0:00:02 > 0:00:05Hi, this is my life. I love cooking.
0:00:05 > 0:00:08They smell amazing. My dad's a chef.
0:00:08 > 0:00:10SHE SHOUTS
0:00:10 > 0:00:12But I think I'm already better than him.
0:00:14 > 0:00:15My name is Matilda Ramsay,
0:00:15 > 0:00:18but people usually call me Tilly.
0:00:18 > 0:00:20Meet my embarrassing family.
0:00:22 > 0:00:24Mum. She wears the trousers
0:00:24 > 0:00:26and is the only one Dad's afraid of.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29I'm loving the hair.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31Big sister, Megan. She's all grown up
0:00:31 > 0:00:35now and crazy to get on with life.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38Jack. He's so good at sport,
0:00:38 > 0:00:41he's going to be playing for Britain soon.
0:00:41 > 0:00:42This is Holly.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44She is determined to be the greatest
0:00:44 > 0:00:47fashion designer of her generation.
0:00:47 > 0:00:48Dad.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50Even though he's hard on the outside,
0:00:50 > 0:00:53he's soft and mushy on the inside.
0:00:53 > 0:00:58- And he's quite a good cook, too. - Excuse me, how about very?
0:00:58 > 0:01:01Matilda, Matilda!
0:01:01 > 0:01:05When you're the youngest, you have to fight to get noticed.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07So that's why I love to cook up a storm.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10This is my world.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14Tilly, give me a kiss, please. A nice one.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21I'm writing my name on the suitcase because then I know I'm the best.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24This summer we're going to Los Angeles and I've decided to
0:01:24 > 0:01:30write a blog about America, my crazy family and my cooking.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33Today, I'll be doing a fantastic welcome to America meal.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37I love the summer,
0:01:37 > 0:01:40as it's when we get to spend most time together as a family.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42My new wet suit.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45Which explains why my brother, sisters and me
0:01:45 > 0:01:47can't wait for school to finish.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53Sadly, Mum's a bit of a sergeant major when it comes to packing.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56Please don't pack everything, we just need stuff for summer.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59What have you done here? What on earth is going is going on?
0:02:00 > 0:02:04My dad's a famous chef. Most people think he's really scary.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08Check out the shades, baby.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10But he's a nonstop joker at home.
0:02:10 > 0:02:11Boom!
0:02:11 > 0:02:14The trouble is, Dad works away from home a lot.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17Matilda, I'm shy, put it down.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21So it's going to be great spending the summer with the whole
0:02:21 > 0:02:22Ramsay family.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25I can't wait to get to Los Angeles, cos it's glitzy, glamorous,
0:02:25 > 0:02:31has loads of brilliant beaches, great sport and amazing food.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35The big question when you arrive on holidays is always...
0:02:44 > 0:02:50- Happy, excited?- Yes.- Come on.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53He's just an insane child.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00Oh!
0:03:07 > 0:03:13- Megan! What's the number for emergencies in America?- 911.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15Let's call it now.
0:03:25 > 0:03:26Please don't try this at home.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30Right, done.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37It's our first day in America.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42So we're hitting the Hollywood Hills to get over our jet lag
0:03:42 > 0:03:44and see the famous sign.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- Tilly, what do you think?- I love it.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50Right, let's go, selfie. Jump in.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54Everyone in our family is mad about doing selfies. I love them.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56BOO!
0:03:58 > 0:04:03He's so weird and annoying. Everything a dad should be.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- They're always this daft.- 1, 2, 3.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12He always tries to get into every photograph.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Oh. I got it.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16Guys, seriously, watch out for the snakes.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19I really want to see one, they're so cool.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23Jack absolutely loves snakes so he's always on the lookout for them.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27The hot spring and summer months in LA are rattlesnake season.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29It's when they come out into the open,
0:04:29 > 0:04:33so you have to watch out because rattlesnakes are really poisonous.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35No snakes this morning for Jack.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Madam, would you mind taking a picture please?
0:04:37 > 0:04:43- Of course Dad always tries to scare us.- Snake!- Dad, shut up.- Typical.
0:04:43 > 0:04:48This is normal. Megan is the only sane person in this family.
0:04:48 > 0:04:49Yes, I am.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53After working up an appetite, I'm heading back to hit the stove
0:04:53 > 0:04:56and cook up a special celebration meal for everyone.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59Every time we come to Los Angeles, the first meal
0:04:59 > 0:05:04we have is my American burgers, smoky LA fries and amazing whoopies.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08It's a Ramsay tradition and I love traditions like this.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14This is my beef mince and I'm going to start
0:05:14 > 0:05:18by adding in garlic powder, but you can use fresh garlic as well.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20Real burgers are very easy to make.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24Salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce,
0:05:24 > 0:05:26they're just a bit of a mixing job, really.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28This is the fun bit.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30I always like getting my hands dirty.
