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You're turning this into a plate competition, aren't you?:D
Marco.
Found some lamb stew pieces in freezer so I pressure cooked for 30mins in red wine stock with a few spices and herbs.
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I love how so many people here make amazing food at home.
We have been hitting drive through windows every day for the last 5 years due to Conner's sports .
Now for the last 3 weeks every single meal has been cooked at home.
Yesterday we got some New England cod and made fish and chips ,the only time Americans call French fries chips!
She got the fish perfect , crunchy on the outside and flaky and moist on the inside.
The fries where a little rushed but they where still good.
I know this is going to seem weird but I like horse radish on my fish and tomato,garlic chili sauce on my fries. Not a big fan of Tater sauce but I like vinegar on both some times.
I had a cup of iced tea (Tetlys with Ribina Black Current juice added to sweeten it ) it was really good.
I love how so many people here make amazing food at home.
We have been hitting drive through windows every day for the last 5 years due to Conner's sports .
Now for the last 3 weeks every single meal has been cooked at home.
Yesterday we got some New England cod and made fish and chips ,the only time Americans call French fries chips!
She got the fish perfect , crunchy on the outside and flaky and moist on the inside.
The fries where a little rushed but they where still good.
I know this is going to seem weird but I like horse radish on my fish and tomato,garlic chili sauce on my fries.
I had a cup of iced tea (Tetlys with Black Current juice added ) it was really good.
Great chips!
Donald Russell fish n fries.
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mightymonoped
03-04-2020, 17:48
It may look a mess but don’t judge me until you’ve tried it. Stale bread chunks, Basil, Tomato (lots), Red Onion, Garlic, S&P, Red Wine Vinegar (Red is best, trust me), Good Olive Oil (lots) and whatever else you want to add (in this case leftover Chorizo and Chicken). Gets better as the flavours infuse at room temperature.
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InThe Sticks
03-04-2020, 20:07
Nowt wrong with that, looks good.
InThe Sticks
03-04-2020, 20:08
Just messing around with the Foodi and some spuds today whilst a bit tipsy..
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Smoked paprika, corn flour, garlic and mayonnaise chips.
Turned out pretty tasty.
Just messing around with the Foodi and some spuds today whilst a bit tipsy..
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Smoked paprika, corn flour, garlic and mayonnaise chips.
Turned out pretty tasty.Look good
mightymonoped
04-04-2020, 09:08
Mistley Bakery is open again this morning. [emoji4]
I’m liking the combo of Wholemeal Starter and White Bread Flour for sourdough loaf.
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Audio Al
04-04-2020, 09:30
When I had my bread maker ( Worn out and died now ) I did a 50 50 mix of white and wholegrain it turned our lovely
How long did you bake them for? Fancy trying it tonight, ta Jim
Pretty much fully baked, but not crispy and browned on the outside... wrapping in foil helps here.
So at least an hour and more depending on size.
mightymonoped
04-04-2020, 13:01
Best snack! Mature Cheddar & Branston on toasted homemade sourdough.
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That does look great, Tony!
Fillet steak with air-fried Ninja chips, creamed spinach, Parmesan roasted asparagus and lemon butter beans. Meat was from the Debenham butcher and was superb. (He was called Dexter, as the provenance of their beef is displayed on the counter!)
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mightymonoped
05-04-2020, 10:07
That does look great, Tony!
Fillet steak with air-fried Ninja chips, creamed spinach, Parmesan roasted asparagus and lemon butter beans. Meat was from the Debenham butcher and was superb. (He was called Dexter, as the provenance of their beef is displayed on the counter!)
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Excellent, good local beef! Nice plate of food and flavours there.
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mightymonoped
05-04-2020, 10:09
Having a Sunny Sunday Indoor Camping Brekky [emoji4]
Sharing Welsh Cakes on the balcony with Owl.
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Today I turned 54 , Nosheen and Conner got up really early and made me a Birthday cake , The little white Rat on top is my little buddy Tee Anna.
They are all great little girls but Tee is a little special because she has had a complete hysterectomy and 2 very large tumors removed and she is just the sweetest rat . She runs to the cage door when you come in the room and loves attention. She is a little social butterfly. All 4 come to their names when called as you can see when Nosheen sounded off their names Chunga,Pumpkin,Bitie ,Tee!
BTW: They are all litter box trained , they don't slip up unless they are out for over an hour with out going back to the cage to use their litter box. We don't let them run for more than 30 min . with out bring them to the box.
They run to her Tee is a little slow as she has just had a 1/4 pound tumor removed a month ago. She has so much spirit for having been through so much at 1 year old in May.
I felt so blessed before cake we had chicken Parmesan and spaghetti for dinner. All cooked from what we have at home.
nice cake... happy birthday
Audio Al
05-04-2020, 11:13
:birthday:
Today I turned 54 , Nosheen and Conner got up really early and made me a Birthday cake , The little white Rat on top is my little buddy Tee Anna.
They are all great little girls but Tee is a little special because she has had a complete hysterectomy and 2 very large tumors removed and she is just the sweetest rat . She runs to the cage door when you come in the room and loves attention. She is a little social butterfly. All 4 come to their names when called as you can see when Nosheen sounded off their names Chunga,Pumpkin,Bitie ,Tee!
BTW: They are all litter box trained , they don't slip up unless they are out for over an hour with out going back to the cage to use their litter box. We don't let them run for more than 30 min . with out bring them to the box.
They run to her Tee is a little slow as she has just had a 1/4 pound tumor removed a month ago. She has so much spirit for having been through so much at 1 year old in May.
I felt so blessed before cake we had chicken Parmesan and spaghetti for dinner. All cooked from what we have at home.
A very happy birthday to you young man. Rats are lovely and make excellent pets. Where I used to live there was a guy who took his white rat out with him, she used to sit on his shoulder and loved being petted by passers by. It's very sad they suffer from so many tumours but I think yours have the best friend they could have.
mightymonoped
05-04-2020, 18:22
Warm potato salad and roast Chicken thighs coated in Pecorino, garlic powder and semolina with herbs. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200405/e091792728bd05e9e246186393324ba6.jpg
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InThe Sticks
05-04-2020, 19:08
Steak and chicken kebabs (marinated in stuff).
Hope they hurry up, it’ll be dark in a minute.
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Mistley Bakery is open again this morning. [emoji4]
I’m liking the combo of Wholemeal Starter and White Bread Flour for sourdough loaf.
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Where in Mistley is the bakery? near the swan or up the top of the hill? I don't remember seeing it.
Just read later posts - do you mean that you made it yourself? :doh:
mightymonoped
05-04-2020, 19:43
Where in Mistley is the bakery? near the swan or up the top of the hill? I don't remember seeing it.
Just read later posts - do you mean that you made it yourself? :doh:
Yes, it’s a very small bakery in my flat. It has only two regular customers. [emoji13][emoji4]
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Sure Tony could sell them easily.
Lamb leg steaks
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Yes, it’s a very small bakery in my flat. It has only two regular customers. [emoji13][emoji4]
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Loaf looked so good I initially thought it was from a bakers :)
Whats the recipe?
mightymonoped
06-04-2020, 08:06
Loaf looked so good I initially thought it was from a bakers :)
Whats the recipe?
Just a simple sourdough of starter, flour, salt and water. I think the key thing is technique and process.
I use a Dutch Oven (following advice of my betters on this forum) and it works great for me).
This is the process I follow...
https://www.bakewithjack.co.uk/blog-1/2018/7/5/sourdough-loaf-for-beginners
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Cheers - I have been trying a rye sourdough recently, the Leven is very active, but have become disheartened as to get the inside of the loaf cooked the outside gets overdone.
I have been wondering if just straight rye is just a bit heavy (it does make delicious toast though:))
Haven't dipped in her for a while, chaps... Wow, some awesome examples of cooking! Highlights for me being Tony's homemade bread-inspired creations, and also his warm potato salad, but I'd happily eat anything that's been shown on these last few pages.
It's just great to see at this testing time that (where possible) folks are still making the effort to eat well, and most importantly, enjoy themselves! :clap:
Roy-boy, just a wee tip (only if it matters to you, though), are you really a fan of that 'mint sauce' in jars? At least that's what it looks like, judging by the glaze/sheen, on your (otherwise) lovely lamb dish?:)
If not, and you're just using it for convenience, or even if you are, you can defo do better by making your own - and it's a piece of piss to do!
Even now with some food being hard to find in supermarkets, there is no shortage of fresh herbs, so grab a pack of fresh mint leaves, chop them up finely and pop them into a jar (one you still have a lid for) along with some cider vinegar (or any other vinegar available, but I find that cider imparts the nicest flavour), add a little sugar to taste, and allow all the ingredients to infuse for an hour or so.
Then before serving, pop the lid on the jar and shake thoroughly, almost like you're using a cocktail shaker, and then just spoon the contents over your lamb. Trust me, that'll taste SO much nicer (and fresher) than that gloopy green glue in a jar, posing as 'mint sauce'!:spew:;)
What's more, whatever's left will keep in the fridge for ages (although it's best to use it up in one serving, and keep making it fresh).
Marco.
From yesterday (posted on the weather thread), Sunday lunch chez-moi:
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Pre-lunch aperitifs (Negroni cocktails) and a starter of cured Italian cold meats, with feta-stuffed peppers and red-hot chillies, plus stuffed vine leaves, all from Lidl, and absolutely superb!
Followed by homemade spicy chicken kebabs and Welsh lamb with mint kebabs, cooked on the BBQ, with a selection of Del's salad 'specials', all washed down with a rather lovely bottle of Vacqueyras:cheers:
Marco.
Beobloke
06-04-2020, 13:02
From yesterday (posted on the weather thread), Sunday lunch chez-moi:
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Pre-lunch aperitifs (Negroni cocktails) and a starter of cured Italian cold meats, with feta-stuffed peppers and red-hot chillies, plus stuffed vine leaves, all from Lidl, and absolutely superb!
Followed by homemade spicy chicken kebabs and Welsh lamb with mint kebabs, cooked on the BBQ, with a selection of Del's salad 'specials', all washed down with a rather lovely bottle of Vacqueyras:cheers:
Marco.
That looks truly fabulous!
rmcin626
06-04-2020, 13:05
From yesterday (posted on the weather thread), Sunday lunch chez-moi:
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Pre-lunch aperitifs (Negroni cocktails) and a starter of cured Italian cold meats, with feta-stuffed peppers and red-hot chillies, plus stuffed vine leaves, all from Lidl, and absolutely superb!
Followed by homemade spicy chicken kebabs and Welsh lamb with mint kebabs, cooked on the BBQ, with a selection of Del's salad 'specials', all washed down with a rather lovely bottle of Vacqueyras:cheers:
Marco.
Looks great Marco, hope you enjoyed it
Cheers, dudes. It was great, and would've loved to have shared it with you:cool:
Del spatchcocked a chicken yesterday, which had been marinating in herbs, garlic and spices overnight, and cooked it on the BBQ (when there's only two of you, you have to make the most of it when it's lit), so will be having some of that today cold with more salads, oh and of course some vino... In fact, as it's such a lovely afternoon, we'll probably crack open a chilled bottle of bubbly!:cheers:
Marco.
Beobloke
06-04-2020, 14:57
In fact, as it's such a lovely afternoon, we'll probably crack open a chilled bottle of bubbly!:cheers:
Marco.
It'd be rude not to!
Incidentally, I expect a suitably pithy reply to my cheeky prodding of you in the car thread...;)
mightymonoped
06-04-2020, 15:48
From yesterday (posted on the weather thread), Sunday lunch chez-moi:
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Pre-lunch aperitifs (Negroni cocktails) and a starter of cured Italian cold meats, with feta-stuffed peppers and red-hot chillies, plus stuffed vine leaves, all from Lidl, and absolutely superb!
Followed by homemade spicy chicken kebabs and Welsh lamb with mint kebabs, cooked on the BBQ, with a selection of Del's salad 'specials', all washed down with a rather lovely bottle of Vacqueyras:cheers:
Marco.
Looks fab! Really missing the garden now we are in lockdown in the flat. Could murder a BBQ in the sunshine.
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Cheers, Tony. How come you're not allowed in your garden? As long as you're social distancing from others, there's no issue! And surely if the garden is communally shared, then the residents simply agree on times when they can use it separately?:scratch:
Anyway, ours is looking ok for this time of year until the plants start to grow and create some colour....
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That's only the front, which we sometimes use when entertaining more guests than we can comfortably accommodate in the sheltered backyard area where we eat.. There's the same again, and a bit more at the rear of the property, although without a lawn, not including our driveway:cool:
Marco.
mightymonoped
06-04-2020, 16:31
Cheers, Tony. How come you're not allowed in your garden? As long as you're social distancing from others, there's no issue! And surely if the garden is communally shared, then the residents simply agree on times when they can use it separately?:scratch:
Anyway, ours is looking ok for this time of year until the plants start to grow and create some colour....
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That's only the front, which we sometimes use when entertaining more guests than we can comfortably accommodate in the sheltered backyard area where we eat.. There's the same again, and a bit more area at the rear of the property, although without a lawn, not including our driveway:cool:
Marco.
