Well as a famous radio personality once said…Guuuudddd mmooorrrnniiiiinnnn!!!!!!! Alright everybody? My name’s podlover and I’m one of the new show reviewers for unofficialmills.co.uk… But hey enough about me! Let’s get on with today’s show.
Mills & Spoon
For all you non Mills anoraks out their (and why the hell not?) Every Sunday morning at about 9.10 Spoony gets Scott Mills to read out someone's heart rending account of love found (on tape- Scott is of course, asleep at this time, as I am), or love lost… and sometimes love lost, found, then lost again. Then Spoony plays a classic love song to compliment the story.
Yes – this is the Weekend Breakfast feature that reduces me to tears, and gets us all in touch with everyone’s sensitive sides.
This weeks-depressing story came from Linzi and follows:
Dear Mills and Spoon
Michael and I had met when we both worked in the same bar in jersey. Before long, we fell completely in love with each other… But there was one problem – I was 22, and he was 38.
We were inseparable, but the 17-year age difference proved a problem for people. Despite other people's disapproval we carried on regardless and after a year together we decided to get our own place in Jersey. Living together was fantastic, and we started to try for a baby. We struggled to get pregnant and while we were still trying we moved to Scotland to be nearer my family.
After 2 months I discovered that I was pregnant at last – and life seemed perfect. I just ignored those members of my family who still couldn't deal with the fact that Michael was older than me and life seemed perfect. I felt that we had proved them all wrong – and when I gave birth to our baby boy 9 months later we felt like we were the happiest couple in the world.
We moved out of our rented flat, sorted out a mortgage and moved into a house – it felt like the best start to family life, and after 3 years together, slowly people seemed to start accepting our relationship.
One night I'd been working really hard on decorating our new home. I decided to go to bed a bit early leaving Michael to carry on. In the middle of the night I was woken up by something falling on the bed. It was Michael – he'd suffered a massive heart attack, and there was nothing anyone could do to save him. Suddenly, I was lost and alone with our 1 year old son – who just kept asking where his Daddy had gone.
The next week was a blur – I was just 25 and had to organise a funeral for my husband…. But, somehow I got through it. But after that, life just seemed unbearable without him and I tried to take my own life… Now, 3 years later I'm a stronger person and it's time to move on with my life.
I will always love you Michael – and I don't regret a single moment of our life together. I'll be 28 soon and I've realised that life is too precious to be sad and miserable. I'm going to get out there and make something of myself, and make my son proud of me.
Thanks Mills and Spoon.
God. sob.. Anyway got to pull myself together. Spoony followed the story with Whitney Houston and “I will always love you”. If anyone wants to share “their story” with 5,000,000 people just fill out the simple form on the Spoony minisite; http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/weekends/spoony/mills_spoon.shtml
Flirt Divert
The show kicked off with Scott teasing Edith about her pregnancy “It’s taken you a while to get a bun in the oven” he teased, in the same conversation he also shouted to Edith that the film she wanted to know the name of was ‘Cocktail’ (for all of those who were worried). Chappers wasn’t going to talk to Scott about what happened in Sunderland at the weekend as he had got a phone call from Proxy asking if they could have his credit card details so they could change his name. Chappers was convinced that it was someone in the studio (Scott) who had committed the treasonous act of changing his name. Scott heckled him to call proxy to find out what his name was going to be changed to and it was – Vladimir Smicer.
There was a bit of a chat about Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Sunderland and Scott had some people on the phone who had been waiting in Sunderland and had to have brought their duvet as they had been waiting for 7 hours! If anyone else has been in those horrendous conditions than get on the forum and talk about it! http://unofficialmills.freshosts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=68#68
After Newsbeat with Vladmir and Georgina it was time for everyone’s favourite feature- ‘Flirt Divert’: “Oh Caroline! Where have you gone?” sung one diverter. Gemma from worldwide videos told Dave that Lost in Translation was overdue by a week. Someone abuses the Flirt Divert Line! Whilst someone from Leeds went for the upfront approach; “I just saw you pulling someone outside of the Crown Court. I can’t believe it you f*kin slag”. The Flirt Divert number is, for the final time, 07774 598 750 (Oh triple seven, four five nine.. eight seven five oh.. flirrrt diverrrttt!!)
Your Call
Basement Jaxx “Oh My Gosh!” chosen by Laura who is going out for a night on the tiles!
Outkast “Ms. Jackson” for Kirsty, who had got a new job after 6 years of training at University.
Athlete “Halflight” Chosen by Jim as he is doing a presentation for Uni. And saw Athlete the other night and thought they were amazing.
Girls Aloud “Love machine” chosen by Gary who couldn’t believe he was on Radio 1- so much in fact that he hung up on Scott.
Kaiser Chiefs “Everyday I Love you less and less” chosen by Candice who loves t’chiefs.. If you haven’t bought the album yet.. BUY IT NOW!
Baby D was chosen by Cira with “Let me be your Fantasy” for her husband. How Romantic.
Foo Fighters “Best of you” was chosen by Ian as he wants to hear ‘the new foo one”
Chloe chose “Yeah” by Usher because she loves him! Why? Because he’s a good dancer!
