experts.

Prizes up for grabs for each of the regional winners include framed recipes signed by James Martin, £200 worth of school kitchen equipment vouchers, professional chef whites and signed James Martin cook books.

To ensure you are really buying quality beef mince always look out for the Quality Standard Mark. This patchwork fields label can be found on mince beef in supermarkets and independent butchers. The label not only tells you that the meat you are buying has been produced to the strictest guidelines and independent auditing. It also guarantees provenance and assures you that the mince is 100% beef with no added water, additives or fillers, and does not have a fat content over 20%.

Log onto www.bmesonline.org.uk to download a registration pack or you can write to Quality Standard beef mince Young Chef Challenge, 26 Southampton Buildings , London , WC2A 1PQ and a welcome pack will be sent out to you.

Schools must make sure they are registered for the competition by 10th September 2007. The deadline for all recipe entries to be received is September 28th 2007.

Shop on line at my Deli

Check out the online store at www.cadoganandcompany.co.uk for some great foodie buys

Best Wishes

James

Today the 4007 gets the road test from me

The new 4007 gets a road test from me today in the Mail on Sunday. If you didn't get hold of it, check out the Mail's website you can read it on there.

Best wishes

James

Saturday Kitchen returns

Dear All
Saturday kitchen returns on the 8th Live, great guests and chefs booked in already and Rick Stein in September.

See ya

James

3rd write up in the Mail on Sunday

Check out the new write up on a new quad in the Mail on there web site. Got 25k to spend go for it makes a great tool to go to the shops.
Best wishes

James

The Mail on Sunday

Check out my second article in The Mail on Sunday today on the new Merc 6.3 AMG

See ya

J

Singapore trip

Just been to Singapore launching the new BBC Lifestyle channel over there with the Biker Boys and Ray Mears. Had a fantastic time and the place is brilliant with great street food. Hope you all liked the Mail on Sunday stuff as these loads more to come.

See ya soon

Ps Watch this weeks Sat Bites at 10am on BBC1 on Saturday for a good laugh.

James

Look Out

Doing a shoot today at Arsenal football ground, for my new motoring page in the Mail On Sunday magazine coming very soon.

Best Wishes

James

Good Food Show NEC 13th - 17th June 2007

Birmingham NEC -
Just to let you know i will be at the show next week on the Friday and the Sunday (obviously Saturday Kitchen in between!).

I'll be in the Super Theatre and the Summer Kitchen both days, as well as book signings meet & greets and the grow it theatre on Sunday.

See you there!

James

Website Awards

Due to the excellent design and production of my website by Cloud Nine Design and Webshocker, it has received numerous online awards and accolades throughout the worldwide creative industry & is currently ranked as one of the best flash sites in the world!

A big WELL DONE to the guys and good luck on future projects!

If you are interested to see some of the websites featuring my site, here are some links.

Best wishes - James

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thedreamer

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webcreme

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Ocean Village Two - The Launch

Ocean Village Two, the brand new cruise ship from casual cruise company Ocean Village, became the UK’s first ship to boast two Godmothers when sisters Jodie and Jemma Kidd smashed the bottle on Tuesday 24 April, 2007 in Southampton.

Supermodel Jodie and celebrity make up artist Jemma made a dramatic entrance on stage amidst coloured fountains and an acrobatic display to officially name the ship, “Ocean Village Two”.

Celebrity Chef and TV Presenter James Martin, opens his second Bistro onboard Ocean Village Two. The Bistro is a gourmet dining experience. Endorsed by the celebrity TV chef himself, who travels regularly onboard, it will serve a superb fusion menu of modern British and Mediterranean flavours.

Picture Caption: Sisters Jodie and Jemma Kidd are joined by James Martin and MD Peter Shanks at the launch Ocean Village Two

The Great British Village Show Cook Book

The James Martin Cook Book, titled: The Great British Village Show is out now to buy and you can grab your copy right here in James's online shop, priced £18.99 +P&P - grab on today!

Inspired by the BBC series The Great British Village Show and the abundance of great British produce, James Martin has created over 100 recipes that celebrate flavour and the best that nature has to offer. Here are new ways to make the most of fresh ingredients and recreate a slice of country life in your kitchen.