There isn’t one at the flat, just a car park. There’s a park/woods at the back so it’s fine for walking but no area where we could have a bbq. Unfortunately, I have to work as we are part of supply chain for key medical/lab equipment manufacture. I’m mostly working from home but have to go in at least a few hours a week for ‘hand-on’ stuff. Would be nice to be in the house on the Wirral but happened to be down here when lockdown occurred.
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rmcin626
06-04-2020, 16:57
Cheers, Tony. How come you're not allowed in your garden? As long as you're social distancing from others, there's no issue! And surely if the garden is communally shared, then the residents simply agree on times when they can use it separately?:scratch:
Anyway, ours is looking ok for this time of year until the plants start to grow and create some colour....
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That's only the front, which we sometimes use when entertaining more guests than we can comfortably accommodate in the sheltered backyard area where we eat.. There's the same again, and a bit more area at the rear of the property, although without a lawn, not including our driveway:cool:
Marco.
Nice big garden Marco, far too big for us now
Audio Al
06-04-2020, 17:05
Del lets Marco live in the building top left :)
Del lets Marco live in the building top left :)
Is that the love shack the B52s sang about?
Handy having a pub at the end of your garden :cool:
Nice big garden Marco, far too big for us now
Cheers, mate. Keeps me going if I get bored!:D
Marco.
Is that the love shack the B52s sang about?
Handy having a pub at the end of your garden :cool:
Not now it's not!:doh:
TBH though, it wasn't the best pub. The one just down the road (3 mins walk) is/was far better:cool:
Did you see my post about the mint sauce?:)
Marco.
There isn’t one at the flat, just a car park. There’s a park/woods at the back so it’s fine for walking but no area where we could have a bbq. Unfortunately, I have to work as we are part of supply chain for key medical/lab equipment manufacture. I’m mostly working from home but have to go in at least a few hours a week for ‘hand-on’ stuff. Would be nice to be in the house on the Wirral but happened to be down here when lockdown occurred.
Ah I see... It was just that your earlier comment below was a little confusing until you explained it better:
Really missing the garden now we are in lockdown in the flat.
Anyway mate, respect for what you're doing for 'the cause' and stay safe!:cool:
Marco.
Del lets Marco live in the building top left :)
You mean the 'lambing shed'? :goodfriends:
:eyebrows:
Marco.
Did you see my post about the mint sauce?:)
Marco.
No, missed that, thanks. I had some fresh mint in a tub, don't know what happened to it but, as I recall, it's easy enough to grow (must have been if I had some!). Good with new potatoes as well.
Made in 1968
06-04-2020, 18:29
Made a Bolla-Knocker last night. Prefer it when its been stood overnight..
Wot's a Bolla-Knocker? Sounds like a naughty option in a Swedish massage parlour!:D
MArco.
Made in 1968
06-04-2020, 18:54
Bolognese :D
No, missed that, thanks. I had some fresh mint in a tub, don't know what happened to it but, as I recall, it's easy enough to grow (must have been if I had some!). Good with new potatoes as well.
Yeah, and it grows in pots really easily, plus you have a garden, so there's really no excuse!;)
Damn sight cheaper too in the long run...
Marco.
Bolognese :D
Ah, ok!:eyebrows:
Marco.
InThe Sticks
06-04-2020, 21:22
For no reason whatsoever i made a loaf with 3 fresh egg yolks, milk, smoked bacon, cheddar and garlic chives.
Each slice is a meal in itself..
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Should save time at breakfast.
mightymonoped
06-04-2020, 21:39
For no reason whatsoever i made a loaf with 3 fresh egg yolks, milk, smoked bacon, cheddar and garlic chives.
Each slice is a meal in itself..
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Should save time at breakfast.
Nice! Can’t beat a good ‘meal loaf’ [emoji4][emoji106]
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Made in 1968
06-04-2020, 21:49
Thats really cool.
Steak and mash
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InThe Sticks
07-04-2020, 20:24
Sirlion, roast cauliflower and a bit of a visual disaster of a potato dauphinoise, was super tasty though..
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Roast pork
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Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 19:49
Roy are they darn sarf Yorkshire puds?
:D
Ok, I was wrong Digestives are good, I got Mc Vities original wheat biscuits, Grant 's suggestion here and they are perfect with tea. Thank you.
Roy are they darn sarf Yorkshire puds?
:D
Very much so, I cheated & used Asda frozen ones - 50p for 15 & I think I was robbed! The whisk is coming out next time (if I can get any flour).
Ok, I was wrong Digestives are good, I got Mc Vities original wheat biscuits, Grant 's suggestion here and they are perfect with tea. Thank you.
Mc Vities are the best, very versatile too. A nice, strong Cheddar cheese on a digestive is very tasty.
I moved house a few weeks ago, it was vert stressful and pretty much everything that could go wrong did go wrong. In the past I was diagnosed with an eating disorder, I would sometimes stop eating, sometimes for days and then have serious problems digesting anything when I started eating again. This went on for a long time and has damaged my digestive system, the upshot being that I have to be very careful to eat a good diet at regular times. I'm mainly over this but after the house move I had a bit of a setback and had issues with food again. I'm on the mend now although I don't eat much (you'd never believe this if you saw me lol) and seeing and reading about the food you guys have really helps me to enjoy food again. Thanks chaps and keep posting.
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 20:38
Very much so, I cheated & used Asda frozen ones - 50p for 15 & I think I was robbed! The whisk is coming out next time (if I can get any flour).
If shit Puds are your thing Aunt Bessies are the better ones but no substitute for real monster puds which are an art alone to get monstered
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 20:41
Ok, I was wrong Digestives are good, I got Mc Vities original wheat biscuits, Grant 's suggestion here and they are perfect with tea. Thank you.
Jeff:
There is loads of different bickky variants. The Chocolate coated McVities Digestives are great dunked in scrubber milky coffee. We used to have some trampy salted biscuits over here called 'Ritz' that people got out at christmas to put bits of Cheeze, Pickles etc on, I think you can still buy them..
I moved house a few weeks ago, it was vert stressful and pretty much everything that could go wrong did go wrong. In the past I was diagnosed with an eating disorder, I would sometimes stop eating, sometimes for days and then have serious problems digesting anything when I started eating again. This went on for a long time and has damaged my digestive system, the upshot being that I have to be very careful to eat a good diet at regular times. I'm mainly over this but after the house move I had a bit of a setback and had issues with food again. I'm on the mend now although I don't eat much (you'd never believe this if you saw me lol) and seeing and reading about the food you guys have really helps me to enjoy food again. Thanks chaps and keep posting.
Sorry to hear that Ian, hope everything settles down for you mate. Glad you enjoy the posts, though!
Ritz are common here, my son loves them.
Try braunswagger and smoked chetter cheese on one.
