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jamie’s ministry of food australia launches
Mon 15 Mar 2010 @ 09:55 | story by Monisha SaldanhaJamie is on a mission to ensure that people all over the world know how to cook. Through his school dinners campaign launched in 2006, he learned that it wasn’t enough to just change how kids ate at school, if parents didn’t support with wholesome food at home. So he followed up with a Ministry of Food campaign in 2009 which featured centers where individuals and families could learn to cook for free. The Ministry of Food centers have been a great success, with classes booked up months ahead of time, and has been followed by equally popular centers in Leeds and Bradford in 2010 (and more to come!)
Jamie is looking beyond the United Kingdom, and he has teamed up with The Good Guys (a major consumer electronics and whitegoods retailer) who are committing AUS$5million to build, equip and run community based Jamie’s Ministry of Food centres, both permanent and mobile, around Australia.
Australia is now one of the most obese countries in the world. Changes in family life, the rise of convenience foods, and a lack of compulsory food education in schools has resulted in huge numbers of people losing touch with one of life’s most essential skills: cooking. Jamie passionately believes that the most effective way to combat this lack of knowledge is to tackle it head on, with good information and practical cookery lessons for everyone.
“When you know how to cook, you’ve got control over your life and your health. Cooking is one of the most important things we can ever learn in life and with the right sort of information and teaching, absolutely anybody can cook. It’s wonderful, it’s fun, and most importantly, it changes lives,” says Jamie.
In Australia, shocking figures provided by the National Preventative Health Taskforce show that being overweight or obese affects over 60% of Australian adults and 25% of Australian children. The total financial cost in Australia of obesity alone, not including overweight people, was estimated at $8.3 billion in 2008. The most recent projections indicate that there will be an extra 6.7 million obese Australians by 2025. This frightening statistic clearly demonstrates an urgent need for action!
In an effort to tackle this Australian health issue, The Good Guys have committed significant funding and resources to set up and develop Jamie’s Ministry of Food Australia. The Good Guys has announced the establishment of a new independent not-for-profit organization called The Good Foundation, of which Jamie’s Ministry of Food will be a priority project.
Andrew Muir, chairman of The Good Guys says, “The growing list of health concerns related to poor eating habits affects all Australians for which we all need to take responsibility. We believe this initiative has the potential to improve the health and social welfare of communities right across Australia. The Good Foundation is putting up its hand.”
Jamie’s food revolution will empower people, through giving them the skills to change their eating and cooking behaviour, to make both short and long terms changes to their lives. Based on the success of Jamie’s Ministry of Food initiative in the UK, Jamie’s Ministry of Food Australia is all about encouraging people to go back into the kitchen and cook again.
Jamie says, “I’m delighted that The Good Guys will be helping to make Ministry of Food a success in Australia.”
About the Author: Monisha Saldanha works on Jamie Oliver's web team. “It’s the best job ever, combining my love of food and the internet. Couldn’t ask for more!” she says.
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1. Gail Drogemuller Wed 08 Feb 2012 @ 00:02
Well done Jamie, for bringing the Ministry of Food to Australia. I know from a personal experience that kids are not taught enough about good food, healthy eating, preparation and cooking.<br />
We started something in our house about 5 years ago, where we all had to research, prepare, cook and clean up, that meant the kids and dad too. Pantry and freezer were open slather or they could shop for the ingredients they needed. We had the kids friends board with us and they joined in too. Hence it bacame known as the Drogemuller Principle. I beleive this principle could start at any age with encouragement from their parents. Everyone loved it. We had a no complaints policy about what was dished up. It was one the best things we did for our children and their friends. We never once had dud meal and they seemed to want to raise the bar everytime they cooked. The kids that boarded with us have now taken this principle overseas with them and where ever they live, they introduce the Drogemuller Principle to their housemates. The great thing was that they learnt to shop cook healthy meals, time management, and team work. With the team work, if one person could see that the other had lots to do or dishes to clean up they would help out and then this was reciprocated. It was a great time when the kisd were at home. They still talk about it. Friends have now introduced it with their familys and they believe it works a treat. Love your work Jamie Keep it up!
2. Michelle Fri 09 Sep 2011 @ 08:39
This is Fantastic! By 2013, I will have my post graduate education in public health with a focus in health promotion. I can't wait to have the tools and resources to help create fundamental programs in food education for families. Children for one but really for parents to "pull their finger out" and be the best role model for their children. I love Jamie's program!!! It is so important for people to understand food. The more people that value food the better. Understanding where it comes from, how to prepare it and how it effects health are key elements to people changing and becoming respectful of what goes into their bodies.
3. Evangelist Philip Andrew Bangura Wed 27 Jul 2011 @ 22:45
Nice to meet with you in the net and thank God for your lives and ministries,i may like to be part of what the lord is doing in your ministry.
4. Shelley Sat 01 Jan 2011 @ 14:01
Hi Jamie and Team
I am so thrilled that you are coming to Australia. I have watched you on tv and read your cooking books for years. I cannot wait to see you, if i get the chance. It would be great to meet you in person (or even just see you from a distance haha) and possibly even work with you and the team.
Keep on changing lives jamie, you are very much appreciated in aus
:) :)
I am so thrilled that you are coming to Australia. I have watched you on tv and read your cooking books for years. I cannot wait to see you, if i get the chance. It would be great to meet you in person (or even just see you from a distance haha) and possibly even work with you and the team.
Keep on changing lives jamie, you are very much appreciated in aus
:) :)
5. sarah dudgeon Sun 19 Dec 2010 @ 10:57
The ministry of food is a fantastic idea for spurring peoples passion for cooking and food itself. Some of my friends have been making our own food revolution in our own kitchens, we call it Special Sunday and it involves a group of four people who take it in turn to cook a meal on a Sunday evening. The menus have been many and varied- and some of your recipes have featured! we have been going for at least four years now and we look forward to it every week. We initially started the group as a friend of ours needed to become a vegetarian due to medical problems, but he did not know any recipes, this way he was learning something new every week . The members of the group have changed a little and occasionally we need to make it Fantastic Friday, Standard Saturday or Magic Monday, but the spirit is strong!!
6. Andrew Thu 16 Dec 2010 @ 23:38
Hi there jamie and team.
im a young cook loving your work and is thinking about making a big move frome wellington nsw to ipswich in the hope that i can come on the team and help push the good food rev. so if there is any way i can help or maybe work for you's please email.
hope to hear from you
thank you and good luck
im a young cook loving your work and is thinking about making a big move frome wellington nsw to ipswich in the hope that i can come on the team and help push the good food rev. so if there is any way i can help or maybe work for you's please email.
hope to hear from you
thank you and good luck
7. Colleen Rennie Thu 02 Dec 2010 @ 07:56
Hi Jamie,
Welcome to Australia!
I've watched you and your shows for a lot of years, and love your work. I was wondering if you cook chokos in the UK. Although my son and family live over there, I didn't think to ask them when visiting a few weeks ago.
I would like to know if you have any new recipes for this vegetable, as it's so easy to grow!
Have a great visit in Australia, and I look forward to seeing more of you and your fantastic cooking shows.
Kind regards...Colleen (Rennie)
Welcome to Australia!
I've watched you and your shows for a lot of years, and love your work. I was wondering if you cook chokos in the UK. Although my son and family live over there, I didn't think to ask them when visiting a few weeks ago.
I would like to know if you have any new recipes for this vegetable, as it's so easy to grow!
Have a great visit in Australia, and I look forward to seeing more of you and your fantastic cooking shows.
Kind regards...Colleen (Rennie)
8. sarah fox Sun 28 Nov 2010 @ 13:10
Been in Australia for 3 years and missing home. So good to hear you are coming. I would love my two kids 6 and 8 to come for cooking lessons. They are aware of healthy food but don't trust me enough to try expanding their menu! I cook from scratch at least one meal every day and its getting monotonous. Help needed in the funest possible way. Let me know where you are setting up and if I can lend a hand I'm there. Massage/Anatomy and Physiology lecturer
9. Lucy Vardari Sat 27 Nov 2010 @ 05:48
Hi Jamie,
You are a true inspiration...The only processed food that goes into my daughter's lunch box is the bread and once I'm finished packing it, I stand back and count up all the different colors that are in there, upon closing the lid I say " Now, Jamie would be happy with that!". I'm thrilled that you are coming to Australia and hope you visit Melbourne. Thank you for your passion.
You are a true inspiration...The only processed food that goes into my daughter's lunch box is the bread and once I'm finished packing it, I stand back and count up all the different colors that are in there, upon closing the lid I say " Now, Jamie would be happy with that!". I'm thrilled that you are coming to Australia and hope you visit Melbourne. Thank you for your passion.
10. cathryn nolan Fri 26 Nov 2010 @ 11:39
Jamie should check out what's going on with food at Eltham College in Research Vic - in addition to its campus restaurant and hospitality projects, recently a group of parent and teachers volunteers have compiled an amazing cookbook of family recipes to raise funds for a school in Haiti. You have to see the book to believe it - it's beautifully put together, and it celebrates food in a way that I think Jamie would really appreciate - the blurb on the back of the book reads: "i love this recipe because it tastes great and has a variety of ingredients. It is a family favorite especially because my mum made it up. Unit now now one else has had it, but it is being granted freedom in the world" (the comment is attributed to a Year 6 student who contributed a recipe for Spinach Leaf Pasta. To me that sums it up - this is a community project about enthusiasm for sharing, fresh ingredients, taste, flavour, sustainability, and love.....
Check it out on the Eltham College website or its facebook /twitter pages (we contributed a recipe for my son's favorite potato and tuna pastie)
Love your work Jamie.... keep it up.
Check it out on the Eltham College website or its facebook /twitter pages (we contributed a recipe for my son's favorite potato and tuna pastie)
Love your work Jamie.... keep it up.
