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This is a link post BBC recipes being removed from the web
Or archived, I suppose

Any of you clever bods know how to grab the lot and host elsewhere? I quite often use them when faced with a fridge of random items.

Not sure how this really saves huge wads of cash but I expect Murdoch has an interest in a paid for web site.
 (LetsGetDownToIt, Tue 17 May 2016, 8:19, Reply)
This is a normal post Evil bloody Murdoch.
*shakes fist*
 (I helped save b3ta! Prufrock Lucifer, son of the morning!, Tue 17 May 2016, 8:35, Reply)
This is a normal post This seems terribly important
they were discussing this for about twenty minutes just now on the Today Program
 (I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Tue 17 May 2016, 8:36, Reply)
This is a normal post That rambling windbag Humphrys takes about twenty minutes to ask a question.

(I helped save b3ta! Prufrock Lucifer, son of the morning!, Tue 17 May 2016, 8:44, Reply)
This is a normal post
One of those types who have somehow managed to obtain an unassailable position at the BBC just by ageing. Old git!
 (I helped save b3ta! transparenttown Dead to worse..., Tue 17 May 2016, 12:07, Reply)
This is a normal post He does a fine job of getting me out of bed though
as the last thing I want to listen to is him trying to squeeze argument out of his 'guests'

So I generally flee to the shower to escape his discord
 (I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Tue 17 May 2016, 12:15, Reply)
This is a normal post I've yet to find a recipe for a twix, a can of super strength lager,
a month old lettuce and an unidentifed item wrapped in foil that could have been beef or possibly cat
 (I helped save b3ta! herd of chickens First part only £1.99 and comes with a free, Tue 17 May 2016, 8:41, Reply)
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*writes recipe down*
 (I helped save b3ta! colmcq2, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:49, Reply)
This is a normal post 1. Mix the beef / cat with 2 -3 sprigs of finely diced fresh rosemary
2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees (180 degrees if fan assisted).
3. Soak the month old lettuce in cold water, and keep the gunk for garnishing.
3. In a casserole dish sear the beef / cat on all sides by frying in oil for about 3 - 5 minutes.
4. Add the super strength lager and stir well, coating the beef / cat with it's beery goodness.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and put in the oven for approximately 45 minutes.
6. While it cooks eat the Twix.
7. After 45 minutes, remove from the oven and put back on a high heat, stirring until all the liquid has reduced.
8. Serve.
 (I helped save b3ta! H.B.Mupps, Tue 17 May 2016, 10:01, Reply)
This is a normal post Perfect! Thank you
I am hosting an ambassadors reception later this week and this recipe will be the highlight.
 (I helped save b3ta! herd of chickens First part only £1.99 and comes with a free, Tue 17 May 2016, 10:05, Reply)
This is a normal post I'd make room in the cellar
In case a few guest get lost looking for the loo having a bad case of the BBC shitters.
 (smellysamlyingcable Seaman on, Tue 17 May 2016, 15:29, Reply)
This is a normal post I was just about to post this too
The bbc butchery continues...
 (dyllon nice beaver., Tue 17 May 2016, 8:44, Reply)
This is a normal post Have we not already paid for this?
So it is a bit like never showing repeats?
 (LetsGetDownToIt, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:19, Reply)
This is a normal post Could one of you IT types take a stab at quantifying what the saving would probably be?
I understand that there must be some costs associated with maintaining it but what would you be realistically talking?
 (I helped save b3ta! Pig Bodine., Tue 17 May 2016, 9:33, Reply)
This is a normal post Search engine cost, bandwidth, possibly QA to check it isn't broken by upgrades, pennies for storage
Probably far cheaper than the cost of taking it down.
 (I helped save b3ta! Tonsil is slowly atrophying, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:41, Reply)
This is a normal post aye, it doesn't make any sense
Once it's up, it's up. It probably costs more to take it down
 (I helped save b3ta! colmcq2, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:50, Reply)
This is a normal post I think this is less about cost
and more about non-competition
 (yokelrobin THE NERD WHOSE HAIR DEFIES GRAVITY/FASHION, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:49, Reply)
This is a normal post It's an easy option for the BBC
It whips up public fury to help oppose BBC cuts. If they do a U-turn they come out as the good guys who listened to the public, and if they don't they can sell more cookery books.
 (I helped save b3ta! Cactus 1 doesn't care what you think on, Tue 17 May 2016, 10:39, Reply)
This is a normal post Fuck all probs, at least nothing significant.
Like yokel says it's about moving it into 1 commercial entity. Staffing can certainly be decreased saving some dosh. Most likely an attempt to simplify. In fairness it makes sense to only run 1 recipe website rather than split your offering. It may move more hits to the commercial side and provide extra cash as well.
 (I helped save b3ta! Fadgebadger Sweaty sumo wanks for everyone!, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:55, Reply)
This is a normal post This is a disgrace
We've all paid for this but it must be deleted because our government seems hell bent on destroying anything in state hands that is of actuall quality. What about the health benefits of encouraging people to learn to cook well for themselves?

