For those who watch "The Naked Chef"

[funnybone]

Being originally from Canada, I understand some British terms better than some of my American friends. I came across this recently - it will help for those who watch the show - or even for those planning a trip to England. I have only seen his program a couple of times, so I really don't know how popular it is or isn't.

NAKED CHEF SLANG DICTIONARY

Bang it--mix it

Biscuit--cookie

Boxing Day--day after Christmas

Carry on--proceed

Chuck it--put in

Cracking--get going

Easy Peasy--very simple

Hamper--gift basket

Hen Night--bachelorette party

Kitchen Paper--paper towels

Lovely Jubbly--really nice

Malarkey--blah blah blah

Mate--buddy

Muck Around--have fun

Over the Moon--happy

Pukka--excellent

Quid--slang for British money, equivalent to about U.S. $1.50

Spits--splatters

Whack it here--place in

Whiz it--mix together

Wicked--cool



[This message has been edited by funnybone (edited 03-29-2001).]

[kwormann]

funnybone...Its so sweet of you, I think the show is HUGE!

Kim

[Julia1Pin]

At this point, The Naked Chef is my favorite show on the food network. Jamie makes everything look so easy. And he's cute too.

[Mamasue]

Thanks funnybone! I have learned a new language today. And guess what he says "wicked" like us in the East Coast! Hehe http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[ama47369]

I agree, He is a cutie!
http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[makedah]

cute!!!! no way!!! I think he's quite unattractive. It must be the food...

BTW -- "Pukka" is a Hindi word.

[junietoo]

My daughter and I love Jamie and his show. We find him and his approach to cooking/baking simply delightful and unpretentious. He's definitely on our "must see" list.

[Grace]

I would love to watch this show - he's cute, he's funny, and I agree, unpretentious. I just can't stand the stupid camera moving around like it does! It literally makes me nauseous. I always have to turn it away, and it makes me sooo mad. I wish they would just leave the darn thing still!

[Melina]

I'm with Grace, his show is fun, but I've almost stopped watching. The camera work is also giving me motion sickness! Plus, the camera is literally, in his face, so much of the time.
Melina

[Melina]

Hi funnybone,
Is a "Quid" slang for a British pound?
Thanks,
Melina

[emilycat]

Melina,

That's the approximate conversion factor for British pounds and U.S. dollars, so I imagine that "quid" is probably referring to a pound.

[Melina]

Thanks emilycat. I've heard Quid used in many British movies, but I was never sure of it's proper name.
Melina

[HARRYET]

I have to agree with Grace and Melina on this one, I feel like I'm watching the "Blair Witch Project" Please just hold the camera still! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

Ann

[mlou]

HARRYET, Yet another LOL comment on the board, I'll be chuckling a while on that one http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif