OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today?

Btw, check out these pasties [known locally as 'oggies'] for sale in a shop in nearby Llangollen:

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They look fab, don't they? I nearly bought some, but it was a blistering hot day (and at the time forecast for more of the same), and something I class as 'winter food', pies, pastry foods, etc, so decided to leave it and return when the weather is cooler, so I can enjoy them fresh in (for me) the right conditions:)

The shop is only 25 mins away by car, so not a problem!:cool:

Marco.

proper pasty an oggie :lol: a cornish delight

So these originate in Cornwall? Sorry, I'm not really 'up on' such things:)

Marco.

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So these originate in Cornwall? Sorry, I'm not really 'up on' such things:)

Marco.

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its a welsh version of a cornish pasty i think.. they call em oggies or giant oggies.. same thing tho really. miners food

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Hi Gaz,

Cheers mate, it was quality. Quite different from what I had for my birthday, though!:eek::D but a veritable example of how even the simplest of foods, done well, can be fab!

Different from Nardini's, as I get haddock there, but as you've pointed out the batter is one of the best I've had. Incidentally, if you're in Largs again, the best fish and chips, although it's just a takeaway, is Gino's in the Main St: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/uv?hl=...oiowCnoECBkQBg

Much cheaper than Nardini's and for me, better. Check it out next time you're there:cool:

Marco.

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Largs has a few good fish and chips places, all of which have their own fans. We also now have a fairly decent one in Gourock, should you be passing through.

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Check out the pdf: https://www.tyddynllan.co.uk/downloads/winelist.pdf

It's a carefully compiled list of quality vintages, with some unusual selections. What also impressed me was that they also sell an extensive selection of reasonably priced wines by carafe, which is rarely seen these days and offers excellent value for money:)

Marco.

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That's actually what prompted my post ;) (34 pages!)

I honestly wouldn't know where to start and would probably rely on advice from the sommelier. Yes, half litre carafes are great for when a whole bottle might be just a little too much.

All looks great. A nice birthday treat.
I had tortolini in butter sauce last night.
Rather good they were toohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f11c1b2976.jpg

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Originally Posted by struth

its a welsh version of a cornish pasty i think.. they call em oggies or giant oggies.. same thing tho really. miners food

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Ah, okies. Noted. I'll defo give one a go, as they look great - proper homemade from scratch!:)

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I had tortolini in butter sauce last night.
Rather good they were too

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Cheers, mate. Did you mean tortellini?;) Unless the spelling was wrong on the packaging....

Yeah, they look good. I presume the green bit is sage, as sage and butter is a classic sauce to have with them.

Marco.

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That's actually what prompted my post ;) (34 pages!)

I honestly wouldn't know where to start and would probably rely on advice from the sommelier. Yes, half litre carafes are great for when a whole bottle might be just a little too much.

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I studied it for an hour or so online beforehand (I generally know my way around a good wine list), looking as I usually do, for the best 'slurp per pound' options, as I dislike paying any more than £50 a bottle for fine-wines in good restaurants, so I that's the limit I set, and hopefully can undercut it. The two I chose were just under £40 each.

With French wines, it's always best to avoid the most famous regions/domaines, as you just end up paying through the nose for those wines in restaurants...Plus, for me, they're too much of an 'obvious' choice'! I prefer going more 'left field', and in that respect regional wines from off the beaten track in France, particularly the south west, often produce some nice surprises and usually offer great VFM:)

Marco.

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Ah, okies. Noted. I'll defo give one a go, as they look great - proper homemade from scratch!:)



Cheers, mate. Did you mean tortellini?;) Unless the spelling was wrong on the packaging....

Yeah, they look good. I presume the green bit is sage, as sage and butter is a classic sauce to have with them.

Marco.

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phone auto correct i think there.. yes sage in the butter.

'Nduja Sausage & Burrata Tortelloni with a Sage Butter Sauce. their spelling