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Originally Posted by struth
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Yes. I'm seeing the doctor about that! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Indeed. You're Scottish (British) and I'm Italian, so I have a continental palate. I'm pretty confident, however, that I could change some of your dislikes, to likes, if you tasted them made by someone who really knows how to cook ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Marco.
I'm fairly continental for a scot tbh but I will never be totally. I like British food as much if not more. But like Italian stuff up to a level . same with Chinese ..I'm quite happy with a nice fish supper lol
Sure, but the point I'm making is it's often the case that you don't *think* you like something, simply because you've never tasted it cooked properly, but when you do, you can end up liking it. Therefore, it's not the actual thing itself you don't like, but rather so far how it's been introduced to you...
Vegetables are a case in point, as the British way so often (but not always) is to boil them to buggery, so that no only do they go soft, but all the flavour (colour and goodness) has been extracted in the water, and then they're plonked onto a plate with little or no seasoning added, or herbs or butter! :doh:
British food can sometimes be rather bland - but it's not the fault of the ingredients, some of which are the best in the world; it's usually how they're cooked and served!
That's why a lot of folks, for example, hate cabbage (or Brussels sprouts) - until that is they taste it cooked properly. The amount of times we've had visitors here who've said that they hate this or that, food wise, and then leave with a rather different impression, would surprise you... ;)
Marco.
Today's lunch... Spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with fresh clams). Sauce contains fresh clams, reduced-down shallots, butter, chilli flakes, olive oil, garlic and white wine, finished off with some fresh parsley:
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...and accompanied by a nice bottle of Sancerre Rosé. Delicious! :cheers:
Marco.
I like leeks as well! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Is that to go with your pork balls? :eyebrows:
So is there no love for spaghetti with clams either? I'll need to stop posting here unless I'm eating some form of British stodge... :D;)
Marco.
well I do like spaghetti, but not clams. Used to like aking spaghetti cooked in whipped egg and parmisan and pepper. a bit like the one with ham in it. Probably not the right way to make it but i liked its urgency:lol:
Not really keen on clams.
Don't you find those shells rather crunchy Marco? :D
One of my favourites and your's looks rather nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
I do cook this occasionally but the cost of Clams is getting crazy. I very often do similar with Mussels, which are way less expensive and yummy.