James May reacts to Lucy's cooking attempt

To celebrate the second series of Oh Cook, Lucy is making one of the dishes from the first episode: Tarte Tatin. She's making James' version from the show, and her own recipe which has a slight twist. The question is... which is better?
If you'd like to try Lucy's version at home, here's the recipe:
Pear Tarte Tatin:
Ingredients:
- 3oz (90 g) soft butter
- ⅓ cup (3 oz/90 g) sugar
- 316 (1.5 kg) Ripe pears
- 8 oz (250 g) puff pastry
Method:
* Preheat oven to 425°F (215°C).
* Place a 9-in (24-cm) cake pan on a low heat, grease with ⅔ of the butter, then sprinkle over the sugar. Once the butter has melted add the rest to the pan. Cut the pears in quarters, peel and core them, and arrange the quarters upright, tightly packed in the pan. Keep the pan over low to medium heat and cook for 20 minutes or until a light caramel forms on the bottom.
* Cut the pastry into the shape of the tin. Place over the cake pan and pass the rolling pin around the edge to remove the overhanging pastry. The dough will sink down the sides of the tin onto the top of the pear.
* Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is well browned.
* Invert the tart onto a serving plate and serve at once with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

[@tamastarczy6262]

Now we need James to take revenge! GO PART 2! 😊

[@scottw.3258]

I'm just amazed she actually likes pears, or pastry.

[@Allegedly_Angel]

I’m amazed she likes anything at all at this point 🤣

[@imaner76]

fussy/problematic ingesters of food stuff are odd types. But, that said when one of develops in even a few tiny steps... Well done! Bravo etc etc.

[@asdf12347109]

she likes sushi

[@Tjescoo]

​@@imaner76They just need a few days without any food to enjoy the taste of survival

[@oneblacksun]

Amazed she likes breathing air.

[@Petestleger]

My biggest takeaway from this is how impressive Lucy's development as a presenter is. Looks and sounds totally at ease, dare I say professional, in front of the camera now. This does call for a rematch with both cooking their own version at the same time in the same kitchen though.

[@Allegedly_Angel]

I can already tell you how this will go… Lucy - *makes something posh* James - *makes something for your average joe* Lucy - *doesn’t like it or want to even try it, possibly takes the smallest bite ever seen*

[@RobJaskula]

She genuinely did a great job with the travel series

[@bluesque9687]

Actually she is one of those people who seem most uncomfortable in front of a camera! She is not built for it... and dare I say she has no showwomanship for it! It is sometimes agonizing!

[@Im2Old4ThisShite]

​@bluesque9687 I wonder how many folks are naturally "cut out" for presenting on camera. He skills in production are impeccable, for a fact but, She's clearly not formally trained in presenting. The mechanical way in which her arms and hands flail about whilst presenting is the dead giveaway there. If she sticks at it and her "tribe" aren't afraid of hurting her feelings with constructive criticism, more importantly, if she's OPEN to said criticism, she will get it all nailed down at some point. She's clearly a very talented person, just a bit green in the front of camera area.

[@bluesque9687]

@@Im2Old4ThisShite "very talented" at what? Production? Well, i got nothing aganist her.. but i dont think she is the only one... not that it is very indie! And, if she is not trained to be a presenter then why is she doing it? I think if they take the show a bit more seriously .. seriously enough to make it cool.. then she will appear less in front of the camera... definitely less solo!

[@DigitalicaEG]

Legend has it that Lucy never goes grocery shopping, she just claps everything into existence.

[@HFC786]

We need part two!

[@beeawesome7140]

The in/out of the oven transition was really cool.

[@17Blower]

I really thought she'd just slammed the door closed too hard

[@joelww2501]

I demand more James and Lucy content

[@Tjescoo]

You are too demanding for me

[@zigster1298]

A few minutes in and already loving it. The editing is top notch.

[@mitchfarmer5117]

We need more of these!! It was brilliant!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@DysfunctionalBubble]

I feel like Lucy is the daughter that James never knew he had. They are lovely together.

[@gilgamesh101]

Only two thoughts ... Firstly, from around the era when James was born, "I love Lucy", and secondly her advice on when its ready in the oven "when it looks cooked" ... brilliant! Definitely one to try out, heads, incoming!

[@pendragon6207]

I laughed out loud every time the fridge was shut violently 😂

[@zakkvanish3668]

And James' reflections can be seen in the closed door👍

[@pendragon6207]

@@zakkvanish3668 That was the best part :D

[@sianwarwick633]

@@zakkvanish3668 oddly ghostly

[@cthoadmin7458]

@@sianwarwick633 Wasn't quite sure whether that was supposed to be an oblique reference to the later cut of "The Exorcist".

[@under0ath109]

chEESE

[@Heyzues21]

I enjoyed the James May “jump scares”

[@warre1]

Lucy and James should do travel show together. They already done they own.

[@henlooo7587]

Yes!!!!!!

