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Peter Sidwell
Peter Sidwell

Peter Sidwell

Peter Sidwell is the author of Simply Good Taste, Simply Good Bread, Simply Good Pasta and Simply Good Family Food. He is the presenter of the Channel 4 cookery series, Lakes on a Plate, a celebration of his passion for the Lake District and its food,... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. simplicity is the key to success
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About Peter Sidwell
  • What is your birthdate?:
    7/20
  • Previous occupations:
    always been a chef
  • Favorite job:
    being a chef
  • High school and/or college:
    Woldgate School near York
  • Name of your favorite composer or music artist?:
    Stone Roses
  • Favorite movie:
    Indiana Jones
Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. busy, food, outdoors, family, music, baking, fun, friends
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. simplicity is the key to success
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. A warm sunny day in Tuscany with my family and friends, a visit to the local food market and then me up a great big family feast for all to enjoy.
Q. What’s your greatest fear?
A. failure
Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. on a mountain top skiing in the french alps
Q. With whom in history do you most identify?
A. David from David and Goliath
Q. Which living person do you most admire?
A. Richard Branson
Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
A. give it some welly, less is more, dont be late
Q. What do you regret most?
A. nothing
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. doctor
Q. What is your greatest achievement?
A. writing my first book as i am dyslexic
Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
A. not listening
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. selling myself and my abilities
Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?
A. president of USA
Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
A. my passion for what i do
Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero?
A. jerry maguire
Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain?
A. dirty den
Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
A. Jim Morrison
Jimmy Hendrix 

John Lemon 

what an awesome dinner party that would be !  
Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
A. cooking
Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. footballer
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. honesty friendliness modesty
Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
A. marmite sandwich
Q. What are your 5 favorite songs?
A. wanna be adored Stone Roses, Talk tonight Oasis, Loaded Primal Scream, Bitter Sweet Symphony The Verve, Are you gonna go my way Lenny Kravits
On Books and Writing
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. jamie oliver
Antony Bordain 

bill grainger 

marco pierre white 

Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
A. White Heat by Marco Pierre White
French Laundry by Thomas Keller 

El bulli 

Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
A. White Heat Marco Pierre White its timeless
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Have a go, i firmly belive everyone has a book in them some where
Q. What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
A. they like my informal style and my have a good attitude