Calories be damned, the two ladies sauté everything in butter, bake pheasant in pans lined with bacon, and drench their dishes in heavy sauces. But it looks so good. And where else are you going to hear lines like this, regarding pheasant: “And don’t let the fluffy bunny brigade tell you they’re sweet creatures, they are one of God’s nastiest animals.” Wright tells us this as she is lining a pan with, of course, fat strips of bacon.
Jennifer Paterson died in August of 1999 from lung cancer. It happened just as Ladies was rising in popularity on American television. The fourth disc has a heartfelt tribute to Jennifer Paterson, which though being the only extra, is a nice addition. The DVD also comes with a booklet featuring a few of the Ladies’ recipes.
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1 - Gerry
Scott, I love Two Fat Ladies! I've never made a recipe myself, being much more afraid of heavy dairy and lashes of bacon than the two of them are, but not only do they make everything look so very good, they are funny and charming. I was so sorry when I learned Jennifer Paterson had died. This is one of the few cooking shows I can watch just for the entertainment value.
2 - Mary H. in Texas
I dearly loved the Two Fat Ladies cooking show. Miss it terribly. They were so funny, charming, witty & yet down to earth--truly original British characters. I hope to order the above mentioned dvd of their shows. I remember Clarissa saying on one show something about when she was in college a young man would not date her until she showed him that she could cook Bubble & Squeak.
Mary H. in Texas