[@jefftrout3319]

Or buy a farm…

[@tomhoots]

Absolutely. "James May and Lucy Brown travel to ........"

[@thetruthwillout9094]

I can't believe how much Lucy reminds me of my daughter. The looks and even the mannerisms.

[@legion28]

I think Lucy's great, hopefully we see more of her

[@squ1dd13]

@@IRG187that’s not very nice

[@DannerPlace]

Great to see you back Lucy!!!!

[@thetruthwillout9094]

What a fantastic pear tartan, well done Lucy.

[@johnhopkins4920]

“Angona” instead of “I am going to” is an interesting twist to the beautiful English language. Lucy’s pronunciation has amazed me since her first videos on YT. Angona watch the rest of it now 😊.

[@danielrindfuss9911]

Yes, Lucy! You are much more comfortable with your developing chef skills (cooked looking, gloopyer, tricky bits..,). Loved the editing on this video. Some cooking videos contain too much watching the cooking or baking process. You did at the end of the video ask us "What Next"? I would love for you and James to be back in the kitchen and make your favorite meal from growing up in France. Rather than "blasting" you for the foods you don't like, let hear and watch you and James make what dish you loved to eat as a child or teenager. Well done Chef Brown!

[@GIBBO4182]

The title of the book was fantastic!

[@1958HHH]

Love everything Lucy, only wish she'd do more video's.

[@gdworkshop]

Great video. Its brilliant when you do cooking on this channel. Look forward to more cooking content maybe with James and Richard.

[@KarlRoyale]

Nice to hear about a food Lucy actually likes!

[@iamdb1990]

I love that James is grumpy answering the call

[@Jay-ql4gp]

That looks excellent! I'm going to have to make that. Thank you, Lucy!

[@gewglesux]

Great Job Lucy Brown.

[@dylantrinder1571]

I’m actually in love with Lucy Brown.

[@davekpatrick]

Excellent! Thank you Lucy

[@ecopennylife]

Hurray, Lucy is getting better at cooking 😋

[@benn8793]

Haven't watched the video yet. But I'm always happy to see Lucy. 👍

[@tamastarczy6262]

Yep, she's cool! 😎

[@jaredknapp8886]

top tier content, per usual. carry on sirs, madams.

[@adrianjarvis129]

Well done Lucy 👏

[@delorissamuelson6988]

It's been a while.....so very glad to be back watching. Lucy made making the carmel look easy...."Bake off" competitors are jealous, I know I am.

[@slawclips]

It looked wonderful XD I WANT MORE LUCY CONTENT XD

[@Tularis]

It should have been James and Lucy in the Amazon Show!

[@shannono8397]

They both look amazing! Great video, James is so sweet! Lucy you are so great, so happy watching your videos~

[@piperstonehays]

I honestly like Lucy more and more every time she's in a video

[@Tommuli_Haudankaivaja]

Now this is exciting!

[@enormhi]

Yay, more Lucy content!

[@vitadelicatus]

Nice to see again.

[@CricketEngland]

As the French would say “If it ain’t got apples in, it ain’t a classic Tarte Tatin”

[@madhatter6705]

Sounds english to me :)

[@suicidalbanananana]

They might say that, not sure, but have had it plenty of times with pear in France, so at least they acknowledge that it works with more then just apples, regardless of what it should be called ^^ Also lets face it they still bicker about what to call a pain au chocolat/chocolatine/chocolate croissant so it only makes sense they bicker about this too hehe. (before i upset anyone, in my honest opinion the first is the only correct term & i agree that chocolate croissant is something entirely different)

[@elizabethshoemaker2008]

Also, love Lucy and am happy to see her in her own segments!

[@joonassummanen6130]

James and Lucy should do a show for Amazon together.

[@alexsmith8021]

Great video Lucy!

[@franzb69]

do a part two of t his with james cooking both recipes and tasting them together with an unbiased judge

[@malamalinka]

Cooked looking is a great description!

[@robertsertori5559]

I like James explaining the the potential biases. In bake off they attempt to remove biases of the judges, but sometime I think they know.

[@MSI2k]

haha James is James haha I knew he was going to get you on that LOL.. Well done, Lucy!!

[@nabokovfan87]

Going to need James to do apple vs pear now

[@plaguearttutorials]

Your cooking skills have improved nice work 👍

[@Kalamoren]

I'm with James May on this one.

[@BenBulks]

Best duo!

[@anderspaulsson]

James 😍😍😍

[@VaciliNikoMavich]

Bravo! That looks great ^^

[@jose7391]

James was just having a grumpy senior moment because your pastry was better😂🤣

[@TeamEvil84]

This guy is great

[@petewatson9866]

I always feel sorry for Lucy. No matter what she does or they make her do she always ends up with the sh=t end of the stick. Well done Lucy🥳🥳🥳

[@flamtap420]

Why doesn't the bunker have a small, old-fashioned, cheap, two slice, reliable toaster? It's been years and I've had this bottled up! For the love of sarnies!

