Gary Barlow reveals he has not eaten a hamburger since 2009
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ake That frontman Gary Barlow has revealed he has not eaten a hamburger for 14 years out of self-discipline.
Appearing on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, the singer-songwriter needed to conjure up his thought of “food heaven”, telling host Matt Tebbutt that it took him three makes an attempt however he felt he had “really nailed it” in selecting a hamburger.
The 52-year-old mentioned: “The food heaven is something I can remember the last time I had it was 2009.
“I don’t eat hamburgers very often but I love them so much. It’s a big treat.”
When requested whether or not it was “because you’re very disciplined”, he responded: “I try to be.”
Barlow joked with TV presenter and wine knowledgeable Olly Smith saying: “We have our daily fitness conversations, we’re challenged.”
He added: “The food heaven for me is an ultimate hamburger with everything on, great bun, great beef with shoestring fries, condiments mayonnaise (and) ketchup, lightly pan-fried red onions, cheese, gorgeous.”
Barlow was additionally requested to choose his “food hell”, and select haggis.
He mentioned: “I’m already worried because I feel like the people of Scotland are taking offence, but it’s not that.
“A lot of my friends are Scottish, I love playing gigs in Scotland, it’s not an attack on Scotland. It’s haggis, I hate it.
“I taste it for about two weeks once I’ve eaten it. Not good.”
At the tip of the present, the general public picked Barlow to eat his “food hell” which was served as a kofta.