Or pepperjack and tuna, or motserella and bbq sauce or....
Ian,
Hope you are feeling well.
Learn to enjoy eating, Marco can be your roll model .
I'm sure he would share one or two of Del's recipes if you asked.
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 21:07
I find the trick with good Yorkshire Pudding is the heat of the Oil before adding the mix. Use high smoke point oils like Sunflower oil.. Those round puds are a bit shite, Best with monster done in a deep roasting tray. I used to make some real aliens that spanned from the middle shelf to the roof of the Oven..
I find the trick with good Yorkshire Pudding is the heat of the Oil before adding the mix. Use high smoke point oils like Sunflower oil.. .
Yep, 100% - sunflower oil really hot then add the batter mix.
Thanks for the kind thoughts gents, I'm feeling ok and my appetite is slowly returning. It's a very difficult thing to put into words, I really love good, quality food and drink and I'm not too bad with the pots and pans but I just get this "blind spot" with food and can't see past feeling absolutely no interest in it. Seeing the dishes served up on the forum and reading peoples comments along with recommendations for sourcing and preparing ingredients is very inspiring. Even Andre's northern puds sound great to me ( that's how I do them by the way). Once I'm on an even keel I'm going to bake my own bread again, I became quite adept at the glutten free loaf.
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 21:47
Get some Nice Sausages in it for a Toad in the hole. :eyebrows:
I find the trick with good Yorkshire Pudding is the heat of the Oil before adding the mix. Use high smoke point oils like Sunflower oil.. Those round puds are a bit shite, Best with monster done in a deep roasting tray. I used to make some real aliens that spanned from the middle shelf to the roof of the Oven..
What volume of each ingredient do you use Andre or do you just know it's the right mix from the thickness of the batter?
I used to find third of volume egg/milk/flour worked well (with a pinch of salt) but somewhere along the line I lost the knack :(
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 21:56
I never measure stuff out Roy, you just know, if you know what i mean.. About as thick as Pancake batter.
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 22:00
I used to scoff a giant Pud to myself, but they used to make me a big lad. Years ago when blokes went to work down the pit they could go to the boozer on the way home, then come home, fit the nose bag but never put any weight on. These days Blokes dont know the meaning of real work so its kinda not great noshing all this kind of grub & get away with it..
A bowl of my home made puds before the rot set in
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Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 22:14
Squash em flat & put some Strawberry jam on.. I bought some American Fluffy pancackes from Morrisons the very low Kal, Carbs & Sugar attracted me
I find I'm eating out of boredom whilst 'self isolating', I put 8 pounds on on the cruise & I'm struggling to lose it.
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 22:20
The wife is the same on her days off, our Kitchen is like a Cafe..
Noticed these on the Aldi web site. Cant make out the Contents spec but the traffic lights look promising. Look a bit like American Fluffy pancackes. Aint worth making for that much
https://www.aldi.co.uk/scotch-pancakes/p/081756186321000
They look interesting.
My problem is not allowing myself the government prescribed one exercise session a day, I've got really toxic about going out & think I'm turning agoraphobic.
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 22:29
I know im the same, I kinda start to panics when i see someone walking my way lol.. Ive just been excersizing in the house
There's an element of fear involved as well, if I get this shit it's almost certainly a death sentence due to a pre-existing condition.
Audio Al
08-04-2020, 22:47
If shit Puds are your thing Aunt Bessies are the better ones but no substitute for real monster puds which are an art alone to get monstered
I like GIANT Y Puds ones you can put your dinner in :D
The wife is the same on her days off, our Kitchen is like a Cafe..
Noticed these on the Aldi web site. Cant make out the Contents spec but the traffic lights look promising. Look a bit like American Fluffy pancackes. Aint worth making for that much
https://www.aldi.co.uk/scotch-pancakes/p/081756186321000Pancakes.. My mum made her own on a griddle. Just pour flip over and eat.. Delish hot with butter on
mightymonoped
09-04-2020, 02:19
4oz Plain Flour
3 eggs
½ Pint of low fat milk (skimmed or semi-skimmed)
Pinch of salt
Mix well with whisk.
Set oven on highest.
Tray with about ½ tsp of Lard in each
Make sure the tray is hot as Hades (smoking hot) before quickly adding pudding mix.
Cook on highest setting for about 30 mins or until done.
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Made in 1968
09-04-2020, 05:09
Aye Aliens indeed. Bit too well done for me tho those Tony. Another thing folks never ever open the door while they are cooking.
Skimmed milk eh? & a lot of eggs. I’ll give it a go, thanks.
As a yorkshireman i must commend you on ur yorkies Tony look marvelous.
Made in 1968
09-04-2020, 12:45
Aye. i was very surprised as peeps darn sarf definition of a Yorkshire pudding is usually something that resembles a pancake. Same with the beer flat as a fart
mightymonoped
09-04-2020, 19:59
Not a real Southener, I’m a nomadic Scouse git who lived in Leeds for three years. [emoji4]
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09-04-2020, 20:01
Swamp of Indulgence for tea tonight. [emoji14]
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mightymonoped
10-04-2020, 12:12
Mediterranean lunch for Mediterranean weather...Orecchiette with tomato sauce and ricotta forte.
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mightymonoped
10-04-2020, 13:59
As a yorkshireman i must commend you on ur yorkies Tony look marvelous.
Just realised the typo in my original post, should be 3 eggs not 4.
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Made in 1968
10-04-2020, 16:10
Looks like a Scotch pie, Used to love them, Lamb inem
Same pastry.. It's called water pastry. But it's steak n gravy mini pie. I got a dozen delivered from Campbell's.
Made in 1968
10-04-2020, 16:37
wondered what pastry it was, nice tho. is water pastry less calories than butter pastry?
rmcin626
10-04-2020, 16:39
Same pastry.. It's called water pastry. But it's steak n gravy mini pie. I got a dozen delivered from Campbell's.
Good Scottish dinner.
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10-04-2020, 16:44
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That looks good. You've really mastered the chips.
Made in 1968
10-04-2020, 16:49
Scot pies have always been expensive for some reason
https://www.campbellsmeat.com/product/scotch-pies-12.html
Might have a bash at making some. Chez don't like em, probably why ive never bothered making any cos you can buy then in 2 Pack boxes.
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10-04-2020, 17:15
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Those chips look amazing!
Yeah, those chips do look great Grant!
BBQ at every opportunity, when the sun’s shining. :)
Lamb kofte, chicken souvlaki and homemade burger (only 3 each of the former as son is fussy and his sausages from the local butcher were already on the go.) My burger was topped with Binham Blue cheese (from Norfolk, and one of my favourite cheeses) and red onion. Could eat it all again now!