11. Elle Mon 22 Nov 2010 @ 00:13
HI I am a Cordon Bleu Cook who loves healthy eating and cooking, my passion has always to use the best of seasonal vegetables and fruits and think some of the supermarkets who have rows and isles of pre made and convienience "sauces" is a crime, just look at them next time you are at a supermarket! I have two teenage sons who LOve junk food and it is an uphill battle to get them to see that the healthy food is the best. I am always working on it, so I do not know hw much of a struggle it is for people who have no knowledge of how to prepare simple, healthy good, cheap meals.- they rely on the supermarket isles. I would love to help on this mission as it is something thats close to my heart.
12. roslyn Sun 21 Nov 2010 @ 10:36
hi jamie my name is roslyn
and when i heard you where comeing down under is was so happy
that i told my daughter if you donot come to townsvillle i will drive to where every you are.
i have watched you since you stated and have your dvd and your books and belive in what you do , i hope some day to open a small shop and to teach kids the joy in cooking and just to have fun with it.
i hope you come to townsville as 2 years ogo i had canser and from that day i have a hole new look on life.
i belive that the workd is a better place with people like you in it that care about the young people in this world that other people have given up on .
so from a single mum so not stop keep going
and when i heard you where comeing down under is was so happy
that i told my daughter if you donot come to townsvillle i will drive to where every you are.
i have watched you since you stated and have your dvd and your books and belive in what you do , i hope some day to open a small shop and to teach kids the joy in cooking and just to have fun with it.
i hope you come to townsville as 2 years ogo i had canser and from that day i have a hole new look on life.
i belive that the workd is a better place with people like you in it that care about the young people in this world that other people have given up on .
so from a single mum so not stop keep going
13. Megan Thu 18 Nov 2010 @ 03:38
It is so wonderful to see someone is finally passionate enough to start such a program, it is even more exciting to discover it is Jamie Oliver. I began my career in the food industry as a degree qualified Food Technologist in the area of product development ie formulating foods for the market. Due to moral/personal reasons I decided that product development was not a path I wished to follow. I was shocked at the type and number of food additives that were used to develop processed food. I am aware of the side affects these additives can have on our bodies and therefore chose to no longer pursue my career in this area further. I decided to move into the area of food safety and hygiene. I feel there is a lot people can do to prevent food poisoning and therefore lessen the burden on our public health system. I enjoyed this role immensely, training and educating people on the dangers of food and inspecting the kitchens of the company's many clients. I have taken some time off from my career of 10 years to have my two wonderful boys who are now 2 and 4 years of age. I am a huge fan of Jamie's as he shares my passion for cooking from scratch and shows a real love and enthusiasm for food. A lot of people in the community are very time poor and really do need some help and support to be able to select the correct food and prepare and cook it for their families and friends. I take pride in my own vegie garden and strongly believe a lot more people should have one. It is wonderful to be able to show your kids where their food comes from and that is is safe to eat. I have strongly considered starting up a similar program educating people myself. Due to finances and my thought that people would be unlikely to pay for such a service I have not pursued this. It is great to see people will now get this information for free from your valuable program. I would like to wish Jamie and his team all the very best and if he requires any employees in the Brisbane/North Brisbane/Sunshine Coast area I would be so happy to offer my skills.
14. Bryce gabell Mon 15 Nov 2010 @ 23:12
jamie i thank God, that you have now made it to Autsralia.I am a 16 year old boy who like you, wonts to change the way people think about food.I've been a chef's apprentice for six months now and, i've also got the support of a small community.I live on a small farm and i am trying to make it selfsufishent by growing my own fruit and veggies.But due to lack of money i lost my job at the beautifl cafe, that i was working at. I am very upset obout my job but i know that i will find a new job and help change the thinkig of many people around me.[ Bryce gabel 186 old eddington Rd betley victoria.] Thank you for coming to Australia. Q.L.D hopefully you will make it down to Victoria thanx jamie.
15. Mick Mon 15 Nov 2010 @ 10:10
Gday jamie i wish you all the best mate, your a true inspiration i often cook your recipes at home and even grow my own herbs and veg now after watching your prior tv series. thanks mate.
16. Marilyn Truefeldt Mon 15 Nov 2010 @ 01:55
It's great news that you are coming to Oz and bringing your cooking talent and enthusiasm with you cos we sure need it here! My friend Glenda Timmins and myself are involved in a Gardening Club at Viewbank Primary School where we teach children how to grow fresh vegies and prepare simple salads, soups, baked potatoes etc. Our aim is to steer children away from the packaged, processed imitation food commonly found in supermarkets and show them what "real" food is!!
It worries us that many of our children have no idea of where their food comes from, how it is prepared or how it affects their wellbeing. We believe that being able to grow your own fresh, organic fruit and vegetables and turn them into delicious healthy meals is something every child should have a chance to learn. You are an inspiration to us and we wish you all the very best for your trip downunder.
From Marily and Glenda
Viewbank Primary School Gardening Club
It worries us that many of our children have no idea of where their food comes from, how it is prepared or how it affects their wellbeing. We believe that being able to grow your own fresh, organic fruit and vegetables and turn them into delicious healthy meals is something every child should have a chance to learn. You are an inspiration to us and we wish you all the very best for your trip downunder.
From Marily and Glenda
Viewbank Primary School Gardening Club
17. Eileen Sun 14 Nov 2010 @ 00:36
G'day Jamie and Crew.My mum was a new bride of 19 in London in 1939.She lived through the time of the Original Ministry of Food. My dad wasn't in the forces he worked at a sensitive job.He already had an allotment and helped the families in the street start their own dig for victory gardens.I have learnt my thrift and adaptability thanks to their experiences.I do my bit and am helping to teach kids in my small town the basics.I think people turn to JUNK because they think it is cheaper.We know! that the less food has been processed the cheaper it is,and its not had to cook good plain food to start with.Ive been in Australia since 1960 my dad had his garden and we ate well.My veg garden flourishes today though I don't grown much fruit because I live in a fruit growing area,but you should see my rasberries .Keep up the good work ,I would love to be involved in some way
18. Malissa Groome Sun 07 Nov 2010 @ 00:40
Hi Jamie!
I'm really excited to hear you're brining MOF to Australia, and like many other people who have posted here, I hope you get people in regional Australia involved. I live in Orange, NSW, and I'm really proud that the community here has a strong local produce culture. I'm really lucky to live in a place where I can get fantastic, in season fruit and veggies and local meats and cheeses - even nuts, truffles and local wines - and be inspired by the ingredients that come from our own soil rather than from a packet.
Despite the ready availability of amazing local produce, there's still a huge portion of the population who live on take away and frozen dinners (probably like a lot of places in Australia). I don't know if it's because people here are intimidated by the kitchen, or if they just don't think they have the time or money to choose and use fresh ingredients. I would love to see Aussies take as much pride in their local food producers as they do in their favorite footy teams.... especially in a place like Orange where it is so easy to find healthy food that hasn't traveled half-way around the world.
Keep up the great work!
I'm really excited to hear you're brining MOF to Australia, and like many other people who have posted here, I hope you get people in regional Australia involved. I live in Orange, NSW, and I'm really proud that the community here has a strong local produce culture. I'm really lucky to live in a place where I can get fantastic, in season fruit and veggies and local meats and cheeses - even nuts, truffles and local wines - and be inspired by the ingredients that come from our own soil rather than from a packet.
Despite the ready availability of amazing local produce, there's still a huge portion of the population who live on take away and frozen dinners (probably like a lot of places in Australia). I don't know if it's because people here are intimidated by the kitchen, or if they just don't think they have the time or money to choose and use fresh ingredients. I would love to see Aussies take as much pride in their local food producers as they do in their favorite footy teams.... especially in a place like Orange where it is so easy to find healthy food that hasn't traveled half-way around the world.
Keep up the great work!
19. Sam Thu 04 Nov 2010 @ 12:03
G'day Jaimie! and big 'Hi' to all the wonderful people on your team.
I'm so glad that the food revolution you are creating through the Ministry of Food is finally coming to Australia. I am a stay at home mum to 3 wonderful boys and education about life in particular food and nutrition is very important to our family.
I grew up in an isolated mining town in the North West of Australia, where different cultures and foods helped me to harbor an open mind, open heart and a belonging to a multicultural community. I was lucky that my parents understood the importance of a healthy diet, and an active lifestyle.
Since moving to the Fraser Coast in QLD 5 years ago, I have noticed a huge difference in eating trends and also mindsets when it comes to serving and eating food. I have seen children come to school with little or no lunch, many times without even breakfast in their belly( (let alone a healthy one). I have had parents complain to me that their children refuse to eat anything but chocolate! And the quality of the food in restaurants makes has turned me off one of my favorite pastimes - eating out!
I notice in the supermarket, trolley's at the checkout, loaded full of pre-packaged foods. We have a large portion of overweight, unhealthy people living here and I was astounded when I moved here that this was happening in our wonderful country.
With your passion for fresh food, I hope you can inspire people who seem to be lost in a maze of confusion when it comes to making healthy choices in life.
You have a huge challenge ahead but one person CAN make a difference.
Know that you are not alone in your quest! What you are doing is so important. You have my admiration, support and utmost respect for the way you are changing the world through doing something you love.
Peace and Blessings to you and everyone on your team.
Sam
I'm so glad that the food revolution you are creating through the Ministry of Food is finally coming to Australia. I am a stay at home mum to 3 wonderful boys and education about life in particular food and nutrition is very important to our family.
I grew up in an isolated mining town in the North West of Australia, where different cultures and foods helped me to harbor an open mind, open heart and a belonging to a multicultural community. I was lucky that my parents understood the importance of a healthy diet, and an active lifestyle.
