RIP for TV chef Keith Floyd,

kombizz

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15 Sep 2009 - 12:13 PM

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Farewell to the star of TV chef Keith Floyd, - aged just 65
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User_Removed

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15 Sep 2009 - 12:41 PM

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Just seen this mentioned on the Patrick Swayze thread - awful news. He was one of my favourites from the cooking world. As you say Suzi - a great character...

DaveU (e2 Member)

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15 Sep 2009 - 12:47 PM

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And remarkably he did'nt die of liver failure. Let's hope there's a plentiful supply of red wine in Heaven. A colourful character who put the likes of Delia to shame and mediocrity.

Henners88

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15 Sep 2009 - 2:52 PM

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i think everyone should play 'Peaches' by the Stranglers in memory of Keith... Sad Stuff

Henry

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15 Sep 2009 - 3:38 PM

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Now that is sad news, I loved his cookery programmes. I will have to have a "quick slurp" with dinner tonight to toast his memory.

bigalguitarpicker

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15 Sep 2009 - 4:28 PM

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Quote: What a tragedy. It was him who started my interest in cooking - I just loved the way he'd have a "quick slurp" while he was working. That's what cooking's all about isn't it?

Years ago before ovens came into general use, cooking was done on a fire in the middle of the kitchen, BBQ style you might say, with roasts cooked on spits. Chefs drank lots of ale or wine to help cope with the heat. The work was gruelling with dreadful conditions and dreadful hours and chefs frequently collapsed into the fire. A common complication following getting badly burnt was pneumonia, from which the victim often died. The fire has been replaced these days by the oven, but old habits die hard and lots of Chefs keep up the tradition of being a hard-drinking breed. (I've been a Chef for over 40 years, partial to a red Rioja myself!)
Keith Floyd, Chef and upholder of tradition, I raise my glass to your memory!

jondf

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15 Sep 2009 - 5:34 PM

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I really liked that guy and was wondering only the other week where he'd got to. An infectious personality with an eccentric twist had me all ears when he was on the box. Don't think he did too badly though considering his lifestyle and all - rest in peace mate and I'll see you on the other side....of the dinner table

ade_mcfade

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15 Sep 2009 - 8:25 PM

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very sad

but what a life he packed into those 65 years.