0:05:30 > 0:05:31It feels really strange,
0:05:31 > 0:05:33it feels a bit like putty.
0:05:33 > 0:05:34If you're taking over the kitchen,
0:05:34 > 0:05:37don't forget, your grown-ups like you to ask them first.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40The biggest fan of burgers in our family is Jack.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42He is a bit of a carnivore.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45This is where the great secret comes in.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48You get a lump of it and you roll it into a ball,
0:05:48 > 0:05:53you grab a block of cheese and you just make a hole in the middle.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57You hide it in and just put the burger over the top, so nobody knows
0:05:57 > 0:06:00until they cut into their burger and they're like, "Oh, wow, some cheese."
0:06:00 > 0:06:02It's clever, isn't it?
0:06:02 > 0:06:05I like having recipes with a twist to them
0:06:05 > 0:06:09cos it's different to everyday, it's more fun.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13Then just pop in the oven for about 20 minutes and remember,
0:06:13 > 0:06:17you always have to clean your hands after making stuff with raw meat.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21Whilst I cook dinner,
0:06:21 > 0:06:25Jack, Megan and Holly can't resist hitting the sights.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27Los Angeles is a massive city.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32It's the second biggest in America and has some amazing places to see.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38The guys are visiting the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42Welcome to Hollywood, you have arrived. Any language?
0:06:42 > 0:06:46HE SPEAKS CHINESE
0:06:46 > 0:06:48HE SPEAKS JAPANESE
0:06:48 > 0:06:50HE SPEAKS FRENCH
0:06:50 > 0:06:53'If you work in the entertainment industry and you make it big,
0:06:53 > 0:06:55'you get a star.'
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- It's Snow White, Jack's favourite film.- My favourite film.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03'There are more than 2,500 stars on the Walk of Fame.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08'It's nearly one and a half miles long and it's growing all the time.'
0:07:08 > 0:07:09Oh, Penelope Cruz.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13'About 20 new stars are added every year.'
0:07:13 > 0:07:15It's a really iconic place.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18There is just so many famous names everywhere.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21It's on that street as well, it's crazy.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23'It's not just for famous people either.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27'If you do great work behind the scenes, you get a star too.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30'Fictional characters, like Mickey Mouse, also have stars.'
0:07:30 > 0:07:32Donald Duck.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- Winnie the Pooh.- I love these ones.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41Now it's time to get the burgers out, and they smell amazing.
0:07:46 > 0:07:51You have to get some tomato. Then you put some pickle on.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55Then, this is my favourite part, the frilly lettuce cos it really
0:07:55 > 0:07:58makes the burger look like it's wearing a dress or a skirt.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01We all love delicious sauces on our burgers.
0:08:01 > 0:08:05This is a mayonnaise and pesto. Everyone loves ketchup though.
0:08:08 > 0:08:09I'm just taking some pictures,
0:08:09 > 0:08:12for my blog, of my American burgers.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14I like to send them back
0:08:14 > 0:08:15to my friends in Britain cos then
0:08:15 > 0:08:17they can see what I'm up to.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20It's just a good way to keep everyone involved.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32The Walk of Fame is full of stars on the pavement,
0:08:32 > 0:08:34and real-life characters too.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38WOOKIEE ROARS
0:08:40 > 0:08:43It's definitely a great way to start off your trip.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46You get in the mood of LA and Hollywood and everything.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48I'm honoured to receive this award.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52On behalf of everyone, thank you so much. Here's to another 50 seasons.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55I think we need a few Ramsays on the walk of fame, you know?
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- Obviously Jack Ramsay. - 'Not just Jack.'
0:08:58 > 0:09:01'Megan, Holly and I should get a star too.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06As the guys head home, I'm doing what I love best -
0:09:06 > 0:09:08working my magic in the kitchen.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10These are my smoky LA fries.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15You've got to have them with your burgers.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20You have to peel and chop the
0:09:20 > 0:09:22potatoes then put them onto your tray.
0:09:22 > 0:09:23I really like fries.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27But not only potato fries, I like sweet potato fries as well.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29And they're much easier than people think.
0:09:29 > 0:09:33Sprinkle some oil over them, enough that would coat them all.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35A pinch of salt and pepper.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40This is the secret ingredient to make them nice and smoky -
0:09:40 > 0:09:43smoked paprika It gives them more of a flavour and a colour.
0:09:43 > 0:09:48You want them to be evenly coated. Then just wash your hands.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54Put them in the oven for about 40 to 50 minutes,
0:09:54 > 0:09:57but it really depends on the thickness.