Since moving to the Fraser Coast in QLD 5 years ago, I have noticed a huge difference in eating trends and also mindsets when it comes to serving and eating food. I have seen children come to school with little or no lunch, many times without even breakfast in their belly( (let alone a healthy one). I have had parents complain to me that their children refuse to eat anything but chocolate! And the quality of the food in restaurants makes has turned me off one of my favorite pastimes - eating out!
I notice in the supermarket, trolley's at the checkout, loaded full of pre-packaged foods. We have a large portion of overweight, unhealthy people living here and I was astounded when I moved here that this was happening in our wonderful country.
With your passion for fresh food, I hope you can inspire people who seem to be lost in a maze of confusion when it comes to making healthy choices in life.
You have a huge challenge ahead but one person CAN make a difference.
Know that you are not alone in your quest! What you are doing is so important. You have my admiration, support and utmost respect for the way you are changing the world through doing something you love.
Peace and Blessings to you and everyone on your team.
Sam
20. Pam Wrigley Sun 31 Oct 2010 @ 15:46
I hope you can make it past the 'big smokes' and reach the country based people. After all, we are the growers who feed the nation. Alas, we are also some of the worst when it comes to poor quality food and bad eating habits as most of our available incomes are plowed (no pun intended .. ahem!) back into crops and livestock to keep producing for the rest of Australia and the World. Very few of us have the time for the luxury of our own vegie garden nor the water available to 'waste' on such things, so it would be really good if you could get out to where it all starts. I am on a small property on marginal land approximately 35 klms from the nearest town in the South West Region of Queensland. Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to us all -hope you can make it to the often forgotten areas.
21. Donna the mum Sun 31 Oct 2010 @ 03:10
Hi Jamie,
I'm a homeschooling mum of 7 from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. I'm really excited to hear that you are bringing the Ministry of Food to Australia and I would love to be a part of this grass roots movement any way I can. We raise our own meat and veg and understand the concept of teaching our kids to eat the best and healthiest produce possible. I wish you every success.
I'm a homeschooling mum of 7 from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. I'm really excited to hear that you are bringing the Ministry of Food to Australia and I would love to be a part of this grass roots movement any way I can. We raise our own meat and veg and understand the concept of teaching our kids to eat the best and healthiest produce possible. I wish you every success.
22. Kerry Sat 30 Oct 2010 @ 03:39
I know that you will go to the cities, but the bush needs this more. Cities have access to all sorts of options and opportunities while rural areas do not. Small towns (like mine) could also use the economic boosts that your programs would bring. Something to think about
23. Naomi Wed 13 Oct 2010 @ 09:10
Hi All,
Iam very interested in what Jamie has been doing in the schools and loved the UK series Ministry of Food. My husband bought me the Ministry of Food cookbook and I have almost cooked all of the receipes and even passed on and shown 2 friends how easy fresh homecooked meals are. I hope something here in Perth can be started as iam concerned for the children of tomorrow. My own children 5,15mths and #3 on the way will be taught how to cook home cooked meals for their family when the time comes. But for the time being Miss 5 loves helping Mama in the kitchen whatever iam making.
Good Luck Jamie.
Iam very interested in what Jamie has been doing in the schools and loved the UK series Ministry of Food. My husband bought me the Ministry of Food cookbook and I have almost cooked all of the receipes and even passed on and shown 2 friends how easy fresh homecooked meals are. I hope something here in Perth can be started as iam concerned for the children of tomorrow. My own children 5,15mths and #3 on the way will be taught how to cook home cooked meals for their family when the time comes. But for the time being Miss 5 loves helping Mama in the kitchen whatever iam making.
Good Luck Jamie.
24. Imogen Tue 28 Sep 2010 @ 02:55
Hello Jamie,
I am a 12 year old girl who lives in Oakford,Western Australia, I have 5 people in my household I am the eldest child I have a baby brother who is 3 and a little sister who is 9, my mum is doing quarter time Uni and my step dad is a GP, but my biological dad, he doesn't live with me, is a sales manager, unfortunately both my dads have weight problems, my baby brother has a deformity called a lymphangioma (also called a cystic hygroma, if you need some more info search up W.A. telethon child her name is phoebe she has the same disorder and she goes to the same school as him)he has a tracheotomy to breathe, this causes problems for us because he needs a lot of care and with my mum doing uni and dad working full time we don't have a lot of time to cook fresh meals or anything much my mum and dad share the cooking duties when we have time and I help cook and sometimes cook by myself. I don't go to the same school as my sister or brother.
I go to a school in a low socio economic area, our school doesn't have a proper canteen all we get to eat is frozen foods and very unhealthy snacks, a lot of people use the canteen, which proves a problem for me being a strict vegetarian, I'm wondering if whenever you come to Australia you could help my school for future generations to come. I know that Australia is getting more obese over the years and I am really worried about some of the children at our school, I personally believe that most of the parents give in to their children when they ask for junk food. Even though our school has a good sports system they eat enough junk to "make up for doing sport" so it's as if they never did sport. So please consider our school in Langford, Western Australia. Please email me details of your trip and Please, I sincerely ask you, please help our school and our state and our nation.
Sincerely Imogen.
I am a 12 year old girl who lives in Oakford,Western Australia, I have 5 people in my household I am the eldest child I have a baby brother who is 3 and a little sister who is 9, my mum is doing quarter time Uni and my step dad is a GP, but my biological dad, he doesn't live with me, is a sales manager, unfortunately both my dads have weight problems, my baby brother has a deformity called a lymphangioma (also called a cystic hygroma, if you need some more info search up W.A. telethon child her name is phoebe she has the same disorder and she goes to the same school as him)he has a tracheotomy to breathe, this causes problems for us because he needs a lot of care and with my mum doing uni and dad working full time we don't have a lot of time to cook fresh meals or anything much my mum and dad share the cooking duties when we have time and I help cook and sometimes cook by myself. I don't go to the same school as my sister or brother.
I go to a school in a low socio economic area, our school doesn't have a proper canteen all we get to eat is frozen foods and very unhealthy snacks, a lot of people use the canteen, which proves a problem for me being a strict vegetarian, I'm wondering if whenever you come to Australia you could help my school for future generations to come. I know that Australia is getting more obese over the years and I am really worried about some of the children at our school, I personally believe that most of the parents give in to their children when they ask for junk food. Even though our school has a good sports system they eat enough junk to "make up for doing sport" so it's as if they never did sport. So please consider our school in Langford, Western Australia. Please email me details of your trip and Please, I sincerely ask you, please help our school and our state and our nation.
Sincerely Imogen.
25. Kerrie McDonald Thu 16 Sep 2010 @ 04:47
Hello Jamie
Heartfelt congratulations on the birth of your first son, Buddy! Glad to hear Jules and the girls are all good. Jamie, I have always been interested in food from growing through to cooking and have a wide and varied collection of cookery books, kitchen gadgets and love reading chefs autobiographies.
Naturally I follow most cookery shows on TV and have watched all of you'r shows from the onset. My last position as Manager of an accommodation and conference center had me being solely responsible for the catering from menu planning, buying , preparing, cooking and final presentation and when we were made redundant I realized how much I loved that aspect of the job. Now living in Brisbane, once again working in the accommodation industry, I would very much love supporting your Ministry of Food in whatever small way possible. I too have noticed the lack of home cooking especially amongst the younger generation and the sheer number of folk who eat regularly at the take-away outlets. The Good Guys are located in our area and I would welcome the opportunity to be involved.
Heartfelt congratulations on the birth of your first son, Buddy! Glad to hear Jules and the girls are all good. Jamie, I have always been interested in food from growing through to cooking and have a wide and varied collection of cookery books, kitchen gadgets and love reading chefs autobiographies.
Naturally I follow most cookery shows on TV and have watched all of you'r shows from the onset. My last position as Manager of an accommodation and conference center had me being solely responsible for the catering from menu planning, buying , preparing, cooking and final presentation and when we were made redundant I realized how much I loved that aspect of the job. Now living in Brisbane, once again working in the accommodation industry, I would very much love supporting your Ministry of Food in whatever small way possible. I too have noticed the lack of home cooking especially amongst the younger generation and the sheer number of folk who eat regularly at the take-away outlets. The Good Guys are located in our area and I would welcome the opportunity to be involved.
26. Rachel Wright Wed 15 Sep 2010 @ 14:01
PICK PERTH!! PICK PERTH!!! I soo love the work you are doing Jamie and want the opportunity to work with you to be able to change people's lives through food.
Rachel
Perth
Rachel
Perth
27. KIDZEAT Fri 10 Sep 2010 @ 00:40
Hi Jamie, and everyone,
I too am a big fan of yours - and I did have dinner at the river cafe back in the mid-90/s-. I love your social focus, your interest in health, and like everyone on this blog, I believe Australia needs a food revolution. I got my inspiration to do something about the way kids eat here, by watching my own nephews, my friends' kids struggle around food! I heard the arguments, the worries...Now I work with parents of young children on the theme of 'how to get your kids to eat...well'. I aim to get them on the right track early so it is much easier for them in the long run, and they will have healthy, happy kids!
And another thing Jamie, my kids primary school would truly interest you and your researchers, out of the 56 nationalities, inc quite a contingent of French people, not every two lunch boxes are the same, or are they? Find out how different cultures deal with the issue of food, and how they are teaching their kids to eat, by researching our lunch boxes!! We are based in Melbourne, Victoria. Best of luck to all of your team, I too hope to get involved in the project at some stage!
I too am a big fan of yours - and I did have dinner at the river cafe back in the mid-90/s-. I love your social focus, your interest in health, and like everyone on this blog, I believe Australia needs a food revolution. I got my inspiration to do something about the way kids eat here, by watching my own nephews, my friends' kids struggle around food! I heard the arguments, the worries...Now I work with parents of young children on the theme of 'how to get your kids to eat...well'. I aim to get them on the right track early so it is much easier for them in the long run, and they will have healthy, happy kids!