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Made in 1968
10-04-2020, 20:12
Very nice, Is the salad a smoke screen? :D
Very nice, Is the salad a smoke screen? :D
:lol: Well there was a bit of bare plate! Normally I'd just do a marinaded chicken breast for me, but sod it, life's too short. Haven't lost any weight in lockdown, but then not gained any either so i guess that's not so bad.
Greenery is just scenery anyway
In a time of shortage this looks good.
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Swamp of Indulgence for tea tonight. [emoji14]
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That would make a pretty good poster in a fast-food restaurant, Tony!:)
Like it:thumbsup:
Alex, that's a top-notch looking barbie, especially the burgers! Looks very appetising indeed. Great job, mate:cool:
Marco.
Tonight's tea, enjoyed al fresco, in our backyard... 28-day aged Welsh beef fillet steak, cooked on the BBQ and served with a homemade creamy mushroom and peppercorn sauce, fresh vine tomatoes and a few chunky chips (defo not enough though for Roy!:D)
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...plus some vino! Decided against the Barolo, as the weather was too warm, so went for something lighter from the Savoie area of France, and which complimented the steak really well! :cheers:
Marco.
Audio Al
11-04-2020, 19:03
That would make a pretty good poster in a fast-food restaurant, Tony!:)
Like it:thumbsup:
Alex, that's a top-notch looking barbie, especially the burgers! Looks very appetising indeed. Great job, mate:cool:
Marco.
It could also be used by NASA as a photo of the Sun's surface
Audio Al
11-04-2020, 19:06
Tonight's tea, enjoyed al fresco, in our backyard... 28-day aged Welsh beef fillet steak, cooked on the BBQ and served with a homemade creamy mushroom and peppercorn sauce, fresh vine tomatoes and a few chunky chips (defo not enough though for Roy!:D)
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...plus some vino! Decided against the Barolo, as the weather was too warm, so went for something lighter from the Savoie area of France, and which complimented the steak really well! :cheers:
Marco.
I need to work this cautiously , The meat has been dead for a month :eek::doh: the rest looks fine , I do hope you enjoyed the meat , Did it have a name Robert ?
Chicken
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and a few chunky chips (defo not enough though for Roy!:D)
:D All looks very tasty!
I need to work this cautiously , The meat has been dead for a month :eek::doh: the rest looks fine , I do hope you enjoyed the meat , Did it have a name Robert ?
Lol - you certainly wear your 'Super-Daftee' badge with pride!:D
"Aged", as in hung/matured, in order for the meat to gain extra flavour. I believe the cow was called Blodwen, and possibly gay.
Marco.
Audio Al
11-04-2020, 19:34
OK time for me to show you my take on a bubble and squeak , Yours will differ
This is it , I took the photo before squashing the veg gently and searing bothe sides , You should be able to see
Sweet potato ( Skin on )
Normal potato ( Skin on )
Onion
Garlic 1/2 , about 8 cloves , Squashed with a wide blade knife then diced
Leak
Savoy cabbage
Parsnip
Carrot
Cauliflower
Then add some Chef's Larder Chilli / garlic / salt flaks ground
Fresh ground black pepper
And a bit more salt , nothing was pre cooked in salt water
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Note , No dead animals :D
Half of it now consumed , Just hope the other half lasts until tomorrow
Audio Al
11-04-2020, 19:36
Hold on tommorow is 00.01 :D:lol:
Audio Al
11-04-2020, 19:38
Lol - you certainly wear your 'Super-Daftee' badge with pride!:D
"Aged", as in hung/matured, in order for the meat to gain extra flavour. I believe the cow was called Blodwen, and possibly was gay.
Marco.
Decomposed :eek:
Made in 1968
11-04-2020, 19:43
Nice Al. Love that kind of grub
mightymonoped
11-04-2020, 19:43
Onion Tart - Fifteen onions went into this, many tears were shed [emoji23]
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OK time for me to show you my take on a bubble and squeak
I like a couple of fried eggs with mine
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Audio Al
11-04-2020, 19:47
I like a couple of fried eggs with mine
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NOW that looks well Propper :D
Audio Al
11-04-2020, 19:50
Onion Tart - Fifteen onions went into this, many tears were shed [emoji23]
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15 onions :eek: they have a blow off effect on me , The duvet would take off :doh:
Made in 1968
11-04-2020, 20:12
Looks like Pig shit in a nice way :D
What pastry is it?
mightymonoped
11-04-2020, 20:36
15 onions :eek: they have a blow off effect on me , The duvet would take off :doh:
Prize it off the ceiling with a crowbar, that’s what I do [emoji23]
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mightymonoped
11-04-2020, 20:37
Looks like Pig shit in a nice way :D
What pastry is it?
Just standard shortcrust, the magic is all in the pig shit.
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Made in 1968
11-04-2020, 20:46
Might try some of that, I hear it makes your hair grow?
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Audio Al
12-04-2020, 12:40
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Is that the remains of a antler , If it is my god how big is your saucepan :eek:
Made in 1968
12-04-2020, 12:40
Nice. I got some stewing steak in the freezer. Too late now but might have that next weekend
mightymonoped
12-04-2020, 12:44
Having Lamb later but leftover Pig-shit Pie and Salad for lunch. [emoji4]
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Made in 1968
12-04-2020, 12:45
Pig shit Pie :lol:
Audio Al
12-04-2020, 12:46
Having Lamb later but leftover Pig-shit Pie and Salad for lunch. [emoji4]
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Mmm nice , No dead ------- , ;)
Pigmy Pony
12-04-2020, 12:59
I'd scrape the mould off it first :D
We decided yesterday, after 3 weeks of Mrs. P's cooking we deserved a treat. So decided on a Chinese takeaway. But they are all closed for the foreseeable. The barefaced bloody cheek of it! So decided on Indian. Mrs. Pony very disappointed with hers, so I'm having her leftover for tea tonight. Waste not want not :)
Having Lamb later but leftover Pig-shit Pie and Salad for lunch. [emoji4]
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Very nice, Tony. Crisp and fresh for Spring!
Wee tip, purely for appearance purposes... Next time, try shavings of Parmesan. I reckon it'd look even nicer:)
Granty, is that Donald Russell spag bol, same as you posted the last time? We're just having some dry Martini cocktails prior to lunch!
Marco.
Cocktails at dawn (or rather 2.35pm):
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Classic Dry Martini Cocktail:
1 part Noilly Prat vermouth.
1 part vodka.
1 dash Orange Bitters.
Twist of fresh orange to garnish, and add an extra orangey 'zing'.
:cheers:
Marco.
