Janella Purcell

Great to see Good Chef Bad Chef back on TV. As good as Adrian is I think Janella is so inspiring with magnificent, well thought out meals on this show. I am trying to use her ideas to get myself back to a whole food lifestyle. Keep up the great work and the cheeky comments. Love it!

So sad janella is not returning to GCBC this year, maybe it's time for janella to host her own show on health and nutrition. As lifestyle diseases are epidemic in this country, this type of educational, informative approach is a much needed service. (It's working we'll for Dr Oz) People who do not want to learn or change bad habits, do not have to watch. Janella hope to see you with some fresh new recipes on the tv in 2012, until then can't wait for your new book and will continue watching GCBC on lifestyle food.

I never usually sign up to websites etc to prevent spam. However, i felt i had to say something in regards to Janellas attitude on Good Chef Bad Chef. Her constant snide remarks, smug facial expressions and condescending attitude toward her fellow chefs have been enough for me to grow a hate for the show! Yes, her recipes are extremely informative, but i find myself ignoring and questioning everything she has to say because of my general dislike for her! I genuinely feel for Adrian, as he cooks some amazing foods. But if they don't follow Janellas standard of cooking, she puts him down! I was over hearing her on the TV, and Adrian was adding oil to a pan and she proceeds to say: "Yes, add more fats! This is what you would do if you want to get fat!". Adrian then says "yes well i don't mind" and he continues to cook. She rolls her eyes at him and frankly, i don't see how he can put up with it much longer! SHUTUP WOMAN!! Thank you!

Hi Janella, Can you tell me where to obtain caperberries Can't find them anywhere in Melbourne.

Hi Janella, I bought your book the other day and have tried a few recipes. I just have a question about the Dahl recipe. I found that it was quite overpowering with the spice. I'm wondering if it should have read 1 tsp instead of 1 tbsp each of cumin, turmeric and garam masala. It's probably a taste thing for each individual but I found it to be quite heavy in the spice taste. Also, I needed to add another cup of stock as the mung dahl took at least an hour instead of 30 mins to cook as it was quite bitey instead of soft. The Mini Spring Roll recipe was beautiful and a real hit. One small step I was unsure of was after you add the "noodles, coriander leaves and cabbage. Stir well." do you turn off the heat before you add this step or leave it to cook and for how long? What I did was turn the heat off and let the heat cook the last 3 ingredients. Just thought I'd say this point was not clear in the recipe.

Hi Janella, I love your style of cooking, healthy choices with great tips. I love your show (good chef bad chef) both with Gary and Adrian. I'm a big fan of yours.

Like Jenny I to have enjoyed catching up wih cooking shows whist on holidays and i saw a episode where Janella cooked a dish with white navy beans ( a home-made version of Baked beans) It had a tomato topping and was baked in oven for a short time. Looked delicous and I had mislaid the recipe. Can anybody help please?

I have enjoyed watching Good Chef Bad Chef while on holidays. I love the fun banter between the two chefs and especially their recipes. Great show!!

Janella, more Tahini recipes would be wonderful

Back off robbie. Janella is a master at giving good nutritional advice.Have you ever tried any of her recipes?

Oh Janella, paaaalleeeese, give us a break, are you sure you are not blonde ?, Yes Morocco is in North Africa,and no Orang-Utans do not come from the Amazon you airhead. And Ketchup Manis is a soy sauce from Indonesia,It is not called ABC, Derrrr, thats a brand name like Black& Gold ,Maggi etc, get it?. Adrian get your own show before its too late , maybe you can do a meat Safari cooking show to the NT cooking Buffalo Camel and other game meat in the wilds of Kakadu that would be great, but please leave the "Tofu Guru" home!!.. And Janella stop raming that airy fairy vegetarian ... dowm our necks,true vegetarians DO NOT EAT ANY MEAT OF ANY KIND OR ANY ANINAL PRODUCTS. I am done bye

I love your show and wish it was on every day and forever. It is fun, full of great information and shows a different wasy of cooking. You are a great team, so thank you

hi i love your show, you both are great!!! janella can you tell which non dairy milk is best and also is good for weight lose thanks

on good chef bad chef u need to talk less!!!!!!! u get rather annoying!!