And another thing Jamie, my kids primary school would truly interest you and your researchers, out of the 56 nationalities, inc quite a contingent of French people, not every two lunch boxes are the same, or are they? Find out how different cultures deal with the issue of food, and how they are teaching their kids to eat, by researching our lunch boxes!! We are based in Melbourne, Victoria. Best of luck to all of your team, I too hope to get involved in the project at some stage!
28. Matt Sarre Sat 04 Sep 2010 @ 13:04
Hi MOF Team
My local paper seems to think the City of Onkaparinga in SA is a possible site for you. I'm a community engagment professional working in the Business Development Unit of Cancer Council SA (largest non-gov cancer org here). Obesity is a major risk factor for cancer and therefore reducing obesity is a key goal for Cancer Council SA. Two offers if you do land here. First, Cancer Council SA would love to talk with you as a local suppoerting partner. Second, independent form that, I'd be happy to offer my time to help ground MOF in the local community here. I'm a resident in the Onkaparinga Council area so know the local scene here reasonably well. Whatever happens, all the best. Cheers, Matt.
My local paper seems to think the City of Onkaparinga in SA is a possible site for you. I'm a community engagment professional working in the Business Development Unit of Cancer Council SA (largest non-gov cancer org here). Obesity is a major risk factor for cancer and therefore reducing obesity is a key goal for Cancer Council SA. Two offers if you do land here. First, Cancer Council SA would love to talk with you as a local suppoerting partner. Second, independent form that, I'd be happy to offer my time to help ground MOF in the local community here. I'm a resident in the Onkaparinga Council area so know the local scene here reasonably well. Whatever happens, all the best. Cheers, Matt.
29. jefoti Fri 27 Aug 2010 @ 14:21
I am so very excited to hear the ministry of Food is coming to Australia and I look forward to hearing where you would be going to visit. I am pasionate about this subject and would sincerely like to see you venture into western NSW to do something. there is a deep lack of understanding in many areas of our society about the long term impact of bad eating habits and our children are suffering on every level. Bad dental health, low immunity and suffering in education as well in the short term and in the long term, Please come past the blue mountains Jamie, you have an influence that can revolutionize our country. Thanks for using what you have for good.
Jo
Jo
30. steva23 Fri 27 Aug 2010 @ 01:22
Good Morning Jamie,
My name is James Stephenson and i am very interested in Introducing MoF to my new Venture and the surroundings of the South East of South Australia.
I have just become the preffered occupier of a 200 year old Heritage listed jail in Mount Gambier, South Australia.
I am converting it into a Hostel, Bar and Restaraunt and there is only 2 -3 hostels of its kind in Australia.
I will be getting assistance from the local council and will also be working with large community groups to promote the jail as a community venue. Within the venue i will be promoting healthy living and utilizing the local organic produce the South East offers.
I religiously watch your cooking shows and really enjoy your personality and energy you bring to communities and the way you relate to the personalities you meet a long the way.
The jail grounds are huge and have 3-4 big areas to convert into gardens which will include Aquaponics and multicultural and indigenous gardens.
To clean up the jail will take a lot of work but one of the big projects for me will be to utilize the community and promote healthy eating and living within the local schools and communities. Unfortunately Mount Gambier is in the top 4 towns for child obesity within Australia and your Mof would be a great way to not only promote the town of Mount Gambier and surroundings but also the jail and the gardens within the Gaol. Most importantly to teach children and parents healthy eating and lifestyle choices.
I will be working closely with the local council and would love to put the jail back on the map and promote healthy living.
Jamie, It would mean a lot to myself and the South East if you could come to Mount Gambier and help with the our visions to promote healthy living and eating and too also work with local indigenous groups and school groups. I believe it would give a boost to the beautful South East and will also help in promoting this great area with its amazing produce. To be able to work with you and your Mof team and teach people how to become aware of healthy lifetsyles as well as teaching healthy habits would be a dream come true.
The Old jail would be a great venue within South Australia to promote healthy eating and to use as a hub for the MoF team.
Thank you for your time Jamie and I look forward to hearing from you soon. If you need anymore information or anything i can help with i would be more than happy to assist.
My mobile number is 0410394337.
Kind Regards
James Stephenson
Good Morning Jamie,
My name is James Stephenson and i am very interested in Introducing MoF to my new Venture and the surroundings of the South East of South Australia.
I have just become the preffered occupier of a 200 year old Heritage listed jail in Mount Gambier, South Australia.
I am converting it into a Hostel, Bar and Restaraunt and there is only 2 -3 hostels of its kind in Australia.
I will be getting assistance from the local council and will also be working with large community groups to promote the jail as a community venue. Within the venue i will be promoting healthy living and utilizing the local organic produce the South East offers.
I religiously watch your cooking shows and really enjoy your personality and energy you bring to communities and the way you relate to the personalities you meet a long the way.
The jail grounds are huge and have 3-4 big areas to convert into gardens which will include Aquaponics and multicultural and indigenous gardens.
To clean up the jail will take a lot of work but one of the big projects for me will be to utilize the community and promote healthy eating and living within the local schools and communities. Unfortunately Mount Gambier is in the top 4 towns for child obesity within Australia and your Mof would be a great way to not only promote the town of Mount Gambier and surroundings but also the jail and the gardens within the Gaol. Most importantly to teach children and parents healthy eating and lifestyle choices.
I will be working closely with the local council and would love to put the jail back on the map and promote healthy living.
Jamie, It would mean a lot to myself and the South East if you could come to Mount Gambier and help with the our visions to promote healthy living and eating and too also work with local indigenous groups and school groups. I believe it would give a boost to the beautful South East and will also help in promoting this great area with its amazing produce. To be able to work with you and your Mof team and teach people how to become aware of healthy lifetsyles as well as teaching healthy habits would be a dream come true.
The Old jail would be a great venue within South Australia to promote healthy eating and to use as a hub for the MoF team.
Thank you for your time Jamie and I look forward to hearing from you soon. If you need anymore information or anything i can help with i would be more than happy to assist.
My mobile number is 0410394337.
Kind Regards
James Stephenson
31. kym ariotti Tue 24 Aug 2010 @ 07:33
Hi there!
Clearly you'll have no shortage of interested participants for MOF Australia!
That said I'd also like to throw my hat into the ring in the chance that I get a shot to bring my skills and enthusiasm to this wonderful concept. So glad its coming to Australia- we need it! Quite pleased too to see the enthusiasm it has already generated!
I have been inspired for a long time by Jamie Oliver and his ability to demystify the whole idea that cooking has to be a meticulous, fusion of obscure ingredients, able only to be produced by those who have earnt the title of 'Chef'. Jamie just gets it- people love to learn when taught by others for whom their passion and enthusiam for life and sharing life's gifts; just cannot be contained.
One of my closely held dreams is to one day have a stone walled, multi- bed vegetable garden to rival the one that Jamie so often turns to in order to choose the finest home grown ingredients for his knock-out recipes.
I am a massive advocate for farmers markets too, which encourage people to buy seasonally, get out in their community and learn about the origins of their food. My 9 year old son relishes our trips to the markets and has his own list of must have items which he confidently chooses.
I am a proud mum, who also currently manages the daily business and facillitates the delivery of educational activities to children and adults in a popular education center in Brisbane, QLD. I am a passionate and fabulous cook who has learnt a great deal from 10 years also, working in hospitality in all areas and capacities. During those years I gained experience in initial business set up, bar tending, customer service, the full gamut really up to restaurant manager in all manner of venues and alongside some wonderfully talented chefs, staff and suppliers. This year I added award winning jam and preserve maker to my resume.
I would love to be considered for any position you believe my skills would suit. I can't help but feel that I am meant to be a part of this life changing venture and I know I have the talent , skills and enthusiasm to get the results MOF is after. You are welcome to contact me on the email address provided. I dearly hope that you do. Cheers!
Clearly you'll have no shortage of interested participants for MOF Australia!
That said I'd also like to throw my hat into the ring in the chance that I get a shot to bring my skills and enthusiasm to this wonderful concept. So glad its coming to Australia- we need it! Quite pleased too to see the enthusiasm it has already generated!
I have been inspired for a long time by Jamie Oliver and his ability to demystify the whole idea that cooking has to be a meticulous, fusion of obscure ingredients, able only to be produced by those who have earnt the title of 'Chef'. Jamie just gets it- people love to learn when taught by others for whom their passion and enthusiam for life and sharing life's gifts; just cannot be contained.
One of my closely held dreams is to one day have a stone walled, multi- bed vegetable garden to rival the one that Jamie so often turns to in order to choose the finest home grown ingredients for his knock-out recipes.
I am a massive advocate for farmers markets too, which encourage people to buy seasonally, get out in their community and learn about the origins of their food. My 9 year old son relishes our trips to the markets and has his own list of must have items which he confidently chooses.
I am a proud mum, who also currently manages the daily business and facillitates the delivery of educational activities to children and adults in a popular education center in Brisbane, QLD. I am a passionate and fabulous cook who has learnt a great deal from 10 years also, working in hospitality in all areas and capacities. During those years I gained experience in initial business set up, bar tending, customer service, the full gamut really up to restaurant manager in all manner of venues and alongside some wonderfully talented chefs, staff and suppliers. This year I added award winning jam and preserve maker to my resume.
I would love to be considered for any position you believe my skills would suit. I can't help but feel that I am meant to be a part of this life changing venture and I know I have the talent , skills and enthusiasm to get the results MOF is after. You are welcome to contact me on the email address provided. I dearly hope that you do. Cheers!
32. Alex Mon 09 Aug 2010 @ 13:39
What a fabulous opportunity to re-create the sense of community that has been continually diminishing from food, nutrition and wellbeing in Australia; right from growing fresh, seasonal produce through to educating all ages in the happiness and sense of accomplishment that comes with nourishing the self and others.
