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Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Martin considers leaving ITV show home after fears of getting 'lynched'
Celebrity chef James Martin has opened up about his love for his home county of Yorkshire, admitting he would be "lynched" if he didn't end up back there Celebrity chef James Martin has candidly expressed that he'll be "lynched" if he doesn't make his way back to Yorkshire. The 53 year old culinary star was raised on a sprawling 100-acre farm within the Castle Howard estate and cherishes his visits back home whenever possible. James currently divides his time among the Cotswolds, Manchester, and Hampshire, where he oversees his trio of restaurants. His current residence is in Hampshire, from where he broadcasts his show James Martin's Saturday Morning, filmed in a specially-constructed kitchen. His seven-bedroom Hampshire abode features an outdoor kitchen, a greenhouse, and sits on 1.5 acres of land. The bespoke outdoor cooking space includes a top-of-the-line wood-fired pizza oven, a large central island, and stylish green industrial lighting, setting the scene for the ultimate culinary experience. Segments of his ITV programme are shot within a converted garage. It's believed that the property is situated near James' eatery The Kitchen at Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa in New Milton. Despite residing in the south east, James' affection for Yorkshire remains evident. He informed his audience that he would be heading to God's Own County during the summer hiatus of his weekend show, reports Yorkshire Live. In a conversation with Food and Travel, James reminisced about his formative years: "I had an amazing childhood. We farmed 100 acres, so we learned the value of graft, but also about food. "It's an amazing lesson in life to learn at that age: to respect the people who produce food, that it's not just a given – people have to grow it, make it, produce it – and it also gives you a respect doing that as a career. I didn't enjoy school, I hated it, but I loved home life. I was always outdoorsy, mending fences, fixing tractors." He reveals the farm faced initial struggles as his father "wasn't a farmer by trade," having a background in catering instead. Nevertheless, the family persevered, eventually introducing chickens and pigs to their land. Yorkshire produce has consistently played a significant role in James' life - he even hosted a culinary tour across the county - shaping his approach to cooking. Yet, he admits it's the local folk that draw him back to his roots. He humorously notes that in London, if you strike up a conversation, "think you're going to mug them" whereas in Yorkshire, according to James, the people are "very honest and much friendlier". While he holds the Yorkshire populace in high regard, James doesn't shy away from praising the region's stunning coastline, the Yorkshire Moors, and the lush woodlands, labelling the area as "magical" and "diverse". Despite his deep affection for Yorkshire, it's somewhat unexpected that James remains settled in Hampshire, though relocating would present practical difficulties with his widespread ventures. However, James maintains that he has established a "routine" now. He reveals: "I know where I'm going on which day, every week, and the travelling isn't too bad." When probed about a potential return to his roots, James admits: "I'll get lynched if I don't end up in Yorkshire. I love Yorkshire." Catch Saturday Morning with James Martin at 9.30am on ITV One. This week's show, originally aired in 2023, features James in conversation with crooner Jack Savoretti, Midsomer Murders' Neil Dudgeon, and culinary wizards Glynn Purnell and Sabrina Gidda.