I enjoy watching the show. Love the way you and Gary banter. I get so much out of the nutrition information you give as this is an interest of mine. The most recent recipe I have used is the Borscht. Love it. Great for weight control also something I need to maintain losses.

just love the show, my husband says Adrian is his style of cook, but Janella I just love your foods, I am learning still - and I'm 74! but I just hate cooking and your style is easier than Adrians and so healthy. but alas, your show is not showing anymore...why??? just love you both together, Adrian is just sooooo cheeky. push channel 10 to go back on the air. Beryl

I love your show. Cooking seems so easy when watching you. Have you ever thought about showing us how to cook Lebanese food. The lifestyle channel has Italian, Chinese, Australian etc..... but no Lebanese food show. With your background part Lebanese, please consider it. It would be awesome

So happy to have found Janella. So inspiring! Diabetes has suddenly become very much worse and I am gradually changing to more and more raw foods. I have seen a DVD where people got off insulin by eating raw foods only.I eat eggs and cheese and skim milk though. Vegetarian since birth. I now shop often at the Organic foods shop. Thanks Janella for introducing me to spelt and substitute ingredients in recipes. More power to you.

Love the show!! would love to see a recipe book with the contrast of different recipes from both of you together, would be fantastic :-)

love it!! so inspiring!

I'm loving your show please keep them coming!!!

I'm sucha fan , your a great insperation. I love good chef bad chef, cant wait till 4pm you guys are just so funny and entertaining i hope you stick aroung for a while!!!! your hilarious ;)

And oh Janella, Bring on May the 1st!!!!!!!!!!!!!For your next book!

Hi Janella! You know what! who cares that you eat with yr mouth open, and that you brag about your own food, why wouldn't you? they are great, and I hear you praising Adrians cooking all the time! I love watching you two together, you guys put a smile on my face, YOUR ENTERTAINING.... I have to thankyou Janella, even thou I thought I was healthy, my eating plan has change a great deal, I feel better and your book Elixir is fantastic!!! Any how I love your show...I think your both great...thanks again.

Janelle is so up herself! On good chef bad chef all she does is brag about her own food And it's a put off! Half the time Adrians looks better! Get over yourself you embarrassment

I love the show GCBC so much that I tape it every day - I hope it stays on the normal channel for now on - Thankyou Again

Hi Janelle I think your recipes and outlook on life and health is fantastic however your manners are lacking, I understand saying please and thank you in a commercial kitchen may be non existent but I see no reason why a occasional please and thank you cannot be made cheers Jenn

Love the show. Please don't eat with your mouth open, not nice, thankyou

hi can anyone tell me if or where you can get a recipe book by janella

janella you are such an incredible cook and the best 4 helping people out with how the herbs, veg, spices help our body,i watch you every day.. so janella & gary keep up the good food.xx

Hi Janella, I have just bought your book recently Elixir and am loving it....I have been following your show good chef bad chef. I have cleaned my pantry out and all healthy food has moved in.My husband and I have changed our diet and notice a big difference...we feel so energetic and a lot calmer with our 3 children too!!!! Thank you so much for changing our lives...Kindest wishes Rebecca and Peter..P.s My husband has stopped taking IBS support supplements and Nexium...Thank you!!!! You really are great.

Hi Janella as per the last request I am also after your dahl recipe aired yesterday on 09/03/2011 if possible. Are you going to post it on your own website?