Here too, discover the spirit of the traditional village show, home to the best of British cooking for generations, with its energy, its friendly rivalries and its prize-winning produce. Village show contestants share their favourite recipes, passed from family to family, and the expert judges reveal insiders tips for growing the tastiest ingredients and cooking the perfect rich fruit cake and strawberry jam.

James Martin Desserts Book - ‘Sweet Baby James’

James launches his new Book, to accompany his latest TV show 'Sweet Baby James, aired on BBC2 at 8.30pm on Wednesday evenings.

James Martin Desserts Book is a fabulous collection of recipes from ‘Sweet Baby James’ and costs £20.00 + P&P.

In Desserts, renowned TV chef James Martin indulges his sweet tooth, providing an irresistible selection of more than 100 hot puddings, cold desserts, cakes, bakes, ice creams and sorbets.

Accompanying the new BBC series Sweet Baby James, this book features classic desserts, comfort food and traditional recipes. Also featured are many new ideas, which are destined to become classics in their own right. A comprehensive basics chapter, illustrated with step-by-step photos, explains how to make different types of pastry, basic sponges, chocolate and sugar decorations and sauces.

Illustrated with mouthwatering photos throughout.

BBC's Great British Village Show - coming soon!

No sooner has James graced our screens with his new cookery show 'Sweet Baby James', we are about to see him again in another new BBC series, titled: The Great British Village Show.

The village show is a national institution and members of the British public take huge pride in growing their own vegetables, decorating sumptuous cakes and creating handicrafts.

For many people, being a champion of their local village show is the highlight of their year – but in this new series, entrants now have the chance to be "Britain's No.1".

Presenters Alan Titchmarsh, James Martin and Angellica Bell visit six regional heats in some of the most beautiful stately homes of Great Britain.

Each show consists of 15 categories, from tallest sunflower to longest carrot, and the winner from each class goes through to the grand final. Well-known guests also chat with Alan about their life in a rural area.

The stories of the contributors as they plant their seeds, bake their cakes and make their miniature gardens show just how competitive the village show can be.

Sweet Baby James - Starts 8.30pm 4th April 2007

A brand new TV series from the BBC - Sweet Baby James

It's time for viewers to forget their figures as TV chef James Martin returns to his first love – desserts – and cooks up the most scrumptious sweets from today and yesterday in a brand-new series. Everything from sticky toffee pudding to croquembouche is lovingly created with James's passion and panache.

His recipes are influenced by the people and places that inspired his life-long dedication to desserts, starting out at Castle Howard where he grew up and first learnt to cook at the age of five.

Each location provides the theme for his delicious desserts and also inspires James to get out of the kitchen and on to the foodie front line, meeting fellow dessert devotees, campaigning for puddings and digging deeper into the world of sweets. If your mouth isn't watering by the time the credits roll, you might want to check you've still got a pulse!

Diary of dates and venues for appearances etc.

Thursday 8th March 2007
James and his Mother, Sue, had a photo shoot at James home for the article they run in Hello magazine called My Memories. This is due out in April.

Friday 9th March 2007
Fudge had his first magazine shoot for the cover of Dogs Today, we expect this to be used later this year. All went well and Fudge was a star as usual!

Tuesday 27th March 2007
Finally! The Dessert book launch! After many months of hard work James has his book launch in London for the dessert book he has be wanting to write for a long time.

Wednesday 28th March 2007
At the Grosvenor House Hotel, James attends the Galaxy Book Awards hosted by Richard & Judy and on Channel 4, 30th March.

Thursday 30th March 2007
Another magazine shoot and article, this time for Woman & Home magazine, cover his new book Desserts and his home life.

Saturday 30th March 2007
Straight from the Saturday Kitchen studio’s James is on Jonathan Ross radio live, talking about his new book and what’s going on.

Monday 2nd April 2007
James attends the Blue Peter, Can You Cook It competition, searching for a junior cook for Blue Peter. James acts as the chief judge to choose the last 3 at boot camp where the 12 finalists come to cook with the presenters.

Tuesday 3rd April 2007
It’s Womans Hour radio in the morning then to the studios for filming of the Can You Cook It competition for Blue Peter and the final 3.

