James Martin: The new Tony Blackburn

[Pete]

Indeed, something that has considerably more presenting ability than you.

[James Martin]

A true and fair statement Mr Hewitt.

Shame about her acting ability, mind.

[SteveL]

Indeed, something that has considerably more presenting ability than you.

A true and fair statement Mr Hewitt.

Well, I'm glad you agree on something. Anything that can sit there not talking shite would be a breath of fresh air.

Shame about her acting ability, mind.

Since when were lemon cakes female? Don't tell us you've been acting out an American Pie scene

You disgust me.

[James Martin]

I know I'm a shit DJ. I'm depressed, shunned, panned, bored, unemployed, let down and above all lonely right now. Every night I'm drinking myself silly to try and make it go away but I fail. I don't know what to do anymore. Please, give me a break.

Thanks.

[DAS]

I know I'm a shit DJ. I'm depressed, shunned, panned, bored, unemployed, let down and above all lonely right now. Every night I'm drinking myself silly to try and make it go away but I fail. I don't know what to do anymore. Please, give me a break.

Thanks.

I'm thinking that resurrecting a thread that was sinking means you're seeking a bit more attention.

Thanks.

[Katherine]

If anyone comes across a good lemon drizzle cake recipe, can they let me know?

[MrTomServo]

If anyone comes across a good lemon drizzle cake recipe, can they let me know?

Ingredients
2 large eggs
175g (6oz) sugar
150g (5oz) soft butter or margarine
grated zest of 1 lemon
175g (6oz) super-sifted self-raising flour
125ml (4floz) milk
pinch of sea salt

For the lemon syrup:
150g (5oz) icing sugar
50ml (2floz) fresh lemon juice (about 1½ large lemons)

Makes 8-10 servings. Best eaten freshly baked. Keeps 1 week under refrigeration in an airtight container. Freezes up to 3 months.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Line the bottom of a well-oiled 23 x 13 x 7.5cm (9 x 5 x 3in) loaf tin with baking parchment.

Put the eggs and sugar in the bowl of the food processor and process for 2 minutes, scraping the sides down once with a rubber spatula. Take off the lid and drop spoonfuls of the soft butter or margarine on top of this mixture, together with the lemon zest, then pulse just until it disappears. The mixture should now resemble mayonnaise.

Add the flour, milk and salt, cover and pulse just until the mixture is smooth in texture and even in colour, scraping the sides down with a rubber spatula if necessary. Do not over-beat or the cake will be tough.

Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown on top and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and stand the tin on a cooling rack. To make the syrup, gently heat the sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan, stirring until a clear syrup is formed, about 3 minutes. Do not boil.

Prick the warm cake all over with a fork, then gently pour the syrup over it, until it has been completely absorbed.

Leave until cool, then carefully ease the cake from the baking tin and remove the baking parchment.

Just before serving, sift a little more icing sugar on the top. Serve in generous slices.

Pour the mixture into a serving bowl, and chill for two or three hours until set.

(From BBC Radio 4, of course. )

[DAS]

The mixture should now resemble mayonnaise.

THAT is where it goes wrong for me. Every bloody time.

[Jamez]

I know I'm a shit DJ. I'm depressed, shunned, panned, bored, unemployed, let down and above all lonely right now. Every night I'm drinking myself silly to try and make it go away but I fail. I don't know what to do anymore. Please, give me a break.

Thanks.

I know how you feel. I think that when life returns to normality in September, things will look brighter.

We all have our shitty times in life, but we have to endure it. Afterall, what dosen't kill us can only make us stronger.

I am of course aware of TV Forum/Metropol members who have had it bloody rough in the last couple of years. Although the members in question don't mention it much, they are dealing with the very worst life can throw at them such as cancer, HIV and the breakdowns of marriages and the deaths of loved ones.

I really do feel utterly selfish sometimes in thinking about my trivial problems. I owe the bank £700 in credit card and overdraft fees and I miss Becky terribly.

At the moment every single day is a chore and depressing, when realistically I shouldn't be depressed. Once you're chucked into the dark metaphorical pit of life's shit - there's only one thing to do. Look up at the sky and start shovelling!

[James Martin]

DAS has not broken any rules of infringed on your legal rights by posting samples of demos you have made public by posting on other open forums.

I do not think that Media UK Discussions is an open forum, indeed, it is very difficult to get into.

[DAS]

DAS has not broken any rules of infringed on your legal rights by posting samples of demos you have made public by posting on other open forums.

I do not think that Media UK Discussions is an open forum, indeed, it is very difficult to get into.

And that means it's not an open forum. Ahhhhh... no.