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Martin's two-ingredient breakfast he eats every day after three stone weight loss
Celebrity chef James Martin has shed three stone after making some major changes to his diet - but he's not given up his favourite food group despite slimming down James Martin, the renowned chef and presenter of ITV's James Martin's Saturday Morning, has revealed his favourite two-ingredient breakfast following his recent three-stone weight loss journey, describing it as "simple and very tasty". Recently he visited Spain for inspiration and compiled some of his favourite regional dishes for a new book, titled 'James Martin's Spanish Adventure'. He shared that the recipes in the his books had been "specifically created" using the ingredients they discovered while travelling. Following his impressive weight loss at the age of 52, Martin observes that fish now accounts for a predominant 80% of his diet, yet he still indulges in his beloved butter. In an interview with Hello!, James disclosed that the dishes in his new book, were "specifically created" from ingredients discovered during his travels. However, it seems his favourite recipe remains a simple dish that anyone can whip up at home using just two basic ingredients, reports Devon Live. James raved about his go-to meal: "Grilled tomatoes on toast. It's very simple and very tasty. And the barbecued leeks with lardons and hazelnuts." On the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, James opened up about how his love for motor racing spurred his substantial weight loss, as he found himself "struggle to get out of them". He added: "It comes down to the fact that I race cars, or I still try and race a few cars and I actually struggle to get out of them now. Getting in them, you kind of fall in them, but then you've got to get out of them and it just doesn't look very good." However, the celebrity chef continues to indulge in one of his favourite ingredients - butter. The celebrated TV personality and author has famously dedicated a 517-page book to the rich ingredient titled 'Butter: Comforting, Delicious, Versatile - Over 130 Recipes Celebrating Butter'. James humorously remarked about the time when health-conscious cookbooks were all the rage, saying he "brought out a book on butter" instead. James puts down his weight loss not to laborious gym sessions but to his background as a "farmer's kid", acknowledging his love for "simple food" and "great ingredients". He openly admits to avoiding the gym, candidly saying, "I don't go", and humorously uses his ability to "get my a**e in and out of a car" as a fitness barometer. James said: "I'm a farmer's kid, I like pure food, I like simple food and just love great ingredients. I like simple cooking, but also bringing out the flavour of the ingredients is more important than anything else." With a portfolio of restaurants and bakeries under his belt, James honed his trade from home cooks and further refined his craft in France, later gracing our screens with his participation in various BBC and ITV cooking programs.
Wales Online
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
James Martin shares favourite breakfast after 3 stone weight loss with just two ingredients
James Martin shares favourite breakfast after 3 stone weight loss with just two ingredients James Martin, who stars in the 'Saturday Morning' show on ITV, has disclosed a much-loved recipe that he called "simple and very tasty", and it only involves two ingredients The celebrity chef recently visited Spain and compiled some regional dishes (Image: Getty Images ) James Martin has shared his go-to two-ingredient breakfast, calling it "simple and very tasty", following his remarkable three stone weight loss journey. The renowned TV host of 'James Martin's Saturday Morning' on ITV ventured to Spain to gather a collection of beloved local recipes for his new culinary book, 'James Martin's Spanish Adventure'. Following his impressive weight loss at the age of 52, Martin observes that fish now accounts for a predominant 80% of his diet, yet he still indulges in his cherished butter. In conversation with Hello!, the chef revealed that his books feature recipes "specifically created" from ingredients found during his travels. It comes after the 52-year-old lost an impressive three stone (Image: ITV ) Nonetheless, it's a humble two-ingredient combination that Martin ranks as his most favoured: "Grilled tomatoes on toast. It's very simple and very tasty. And the barbecued leeks with lardons and hazelnuts." Article continues below Speaking previously on the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, James explained how his love of motor racing was the inspiration for his dramatic weight loss, as he would "struggle to get out of them (the cars)". He said: "It comes down to the fact that I race cars, or I still try and race a few cars and I actually struggle to get out of them now. Getting in them, you kind of fall in them, but then you've got to get out of them and it just doesn't look very good." However, one of his culinary indulgences, butter, remains a staple in his diet. The chef's love of the food is no secret, as evidenced by the colossal 517-page book he penned on the subject. Entitled 'Butter: Comforting, Delicious, Versatile - Over 130 Recipes Celebrating Butter', James humorously remarked about the time when health-conscious cookbooks were all the rage, saying he "brought out a book on butter" instead. James' favourite can be made with just two ingredients (Image: ITV ) James puts down his weight loss not to laborious gym sessions but to his background as a "farmer's kid", acknowledging his love for "simple food" and "great ingredients". In fact, he was vocal about not hitting the gym, saying, "I don't go", and adding that his weight loss all boils down to the fact that he can "get my a**e in and out of a car." He elaborated: "I'm a farmer's kid, I like pure food, I like simple food and just love great ingredients. I like simple cooking, but also bringing out the flavour of the ingredients is more important than anything else." With a portfolio of restaurants and bakeries under his belt, James honed his trade from home cooks and further refined his craft in France, later gracing our screens with his participation in various BBC and ITV cooking programs. Article continues below You can catch James Martin's Saturday Morning today (Saturday, May 3) on ITV from 9.30am to 11.40am.