Wednesday 4th – 7th April 2007
The start of a hectic book tour for the Dessert Book, starting at Manchester, with Interviews for Kent Messenger, Yorkshire Evening Post, First Mag, Radio BBC GMR & Channel M Breakfast Show. Signing Books at WHS Trafford Centre, Waterstones & Arndale Centre, Borders, Leeds & York.

After 2 long days it’s back home to do the South and interviews for Hampshire Society Magazine, The Daily Echo & BBC Radio Solent, signing at Waterstones, West Quay, Southampton.

Saturday straight from Saturday Kitchen to Waterstones, Oxford street, London then John Lewis for more book signings.

Sunday 15th April 2007
This is becoming a regular, the Harley Davidson Dockgate 20, Easer Egg Run, this year we are going to Poole and Southampton Hospital to deliver Easter Eggs to the kids in hospital, I can’t imagine how many bikes will join in this year!

Friday 20th April 2007
More Signings... 12pm at Waterstones, Bluewater and interview on Radio Kent Mid morning Show.

Saturday 21st April 2007
3pm – Signing at WHS, Brent Cross, London.

Wednesday 25th April 2007
12.30pm 1.30pm – Signing at John Lewis, Milton Keynes.
5.30pm – 6.30pm – Signing at Waterstones, High Street, Birmingham.

Wednesday 16th May 2007
12pm – 1pm – Signing at Waterstones, Orchard Sq, Sheffield.
1.30pm – 2.30pm – WHS, Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield.

Book Signing Tour and forth-coming appearances

Wednesday 4th – 7th April 2007
The start of a hectic book tour for the Dessert Book, starting at Manchester, with Interviews for Kent Messenger, Yorkshire Evening Post, First Mag, Radio BBC GMR & Channel M Breakfast Show. Signing Books at WHS Trafford Centre, Waterstones & Arndale Centre, Borders, Leeds & York.

After 2 long days it’s back home to do the South and interviews for Hampshire Society Magazine, The Daily Echo & BBC Radio Solent, signing at Waterstones, West Quay, Southampton.

Saturday straight from Saturday Kitchen to Waterstones, Oxford street, London then John Lewis for more book signings.

Sunday 15th April 2007
This is becoming a regular, the Harley Davidson Dockgate 20, Easer Egg Run, this year we are going to Poole and Southampton Hospital to deliver Easter Eggs to the kids in hospital, I can’t imagine how many bikes will join in this year!

Friday 20th April 2007
More Signings... 12pm at Waterstones, Bluewater and interview on Radio Kent Mid morning Show.

Saturday 21st April 2007
3pm – Signing at WHS, Brent Cross, London.

Wednesday 25th April 2007
12.30pm 1.30pm – Signing at John Lewis, Milton Keynes.
5.30pm – 6.30pm – Signing at Waterstones, High Street, Birmingham.

Wednesday 16th May 2007
12pm – 1pm – Signing at Waterstones, Orchard Sq, Sheffield.
1.30pm – 2.30pm – WHS, Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield.

A Passion for watches

As you may know, James has a passion for watches. He buys the beautiful time pieces from a specialist dealer and friend in Winchester.

James has chosen certain watches to feature on his website. If you like watches, they can be viewed and bought on the online shop. Take a look you may grab a classic time piece at a great price!

Giles Waite
Giles has been buying and selling watches for 20 years and his knowledge has been used extensively in television and magazine articles. His friendship with James comes from a mutual passion for watches, but also for cars and motorcycles where, during the late 1980s, he rode in the British Motorcycle Championships on superbikes.

If you have any questions regarding the watches on this site, please feel free to email Giles giles@watchesofdistinction.com

Saturday Kitchen's Guest from a Land Downunder

My Special Guest on Saturday Kitchen on the 10th March was the singer Jason Donovan. We had a great show and Jason was a fantastic guest to have on the show. He told me afterwards how difficult the famous 'Bush Tucker Trials' where and how he wishes I could have visited them all in the jungle to rustle up something descent to eat!

New TV show: 'Sweet Baby James' - on BBC2

James shares his love of puddings in this new TV show. He returns to Yorkshire, where he grew up and first started cooking at Castle Howard.

The first in the series starts on the 4th April. Catch the show on Wednesday Evenings on BBC2 at 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

The book to accompanying the series is available to buy on this site, aptly named 'James Martin Desserts'... visit the shop and grab your copy today.