This is the ideological equivalent of book-burning.

If anyone knows of a petition to stop this, please do pass on the link.
 (I helped save b3ta! nameleft has bought a new telescope, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:36, Reply)
This is a normal post Its because I don't have a TV licence

(I helped save b3ta! Peej, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:41, Reply)
This is a normal post *there

(dirk speedrift Sit doon, Tue 17 May 2016, 10:26, Reply)
This is a normal post apparently there are archives from way back when
web.archive.org/web/20160517074810*/http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/
 (I helped save b3ta! Marxist Pig Better Red Than Smeg, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:43, Reply)
This is a normal post Just print them out

(MC Chicken Sandwich All I want for Christmas is your mum, Tue 17 May 2016, 14:35, Reply)
This is a normal post They can show the 11,000 recipes as end credits on various shows, rolling at twice the blink-and-you-miss-it speed,
and let people record it on their VCRs. You could later freeze-frame it.
 (I helped save b3ta! Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:46, Reply)
This is a normal post Hahaha!

(I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Tue 17 May 2016, 9:50, Reply)
This is a normal post Don't care about the recipes.
I'd watch Lorraine Pascale make a pot noodle.
 (I helped save b3ta! Draconacticus Reject shampoo. Demand real poo!, Tue 17 May 2016, 10:51, Reply)
This is a normal post Rachel Khoo.
She could toss my batter on pancake day.....any day in fact.
 (FartThroughAWalkieTalkie wished you were dead in ditch on, Tue 17 May 2016, 13:01, Reply)
This is a normal post Oh yeah.
I'd be on her like a wasp on a dropped lolly.

Until the police took me away
 (I helped save b3ta! Draconacticus Reject shampoo. Demand real poo!, Tue 17 May 2016, 13:06, Reply)
This is a normal post First b3tards now this
Broken Britain.
 (I helped save b3ta! spazzcaptain Misses Valin @, Tue 17 May 2016, 10:52, Reply)
This is a normal post its a disaster for recipes

(I helped save b3ta! mutated monty, Tue 17 May 2016, 11:01, Reply)
This is a normal post This amused me far too much.

(I helped save b3ta! Pig Bodine., Tue 17 May 2016, 11:03, Reply)
This is a normal post And me.

(I helped save b3ta! sm.pl.crt.rs I don't fucking know, do I?, Tue 17 May 2016, 14:00, Reply)
This is a normal post I use it from time to time. it's probably the best of it's kind, better than some of the awful yank recipe sites
I might get a webspider and archive the lot.
 (I helped save b3ta! cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Tue 17 May 2016, 11:17, Reply)
This is a normal post It's my 'go to first' for quick cookery advice site. :(
That and The Curry Guy
 (I helped save b3ta! Flash_Bastard, Thu 19 May 2016, 22:56, Reply)
This is a normal post I notice that nobody seems to be upset that they're closing Newsbeat down

(I helped save b3ta! evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Tue 17 May 2016, 13:25, Reply)