Jamie Oliver is working on a hard-hitting new documentary for Channel 4 (Image: Getty Images)
Celebrated chef has opened up about his long-standing battle with dyslexia, revealing how he overcame the odds to achieve global fame. Despite leaving school with only two , Oliver’s passion for became his salvation.
He is now in the process of producing a ‘hard-hitting’ focusing on the struggles faced by dyslexic children in the UK education system. With approximately 1.3 million affected children in the spotlight, Oliver expressed his motivation: “It’s no secret I struggled at school – but I was one of the lucky ones. I knew I wanted to be a chef so had somewhere to go, catering school, where I could thrive. The kitchen saved me.”
his intense feelings towards the issue: “But not everyone is as lucky. What happens to those who don’t know where to go? We can’t leave kids’ futures up to luck. We need the education system to update, so everyone has the best possible chance in life.”
Additionally, Oliver has been gracing television screens with his latest show, ‘Jamie’s £1 Wonders And Money Saving Meals’ on Channel 4, helping viewers whip up delicious meals without breaking the bank amid the crisis. In a recent episode, he showcased various recipes from spaghetti frittata to mint chocolate chip pies.
Jamie said: “It’s no secret I struggled at school” (Image: Getty Images)
While Jamie Oliver’s latest cooking show aims to demonstrate how each meal he cooks can be made for £1 or less per portion, with some dishes like the chicken kebab around £1.71. But despite his claims, critics point out that ingredients such as fenugreek, Baharat spice, and urad dal lentils aren’t typically found in the average pantry, reports .
Further skepticism arose when Jamie claimed that the cost of plain flour used for the crispy chicken skin was a mere “2p.” He explained that the cost came from the average price of each ingredient and quantity from a string of large supermarket chains However, viewers weren’t convinced, and disappointed fans took to social media, to voice their disbelief.
One jibed: “So where can I buy 50g of plain flour for £0.03 again? Jamie’s £1 wonders – ‘wonder’ being the appropriate word where we have no idea how any of the meals are possible for the prices mentioned in the meal summary.”
Another mused: “I am watching Jamie’s £1 wonders Money Saving Meals. Jamie has lost the plot,” and a third criticized, “Families wanting cheap meals are not going to have in their cupboard the ingredients he is using on his program. Jamie get real! ” Echoing the sentiment, another added: “Now I’m rubbish with maths… but I can’t possibly see how Jamie Oliver’s dosage is working out at less than £1 per portion,” showcasing the increasing frustration among viewers.
Despite some criticism, numerous fans have jumped to Jamie Oliver’s defence, eagerly awaiting the chance to whip up the cost-effective dishes featured. Enthusiastic tweets from viewers included: “I can’t wait to get all my strength back and try out all these £1 wonder meals,” and “I love this: Jamie Oliver ‘s thrifty ideas for family meals using leftovers and simple ingredients. Channel 4.”