I love cooking and believe it is a fantastic medium for improving the health and vitality of our friends and family. Children and the school environment create a great place to start conversations about food that carry through to home and community settings, which help to set up good habits for life and a pattern of collaborative achievement.
This is a truly exciting event and I would love to be a part of it. Let's keep spreading the message!
I love cooking and believe it is a fantastic medium for improving the health and vitality of our friends and family. Children and the school environment create a great place to start conversations about food that carry through to home and community settings, which help to set up good habits for life and a pattern of collaborative achievement.
This is a truly exciting event and I would love to be a part of it. Let's keep spreading the message!
33. ChefHats Mon 09 Aug 2010 @ 08:59
Hi Jamie Australia needs you!! I am so excited about the prospect that your project will be making its way down under. We need it more than ever with obesity and being over weight increasing in significantly in our country. With so much fresh, local, seasonal produce at our fingertips it is a crime that our take away, fast food lifestyles are on the increase. I suppose the pressure is on today and time poor people prefer to not care as much for themselves (of course not everyone). I am a Home Economics Teacher (do casualy work as I am working on my own business to create change around that - Chef Hats Cooking School). I am also studying Nutritional Medicine so that I am abreast of the latest in the nutritional area which is constantly changing. In saying that the simple things are the best. Food does Matter. I am hoping you may be able to assist on a passion of mine and that is to help "special needs" adults to learn about food, in a fun relaxed way to gain health and help them be included more in society. I would love if you could help. I am working my way through funding applications as they usually do not earn money (some do albeit small) and I know that this needs to happen. I realize that we all need a little help at times. I also teach children and adults how to cook. I would love if you could help.
Kind Regards and Keep up your fabulous work. I thorougly enjoy your passion and what you are doing. Karen
Kind Regards and Keep up your fabulous work. I thorougly enjoy your passion and what you are doing. Karen
34. Mary Mon 09 Aug 2010 @ 02:32
Hi Jamie
I have watched you, and followed your career through your TV shows, books and videos, with great interest. I have always marveled at your enthusiasm and dedication you give to what ever venture you take on wether its traveling through Italy or giving a better life to the British chickens!.
I recently retired from teaching High School Food and Textile Studies to look after my mother, and am now looking for a new direction in something new. I would love to be involved in your education program.
Currently I am working in a long day care center near home, the children there, are offered breakfast if they arrive early, they have a cooked meal for lunch plus 2 snacks and a fruiit break. Dinner is also provided at 5.30 for thoses that leave late. I dont think that there would be to much to fault with the menu that is provided for them. The hot meal contains steamed veg a carb and a protien, no flavored milk. It is made by an independant organization delivered daily them heated at the centre. Allergy meals are also provided.
I hope your Australian venture goes well.
I have watched you, and followed your career through your TV shows, books and videos, with great interest. I have always marveled at your enthusiasm and dedication you give to what ever venture you take on wether its traveling through Italy or giving a better life to the British chickens!.
I recently retired from teaching High School Food and Textile Studies to look after my mother, and am now looking for a new direction in something new. I would love to be involved in your education program.
Currently I am working in a long day care center near home, the children there, are offered breakfast if they arrive early, they have a cooked meal for lunch plus 2 snacks and a fruiit break. Dinner is also provided at 5.30 for thoses that leave late. I dont think that there would be to much to fault with the menu that is provided for them. The hot meal contains steamed veg a carb and a protien, no flavored milk. It is made by an independant organization delivered daily them heated at the centre. Allergy meals are also provided.
I hope your Australian venture goes well.
35. Mechendi Thu 05 Aug 2010 @ 13:37
Good Luck Jamie, I am an ex Pom, having been in Sydney for 9 years. I have followed your career since the River Cafe days and Naked Chef. You are an absolute inspiration and a firm favorite in our house. As a school Principal, I believe the time and effort that you have put in to education as well tasty healthy food is to be commended. I wish you all the best for your ventures down under and thank you for dedicating your working life to breaking ground and doing the hard yards to make positive change. Congratulations on a great job and thanks to Jools for her support, enabling you to do it.
36. juliana Thu 05 Aug 2010 @ 11:52
Hello,
I’m thrilled that Ministry of Food is coming to Australia. I’m a sixteen year old high school student in South Australia and I would absolutely love to be part of it! For a project right now in school we were given a free choice investigation and I have chosen mine on how family food production and consumption has changed over the years and how people can make a difference to change it for the better. Nutrition, healthy eating and slow food is something that really motivates me and a subject I feel really passionate about. When you come to Australia it would be just the best experience to work with you and help Australian youth learn the traditional bearings of food and just get them excited. It’s frustrating watching people go to fast food franchises when only a few stores door down, even if it is China Town, is an abundance of fresh produce being cooked by loving people who respect their traditional heritage and recipes. After watching marathons of Jamie at Home I had the urge to start my own vegetable garden and now I have a small area at the back of our house avalanched with rainbow chard and broccoli. I am so excited that you’re coming and though I’m not much of a cook, if you need some teenage assistant and motivation from someone who’s really passionate about the subject, both for health, food and family reasons well oh gosh I would love to help out! =D ... just let me know what I can do!
all the best, Juliana
I’m thrilled that Ministry of Food is coming to Australia. I’m a sixteen year old high school student in South Australia and I would absolutely love to be part of it! For a project right now in school we were given a free choice investigation and I have chosen mine on how family food production and consumption has changed over the years and how people can make a difference to change it for the better. Nutrition, healthy eating and slow food is something that really motivates me and a subject I feel really passionate about. When you come to Australia it would be just the best experience to work with you and help Australian youth learn the traditional bearings of food and just get them excited. It’s frustrating watching people go to fast food franchises when only a few stores door down, even if it is China Town, is an abundance of fresh produce being cooked by loving people who respect their traditional heritage and recipes. After watching marathons of Jamie at Home I had the urge to start my own vegetable garden and now I have a small area at the back of our house avalanched with rainbow chard and broccoli. I am so excited that you’re coming and though I’m not much of a cook, if you need some teenage assistant and motivation from someone who’s really passionate about the subject, both for health, food and family reasons well oh gosh I would love to help out! =D ... just let me know what I can do!
all the best, Juliana
37. Rach Sun 01 Aug 2010 @ 05:42
Hi Jamie & Team,
Your project is so wonderful and SO NEEDED. I am so glad you are bringing it to Australia, and extremely excited that we get to put up our hands to be involved. Based between Brisbane and South East Queensland, I am keen to be considered for running one of your regional kitchens, admin for the project or one of your mobile kitchens. I have a background in media and the arts, but I have a super keen interest in cooking, one of those skills that everyone used to have but is now sadly vanishing in the younger generations. It's just time to turn things around and make a change before it's too late. Thank you for being so forward thinking and generous of spirit to be the person to instigate that change! You are an inspiration Jamie.
Please contact me when you are recruiting for Qld.
Keep up the fantastic work.
Rach (www.rachelkoster.com)
Your project is so wonderful and SO NEEDED. I am so glad you are bringing it to Australia, and extremely excited that we get to put up our hands to be involved. Based between Brisbane and South East Queensland, I am keen to be considered for running one of your regional kitchens, admin for the project or one of your mobile kitchens. I have a background in media and the arts, but I have a super keen interest in cooking, one of those skills that everyone used to have but is now sadly vanishing in the younger generations. It's just time to turn things around and make a change before it's too late. Thank you for being so forward thinking and generous of spirit to be the person to instigate that change! You are an inspiration Jamie.
Please contact me when you are recruiting for Qld.
Keep up the fantastic work.
Rach (www.rachelkoster.com)
38. sammiejoe Thu 29 Jul 2010 @ 01:19
i am here ..and regional australia is so in need of this help..as a mother of three i am continously astounded by the terrible meal options available to families and teh leaders of our future..myself and my family would love to take up the challenge ..
things have changed for the worse over the years with dining rooms at schools being a thing of the past!!it discusts me to see kids eating slumped on the floor!!! no education of eating healthy part from in the home..then working full time as a fashion retailer it astounds me again how many people are overweight and lacking inspiration , education and hope ..
i have to be a part of this..i am so wanting to open a business teaching people symple healthy meals ..and when i saw you were wanting to bring this to australia i knew this was my calling..
i am a brilliant sales women who needs to be passionate about the product i sell and after selling ovens for years i have really been wanting to branch out and teach people on mass that our children need this ..
please contact me to run your regional center ..the center of victoria where change will happen..
i am so looking forward to working with you all
things have changed for the worse over the years with dining rooms at schools being a thing of the past!!it discusts me to see kids eating slumped on the floor!!! no education of eating healthy part from in the home..then working full time as a fashion retailer it astounds me again how many people are overweight and lacking inspiration , education and hope ..
i have to be a part of this..i am so wanting to open a business teaching people symple healthy meals ..and when i saw you were wanting to bring this to australia i knew this was my calling..
i am a brilliant sales women who needs to be passionate about the product i sell and after selling ovens for years i have really been wanting to branch out and teach people on mass that our children need this ..
please contact me to run your regional center ..the center of victoria where change will happen..
i am so looking forward to working with you all
39. lauren Wed 28 Jul 2010 @ 15:03
Dear Jamie and Team,
I am excited about the Ministry of Food campaign coming to Australia, and love the "pass it on" concept. I am a Chef in NSW and would love to become involved in teaching people the basic skills that are now lost and forgotten, and help to ignite their passion for food.
Please advise me on how to become involved.
Regards,
Lauren.
I am excited about the Ministry of Food campaign coming to Australia, and love the "pass it on" concept. I am a Chef in NSW and would love to become involved in teaching people the basic skills that are now lost and forgotten, and help to ignite their passion for food.
Please advise me on how to become involved.
