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James Reeson

Celebrity Chef

James Reeson was last seen on the ABC and BBC Worldwide network in his own series, James Can Cook, prior to that James fronted the very popular series, The Occasional Cook. James started his cooking career in Bristol UK, has worked in the best hotel in Plymouth, followed by Burgh Island and next stop – Paris. James' most vivid memory is his time doing laps of the Mediterranean cooking on a sixty-foot ketch and then a Saudi Princes fifty-metre cruiser strapped to a swivelling stove in a kitchen the size of a cupboard! From intimate bistros, to head chef in a two-hundred seat restaurant, James has vast experience working with different kitchens, customers and conditions. Now, James has made Australia his permanent home and believes it is, without doubt, the best 'foodie' place on the planet. "It's so exciting to be able to do what I love five days a week and inspire viewers across Australia to have fun in the kitchen and treat their taste buds with fresh food," Reeson said. "Australia really is home to some of the highest quality ingredients and to be able to have access to such first rate produce is fantastic." James is extremely passionate about his cooking and he loves to use fresh quality ingredients. He has an energetic and inspirational flair that will encourage any home chef – his passion to create delicious dishes really is contagious.

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  • Debbie314
    February 2012

    loved how you cooked the lamd roast today with the chopped up assorted of vegies and the sauce just top it off it looked so yummie

  • Lyn
    July 2011

    Was going to make the Zucchini Soup recipe but the ingredients say. 1 BAG of frozen peas. Last time I bought peas I had a choice of 500g or 1kg bags!! So, that didnt help much. Also I have never heard of a head of garlic so I can only assume that means a full garlic but half of that would be far too much for any dish. Not happy, not making this soup!!

  • Bec
    May 2011

    What has grammar got to do with this site? At least people are getting their message through. I think too think that James is great and his food is as well. Everyone is entitled to their likes and dislikes and if you dislike James then that is your privilege, but don't critisize those who do.

  • Martha Stewart

    Dear Debbie140, Clearly your love of this show stems from your lack of education of food and otherwise. Your grammar is atrocious and your comments are near impossible to read. Maybe you should spend your spare time with a dictionary instead of watching and lusting over this show/presenter. Clearly you are the "target market"... Bored housewife.

  • alan
    March 2011

    ALAN Would love to see DVD of all his shows

    • Twilight
      March 2011

      I would love to see that too. I have already got season 1 on DVD, but so far they haven't yet released season 2. I hope it will be released soon as I really enjoy watching his shows.

  • Twilight
    March 2011

    I love James's shows as well and he cooks a lot of nice stuff. I watched his show this morning and he had a gardening section on it. I also noticed that Huey used to have those segments on his shows at times as well. Those segments are alright for shows like Better Homes and Gardens, but on James's shows I just prefer to watch the cooking.

  • Nasrin
    February 2011

    Nice nice nice guy! So cute and full of surprises! Just this!

  • Masina
    February 2011

    Reeson ur the Champ....My son Isaac,13 who is Special Needs Loves watching ur show after school:) You inspire him to get in the kitchen and try out ur recipes.....he even tries to write them down even though he can't spell half of the words and He loves ur Wit and Humour,,,,,And that's all that matters.It's People like You that Makes This World A Happier Place to Be:)x0x0x0xxx

  • Andrea
    February 2011

    he has this charisma about him that makes you want to watch the show!

  • Mahsa
    January 2011

    i love you james!!!!!!!!!!

  • arezo
    December 2010

    i just know that i love james and i hop see another show from him

  • Kim192
    November 2010

    ha another link yippee! james is ...!!! 43 and an awful cook shameful father and a rotten person! he couldn't satisfy the hungriest american or the horniest women!!! ha ha. wake up smell the shittest food reeson ur doomed x x x

    • Narelle
      January 2011

      I agree with everyone. I think that Kim does have a serious problem and should consider Anger Management as it is far too long to carry a grudge. I think that James is a very nice bloke and his food looks great. I am going to print out his recipe for lamb shanks later as they look nice and also that sweet potato and chickpea bake looks nice as well.

    • Saeideh
      January 2011

      you have a serious problem. many people loves him, you cant any thing to do. you just tired yourself. Go brush your life..........

    • Bernard
      January 2011

      Kim, I was wondering how long it would take before you found this site. I agree with Lia11, you do need to get a life. I too think that James is a great person and a great cook.

    • Lia11
      January 2011

      You are one sick person Kim192!!!! James is one of the best chefs, a great person and a wonderful father. Go and get a life.

    • Katie
      January 2011

      I think that James's food is absolutely delicious.

