Waitrose and Pippa Middleton

Ignazio · 26-02-2013, 15:36

Will anyone be taking advice from Pippa when she starts her new careet as a food writer for Waitrose covering 'casual dining ideas and recipes' enabling one to entertain in relaxed and stylish fashion.

gemma-the-husky · 26-02-2013, 15:41

it will be wonderful

can't hardly wait.

Teddybleads · 26-02-2013, 15:41

No but I'd buy a book on self-defense by Kate. I've always thought she looks a bit handy.

Besides, I don't think it's the host job to be calm and relaxed when entertaining. It's your job to run around like a blue-arsed fly, smile through gritted teeth and wretchedly search for cocktail sticks.

tangsman · 26-02-2013, 16:02

The Waitrose clientele deserve her.

JulesF · 26-02-2013, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangsman

The Waitrose clientele deserve her.

Oooooh, reverse snobbery! How unusual on DS.

Teddybleads · 26-02-2013, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesF

Oooooh, reverse snobbery! How unusual on DS.

....perhaps he's just a big fan of both?

tangsman · 26-02-2013, 16:23

Neither actually.

wildpumpkin · 27-02-2013, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangsman

The Waitrose clientele deserve her.

Excuse me I'm a Waitrose fan and am a tad annoyed that they have given this woman print space

*Topaz* · 27-02-2013, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ignazio

Will anyone be taking advice from Pippa when she starts her new careet as a food writer for Waitrose covering 'casual dining ideas and recipes' enabling one to entertain in relaxed and stylish fashion.

Yes indeedy!!!

I can hardly wait for budding food & lifestyle guru Pipp's pearls of wisdom...............................or maybe not :yawn:

molliepops · 27-02-2013, 16:10

She is a little thin for my liking to take any sort of dining or eating advice from !

JulesF · 27-02-2013, 16:21

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Originally Posted by molliepops

She is a little thin for my liking to take any sort of dining or eating advice from !

Oh but it's not about the food, dahling. It's all about 'stylish' entertainment!

cosmic buttplug · 28-02-2013, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by molliepops

She is a little thin for my liking to take any sort of dining or eating advice from !

Given that half of the UK population are likely to be obese by 2030 then perhaps PM is just the sort of person that should be given some level of prominence as a food writer?

molliepops · 28-02-2013, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmic buttplug

Given that half of the UK population are likely to be obese by 2030 then perhaps PM is just the sort of person that should be given some level of prominence as a food writer?

Huge difference with being obese and looking like you enjoy what you are talking about.

Teddybleads · 28-02-2013, 15:03

Thin people can be just as enthusiastic and evangelical about food as any other size of person, I wouldn't say that was a hindrance.

I would like to know exactly what her culinary credentials are though. did she study at the Le Cordon Bleu or something?

JulesF · 28-02-2013, 15:31

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Originally Posted by molliepops

Huge difference with being obese and looking like you enjoy what you are talking about.

There are plenty of slim, healthy-looking chefs though. Michel Roux Jr, Jason Atherton, Marcus Wareing, Gennaro Contaldo, Valentine Warner, Locatelli - that's just off the top of my head.

cosmic buttplug · 28-02-2013, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by molliepops

Huge difference with being obese and looking like you enjoy what you are talking about.

But your reference was to her body shape not her demeanour.

gemma-the-husky · 01-03-2013, 01:22

apparently, you don't have to drink coffee out of the saucer.

molliepops · 01-03-2013, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesF

There are plenty of slim, healthy-looking chefs though. Michel Roux Jr, Jason Atherton, Marcus Wareing, Gennaro Contaldo, Valentine Warner, Locatelli - that's just off the top of my head.

I have a tendancy to distrust them too,

molliepops · 01-03-2013, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmic buttplug

But your reference was to her body shape not her demeanour.

I wasn't talking anout her demeanor there either

She doesn't look like someone who cooks or enjoys her food. She doesn't need to be obese just happy to muck in and eat. (yes muck in I guess is demeanor).

Nothing against the girl she is probably delightful just doesn't inspire me to confidence in her abilities to fill the shoes she is taking over.