Regards,
Lauren.
40. Lauren Wed 28 Jul 2010 @ 06:48
I think the Ministry of Food is a fantastic idea, and I would love to be involved. I am an accredited exercise physiologist from Brisbane, currently working with people with chronic diseases, and I also love to cook. The Australian government (and citizens!) need to look at preventative medicine - as in healthy diet and exercise, instead of looking for a pill to fix their medical problems/chronic diseases, a lot of which could be improved or avoided by adopting healthy lifestyle. Motivating both adults and children to take charge of their health is vital, and with a bit of community spirit we can definitely make a change for the better! Keep it up Jamie!
41. Donna Wed 28 Jul 2010 @ 02:14
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you..to the Good Guys..!! You really are Good Guys and you must have been reading my thoughts. I am living in a community that is getting larger and unhealthier by the minute and I have had a 'dream' for a long time, that is to - take these people and educate them to cook wholesome nutritious food which will improve their health and save a fortune on their grocery bill at the same time. Please, Please bring the MoF to Tasmania. We have a shocking obesity problem here. May I also ask that you dont recruit a bunch of beaurecrats and academics to do this job. We have enough of them in the National Preventative Health Taskforce, and I dont know about you, but it seems to me that they are not achieving a hell of a lot. Please recruit mum's like myself who have far more common sense, practical ideas and experience to deliver healthy nutritional food without a lot of fuss and expense. I would absolutely love to be a part of this concept.
42. debbeezneez Tue 27 Jul 2010 @ 16:13
Wow MOF coming to Australia I am so excited...... I would love <3 to be a part of this awasome phenomenum I am a business analyst through the day and a mum of 2 and a enthusoastic cook who cooks everything from scratch and happy to share my skills and knowledge of fresh, wholefood cooked with loe and care. I am passionate using good food to fuel the body and have 1st hand experience the way good food for children can improve behavoir.
Sooooo entjusiastic to be involved i am in the Brisbane area and can be contacted on email address provided.
thank you
Deb
Sooooo entjusiastic to be involved i am in the Brisbane area and can be contacted on email address provided.
thank you
Deb
43. Melinda Tue 27 Jul 2010 @ 13:13
I am SO excited! I have been watching the Food Revolution USA series and am astounded by the reception you received there. And a freezer full of boxes!!! You have got to be kidding! Come to Australia, we will invite you in with open arms Jamie! It is all about education, making people aware of their choices. We are so rich here in Australia, we have access to everything we need for a healthy kitchen, we just don't know what to do with it!
Let your voice be the microphone, and I will be a speaker! I am so passionate about eating fresh (just ask my 2 young kids) and as an almost qualified Medical Nutritionist, I can't wait to share my knowledge! All the very best for a warm reception to Australia and a flurry of excitement as young and old learn how to fuel their bodies with nourishment! I would love to be a part of MoF Australia. Here's to good health!
Let your voice be the microphone, and I will be a speaker! I am so passionate about eating fresh (just ask my 2 young kids) and as an almost qualified Medical Nutritionist, I can't wait to share my knowledge! All the very best for a warm reception to Australia and a flurry of excitement as young and old learn how to fuel their bodies with nourishment! I would love to be a part of MoF Australia. Here's to good health!
44. Sarah Tue 27 Jul 2010 @ 11:00
Hi Jamie and co :)
I wanted to commend you on the amazing job you are doing in UK and abroad and stoked that you have $$$ backing to launch in Oz as well.
Hubby and I own a mobile event catering business based in Murray Bridge SA and would love to volunteer our services as we back your cause 100%. We have a good home kitchen set up, and all our equipment is designed to take on the road to set up in a mobile location, we could run classes in a paddock / oval / schools - wherever!
We have been getting ourselves set up so that we can run classes as well as offer catering (a month off completing Cert 4 TAA qualifications, and almost equipped to tackle classes of 20 pax, have insurance etc.)
Feel free to contact anytime if we can be of assistance!
Cheers, Sarah
I wanted to commend you on the amazing job you are doing in UK and abroad and stoked that you have $$$ backing to launch in Oz as well.
Hubby and I own a mobile event catering business based in Murray Bridge SA and would love to volunteer our services as we back your cause 100%. We have a good home kitchen set up, and all our equipment is designed to take on the road to set up in a mobile location, we could run classes in a paddock / oval / schools - wherever!
We have been getting ourselves set up so that we can run classes as well as offer catering (a month off completing Cert 4 TAA qualifications, and almost equipped to tackle classes of 20 pax, have insurance etc.)
Feel free to contact anytime if we can be of assistance!
Cheers, Sarah
45. Laura Sun 25 Jul 2010 @ 04:46
I would love to involved in MoF Brisbane. I am a qualified and experienced Home Economist and teacher. I have worked in very complex and challenging environments where children don't know to use a grater or peeler so I know what I am in for. Please email me when you are recruiting home economists.
46. Emma Stirling Wed 21 Jul 2010 @ 00:57
So you did get my constant cries f HELP on Twitter! Seriously, iIt's so exciting to see the recruiting starting for the Good Food Foundation. I hope you consider a dietitian on the team Jamie? I know you appreciate that we are not really the food cops. Just passionate about good food too. I believe having a dietitian on board will help the reach of the program expand into more spheres of influence and help ensure that healthy cooking, stays healthy and targeted to the right age & lifestage. Culinary nutrition is one of my pasions and I've blogged http://www.scoopnutrition.com/2010/02/doing-it-for-the-kids/ and tweeted about your Food Revolution. Would love to help spread the word.
47. Amanda Mon 19 Jul 2010 @ 01:41
Hi Jamie & Team,
I am very excited about the Ministry of Food heading to Australia! I was watching an episode of MOF America the other night, and I was just amazed at how closed minded people could be when it came to eating fresh food. It was quite scary to think how many people are out there in that situation at the moment. I think it is wonderful what you are doing, and I really can't wait to see a food revolution here in Australia. Not only to see a decrease in obesity and health problems such as Diabetes, but also for a more open minded community in general.
I would love to be involved with this initiative. Please let me know how?
Amanda
I am very excited about the Ministry of Food heading to Australia! I was watching an episode of MOF America the other night, and I was just amazed at how closed minded people could be when it came to eating fresh food. It was quite scary to think how many people are out there in that situation at the moment. I think it is wonderful what you are doing, and I really can't wait to see a food revolution here in Australia. Not only to see a decrease in obesity and health problems such as Diabetes, but also for a more open minded community in general.
I would love to be involved with this initiative. Please let me know how?
Amanda
48. Joanne Tue 22 Jun 2010 @ 00:50
Jamie & Team,
Truly you are changing the world, one kitchen at a time! I would love to help & be a part of MOF in Adelaide, SA.
Thanks,
Jo
Truly you are changing the world, one kitchen at a time! I would love to help & be a part of MOF in Adelaide, SA.
Thanks,
Jo
49. aimbo Wed 16 Jun 2010 @ 13:38
Hi, my mum loves what jamie does with food and educating people to eat better. She is an awesome wholefood cook, we grow lots of stuff and eat really healthily. SHe teaches me, i am 8 and my brother who is 12 to cook, we both love it. She is always helping people. I know that she would be so good to help jamie with this mission and teaching people. She homeschools us and we are both really good cooks and understand about nutrition and health but most of all how to make really yummy food. Mum is great with kids and people and is a really patient and funny. Please contact us to find out more, i know she would be fabulous for your schools to educate people and maybe we could help to teach kids how to cook. What a better way than kids who love healthy food to teach other kids. She teaches us both vegetarian and meat cooking as i am a vegetarian and my brother is a serious carnivor. thanks jamie.
50. Diana Thu 10 Jun 2010 @ 09:19
Hi, Jamie, or admin staff..
PLEASE, E-MAIL WITH ALL THE RELEVANT DETAILS, FOR MELBOURNE, Eastern suburbs ! SO I CAN ATTEND TO THE COOKING CLASSES AND EAT healthy and HAPPY.
I miss my home cook meals.. I came to Australia on my own as a teenager, and I wish I have pen attention when my mother was cooking. Please, Jamie, I have been trying to learn to cook, but, I don't even know much about the types of foods, equipments or spices that I can get here in Australia or how to use it. I invented my own recipes, with vague memories of my country dishes and the cooking styles of Indian and other cultures here. My husband likes my cooking. :). But, no one have ever showed me how to shop for food or how to cook!!
Please, make me part of you ministry of food here in Australia Melbourne! I really need to know how to cook! I am tired of cooking the same, and sick of take away!
Please, I don't want to miss out, when you come here, ! I want to learn, and I really need the basics! please, I love healthy food!, PLEASE, some one E-MAIL me WITH ALL THE RELEVANT DETAILS, FOR MELBOURNE, Eastern suburbs ! SO I CAN ATTEND TO THE COOKING CLASSES AND EAT healthy and HAPPY.
PLEASE, E-MAIL WITH ALL THE RELEVANT DETAILS, FOR MELBOURNE, Eastern suburbs ! SO I CAN ATTEND TO THE COOKING CLASSES AND EAT healthy and HAPPY.
I miss my home cook meals.. I came to Australia on my own as a teenager, and I wish I have pen attention when my mother was cooking. Please, Jamie, I have been trying to learn to cook, but, I don't even know much about the types of foods, equipments or spices that I can get here in Australia or how to use it. I invented my own recipes, with vague memories of my country dishes and the cooking styles of Indian and other cultures here. My husband likes my cooking. :). But, no one have ever showed me how to shop for food or how to cook!!
Please, make me part of you ministry of food here in Australia Melbourne! I really need to know how to cook! I am tired of cooking the same, and sick of take away!