  • Sylvie Moodie
    October 2010

    Sylvie I enjoy his show

  • BizzyLizzy
    September 2010

    I'm afraid that the recipe for caramelised salmon is wrong... steps are missing (viz what to do with the flavoured oil). Before posting recipes, you really should check them, as otherwise people waste time, effort and ingredients. Not all of your readers are cooks who can spot that there is something not right in a recipe process. Thanks

  • justine
    September 2010

    I really enjoy watching him, he has a such a fresh attitude. His recipes are always within the average persons means/skill level and they taste so good. I wish him alot of success, he deserves it. *note to all the negative comments : nothing nice to say, don't say it at all :). It's each to their own hey!

  • karina
    August 2010

    you are the best! :)

  • Twilight
    August 2010

    I think that James is great and I wish that he would come back to TV as there isn't that much to watch for the time being. I find James to be very entertaining and the food he cooks looks great.

  • teshia-marree
    July 2010

    he is *** wake up ..... he loves the ***

  • Maria207
    June 2010

    i love James Reeson and his cooking show but he is not cooking my ruby. he cooked kangaroo on tv today and asked for a kangaroo to be sent to him so i would like to send him my profile pic then he will have his kangaroo but he can not cook it :):):)

  • Jen
    May 2010

    James is the best he's quirky , fun and so easy on the eye. I like the recipes too :)

  • Lina19
    March 2010

    James is my favourite celebrity chef. His show caters for all tastes, and also provides so much free-spirited entertainment. I also like that he doesn't believe in waste, things don't have to be perfect. That type of cooking leaves me cold. And I always get a laugh as well as a few ideas for my cooking. Best wishes James, keep up the good work.

  • Rachel
    February 2010

    I haven't made any of his recipes yet but I love his show! Hes freaking hilarious! We need more qwirky personalities on tv! I find most cooking shows boring but his personality and approach is quite entertaining. I love the tune for Alive and Cooking too. I say keep up the good work Champ!! =)

  • Debbie140
    January 2010

    i think your great good looking and most of all nice and fun easy to understand and very interesting you make the show dont listen to people that rant and rave their jealous of how good your doing the show

  • Debbie140
    January 2010

    maybe you can one day do bread gluten free as i have been told that i have it and the bread in the shops honestly taste quite bad i would rather have no bread than eat that

  • Debbie140
    January 2010

    hi love your show you make cooking easier and i think your fun and the best i have seen on tv for a while the show would be lost without you great job as always

  • amanda
    December 2009

    i hate that i find him sexy, 'cos he really is an egocentric twit...but what a bod. his recipes are decidedly odd...think he heads the show for his sex-appeal rather than cooking ability

  • jean
    December 2009

    JEAN 07-12-2009 Dear Jamie, You remind me of my Jamie: but oh! he can't cook like you! Never lose your playfulness! Love watching your cooking shows?

  • Alexandra
    December 2009

    The toffee orange mousse is a delicious dish, thanks Jim.

  • ds
    November 2009

    love the show....even the kids enjoy watching it...tells me a lot...

  • Telly
    November 2009

    James...Grow your hair longer again. Love you anyway! and the Strawberry Tart!!

  • PJ42
    October 2009

    i too have made quite a few of these recipes and have received only well dones from all of them.o.k.he does use tinned and stuff in jars which in the main part i don't approve of,but to be very honest most of them are very flavourful products.and as a bloke he doesn't do a thing for me.

  • Matei
    October 2009

    James...you are soo funny and cute, kiss!

  • Kerry108
    October 2009

    Ok, everybody is entitled to their own opinion but, seriously, have you ever actually made any of his dishes? I have made several and they are generally fantastic! I personally love James' relaxed, friendly style - so refreshing to watch a chef who is not totally conceited and his knife work alone is a joy to watch. Try his roasted pumpkin and mussel soup (I used smoked oysters instead) absolutely sensational and impresses dinner party guests although it is the simplest thing in the world to make. Keep up the great work, James, can't wait for the next series...

  • jenny
    August 2009

    JENNY SCHULTZ..ST MARYS I JUST LOVE THIS SHOW, IT'S ON EARLY SO IF HE MAKES SOMETHING I LIKE, I MAKE IT THAT DAY, THANK YOU FOR MAKING COOKING SO NICE N EASY, GOOD JOB, N FOR THE REMARKS UP TOP, GET A LIFE N STOP JUDGING, WE ARE IN AUSTRALIA NOT CHINA, N WHO CARES IF IT IS A FLAT WOK, OR ROUND, OR WHAT EVER RICE HE LIKES TO USE, QUOAT..JAMES REESON TV SHOW NO ONE ELSES, AS 4 4 INGRED, YEH THATS ALL THEY KNOW 4 INGREDS, HOW CAN U WATCH THAT WITH THEM WHITE TEETH JUMPING OUT AT U EVERY TIME THAT ONE COMES ON,

  • julie carboni
    August 2009

    well after reading all the above - unfair - he's just lovely *note the wedding ring gal's... the recipes are easy and look delish.. i have started to cook some of his fine fare.. best of luck for the new show james we are looking forward to it :)

  • Eva
    July 2009

    I love his food, especially the sweets,cakes and pastries. Quick and very delicious. He is definitely for my kind of kitchen.

