Humble turnip makes comeback Sep 25, 2008
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson said he had fond memories of eating turnips as a child at school. He said: "I think turnips are good to use in a mass mix of potatoes and stew to bulk it out. Personally I don't like the taste of them on their own, but they are fine if you add them to a dish." However, turnip fanciers ought to stock up while the going is good. (guardian.co.uk)
OOPS: Magazines Recall Poisonous Recipes Aug 31, 2008
Earlier this month, celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson Tuesday apologized for a potentially fatal mix-up during a magazine interview when he recommended wild henbane as a great addition to salads. Thompson said henbane, but he meant fat hen. (ABC News)
* World News Quick Take Aug 6, 2008
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologized after accidentally recommending a potentially deadly plant in organic salads. The chef and TV presenter said in a magazine article that the weed henbane, also known as stinking nightshade, made an excellent addition to summertime meals. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chef sorry for poison plant error Aug 5, 2008
Antony Worrall Thompson grows many herbs and vegetables for his restaurant. Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised after he recommended use of a poisonous plant in recipes. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Dying for a salad? Aug 5, 2008
LONDON Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologized after accidentally recommending a potentially deadly plant in organic salads. The chef and TV presenter said in a magazine article that the weed henbane, also known as stinking nightshade, made an excellent addition to summertime meals. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Worrall Thompson recommends killer plant for salad Aug 4, 2008
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised after accidentally recommending cooks use a potentially deadly plant in organic salads ... Antony Worrall Thompson in his organic garden Photo: JUSTIN SUTCLIFFE ... She wrote: "In our August issue Antony Worrall Thompson suggested that the weed henbane was great in salads - in fact henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is very toxic and is a Schedule III poison under the Medicines Act. Please discount this suggestion - Antony is very sorry for causing... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Simmer down! Jul 30, 2008
On Antony Worrall Thompson: "The most repulsive man on television." ... On Antony Worrall Thompson: A "squashed Bee Gee". (guardian.co.uk)
Burger King Launches World's Most Expensive Hamburger Jun 19, 2008
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson told Sky News Online: "It sounds delicious. The ingredients are very good and high powered, but why are Burger King doing it?". All the proceeds from The Burger sales will go to the Help A London Child charity, which assists young people experiencing abuse, homelessness, disability, poverty and illness. (Fox News)
Gourmet Burger That's A Real 95-Pounder Jun 18, 2008
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson told Sky News Online: "It sounds delicious. Advertisement "The ingredients are very good and high powered, but why are Burger King doing it. "It's not the Gordon Ramsay market. Nice idea but the wrong premises.". (Sky News)
Cameron tells Boris's dad: You can't have his seat May 25, 2008
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson, who lives just outside the town, has also been linked with the seat. But Mr Cameron whose own Witney seat is close to Henley personally persuaded local Tories, who currently enjoy a 12,793 majority, to select from three local councillors. (Daily Mail)
Just open a packet of Delia Feb 24, 2008
Even Antony Worrall Thompson wrote 'Why We'll Miss Mummy Delia' though she had publicly described him as 'repulsive ... Quite - and the public is always thrilled on those rare occasions when her perfection slips, as for instance when she called Antony Worrall Thompson 'repulsive' - though predictably she says, 'I was misquoted quite extensively on that'; or the other famous occasion three years ago when she reeled onto the pitch at half time in a Norwich City match against Manchester City and... (Guardian Unlimited)
Hallelujah for Delia and an end to Britain's food snobbery Feb 12, 2008
KYLIE GETS A NEW HAIRDO. Kylie has remade herself again with another surprise makeover and a sleek new haircut. (Daily Mail)
They come over here, eat our carp... Nov 22, 2007