Please, I don't want to miss out, when you come here, ! I want to learn, and I really need the basics! please, I love healthy food!, PLEASE, some one E-MAIL me WITH ALL THE RELEVANT DETAILS, FOR MELBOURNE, Eastern suburbs ! SO I CAN ATTEND TO THE COOKING CLASSES AND EAT healthy and HAPPY.
51. Roslyn Gupta Sun 06 Jun 2010 @ 04:16
Im gonna put myself out there. I am a mother of (almost) two children. My daughter did eat quite a lot from the tin baby food varieties in the supermarket. In the time my daughter has grown up I have become a cook and I have even been in India with my husband and learned a great deal about cost effective nutritional meals. Jamie I know there are so many parents like myself who find it easier to open a tube of baby food rather than boil and mash some sweet potato. But Im on a mission with baby number two and have already started with the family in preperation for doing it all myself. I have access to a market stall that works on conventionaly grown and organic products at a great price! I would love to be part of the Ministry of Food program in the Bayswater area in Melbourne Australia and would love to work with families. Plz, Plz consider me when you come here. I am only on a begining path myself and want to continue this desire to change my daughters eating habbits and make sure bub number two grows up not having to even go through that process! I tell you your advertisment was a calling so plz plz....I want to be involved and would love the experience it will give me too!
52. gawner Tue 25 May 2010 @ 07:09
Wondering if there are any Chef's in Brisbane interested in carrying out the "Pass it On" Ministry of Food? There is a large festival, in which we as sponsors could easily promote this on stage!! Please sent me a note if interested???
53. Joanna Hubbard Tue 25 May 2010 @ 04:17
MarionLIFE Community Services inc is an independent community development agency in Adelaide's southern suburbs. We have recently been working in conjunction with the University of South Australia's Occupational Therapy department in research, resource and program development around food instability in lower socio-economic areas. This initiative has included our community garden project and community meal program. We have worked in the past with the Good Guys and would be very interested in providing any support, knowledge base or any other means to support your Ministry of Food initiative here.
kind regards
Joanna Hubbard
co-director
MarionLIFE Community Services inc.
kind regards
Joanna Hubbard
co-director
MarionLIFE Community Services inc.
54. kylie caudle-sedunary Thu 13 May 2010 @ 06:42
hi jamie or whom ever gets to read this, great to hear your coming down under ..would love to be apart of ministry of food but the only problem is i'm sooooo fussy with food its sad i have more food i don't eat, then food i eat and my bad habits are rubbing onto my two girls aged 2 and 5 and it not fun when you can't join friend and family for special dinners when you have to pick things out ask not to put it on my plate....deep inside me i would love to eat the same as everyone else but i can't get it in my mouth i live on chocolate,coffee,biscuits,lollies chicken,potatoes, bread, cakes some veg but you will never get seafood,any fruit,some veg and some salad...new project help fussy eaters eat better cos i'm 27 and don't want to be like this way forever.oh my partner alway says you'd perfect if you were'nt so fussy lol....love ya jamie from stay at home mum kyliexxxxx
55. acountrycook Wed 12 May 2010 @ 23:49
Hi Jamie and team,
I realize you are well into your program for Ministry of Food Australia but have you looked at the City of Playford, north of Adelaide? It has the most disadvantaged metropolitan community in Australia, high youth unemployment, generational unemployment, a high level of health issues related to diet and lifestyle. The only other communities considered to be more at risk are two indigenous remote communities. There is a huge, on-going program of renewal and change which will take years.
How does someone get involved in your programs? A young man who was in my caseload when I worked with unemployed people has been in jail and is awaiting retrial as there were problems with his case. He is someone who had the sort of childhood no-one should ever be subjected to. As a result he used drugs to forget the past and crime to pay for them. In jail he has used his time to improve his education, has become clean and sober and has developed goals for his life. He said yesterday that while he is in there for something he didn't do this time, it was only a matter of time that it would be for something he did do. One of his ways of improving his reading has been to read some of Jamie's books as he wants to become a cook himself. I really like him and can see so much good in him. He is not bitter about being in jail as he has seen the benefits he has gained from that experience and has matured a great deal. He is really worth fighting for and if there was some way he could get into one of your programs it would be wonderful.
I realize you are well into your program for Ministry of Food Australia but have you looked at the City of Playford, north of Adelaide? It has the most disadvantaged metropolitan community in Australia, high youth unemployment, generational unemployment, a high level of health issues related to diet and lifestyle. The only other communities considered to be more at risk are two indigenous remote communities. There is a huge, on-going program of renewal and change which will take years.
How does someone get involved in your programs? A young man who was in my caseload when I worked with unemployed people has been in jail and is awaiting retrial as there were problems with his case. He is someone who had the sort of childhood no-one should ever be subjected to. As a result he used drugs to forget the past and crime to pay for them. In jail he has used his time to improve his education, has become clean and sober and has developed goals for his life. He said yesterday that while he is in there for something he didn't do this time, it was only a matter of time that it would be for something he did do. One of his ways of improving his reading has been to read some of Jamie's books as he wants to become a cook himself. I really like him and can see so much good in him. He is not bitter about being in jail as he has seen the benefits he has gained from that experience and has matured a great deal. He is really worth fighting for and if there was some way he could get into one of your programs it would be wonderful.
56. Fran Wed 12 May 2010 @ 10:13
I am glad you are coming here to Australia. Maybe your message will get through to our government and this might mean tougher regulations on the food industry and food additives. Where I live a lot of people eat ready made foods and I hope these people are inspired by you to change.
57. Harriette / Director Thu 22 Apr 2010 @ 14:53
How can I get in contac with you
not your PR or Sales Department,
plaese ring dirrectt on my private mob 0414 861 842
2 to discuss implementations in Adelaide SA ,
Kind regards,
Harriette Huis int Veld
Adekaide
South Australia
not your PR or Sales Department,
plaese ring dirrectt on my private mob 0414 861 842
2 to discuss implementations in Adelaide SA ,
Kind regards,
Harriette Huis int Veld
Adekaide
South Australia
58. simon griffiths Fri 16 Apr 2010 @ 15:48
hi Jamie, as an ex pom from berkshire living in pertg, it was you that got me started as my wife gave bith to my daughter i had to cook, remembered my good home economics lessons and bought your naked chef book and it saved our souls. now i cook all the time. i would love to be involved in your pass it on as i already do, i pas on to my mother in law and best friends my recipies to make hem better cooks and eaters. if you come to perth (and you should) there is more english than aussies over her but alot of obese people. WE can make a difference, i could help alot. mate i watch every program you are in and have every book. my mother in law calls me the aussie jamie. lets get PASS IT ON stickers on every aussie car over in australia, not just western australia.
59. SarN Mon 12 Apr 2010 @ 03:41
Hi Jamie - I've taught lots of people how to cook risotto properly (among other things) and my mothers group pass on recipes to each other regularly. I'm a big advocate of this program, and it would be great to see it dovetailing with Stephanie Alexander's kitchen gardens in public schools. Canberra would be a brilliant place to house a Ministry of Food concept kitchen and I'd happily be involved with teaching others to cook. We have such easy access to fresh produce from local farmers, let's use it! Cheers, Sarah
60. Karen Sun 11 Apr 2010 @ 05:32
Absolutely fantastic.....Cant wait for MOF to hit OZ....Loved the last series ...think its a fantastic concept an would love to be part of MOF in Australia....Bring it to the GOLD COAST.....lots of people lots of fun lots to learn and a young population that need to understand that simple good home cooking is cheaper easier healthier and Great fun when done with friends !!!
61. Clare Sat 10 Apr 2010 @ 07:34
Hi
I have followed you, Jamie since i was arond 10. You ignited my passion about food and this has been an interest i have pursued avidly. I am currently in the process of finishing a nutrition and dietetics degree. I agree whole heartdly with you that the key to addressing a whole range of issues in society is to provide access to good food that nourishes outselves, or families and the community. To do so we all need cooking, or more aptly life skills to ensure we can make the most of the resources available to us. Food is an integral way of builing connections and promoting health. I am so pleased to here that you are bringing The ministry of food to australia. Unlike the kitchen garden program this will go where there is a real need, to those who suffer from ill health and are often Socio-economically diadvantged. I would be keen to become involved in any form.
Cheers and good luck
Clare.
I have followed you, Jamie since i was arond 10. You ignited my passion about food and this has been an interest i have pursued avidly. I am currently in the process of finishing a nutrition and dietetics degree. I agree whole heartdly with you that the key to addressing a whole range of issues in society is to provide access to good food that nourishes outselves, or families and the community. To do so we all need cooking, or more aptly life skills to ensure we can make the most of the resources available to us. Food is an integral way of builing connections and promoting health. I am so pleased to here that you are bringing The ministry of food to australia. Unlike the kitchen garden program this will go where there is a real need, to those who suffer from ill health and are often Socio-economically diadvantged. I would be keen to become involved in any form.
Cheers and good luck
Clare.
62. reb Sat 10 Apr 2010 @ 04:03
i am a chef in Canberra and acknowledge how much this type of program is needed. I would love to be involved. I have great pleasure in teaching my chilldren the garden to plate ethic, in fact that is how my 11 year old earns her pocket money. We buy the fresh veggies she grows for our meals. (please help, I am sooo sick of zucchini!)
63. Kylie Thu 08 Apr 2010 @ 07:54
Very exciting that MOF is coming to OZ. I bought the book for myself for Christmas and it has been the best cook book ever! Even though I already knew how to cook, I am finding heaps of ways to do my favorite meals easier and there are heaps of recipes for how to make my favorite takeaway meals healthier! Good on you Jamie. I will be passing it on and would love to be involved if MOF Oz.
Kylie
Kylie
64. cgermana Wed 07 Apr 2010 @ 00:13
I am very excited that you are coming to Australia with MOF. I live in Yanchep (north of Perth) and would love to volunteer with anything related to Passing It On. Good Work!