[@newportsteve2203]

Lucy is just wonderful, and the banter between her and James is fantastic. I love this combination of talent - so much fun to watch!

[@RickMunday]

Well, I haven't tried it with pears, I definitely will now. It never dawned on me to make it with pears.

[@rays5163]

pears are just better apples. you should replace all apples in all your apple based recipes with pears honestly

[@JoeBackes]

Love how the angry James image appears on her fridge door.

[@wskinn]

Steady on, Mr. May. I think she won this one fair and square. (or round, as the case (or pan) may be)

[@grinblurnar]

Thanks

[@fnscooter]

James does have a point. If you're going to compete, each should make their own dish.

[@DesertWolf392]

#1 great seeing Lucy taking a more presenting role on here and DriveTribe. #2 will James do a revenge dish?

[@JonatanSodergard]

… think aböut it: all these lovely people cooking ’n chefin’ around exploring food and the world of taste… and stuff that ye put in your face… a lot, like next to none of this would be possible without farmers! Farmers knows Mother Nature and that is thy source! PS. I couldn’t help to notice that Lucy has developed greatly in attitude and in overall prescence! (Heads up, James! She might steal ye show! 😜) You’re all a wonderful bunch of people! Love your stuff! Cheers, mates and happy midsummer to you! 🇫🇮 Hyvää juhannusta!

[@HammerOn-bu7gx]

Beating James May.... humm, right, I've a length of lead pipe about here somewhere... 😛 An enjoyable episode! Thank you so much!

[@Cbam871]

That actually looks quite appetizing Lucy, it makes me wanna try to make it. Or buy apple tartan at the store😅

[@ursanbear]

Lucy is awesome.

[@scottgreenway9963]

At least Lucy is cooking and trying different things. Lucy, don't be discouraged when things don't work out, cooking is learning what works and what doesn't. The key is, you are trying different things. I remember as a kid being served asparagus....out of a can, olive grey and mushy. Much later in life I saw a lady bring out a tray of bright green spears. "Is that asparagus??" I asked. The lady said that is was so I asked to try a spear, and wow! I loved the semi crunchy, refreshing grassy flavor. It was the same thing with Brussels sprouts. Many of the things we didn't like as a child were probably cooked the wrong way. I love the smell of a sweet potato carousal, but for as many times I've tried, I just can't eat it, but, roast a bunch of sweet potato wedges in an oven until tender and slightly charred? Yummy!! I'm sure James has given you the same advise as I have. Having said all that, there are three things that I cannot get past, lima beans, pickled beets, or calamari ( I don't eat fish bait!! ).

[@bigwo59]

Lucy, for the win!

[@rogeryoung3587]

Looks delicious with pears. What is the make of your cake pan please?

[@Vvardenfell_Outlander]

James is so cranky, but I think he wants a rematch.

[@eggsaladsamich7396]

I'll always vote for lucy because I love her

[@TomMaynard--TCM--]

Great job, Lucy, and I'd love to have a slice of your tatin -- using pears is a big improvement.

[@JustanOlGuy]

Yum,.

[@geemonster9179]

i love Lucy

[@jeffharper6259]

Please do more like this and James did seem rather defensive.

[@tbjtbj7930]

Almost as bad as Ramsay after the fish pie, We need a showdown.

[@blindazabat9527]

Great Job! I'd have a servo of both, please!!! :P

[@dancocks7790]

Pick your game up James 😊😊

[@kuukeli]

yay

[@manaudia8]

Well done Lucy. I trust you to do it right

[@DarkleyDK]

Lucy should have her own show, she is a great host.

[@AnaInTh3Sky]

My crush in Lucy deepens... ❤

[@melanieharvey8445]

Hi Lucy, pears go super well with blue cheese and walnuts. 😂

[@princesskenny7222]

Lucy brown is a proper bloke

[@briandstephmoore4910]

Lucy is dreamy

[@henrikjohnsson3407]

Was thinking the other day that I haven't seen a video with Lucy in a while. Been missing them. And the tarte tatin looks absolutely delicious.

[@subsman121]

1:24🤯. Thank you for the video

[@henlooo7587]

Lucy episodes are the best episodes!

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

I think Id like to try this with quince instead of standard apples or pears.

[@youtubegavemynameawaycuntbags]

gloria(from white men cant jump) would loooooooove you

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

Lucy you did just fine. I would love a slice of your pie.

[@markusdahmann6992]

Done it. Tarte Tatin with pears. Folks, You should do this too! Unsweetend whipped cream to go with it ...

[@as114]

is there a site with all recipes from season 2?

[@connorgibson7512]

I have that exact fridge 👁️👄👁️

[@05assahse]

Lucy's a brilliant host.

[@ryburnsjr]

Yummyyyyyy

[@RaceDayReplay]

looking forward to Lucy Gin

[@CrunchyMotorsport]

Lucy, James and Mike are the golden trio on What's Next