Johnnys Arcade · 01-03-2013, 09:35

Compared to Waitrose the quality of the other supermarkets food really sucks. Only M & S is comparable on quality. Love Waitrose!

JulesF · 01-03-2013, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by molliepops

I have a tendancy to distrust them too,

All of them? Blimey!

JulesF · 01-03-2013, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnys Arcade

Compared to Waitrose the quality of the other supermarkets food really sucks. Only M & S is comparable on quality. Love Waitrose!

I love it too, though I don't shop there exclusively because the nearest one to us is not all that near. A lot of people think that it is more expensive than other supermarkets, but that's actually not the case at all. Our weekly shop at Waitrose comes out at around the same as our weekly shop at Sainsbury's, and the quality is better. Their basics range is very good indeed.

Good quality at reasonable prices. What's not to like?

Joanne yy · 01-03-2013, 17:15

I shop exclusively at Waitrose - I am
willing to give Pippa a chance

Why not

*Topaz* · 02-03-2013, 10:50

Trouble in paradise? In DM it says that many customers are not very happy that Waitrose have employed Pippa.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-Facebook.html

husted · 02-03-2013, 11:12

Queenie is pissed off.

'Her Majesty the Queen' is dismayed at the latest job news from the Middleton side of the family.
http://news.uk.msn.com/socialvoices/...e-for-disaster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pippa

Her repertoire is said to include:

1. How to put a party hat on without ruining one’s hair

2. Warming marshmallows on a caravan gas fire

3. 101 things one can do with a tube of Pringles

4. Spam: the hidden gem in your cupboard

5. Meals to catch a second-in-line to the throne (still working on that one)

This is what happens when you let your son marry riff-raff.

26-02-2013, 15:36	#1
Ignazio Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,110	Waitrose and Pippa Middleton Will anyone be taking advice from Pippa when she starts her new careet as a food writer for Waitrose covering 'casual dining ideas and recipes' enabling one to entertain in relaxed and stylish fashion.

26-02-2013, 15:41	#2
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17,858	it will be wonderful can't hardly wait.

26-02-2013, 15:41	#3
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	No but I'd buy a book on self-defense by Kate. I've always thought she looks a bit handy. Besides, I don't think it's the host job to be calm and relaxed when entertaining. It's your job to run around like a blue-arsed fly, smile through gritted teeth and wretchedly search for cocktail sticks.

26-02-2013, 16:02	#4
tangsman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,597	The Waitrose clientele deserve her.

26-02-2013, 16:19	#5
JulesF Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,103	Quote: Originally Posted by tangsman The Waitrose clientele deserve her. Oooooh, reverse snobbery! How unusual on DS.

26-02-2013, 16:22	#6
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Quote: Originally Posted by JulesF Oooooh, reverse snobbery! How unusual on DS. ....perhaps he's just a big fan of both?

26-02-2013, 16:23	#7
tangsman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,597	Neither actually.

27-02-2013, 14:56	#8
wildpumpkin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,382	Quote: Originally Posted by tangsman The Waitrose clientele deserve her. Excuse me I'm a Waitrose fan and am a tad annoyed that they have given this woman print space

27-02-2013, 15:50	#9
Topaz Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,190	Quote: Originally Posted by Ignazio Will anyone be taking advice from Pippa when she starts her new careet as a food writer for Waitrose covering 'casual dining ideas and recipes' enabling one to entertain in relaxed and stylish fashion. Yes indeedy!!! I can hardly wait for budding food & lifestyle guru Pipp's pearls of wisdom...............................or maybe not :yawn:

27-02-2013, 16:10	#10
molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Posts: 21,678	She is a little thin for my liking to take any sort of dining or eating advice from !

27-02-2013, 16:21	#11
JulesF Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,103	Quote: Originally Posted by molliepops She is a little thin for my liking to take any sort of dining or eating advice from ! Oh but it's not about the food, dahling. It's all about 'stylish' entertainment!

28-02-2013, 12:43	#12
cosmic buttplug Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 520	Quote: Originally Posted by molliepops She is a little thin for my liking to take any sort of dining or eating advice from ! Given that half of the UK population are likely to be obese by 2030 then perhaps PM is just the sort of person that should be given some level of prominence as a food writer?