Starter for Easter Sunday lunch:
Peppered hot-smoked salmon with dressed salad leaves and sliced gherkins, topped with Del's homemade Gravadlax sauce, made from fresh dill from our garden:
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Main to follow!:cool:
Marco.
Made in 1968
12-04-2020, 13:54
Pigsy: I would not dream of a Take away you don't know which dudes sneezed in it, don't bare thinking abart loike..
salmon looks good. and you both were from russell
Made in 1968
12-04-2020, 13:55
Starter for Easter Sunday lunch:
Peppered hot-smoked salmon with dressed salad leaves and sliced gherkins, topped with Del's homemade Gravadlax sauce, made from fresh dill from our garden:
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Main to follow!:cool:
Marco.
Starter! Geez man thats the size of my main meal
walpurgis
12-04-2020, 13:59
I would not dream of a Take away you don't know which dudes sneezed in it, don't bare thinking abart loike..
I also prefer food prepared by myself. At least I know where I've been :D.
Pigmy Pony
12-04-2020, 14:00
Everyone knows Italian bones are hollow.
Starter! Geez man thats the size of my main meal
It's Easter Sunday!:ner:
That, along with Christmas day, are for us the two main culinary celebrations of the year:)
Remember that we'll happily be spending 3 hours over the whole meal, with a couple of bottles of vino. It's not a rush job!;)
Marco.
salmon looks good. and you both were from russell
Cheers. mate. Nice one. Pork chop and veg to follow!:D
Marco.
Made in 1968
12-04-2020, 14:04
It's Easter Sunday!"ner:
That, along with Christmas day are for us the two main culinary celebrations of the year:)
Remember that we'll happily be spending 3 hours over the whole meal, over a couple of bottles of vino. It's not a rush job!;)
Marco.
You have starter every meal :lol:
Audio Al
12-04-2020, 14:04
Starter for Easter Sunday lunch:
Peppered hot-smoked salmon with dressed salad leaves and sliced gherkins, topped with Del's homemade Gravadlax sauce, made from fresh dill from our garden:
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Main to follow!:cool:
Marco.
I would eat that :D
rmcin626
12-04-2020, 14:04
Cocktails at dawn (or rather 2.35pm):
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Classic Dry Martini Cocktail:
1 part Noilly Prat vermouth.
1 part vodka.
1 dash Orange Bitters.
Twist of fresh orange to garnish, and add an extra orangey 'zing'.
:cheers:
Marco.
Nice, quite like a wee martini now and then
Made in 1968
12-04-2020, 14:07
I thought they were mi Grandads false choppers soaking
:D
Pigmy Pony
12-04-2020, 14:09
I also prefer food prepared by myself. At least I know where I've been :D.
You're all correct of course. I'll just scrape it all into the bin... No sorry, can't do it! But there will be no more takeaways for the foreseeable future, if ever.
You have starter every meal :lol:
LOL no, only at the weekends! You'd be useless at traditional banquet lunches, served in Italy at the likes of Christenings, weddings or First Holy Communions...
You start around midday, and 14 courses later (not big portions, though), from antipasto, to pasta, to roast meats, veg, puds, cakes - everything homemade from scratch, all of it locally sourced, if not from the host's own farm, and umpteen different types of booze (often including wine from the host's own vineyard), you should finish before 7pm!!:eek::D
Marco.
I thought they were mi Grandads false choppers soaking
:D
Funny bloody colour!:ner:
:D
Marco.
Nice, quite like a wee martini now and then
Really nice as an aperitif, Robin - certainly whets your appetite!:)
Marco.
mightymonoped
12-04-2020, 14:49
Cheers all! Lunch looks fab (as expected Marco)
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Main course (soree, Al, there's part of a dead animal, so look away:D)... Gloucestershire 'old spot' pork chop, marinated overnight in fresh herbs and garlic, then charcoal-grilled on the BBQ, served with homemade apple sauce, rosemary and garlic roast potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli cheese and assorted seasonal veg:
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All went down rather nicely, with a lovely bottle of DAO Reserva 2016, from Portugal! :cheers::cool:
Marco.
mightymonoped
12-04-2020, 14:51
Fresh sourdough out of the oven and local Lamb going in....
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Audio Al
12-04-2020, 14:57
Main course (soree, Al, there's part of a dead animal, so look away:D)... Gloucestershire 'old spot' pork chop, marinated overnight in fresh herbs and garlic, then charcoal-grilled on the BBQ, served with homemade apple sauce, rosemary and garlic roast potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli cheese and assorted seasonal veg:
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All went down rather nicely, with a lovely bottle of DAO Reserva 2016, from Portugal! :cheers::cool:
Marco.
Plate's 3 and 4 would do me fine , looks very good :)
Audio Al
12-04-2020, 14:58
Fresh sourdough out of the oven and local Lamb going in....
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I don't remember ever eating sourdough bread :scratch:
mightymonoped
12-04-2020, 17:40
Roasties...
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12-04-2020, 17:57
Roasties...
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Really good looking spuds Tony.
Audio Al
12-04-2020, 18:25
Roasties...
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:youtheman::wow::youtheman:
Wow roastie overload!! (look good though)
I had leftovers curry tonight, I'd like to say I spent hours toasting all the spices etc, but I just use a mix from B&M
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Daughter’s lunch - sandwich from freshly baked loaf in the bread maker with mozzarella and cucumber, pesto farfalle “salad” but cheated with hummus as it is from the shop.
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Looks nice, mate. Fresh and healthy!:cool:
Marco.
Roast saddle of Lamb.. and then some home made crisps were today's work
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rmcin626
13-04-2020, 17:36
Roast saddle of Lamb.. and then some home made crisps were today's work
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Very nice Grant
Beautiful looking lamb, Grant!:drool:
Are you having a dinner party?;)
Marco.
Nothing fancy tonight, but it turned into a beautiful evening, so took a quick snap outside in the Wrexham sun...
Chicken Schnitzel (free-range breast of chicken, rolled out flat, then put into flour, beaten egg, and finally pan-fried in clarified butter), served with homemade mashed potato [made with Jersey single cream, butter and whole milk from the dairy], topped with smoked paprika and fresh chives from our garden, accompanied by sweetcorn and a slice of fresh lemon:
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Slipped down rather well:)
Marco.
Grant’s lamb looks ace! As does the Schnitzel - last time you posted it I meant to try making it but didn’t get round to it.
Gammon tonight, not bad done in the Foodi.
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And then daughter has been working on pudding all afternoon - strawberry pavlova. I’m not normally a sweet person, but would be rude not too. :)
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Poached eggs on Truckee sourdough bread, leftover garlic mash potatoes and fruit.
Sirloin
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Ham shanks today
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mightymonoped
14-04-2020, 17:45
Today’s kitchen business.. 50/50 hybrid loaf (malted multigrain and white flour).