Wow i love your show. Was looking for your lentil dahl recipe i seen today 09/03/2011 if possible. Looks amazing

HEY JANEILLA, WHY ARE YOU SUCH A SMART *** - TO GARY ???? Mayb u know how to cook n all, but u ruin the show, U make ugly faces, sneaky remarks, u find it all funny, infact it stinxxxx big time !!! Was liking u a bit, then u keep on doing that to poor Gary... What is with you making all those smart *** faces ??? Just get on with it, BE YOURSELF - WHICH IS NORMAL LADY !!!!!!!!!!!!

Saw Adrian's recipe on good food bad food the other day with apple and pear in it some kind of upside down cake but cannot find the recipe now. Please tell me where I can get it. Thanks. Lorraine

Hi Janella, my sister in N.S.W. rings me in Q.L.D. every day to tell me what you are cooking for that day. I have tried some of your lovely recipes. thanks.

Hi Janella, Love your show. Would like to purchase your cook book. Do you have one? If so, where can I get one. Thanks

hi is jannella pregnant and could she tie her back please . i liked the other chef and love the program and i am learning all about gluten free foods thankyou

Hi Janella, please be nicer to Adrian because he is so nice to you and always does the hardest jobs. And don't make him run around for you all the time to fetch stuff for you. He is not a dog.

Joy Hi Janella Just watched your cooking show.feb 28th You made chocolate balls not made with butter or margarine, what was that ingredient. I didn't catch the name. It had raw chocolate. nuts.

Hi Janella, the friend sparring is great for TV...keep the way you are:):):) love your recipes and your natural personna..Mustika

Hi Janella, I love your recipes, but why don't you lay off Gary. He doesn't criticize your recipes. Marilyn

Janella you are amazing with a capital A, i want to make all your recipes! so healthy, your super healthy approach to food preparation would raise life expectancy and banish obesity in australia if everyone followed your easy alternatives! just wanted to tell you! I learn something new every time i watch the show! brilliant! Cindy

Hi there, where can I find your recipe for Rice Bubbles with pecans and currents, showed on channel 10 Melbourne 10 Feb 2010. Thanks heaps I really get enthusiastic about cooking with your recipes.

My wife ,Maureen is crazy about cooking. She has rec ipes for many things, like tomato relish, green tomato pickles, sweet cucumber pickles( also called, bread and butter pickles] She loves Janella and Adrian.

I love your recipes and your qualifications to speak and cook healthy food. I agree food is medicine. Thank you Janella!!!

I have only just started to eat a vegan diet. I am thrilled to find Janella Purcell.

Hi Janella! I absolutely love how you cook. I look up to you and admire you so much. I am only 14 but i saw your show the other day and as I am really interested in health and nutrition, you have got me so excited to try your recipes! I can't wait! The only thing is that because I still live at home I have to eat more what my family eats, though Im influencing my mum all the time to try new foods and to add superfoods into our meals, she too loves healthy food and veges its just we have a lot of boys in the family who like meat and more meat only. Thanks for being such an inspiration! :)

Hi Janella, I absolutely love the show. As I am having to go wheat, gluten dairy free and minimal fruits at the moment, I love getting ideas from your show. Just a quick question regarding tofu. Do you think it is a concern eating this weekly and the oestrogen and breast cancer debate? Also smoked food...ie: fish and tofu etc...I thought they were unhealthy... Hope your show stays on permanently... :)

Hi Janella ,love your show where do I get recipes to feb 1st show.

Hi janelle, I think it's great to finally have a naturopath inspired Chef. I tried some recipes- they work great. I was just wondering why do you use sunflower oil in baking ? instead of a heat stable oil- like coconut. Is it the temperature you use, to make sure it doesn't go over a 120 degrees?

Love GCBC and her food generally looks like it tastes great but heck i feel sorry for poor Garry! The way she constantly puts him down is cringeworthy. Having a holistic lifestyle is about an allround approach which includes a healthy attitude, maybe something she can keep in mind if she does future series.

Diane I was watching your show on channel 10 and you were cooking with Adrian but I cannot find the receipts one was with Spinach and Adrian cooked with Spinach as well and put it in the oven you had fish as well i think. - 21st January 2011.