Scott spoke to Jane who has a boyfriend! She chose Snoop and Justin with “Signs”
After Your Call, they went straight to a very special Newsbeat with Tony Blair. You can listen again to that special Newsbeat programme on the Radio 1 Webpage. Today’s Your Call Most Requested was The Casers and “Jerk it Out”. (I’m going to see them in May!) Scott launched his new recipe autoreply today’s recipe was as follows;
Mrs Mills' Jambalaya
There are a wide variety of ways to make jambalaya, with chicken and sausage, or shrimp, or ham, or even duck or alligator. Some involve tomatoes and tomato sauce, some use chicken or beef stock instead. This first one uses both tomatoes and chicken stock, and is a New Orleans Creole-style "red" jambalaya, as opposed to one made with only stock, a more Cajun-style"brown" jambalaya (like Dee Gautreau's or Marc Savoy's).
By the way, it's pronounced jahm-buh-LIE-uh or jum-buh-LIE-uh
1 lb. boneless chicken, cubed; AND/OR
1 lb. shrimp, boiled in Zatarain's and peeled; OR
1 lb. leftover holiday turkey, cubed; OR
1 lb. of any kind of poultry or fish, cubed; OR
Any combination of the above
1 lb. (hot) smoked sausage, andouille or chaurice, sliced on the bias; OR
1 lb. diced smoked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 – 6 cloves garlic, minced (amount to taste; I like lots)
4 ribs celery, chopped
3 small cans tomato paste
4 large Creole tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced; OR
1 28-oz. can tomatoes
8 cups good dark homemade chicken stock
Creole seasoning blend to taste (or 2 – 3 tablespoons); OR
2 teaspoons cayenne, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teapsoon thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt to taste
4 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked (Some people like converted rice, others prefer good old Mahatma. I use Uncle Ben's converted, as the rice doesn't get sticky or lumpy that way.)
In a sauté or frying pan, brown the chicken, sprinkling with Tony Chachere's seasoning if you've got it; a bit of salt, black pepper and red pepper otherwise. Don't brown if using leftover cooked bird, but you still might want to season the meat. Tear or cut the meat into bite-size pieces.
Brown the sliced smoked sausage or andouille and pour off fat. In the pot, sauté the onions, garlic, peppers and celery in oil until onions begin to turn transparent.
In the same pot, while you're sautéing the "trinity", add the tomato paste and let it pincé, meaning to let it brown a little. What we're going for here is an additional depth of flavor by browning the tomato paste a little; the sugar in
the tomato paste begins to caramelize, deepening the flavor and color. Keep it moving so that it browns but doesn't burn. Some friends of mine hate this step, so you can skip it if you want, but then it won't be Chuck's jambalaya.
Once the vegetables are translucent and the tomato paste achives sort of a red mahogany color, deglaze the pan with the about 2 cups of the stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to mix up any browned bits, and stir until smooth, making sure the sautéed vegetables, paste and stock are combined thoroughly. It should be fairly thick.
Add the Creole seasoning, tomatoes and salt to taste. Cook over low-medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add the meat and/or seafood and cook another 10 minutes; if you're using seafood, be careful not to overcook it.
Add the rest of the stock, check seasonings, and stir in the rice, combining thoroughly. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is cooked through. If you haven't checked your seasonings before adding the rice, it's too late! It's much better for the rice to absorb the seasonings while it's cooking. Check seasoning anyway, then turn the heat down to low-medium and let the sauce thicken up a bit, with the pot uncovered, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients. When the jambalaya has thickened up a bit and has reached the "right" consistency (you'll know), it's done.
Serve with salad and French bread.
Decrease the chicken stock to 4 cups, use only 2 6-oz. cans of tomato paste and substitute one pound of rigatoni (cooked according to package directions) for the rice. Mix the sauce well with the pasta, place in a large baking dish and bake in a 350°F oven for about 10-15 minutes.
This is a fabulous variation, and I've decided that I may like it better this way than with rice. Use whatever pasta shape you like, but I like rigatoni best.
Mmmmm.. sounds delicious. I’m going to make it tonight. Are you? Thanks Mrs Mills!
Later on in the show (after the Entertainment News) we get this weeks “Rate my Listener” today’s “Rate my Listener” was from Oxford / Winchester. Sadly? Jamie was 58% minging. Scott broke the news to him gently. After all he is only minging because all the boys were jealous and they want sisters week back…. The unofficialmills.co.uk rating is officially: Average. Sorry mate. Laura was flirting with him though, if that’s any constellation.
Scott launched his campaign to find out how Shelly’s (Fridays “Rate my Listener”) boob job want as today’s her ‘big day’. Did we tell you she is going to be going up to a D? Maybe it will help increase her rating from 65% Minging!
Anyhow that all ended today’s show which ion the whole was very good. The show was complimented by the Tony Blair interview though. Overall rating: I think I will give it an 8. If you want to talk to me about anything to do with today’s show email me; [email protected] or email Scott: [email protected]
See you all soon!!! Don’t forget to chat about today’s show on the forum; http://unofficialmills.freshosts.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=82#82
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