0:09:59 > 0:10:01I can tell they're going to be amazing
0:10:01 > 0:10:03and they're going to smell good, too.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08Back from the walk of fame, Megan and Holly are hanging out.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11And Jack is doing me a favour - loading pictures for my blog.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15And I'm carrying on cooking.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22I really do like having my food served well.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25I try to make it look clever, rather than posh.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28Now I'm just going to take some photos for my blog.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30I always want my food to be the best
0:10:30 > 0:10:34because, like everyone in my family, I'm pretty competitive.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37Especially with Dad about who's the top chef.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39My dad's food is OK, it's not as good as mine.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42Tilly is better at all the messy, fun food.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45My food is a bit more fun, a bit more easy going.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49My dad's food is very posh and perfect.
0:10:49 > 0:10:50One last thing to do for our
0:10:50 > 0:10:53celebration meal, our favourite treat.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57My brother, Jack, is a bit of a practical joker,
0:10:57 > 0:10:59so he loves whoopee cushions.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04But my favourite things are whoopie pies.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07These are my Ramsay whoopies.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10First, I'm going to start by putting my butter in.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13I'm beginning by making a really easy cookie dough.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17Mix butter and brown sugar and cream them together.
0:11:17 > 0:11:22Then, add vanilla extract, an egg and melted chocolate.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26I really like chocolate, probably not as much as my brothers
0:11:26 > 0:11:27and sisters though.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29It's really sticky and hard and it's in my eyes.
0:11:33 > 0:11:39Next, tip in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and chocolate chips.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42These are always my favourite cos I love milk chocolate
0:11:42 > 0:11:46and white chocolate. Then slowly add them in, it smells amazing.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51Cookie dough mixed, now simply wrap in clingfilm and chill in the fridge.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56Once the cookie dough is firm, cut, ready to bake.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- Jack, what are you doing?- That's delicious, good luck.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06See you soon.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09They're going in for 20-30 to minutes.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13When the cookies are done, leave them to cool, but keep them safe.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17No, Dad, no, you can't eat it, I've got just enough to make
0:12:17 > 0:12:19it into sandwiches.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21SHE HICCUPS
0:12:21 > 0:12:24Right, Jack, get a leg, hold her upside down.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28Hit her on the back, 1, 2, 3.
0:12:28 > 0:12:33Are the hiccups gone yet? Look behind you. Oh, Jesus.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36I did check up on her, she tripped up.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40Get rid of your family and add the ice cream filling.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42Right, that's it. They look really nice.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46Then gently put them on the tray.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49I'm taking these pictures again.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57Time for dinner. I hope everyone likes it.
0:12:57 > 0:13:02Who's ready for their burgers?
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- Dad always checks his food. - Delicious.
0:13:06 > 0:13:11Yay, fries. Tilly, the inside on these burgers look incredible.
0:13:11 > 0:13:16- Cheeseburgers!- Look how juicy that is, get in there, my son.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19I'm getting excited and nervous.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22Excited they taste good, nervous I'm out of a job.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- Marks out of ten for the burger. - Nine.- (Don't go straight to nine.)
0:13:27 > 0:13:33- Megan's going to stick with dad. - Seven, Holls?- Eight.- Mum?- Ten.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37Oh, come on.
0:13:39 > 0:13:44- Who's excited for dessert? - Ramsay whoopie pies, right?
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- These are seriously an LA treat, aren't they?- Can we have a vote?
0:13:48 > 0:13:50Who would like Tilly to keep cooking across the holidays.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52ALL: Me.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58After cooking, I love have a serious foodie chat with my dad,
0:13:58 > 0:14:02to get his advice. He can be helpful, sometimes.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03How you feeling?
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- Tired? - Yeah, I'm still a bit jet-lagged.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08Do you know, in a chef's world,
0:14:08 > 0:14:12when you get home and you feel tired, that means that you've worked hard.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- Did you like the burgers? - I loved the burgers.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18I've got some pictures of them when they were first done.
0:14:19 > 0:14:20They're beautiful.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22If you want to make it a little bit lighter,
0:14:22 > 0:14:25you could puree onions, carrots and run them through there.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27Those burgers were good and do you know what?
0:14:27 > 0:14:30The exciting part was that fresh lettuce in there as well.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- Oh, yeah, I liked that. - And the fries, I loved those fries.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38- Desserts, they were delicious. - Did you like those?- Yeah, I did.
0:14:38 > 0:14:43- Good job, chef.- Chef.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- Right, bedtime.- Yeah.- Let's go, let's go.
0:14:46 > 0:14:48- What about some hot chocolate?- Yeah.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- Good night, everyone.- Goodnight, everyone.
0:14:54 > 0:14:55- Night, Meg.- Night Tills.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- Night, Holly.- Night, Tills.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02Goodnight Jack. Jack? Jack?
0:15:04 > 0:15:05Jack!
0:15:07 > 0:15:11Jack! It's bedtime, stop looking for snakes, come on.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15It's 2 O'Clock in the morning, what's the matter with you?
0:15:15 > 0:15:17Sweet LA Dreams.