Make me a birthday cake n' marry me, i build you a Castle Janella ! you are 'Kneeded' by 'goD' ;) <3

I find Janella extremely preachy (dont eat this and dont eat that) her food looks disgusting and tasteless!!!

I really enjoy Janella's cooking but whenever I go to find a recipe from the show, I can never find it. Today I'm looking for her Moroccan Chickpea salad recipe. Can anyone help?

I watched the show with your chocolate & tofu cheesecake and was tempted to try it when Gary said it didn't taste like soy.

My husband has numerous food allergies and I am always on the look out to try, make and adapt recipes that are based on traditional foods that he has never been able to experience due to his allergies.

I made this today. Was a bit sceptical as I have previously made tofu choc mousse and threw the whole lot in the bin - but this was to die for.

So rich, decadent and fudgey - the best way to describe it is like a chocolate ganache tart. I served thin slices with a side of vanilla So Good ice cream (to cut through the heavy choc) and a mixed berry coulis (seived because I hate seeds!) It was fantastic.

I have never seen my husband lick a plate clean before tonight :)

I had to substitute the almond meal for oats, as my husband has a nut allergy. 5 stars. So easy & no one would know it has tofu in it!

Love your show but cant get the amount of spelt flour Olive oil and soy milk Have watched it twice Please can you give them or anyone who caught them Ann

hi janella i love your recipes ,can you buy health food ingredients on line ? thank you jaynie

Hello Janella, Just watched Good chef, bad chef on lifestyle food, you made a salad with little french greens, pansies and witloff..... I would love to know the name of the french green salad and where in Sydney we can get it??

many thanks

love your recipes, need your new cook book please. thank you

Hi Janella, I have seen a couple of your recipes with Umeboshi vinegar as an ingredient. I have tried quite a few shops in Melbourne but can't seem to find it. Do you know where I can find it? Thank you.

Janella would like to see recipe book, is the new edition now available ? Last contact you mentioned March release. Thank you.

Since watching Janella on the biggest loser, I have lost 11 kg in 8 weeks from 95kg to 84kg and maintaining that weight now for some 8 weeks. Janella was an Insperation to me and the way I cooked foods, and now comming across GCBC over the weekend and seeing Janella again has enlighten my way of cooking and put the fun back in the kitchen.

l thinks she is Hot:)

i find her too flirty and acts inappropriate as a chef on gcbc- not anything to watch

u r awesome janella

Hi Janella, I agree with Hilary. I live in England and find some whole food ingredients had to find. Also - not many people know about whole foods here. Being from Australia - and knowing how easy to find these alternatives, it's so fustrating! So if you get a chance to come over, please do!

Hello Janella, I live in Scotland and love watching your recipes on Good Chef/Bad Chef. I think you should come over to the United Kingdom and show our Chefs a thing or two. We have a programme called Saturday Kitchen which is prime t.v. to watch here and I think you should appear on this show and get the public to be more aware of healthy balanced eating. Chefs on this programme display their dazzling culinary skills but I think your style would make people definitely sit up and take notice. Let me know if this comes about for you. Regards, Hilary

Hi Janella. my husband and I watch Good Cook, Bad Cook every day without fail and I love your recipes. The only problem is that living in Greece I can't source all the ingredients - the diet here is not as healthy as you might think! Thank you for your inspiration though, we'll keep watching ... Stella

hi janella, i hv been watching the good cook bad cook. never miss it. teh recies r good and healthy. I think you are very very attractive. love icy

hello Janella,

I have to say this is the best cookery show on television! I can relate to it very much as I am lactose intolerant and therefore don't have dairy and choose not to eat meat too frequently so your food options are inspiring to watch as most other chefs use alot of butter, milk and meat in their cooking. Does anybody know where I can find the chickpea salad recipe, I have looked everywhere? Thanks.

