The Barefoot Contessa

[Glassman]

My missus watches quite a few cookery shows; some I don't mind, e.g. Floyd, Stein and obviously, Nigella.

But there's one that really winds me up - I don't even have to see her sack o'taters face - just hearing her voice grates on me... Missus says, "she's the American version of Nigella." According to who, the Americans, or her fat, lard-arse self?

[Eric Mc]

Not the Ava Gardener film then

[Glassman]

Eric Mc said:

Not the Ava Gardener film then

"The world's most beautiful animal"






This is more like the yeast beast

Edited by Glassman on Saturday 27th December 12:44

[Glassman]

coanda said:

To add to that, she has that "I'm rich and I know it" smugness.

Smug? Barefoot Contessa?

Never.

[eharding]

Glassman said:

Missus says, "she's the American version of Nigella." According to who, the Americans, or her fat, lard-arse self?

I say, Glassman old fruit....I do hope you're not referring to your good lady wife in the closing part of that sentence?

[Glassman]

eharding said:

Glassman said:

Missus says, "she's the American version of Nigella." According to who, the Americans, or her fat, lard-arse self?

I say, Glassman old fruit....I do hope you're not referring to your good lady wife in the closing part of that sentence?

She has just had a baboy... but I should go back and edit it...

[Eric Mc]

Ooooh - what's a "baboy"?

[Glassman]

Eric Mc said:

Ooooh - what's a "baboy"?

A baby boy. In Birminghamanian. I think.

[Ahhh Moneypenny]

am glad someone else despises the smug tt as much as I do, hate her nasally american voice, love to punch that smile off her face!

[Glassman]

Did she record her entire series in th same shirt?

[King Herald]

Eric Mc said:

Ooooh - what's a "baboy"?

It is Tagalog (Filipino) for 'pig', if that helps?

[TheEnd]

She's the American version of nutella.

[10 Pence Short]

I think she's fit. Fit to burst, the fat cow.

[Glassman]

King Herald said:

Eric Mc said:

Ooooh - what's a "baboy"?

It is Tagalog (Filipino) for 'pig', if that helps?

They speak Birminghamanian over there too

[escargot]

I too, despise the sweaty old bag.

[DrTre]

Is that Roseanne?

[LotusACBC]

I know this is trivial, but I cant stand seeing or hearing the name of this show. It just doesnt make any sense to me, and so it annoys me. Perhaps someone on here could explain the meaning of this name:

Barefoot Contessa? What the hell does it mean!

[LotusACBC]

coanda said:

I *think* it's the name of her business/restaurants....

Yes, but even so, what the hell meaning does it hold? Barefoot Contessa? Why damnit why? I need to know.

What is the meaning of this word contessa? I will embark on an internet journey to find out..

Be right back then....

[LotusACBC]

Okay I am back...

Contessa means an italian countess.

thats good and well and all, but why barefoot?

Is it supposed to be on the same page as "The gloves are off, lets cook" sort of thing?

[Bing o]

Same size as Nigella, just without the flattering camera angles and being shot with lighting from a candle...