This one comes from chef Antony Worrall Thompson, who claimed that immigration had resulted in "appalling" service in British restaurants. "Lots of people from eastern Europe and elsewhere come here and work in restaurants," he said, "without having the level of English or the skills they should have.". (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Infected turkeys 'have deadly avian flu strain' Nov 14, 2007
" The latest outbreak is the first in the UK since February when the disease was found in turkey chicks at the Bernard Matthews plant, in Holton, also in Suffolk. The infected turkeys were being reared outdoors at Redgrave Park Farm, outside Diss, on the Suffolk-Norfolk border, for Gressingham Foods for the Christmas market. Five male poultry workers at the farm have already been treated with Tamiflu, the anti-viral treatment to combat avian flu. The news of the deadly strain of the virus has... (Yahoo News -- Bird Flu)
Cancer study sparks bacon sandwich backlash Nov 3, 2007
The paper said celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson had dismissed the research as "just another scare". "If they have their way we'll all turn into vegetarians," he was quoted as saying. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Bovine beats Oct 21, 2007
Among his regular customers are Heston Blumenthal, Michel Roux and Antony Worrall Thompson, the Loch Fyne Restaurants chain and hero independent butchers like Kensington's Lidgate's. What's the secret. (Guardian Unlimited)
Feeding Britain since 1947 Oct 14, 2007
I've worked with Ainsley, with Jamie, Antony Worrall Thompson and Brian Turner. I don't know Nigella, but I think that she probably has to exaggerate her mannerisms for television. (Guardian Unlimited)
Roast hedgehog and nettle pud - an ancient British feast Sep 14, 2007
The programme, fronted by Antony Worrall Thompson, gives an insight into tastes over the ages and reveals that some of the dishes have been passed down through the generations, evolving into modern staples. Ruth Fairchild, who led the research, said that however off-putting the Neolithic dishes might sound, many were forerunners of the food we enjoy today. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Scouting for Boys: The original 'dangerous' book for boys Jul 29, 2007
Nor is it surprising that many adventurers, explorers and naturalists should have been Scouts, from David Attenborough ("It taught you self-discipline") to Richard Branson ("My Scouting days helped me to cope with adversity"); or that top sportsmen such as David Beckham and Andy Murray should have enjoyed scouting; or even that chefs such as Antony Worrall Thompson ("To me it was 'How to set fire to things'") and Jamie Oliver should have developed their cooking skills there. What is perhaps more... (Independent)
Ta-tar to pub & club smoking Jul 2, 2007
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson, a patron of the same organisation, said: July 1 is a sad day. When you re an adult, life is about the freedom to choose. (The Sun)
Smokers in last gasp stand Jun 25, 2007
Chef Antony Worrall Thompson will host the dinner at the Savoy Hotel in London, which will be attended by celebrities and politicians. Mr Clark will tell guests that Britain is "developing into a nanny state". (BBC News -- Health)
Smokers' last gasp stand before ban Jun 25, 2007
The group will be supported by 400 guests, including politicians and celebrities, at a "Revolt in Style" dinner hosted by celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson. Forest director Simon Clark will tell those gathered at London's Savoy Hotel: "We have lost the battle but we haven't lost the war. "We urge the Government to amend the legislation to allow designated smoking rooms in some pubs and allow private clubs to devise a policy on smoking in accordance with their members' wishes. (Channel 4 News)
It's Ramsay's kitchen nightmare as Marco Pierre White gets rival show Feb 22, 2007
On Ainsley Harriott, Gary Rhodes and Antony Worrall Thompson appearing in a commercial for washing-up liquid. "I thought, 'Is this what it has come to?'". (Yahoo News -- Television Programming)
TV diet expert in borrowing boom Feb 10, 2007
Antony Worrall Thompson, Mabel Blades and Jane Suthering - Antony Worrall Thompson's GI Diet Public Lending Right organisation. Janet and Allen Ahlberg, Mick Inkpen and Roald Dahl, who also write for the younger audience, feature in the top 10 too. (BBC News -- Health)
Saturday Cooks with Antony Worrall ThompsonTop TV chef Anthony Worrall Thompson shares his favourite recipes every week the www.thestar.co.uk. Jan 27, 2007
Sheffield Today Food - Saturday Cooks with Antony Worrall Thompson ... Saturday Cooks with Antony Worrall Thompson. (Sheffield Today, UK)