Hi I have been watching your Show with Gary and have enjoyed both your receipies. Made your Tofu Cheese cake and Gary's Apple Dumplings...Yummmy I'm now hooked on watching.

What a fantastic concept - good chef bad chef. Janella and Gary have great chemistry and i love the banter between the two of them. I would love to know if they are going to release a cookbook with all these mouthwatering receipes.

HI Janella, I watched your show for the first time . It's fantastic, I love the snippets of advice you give as you cook. Do you have a book?? I'm interested in both the healthy eating aspects as well as the recipies. Love it Janella!!

Hi Janella, I found your show fantastic , my partner and I are in our late 30's and we both are 150KG+++ we both are diabetic T2, high BP, Cerculation problems and he has gout, So we are wanting to change our lifestyle and you show is great way to get knowledge love the reciepes would love to hear or see more tips on what benifits different foods have on our body on the show or your website . Great show Thanks again

beautiful recipes Janella love them!

CAn anyone find Janelle's recipe for Spicy Pumpkin and Prawn Soup so that I can print

I love the show. I have health issues which I believe, are in part due to poor diet so for me Janellas recipes look fantastic and inspire me to get cooking. The banter between the two doesn't bother me in the slightest but I guess Janella, in my case, is preaching to the converted! I wonder if there's a book in the offing?? Anyway full marks for a fantastic programme ...Oh and Gary's stuff is quite appealing too!!

I appreciate Janella's stance on food, but I just wish that sometimes she would let Gary cook without butting in and going on and on about how bad his food is. He lets her cook without constantly remarking her food often has the texture of cardboard, or is tasteless. I just wish she'd shut up sometimes. I wanted to like the show, as I really wanted to learn how to cook more healthy food, but I just find myself rolling my eyes whenever she talks. She takes all the fun out of healthy cooking. I don't want to be lectured at if I dare to use refined flour to make pasta.

My husband and I just decovered the show. It is the best cooking show we have seen. We both enjoy cooking and can relate to the good and bad side of all ingredients. I sometimes feel that I am watching us in the kitchen discussing what we should be eating for our health. I am wondering - is there a Good Chef Bad Chef cook book or DVD?

hi, can anyone tell me where i can purchase edible flowers from?

Janella, I just can't get enough of your way of cooking I look forward to every show to learn that little bit more. I recently bought some galangal which the friendly grocer talked me into buying and when I got it home, thought now what do I do with it. After watching you make the pickles, I now know where this lot will be going.

Hi Janella, I love watching your show I can't cook but your recipes are so healthy & fantastic I'm really going to try. Thank you very much

Hi Janella, I have just started watching your show and love it. Thank you for all the extra tips. I have also found out recently that my brother is Gluten intolerant. Would you please include some recipe tips for this as well.

Hi Janella, I have IBS and am returning to a Vegetarian lifestyle. I love your recipes as they add a lot of interesting and delicious choices to my diet.

Hi Janella, you are a breath of fresh air to view on these cooking shows, I just can't get enough of your great recipes. Great work keep it coming my family are loving the moe interseting foods and the fonud they feel great.

Hi Janella, Thank you so much for this recipes. Once my hands have more movement in them, I will start cooking. Your show is so inspiring, you compliment each other and give us some helpful hints... Thanks again.

Hi Cathy, I've just posted the recipes (so far) on my site. I hope you like them.

What a healthy way to eat...thank you. Can your recipes be put on your web site.

if eating healthy the way Janella does would make us as attractive as she is then im all in favor of it

hi my name is tim im 46yrs old was born with a mitral valve defect. i was operated on 28/11/08 they replaced my valve im a builder so need 2 heal best i can so strength will build back up. im enemic at moment so cant do much exercise as i go faint. your low carb hi protein food is some of the best ive cooked. my wife is on the celebrity slim diet so no carbs. just wanted to say im gettin your cook book so can cook more healthier 4 myself and family. regards tim from stafford england