Moroccan Lamb with Lemon & Mint Cous-cous (using fresh Lamb stock).
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Audio Al
15-04-2020, 14:20
Another B & Squeek for me today from fresh ingredients , with the addition of red pepper and cherry toms :)
It was epic , lucky me , more tomorrow :D
Spaghetti alla chitarra
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hifi_dave
15-04-2020, 16:29
Looks good but what's the Chitarra bit ?
Looks good but what's the Chitarra bit ?
The spaghetti.. alla chitarra means pressed through a guitar like frame. the spaghetti is square
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Audio Al
15-04-2020, 19:25
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5 sausages :eek:
5 sausages :eek:
they're only chipolatas Al
Audio Al
15-04-2020, 19:42
Vegge ones ? :D
Vegge ones ? :DI had veggie chipolatas once.. We're actually quite nice as long as they were cremated
Pigmy Pony
15-04-2020, 19:51
5 sausages :eek:
Looks about right to me, and I'd butter a couple of slices for the sausages :) With HP sauce on. Washed down with a nice Chateauneuf du Pape. Or Tizer.
Vegge ones ? :D
No sir
Looks about right to me, and I'd butter a couple of slices for the sausages :) With HP sauce on. Washed down with a nice Chateauneuf du Pape. Or Tizer.
I went with Merlot :cool:
Looks about right to me, and I'd butter a couple of slices for the sausages :) With HP sauce on. Washed down with a nice Chateauneuf du Pape. Or Tizer.
I bought a bottle of Tizer recently and it tastes nothing like real Tizer. Just tasted like a fizzy fruit drink.....very disappointing
Pigmy Pony
15-04-2020, 20:28
No sir
I went with Merlot :cool:
In a beaker, or straight from the bottle? :D
In a beaker, or straight from the bottle? :D
Chipped enamel mug, I even rinsed out the meths I had with lunch
Pigmy Pony
15-04-2020, 20:32
I bought a bottle of Tizer recently and it tastes nothing like real Tizer. Just tasted like a fizzy fruit drink.....very disappointing
You're dead right - chippy suppers were a rare treat when I was a kid, but we always had Tizer with it. And the piss they sell these days is nothing like. This isn't simply nostalgia, the difference is huge :(
Pigmy Pony
15-04-2020, 20:35
Chipped enamel mug, I even rinsed out the meths I had with lunch
A real comedown after the hollowed out coconut you used on holiday. I bet that seems a lifetime ago :(
A real comedown after the hollowed out coconut you used on holiday. I bet that seems a lifetime ago :(
Ah yes, nothing will ever quite match this delicately flavoured rocket fuel
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they're only chipolatas Al
You must be off your food Roy, my son (age 7) demolishes 4 chipolatas in seconds. And I know you're allegedly "The King of Chips" but he'd wolf those down and want more... He'd move the beans around the plate though, and eggs? No chance!
You must be off your food Roy, my son (age 7) demolishes 4 chipolatas in seconds. And I know you're allegedly "The King of Chips" but he'd wolf those down and want more... He'd move the beans around the plate though, and eggs? No chance!
I am Alex (believe it or not..) trying to lose a little weight. I was tipping the scales at 16 stone when I got back from the cruise, I'm around 15 & a half stone now. I'd ideally like to lose another stone but seem to have 'plateaued'.
I am Alex (believe it or not..) trying to lose a little weight. I was tipping the scales at 16 stone when I got back from the cruise, I'm around 15 & a half stone now. I'd ideally like to lose another stone but seem to have 'plateaued'.
I know what you mean, Roy, that plateau is a bugger, relatively easy to stay where you are but losing a bit takes sacrifice, and we're sacrificing a lot at the moment so chips/cheese/crisps/chocolate are a bridge too far!
they're only chipolatas Al
Yesh, and I believe that's what your lady friend says about your 'chipolata':D
You need satisfy her with something meatier:eyebrows:
Marco.
Like those ham shanks, Granty, and you're bang on about the 'Chitarra' pasta!:)
Anyway, just enjoyed the following al fresco, as it's another gorgeous sunny day here, currently 20C....
Barbecued chicken thighs (marinated in a spicy red-pepper puree, chill peppers, ketchup, and middle-eastern spice called Zatar), served with a due of salads, one with baby new potatoes, radishes and celeriac, coated in freshly ground horseradish, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh chives and tarragon. The other, apple, celery, pineapple and walnut, coated in a natural yogurt dressing with fresh lemon juice:
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All washed down with a bottle of this *truly gorgeous* rosé from Lidi:
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Details here: https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/product-recommendation/spaetburgunder-rose-feinherb/p30766
One of the nicest rosé wines I've had, so smooth, full-bodied and gorgeously fruity, with almost no 'edge' and very low-acidity. When nicely chilled, perfect spring/summer drinking, and only £5.99 a bottle! :cheers:
Marco.
chicken is nicely done..like the lemon wedges too.
rmcin626
16-04-2020, 14:19
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I know what you mean, Roy, that plateau is a bugger, relatively easy to stay where you are but losing a bit takes sacrifice, and we're sacrificing a lot at the moment so chips/cheese/crisps/chocolate are a bridge too far!
im putting on weight too... must be a c cup now:doh::eyebrows:
Stop that, you're giving me a chubby!:eyebrows:
We'll go bra shopping together after the lockdown:D
Marco.
Yesh, and I believe that's what your lady friend says about your 'chipolata':D
You need satisfy her with something meatier:eyebrows:
Marco.
Oh it's plenty meaty & quite a mouthful ;)
Nice looking lunch.
Stop that, you're giving me a chubby!:eyebrows:
We'll go bra shopping together after the lockdown:D
Marco.
its the tablets.. but i have to take em...:eyebrows:
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That looks like all very good quality produce. :)
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rmcin626
16-04-2020, 19:20
That looks like all very good quality produce. :)
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Yeah quite pleased with selection Alex, first we have ordered it, basically 4 of each fruit, plus various veg and 3 types of spuds
I've still got some spuds in house. I've been eeking them out. Lol
Roasted up a bit of gammon and sliced it. Gave half to my neighbour. Good to give.
Then started some ham and veg lentil soup. Red lentil, onion, carrot and ham plus stock
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Soup finished. Tastes great
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Audio Al
17-04-2020, 14:51
The soup looks souper :)
Pigmy Pony
17-04-2020, 17:44
Roasted up a bit of gammon and sliced it. Gave half to my neighbour. Good to give.
Looks good Grant, and such a nice gesture. Wish I was your neighbour! Though you'd soon be sick of my cack music tastes coming through your walls
Chicken thighs with red pepper sauce
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Audio Al
17-04-2020, 18:58
Jacket spud with grated cheese and Baked beans for me tonight
Had chips and bean last night myself. Years since I had it. [emoji23]
Taken this out of freezer for tomorrow.