28-02-2013, 13:55	#13
molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Posts: 21,678	Quote: Originally Posted by cosmic buttplug Given that half of the UK population are likely to be obese by 2030 then perhaps PM is just the sort of person that should be given some level of prominence as a food writer? Huge difference with being obese and looking like you enjoy what you are talking about.

28-02-2013, 15:03	#14
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Thin people can be just as enthusiastic and evangelical about food as any other size of person, I wouldn't say that was a hindrance. I would like to know exactly what her culinary credentials are though. did she study at the Le Cordon Bleu or something?

28-02-2013, 15:31	#15
JulesF Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,103	Quote: Originally Posted by molliepops Huge difference with being obese and looking like you enjoy what you are talking about. There are plenty of slim, healthy-looking chefs though. Michel Roux Jr, Jason Atherton, Marcus Wareing, Gennaro Contaldo, Valentine Warner, Locatelli - that's just off the top of my head.

28-02-2013, 19:02	#16
cosmic buttplug Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 520	Quote: Originally Posted by molliepops Huge difference with being obese and looking like you enjoy what you are talking about. But your reference was to her body shape not her demeanour.

01-03-2013, 01:22	#17
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17,858	apparently, you don't have to drink coffee out of the saucer.

01-03-2013, 09:08	#18
molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Posts: 21,678	Quote: Originally Posted by JulesF There are plenty of slim, healthy-looking chefs though. Michel Roux Jr, Jason Atherton, Marcus Wareing, Gennaro Contaldo, Valentine Warner, Locatelli - that's just off the top of my head. I have a tendancy to distrust them too,

01-03-2013, 09:11	#19
molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Posts: 21,678	Quote: Originally Posted by cosmic buttplug But your reference was to her body shape not her demeanour. I wasn't talking anout her demeanor there either She doesn't look like someone who cooks or enjoys her food. She doesn't need to be obese just happy to muck in and eat. (yes muck in I guess is demeanor). Nothing against the girl she is probably delightful just doesn't inspire me to confidence in her abilities to fill the shoes she is taking over.

01-03-2013, 09:35	#20
Johnnys Arcade Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 114 Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 Posts: 2,744	Compared to Waitrose the quality of the other supermarkets food really sucks. Only M & S is comparable on quality. Love Waitrose!

01-03-2013, 10:08	#21
JulesF Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,103	Quote: Originally Posted by molliepops I have a tendancy to distrust them too, All of them? Blimey!

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Waitrose and Pippa Middleton

01-03-2013, 10:12	#22
JulesF Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,103	Quote: Originally Posted by Johnnys Arcade Compared to Waitrose the quality of the other supermarkets food really sucks. Only M & S is comparable on quality. Love Waitrose! I love it too, though I don't shop there exclusively because the nearest one to us is not all that near. A lot of people think that it is more expensive than other supermarkets, but that's actually not the case at all. Our weekly shop at Waitrose comes out at around the same as our weekly shop at Sainsbury's, and the quality is better. Their basics range is very good indeed. Good quality at reasonable prices. What's not to like?

01-03-2013, 17:15	#23
Joanne yy Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,428	I shop exclusively at Waitrose - I am willing to give Pippa a chance Why not

02-03-2013, 10:50	#24
Topaz Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,190	Trouble in paradise? In DM it says that many customers are not very happy that Waitrose have employed Pippa. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-Facebook.html

02-03-2013, 11:12	#25
husted Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,152	Queenie is pissed off. 'Her Majesty the Queen' is dismayed at the latest job news from the Middleton side of the family. http://news.uk.msn.com/socialvoices/...e-for-disaster Quote: Originally Posted by Pippa Her repertoire is said to include: 1. How to put a party hat on without ruining one’s hair 2. Warming marshmallows on a caravan gas fire 3. 101 things one can do with a tube of Pringles 4. Spam: the hidden gem in your cupboard 5. Meals to catch a second-in-line to the throne (still working on that one) This is what happens when you let your son marry riff-raff.