Clare
Clare
65. Inge Fri 02 Apr 2010 @ 12:27
I am so excited that this is coming to Australia!! I beleive everyone should get the opportunity to learn to cook great food and healthy food,I have become an avid fan of Jamie Oliver through my mothers eyes,I have learned to cook outside the sqaure so to speak!! Well done thanks for the inspiration from my family and sisters xx
66. Inge Fri 02 Apr 2010 @ 12:22
I am so glad to hear this is going to come down under,I have through my mothers eyes discovered the wonderful world of cooking by Jamie Oliver and I am so inspired I even learnt to make my 1st Risotto afte watching a clip by Jamie :) so the skys the limt! I believe everyone should be given the opportunity to learn to cook great and healthy food!! well done
Cheers
Inge
Cheers
Inge
67. Linda Kasuba Mon 29 Mar 2010 @ 11:59
I am so glad to hear that it is finally happening down under. We have been "passing it on" to family and friends for months now and have even created a group on facebbook to this effect. I work in the community (home nursing) and see the effects of poor eating on a daily basis....Would love to be involved in Brisbane...
Cheers Linda
Cheers Linda
68. Ju Sun 28 Mar 2010 @ 12:33
Australia is seen as such a foodie destination that at first it seems unlikely that the M.O.F would be needed here. However the sad fact is that as soon as you leave the big cities it strikes you how much of a problem bad eating and therefore obesity really is. Therefore it is imperative that the classes are taught in the greater suburbs and in the country areas.
Well done Jamie and good luck
Well done Jamie and good luck
69. Asia Thu 25 Mar 2010 @ 03:49
hi...i want to see jamie when he is in oz is there any way we can find out where hell be making appearances?
70. Dinah Fax Tue 23 Mar 2010 @ 18:09
Yay!!! It's finally here in Oz. How wonderful. I have loved what has been done in England and can't wait to see what happens here.
71. bonnie Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 21:15
i just recently got the ministry of food cookbook out of the library. i love to cook and i love jamie's style but i had no idea about this pass it on plan. i love it !!!! love love love it !! and i was so excited when i stumbled upon this link saying something was happening in australia. i'm wondering how to get more information about where events will be happening ... when ... how can i get involved ? that sort of stuff ... can you help me ?
72. Danny Mon 22 Mar 2010 @ 11:36
how will it work in Australia? will a center be set up? where?
Danny
Danny
73. Leesa Sun 21 Mar 2010 @ 22:34
I am a student nearly finished a Home Economics teaching degree. I live in Victoria, Australia. Is there any way I can become involved in this program with The Good Guys?
74. frizz1974 Thu 18 Mar 2010 @ 12:00
Wow - thats it...... except ....
Im glad that a major recognized business is backing Jamie here in Australia. and that Australians take advantqage of this oportunity.
Im glad that a major recognized business is backing Jamie here in Australia. and that Australians take advantqage of this oportunity.
75. dairwee Thu 18 Mar 2010 @ 07:03
Fantastic cant wait. Hope Drouin in Gippsland is a chosen permanent kitchen, LOVE Jamies passion the recipes are awesome. Please keep us up to date. Cheers you enjoy your job kiddo,
THE BOTH OF US LOVE IT
DAIRWEE DOWN UDDER
THE BOTH OF US LOVE IT
DAIRWEE DOWN UDDER
76. sarah Thu 18 Mar 2010 @ 05:03
Sounds fantastic! I watch the UK one religiously and can't believe they don't pass it on! Will one be coming to Brisbane?
77. dairwee Thu 18 Mar 2010 @ 04:15
Wow Fantastic cant wait we are in gippsland dont forget us Well done again Jamie and Team
78. Maria Hann Thu 18 Mar 2010 @ 02:51
Dear Jamies
I am writing from Perth (after leaving London - Earls Court to be precise) 30 years ago. I have followed your career with avid interest and have the utmost respect for what you are trying to do for people as well as have a successful marriage and family life.
I hope I get the opportunity to be able to attend one of your cooking demonstrations. Ironically I have often thought of contacting you to suggest you come to Perth and conduct cooking classes for women life myself (just over 50 years young) who have never had the opportunity ot learning to cook more adventurous dishes and stick to the same spag bol, grilled chops and sausages, onions and mashed potatoes. I remember flatting at 17 and buying tinned potatoes, peas (mushy of course) and producing welsh rarebit and beans on toast. Sorry for rambling I do hope to see you in Perth.
Regards
Maria
I am writing from Perth (after leaving London - Earls Court to be precise) 30 years ago. I have followed your career with avid interest and have the utmost respect for what you are trying to do for people as well as have a successful marriage and family life.
I hope I get the opportunity to be able to attend one of your cooking demonstrations. Ironically I have often thought of contacting you to suggest you come to Perth and conduct cooking classes for women life myself (just over 50 years young) who have never had the opportunity ot learning to cook more adventurous dishes and stick to the same spag bol, grilled chops and sausages, onions and mashed potatoes. I remember flatting at 17 and buying tinned potatoes, peas (mushy of course) and producing welsh rarebit and beans on toast. Sorry for rambling I do hope to see you in Perth.
Regards
Maria
79. Amy Wed 17 Mar 2010 @ 23:40
What an amazing thing to do, you really are changing the world Jamie, this is so very important and I am so thankful that someone like Jamie Oliver has seen the importance and has actually done something about it, not many can say that about themselfs, this is a comendable thing you are doing!!!
80. Andrew MacKay Wed 17 Mar 2010 @ 10:49
I am support the Ministry of Food. I have taken the pledge! My kids can now cook 6 dishes.
I will be teaching miners in the NW of Western Australia once a week. Andy's cooking class.
Happy Days!
I will be teaching miners in the NW of Western Australia once a week. Andy's cooking class.
Happy Days!
81. Tammy Youngman Wed 17 Mar 2010 @ 07:51
Hello Jamie and Team
I live in Brisbane, Australia and I love the Ministry of Food concept.
I wanted to tell you about an extraordinary young lady named Mandy Burns who has started a community cooking class for new migrants from overseas to her area. She does the classes on Wednesdays at the Bracken Ridge Baptist Church on Norris Road at Bracken Ridge, Queensland. Many Sudanese people are moving to Australia and many cannot read or have never used appliances or read a recipe before. This young lady donates her own time and resources to pass it on.
It is a Ministry of food Australian style but with a global feel.
She is teaching them to cook as they don't understand what they are buying, they just look at the pictures and therefore their children in many cases are not getting the right nutrition.
She is truly a selfless angel changing the lives of others and their families.
I live in Brisbane, Australia and I love the Ministry of Food concept.
I wanted to tell you about an extraordinary young lady named Mandy Burns who has started a community cooking class for new migrants from overseas to her area. She does the classes on Wednesdays at the Bracken Ridge Baptist Church on Norris Road at Bracken Ridge, Queensland. Many Sudanese people are moving to Australia and many cannot read or have never used appliances or read a recipe before. This young lady donates her own time and resources to pass it on.
It is a Ministry of food Australian style but with a global feel.
She is teaching them to cook as they don't understand what they are buying, they just look at the pictures and therefore their children in many cases are not getting the right nutrition.
She is truly a selfless angel changing the lives of others and their families.
82. Nathan Wed 17 Mar 2010 @ 07:21
When are you coming to Canberra to preach this message that needs to be taught to Gen Y and Gen X
83. wendy Smith Wed 17 Mar 2010 @ 03:49
Good on you good guys. jamie is a great no nonsense chef with great ideas. I have watched ministry of food in england and have bought his cook book, i thought it was easier to cook his recipes than alot of other chefs and healthier. Lets hope he can get through to the rest of australia. Good Luck.
84. daniel Tue 16 Mar 2010 @ 07:02
hi jamie i think this is wonderful i love it! can i apply for a job there so i can help teach people how to cook like you jamie?
85. Pierre Tue 16 Mar 2010 @ 03:01
Brilliant news - Australia is very good at worrying about "Health & Safety" in the workplace but the irony is that the fundamental health of people is completely ignored. I only hope that local government and the supermarket chains get behind this as it's going to take a lot more than one center to make a real change!
86. Amanda Tue 16 Mar 2010 @ 02:18
I only heard about Jamie's Ministry of Food on Saturday night. I saw an episode from the UK series. I love the concept of pass it on and can't agree more that we as a nation need to be encouraged to be eating simple, tasty but healthy food.
There was a chicken and asparagus recipe on the episode that looked great and I decided to try it. It was super quick and very tasty - I couldn't believe it. The good news is that I've passed on the recipe to five other people already!
I think that this is a fantastic idea and encourage everyone to get behind it.
Great work Jamie - you are an inspiration to us all.
Cheers
Amanda
There was a chicken and asparagus recipe on the episode that looked great and I decided to try it. It was super quick and very tasty - I couldn't believe it. The good news is that I've passed on the recipe to five other people already!
I think that this is a fantastic idea and encourage everyone to get behind it.
Great work Jamie - you are an inspiration to us all.
Cheers
Amanda
87. angela garcia Tue 16 Mar 2010 @ 01:55
If you need help ill be in it to minister cooking and teach cooking skills to anyone im a mother of two but just love teaching friends and family how easy it is to cook its not that hard and especially on a budget cos times are hard !
88. Kunal Gohil Mon 15 Mar 2010 @ 23:43
All the best to Jamie and the team...hope the Ministry of Food in Australia is as successful as it is in the UK.
Best Wishes
Kunal (www.readeatdigest.wordpress.com)
Best Wishes
Kunal (www.readeatdigest.wordpress.com)
89. Garner Mon 15 Mar 2010 @ 19:50
Keep up the great work Jamie!! Would love to see this started up in Canada. I know from personal experience that there isn't enough good food in schools, or people with the knowledge of how to cook. Convenience food is way too prominent in our society too!
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