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Have you taken leave of your senses Man !, whats wrong with Morrisons basic chic lol. No, that looks immense, decent value too for the quality of the product
Nice one, Granty. That should be really good! However, when you take pics of it cooked, let's see something else on your plate for change, apart from the [boring] breast meat!:ner::eyebrows:
;)
Marco.
P.S Will you be making a nice gravy with it?:)
Oh, and your soups look epic, as usual!
Today we'll be having Prawn Pil-Pil to start [should look something like this, possibly better:eyebrows: https://www.tamingtwins.com/spanish-pil-pil-prawns-with-garlic-chilli/, followed by some beautiful double Welsh spring lamb cutlets (sourced from a farm locally), cooked to perfection on the charcoal grill, served with fresh spinach, homemade fondant potatoes and other seasonal veg, with homemade mint sauce on the side, made from fresh mint from our herb garden.
Still to decide on wine, but I'm veering towards a classic French Burgundy.
Pics later!:cool:
Marco.
I was wrong... The 'starter' is some Aperol Spritz:D:
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What a gorgeous afternoon it is! Hope you're all well and enjoying the sunshine :cheers:
Marco.
cold wind here, but nice if you can find a sheltered spot. due to wind direction i cant get one..doh.
enjoy the aperitif
Pigmy Pony
19-04-2020, 14:17
Have you taken leave of your senses Man !, whats wrong with Morrisons basic chic lol. No, that looks immense, decent value too for the quality of the product
:eek: For £13.80 I'd expect it to lay eggs too
:eek: For £13.80 I'd expect it to lay eggs too
Well, we know you get owt for nowt up norf, but thats a ridiculous comment lol
story of the new norfolk black here...https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/poultry/norfolk-black-chicken-makes-its-debut-in-sainsbury-s
cold wind here, but nice if you can find a sheltered spot. due to wind direction i cant get one..doh.
enjoy the aperitif
Cheers, mate. It was great. Here, it's currently just a shade under 19C... Prawn Pil-pil starter:
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Lamb to follow!:)
Marco.
lovely.. only 11/12c here but feels like 7/8c in wind.. very sunny tho. im having stew and chips n beans.. stew was from Campbells meats, the chips are homemade and the beans are leftover from yesterday.
waste not want not
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lovely.. only 11/12c here but feels like 7/8c in wind.. very sunny tho. im having stew and chips n beans.. stew was from Campbells meats, the chips are homemade and the beans are leftover from yesterday.
waste not want not
Cheers, mate. No, here it's gorgeously warm in the sun, and even when there's a breeze, there's very little windchill:)
No doubt your 'leftovers' will still taste great, as you know how to cook - especially EPIC chips!
Marco.
Lamb (and veg/pots), as previously described:
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Lamb cutlets 'doubled up' for eating, not simply just photography...
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The lamb was gorgeous (the local farm we source it from really is top notch), but the fondant potatoes and creamed spinach also came out really nice!
Just lazily enjoying the remainder of the wine in the afternoon sun...:)
Marco.
Audio Al
19-04-2020, 15:45
:eek: For £13.80 I'd expect it to lay eggs too
£3.80 £13.80 £113.80 , makes no difference to me ;) now if it was carrots :D
Roasties look nice Marco. Bloody starving now :lol: Which reminds me about learning to put a few photo s up of me grub :eyebrows:
:eek: For £13.80 I'd expect it to lay eggs too
Apparently, it also performs a 'comedy act' with a billy goat, which is included in the price. So good value.
Seriously though, that's about the going rate now for chicken that *actually* tastes like CHICKEN! Instead of cardboard... Now, sir, I refer you to Poulet de Bresse : https://www.frenchclick.co.uk/p-3982-poulet-de-bresse-10-20kg.aspx
A mere £37.50 a chook! Utterly STUNNING though, for a special occasion:)
Marco.
Roasties look nice Marco. Bloody starving now :lol: Which reminds me about learning to put a few photo s up of me grub :eyebrows:
Cheers, Brian. Yeah defo - would love to see pics of your grub!:)
Marco.
Very nice.. Chops will be tasty.. Is need 6 lol
Very nice.. Chops will be tasty.. Is need 6 lol
Cheers, dude:)
What do you mean though by "Is need 6"?
Marco.
Irish beef having a bath
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Irish beef having a bath
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That should be nice roy
Yes, in two hours or so Grant, it might be a case of cook it tonight for tomorrow, see how hungry I get.
sorry, i'd...
Lol - doubt you'd manage six of those... They're doublers. Even I struggle with two!
Marco.
Irish beef having a bath
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Why Irish - is it full of the Blarney?:D
Looks nice.
Marco.
Better late than never
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Nice one Roy. Need to stay up now to burn that off.. [emoji23]
Nice one Roy. Need to stay up now to burn that off.. [emoji23]
Hmmm, might have some cheese & biscuits yet :eyebrows: (so much for the diet).
The beef was delicious though, reduced the cooking stock right down & looking forward to tasting that tomorrow. Might even have the same dinner apart from maybe roasties this time.
Good stuff, mate. A nice long chug before bed will soon sort that out. Apparently, 10-minutes of 'wrist action' can burn off as much as 400 calories...:eyebrows:
Marco.
Good stuff, mate. A nice long chug before bed will soon sort that out. Apparently, 10-minutes of 'wrist action' can burn off as much as 400 calories...:eyebrows:
Marco.
That’s only if you’re doing it on a trampoline
you can burn up 500 if you catch it in the springs of a trampoline:stalks:
...and have you sat on top of them!:D
Marco.
...and have you sat on top of them!:D
Marco.
hell no, that would be weird, but i like watching and sniggering;)
Chicken is cooked.. Looks rather impressive
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lovely juicy flavour
Noice.... Now I wanna see some BONES on yer plate, not just white breast meat for sissies!:ner::D
;)
First thing I'd be grabbing is one of those legs!
Marco.
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Quality... Some skin on, too!:thumbsup:
'Polishing' the carcass, of all those nice little juicy bits stuck to it, is my fav task!:eyebrows:
Marco.
Anyway, lunch today enjoyed al fresco... Small selection of Italian cured meats and peppers/antipasto, followed by Pappardelle al Ragu (with Del's homemade sauce), sprinkled with some fresh Parmesan [20 months-matured Grana Padano Riserva DOP] from Lidl (best I've tasted outside of Italy) and some fresh parsley:
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...washed down with a nice (traditional flask) of Chianti!:cheers:
Marco.
P.S Half the wine will be saved for later...
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