  • Oh my god, he's so hot .... ARE YOU ALL KIDDING ME???

    Seriously, what is wrong with all you people. He is the worst chef in the world!!! He sings to his champagne, he used basmati rice in a chinese dish and called it authentic?? Oh and to add to authenticity, he used a non stick FLAT bottom wok!! Well done, VERY authentic!! I can see all the 1000000's of chinese in china with their affordable non stick wok!!! And has ANYONE ever seen an authentic chinese dish cooked IN SESAME OIL??? OH MY GOD!! He wouldn't make it out of the first week of master 'amateur' chef!!!

    Give me a break, if they're paying for him to have a show, they'd save more money putting some pleb in fat cat's suit making fruit salad on a wiggles set.

    Or better yet, I reckon 4 ingredients could cook a better dish than him and THEY'RE ...!!!

    Ok, I'm done now.

    (breath .....)

    • Debbie140
      January 2010

      i think your jealous of someones attributes for you to be putting ... on someone else means you having nothing yourself get a life

  • dsf
    July 2009

    dfoifgdgf

  • Laura
    July 2009

    he's so HOT! i want him! i love everything about him :)

  • Jenna
    July 2009

    I love James. I want to stalk him!!!!

  • Wendy70
    June 2009

    He is a honey!! and has some yummy recipes.

  • Linda Antony
    June 2009

    James is like chocolate......once you have some you want more. He just melts in my mouth. WHAT A SPUNK. I go to bed dreaming about him.....I"ll marry him & have his kids...BUT i think he has a partner, i've heard him mention his mother in law. I'll just have to keep on dreaming. LOVE YOU JAMES.

  • Donna McKenzie
    June 2009

    I love this guy....is he married....if not please send him my way.....he is a good cook and has a casual style about him. He is not scared to make a mistake or burn something, he is down to earth and relaxed and makes you feel as though you can cook also and that you do not have to make everything look like a 7 star restaurant chef made it for it to be great.

  • DE23
    June 2009

    Love him or hate him he makes different food and it is easy to prepare. It took a little time to warm to his presentation but I now quite enjoy him.

  • WP24
    May 2009

    Wendle, Bundaberg. Try as I might I can't find the recipe for parmesan oil. Does anyone have the recipe or is it a bought product. James, your food is so easy to prepare for the family. Thank you.

  • PS82
    May 2009

    It's great to see a chef who takes such a relaxed approach to cooking without turning the whole kitchen into a battlefield and where you come out looking a little worse for wear! At least he has a passion for cooking where these days most presenters do it because it's a money spinner or an obligaton! My mother and I are great fans and have watched James begin his career in Aus. from his humble ktchen on the ABC. Great food, great show and great on the eyes...if only..!

  • TS116
    April 2009

    I look forward to getting all te new recipes from the alive and cooking website. It has bought my mother in law and i closer together! The recipes are easy to follow and taste fantastic! I adore James and cant wait for the next series of alive and cooking to come along. James is a wonderful chef and a good laugh too. Hooray for James... dont know what i would do without him!

  • foodie
    March 2009

    Forget the rest james is one of the best

  • Judith Corbishley

    I think he's very innovative and creative - he takes food in places where they dont always seem to lead and ends up with delicious (and gorgeous) food. Whats not to love?

  • claire
    March 2009

    I actually cant believe he is on TV! He is the worst presenter I have ever seen. His food is terrible and he makes me cringe.

  • Stephen McKernan
    March 2009

    Could you please send me his recipe for lamb ragout with penne .Thanks Regards Stephen

  • honkey
    February 2009

    this guy is an idiot!!! don't know how you can love him....yuk!!!

  • Mo
    February 2009

    I love his shows and cooking

  • Cleo
    February 2009

    On watching todays show Wednesday 18 Feb.. I was horrified to see him washing his hands over some chicken he was about to boil and then comment on how smart he was to save time. EWWWWW...Honestly the most revolting thing I have seen on this chanel.

  • Jan
    February 2009

    I wish I was 20 years younger, the eyes, the smile, the jokes and of course the bod. Now lets comment on his cooking abilities. In one word deliciously colourful and different to other chefs in that it is all so easy and tasty. I could go on, but oh no, here comes the hubby.

  • Snackycake
    December 2008

    This guy is my fav chef EVER!!! He may make some strange things sometimes, but I just LOVE him!!!! And he is nice on the eyes too!!!!!

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