All fired up over alfresco dining

ACCORDING to Jamie Oliver, “at the first glimpse of sunshine, we just want to get outside and barbecue”.

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That's what he says at the start of this new series. “Speak for yourself, mate,” is what I'm thinking. But Jamie is adamant. “Nothing beats cooking outside,” he insists.

What, nothing at all, Jamie? Are you sure? How about cooking inside, perhaps? I hear that’s becoming quite popular as well. A bit like having an indoor loo. You should try it.

But, OK, I should give the guy a break, shouldn’t I? He means well. Specifically, he means: “Well, I can get another series out of this. Plus the obligatory tie-in book.”