I was going to say she might have, but then we did the My Heritage DNA tests so she’s definitely my daughter - so fair point there, then Steve!Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Shame she doesn't have an adult dad
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I was going to say she might have, but then we did the My Heritage DNA tests so she’s definitely my daughter - so fair point there, then Steve!Shame she doesn't have an adult dad
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Looks great Alex - good traditional British nosh.Well one thing I think we can all agree on, is that based on the posts, Del is an amazing cook and Marco is a very lucky boy! Some really good looking food, which I find all the more admirable with Del being vegetarian.
Tamzin is 18 today, I officially now have an adult daughter!
We’re out for a meal tonight to the Coach and Horses in Woodbridge, which is her choice as we have been there many times for family meals and celebrations. But because we made a bit of a weekend of it, I gave her the choice of meals for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday she chose her second favourite meal - Beef Wellington - I should have cut it in half to show the steak and filling, but that would have spoiled my air vent “design”!
Berni Inn tomatoes especially done for Marco’s entertainment! [emoji846]
Any guesses as to what yesterday was - her favourite ever meal?
I used to 'lily' tomatoes like that, but as it didn’t affect the taste, one way or another, I stopped. BTW, what is the green vegetable near the mushrooms? Spinach?
Remind us of Tamzin's "favourite ever meal".
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So, a true celebration of English Nosh is Tamzin’s favourite - the Great British Stew!
(Should have also had red cabbage and apple, but I completely forgot and found it in the fridge this morning!)
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Indeed, but in my experience, there are many thousands of Brits just like you, so that doesn't say much for the 'broader palette' you claim is the case for British food culture.[need an emoji here to illustrate a head hurting from banging against a brick wall!] I would direct you to the last two lines of post #1043, a point I've made ad nauseum ever since I joined this thread (on your invitation)
But to save you a search, I'll say it again: I'm by no means representative of British food culture, I'm just too picky!
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Lol, God bless the Berni Inn!Well one thing I think we can all agree on, is that based on the posts, Del is an amazing cook and Marco is a very lucky boy! Some really good looking food, which I find all the more admirable with Del being vegetarian.
Tamzin is 18 today, I officially now have an adult daughter!
We’re out for a meal tonight to the Coach and Horses in Woodbridge, which is her choice as we have been there many times for family meals and celebrations. But because we made a bit of a weekend of it, I gave her the choice of meals for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday she chose her second favourite meal - Beef Wellington - I should have cut it in half to show the steak and filling, but that would have spoiled my air vent “design”!
Berni Inn tomatoes especially done for Marco’s entertainment! [emoji846]
Any guesses as to what yesterday was - her favourite ever meal?
Looks good, Alex. Is that creamed Spinach I see there on the left?
Marco.
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Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.
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Steve, how about one of these:,
, and
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Anything to prevent this thread posibly descending into acrimony; which would be regrettable.Just some harmless banter, and while I'll readily poke a stick at something if I feel it's warranted, I never mean any offence.
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Oh yes! Lovely beef stew, ideal for this time of the year.So, a true celebration of English Nosh is Tamzin’s favourite - the Great British Stew!
(Should have also had red cabbage and apple, but I completely forgot and found it in the fridge this morning!
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No chance of that on my side, Barry. I just like a good debate, and food is something I'm very passionate about.
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Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.
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Just to champion the continental side of the divide, lol, for lunch... Spaghetti with clams:
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Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp and Denon AU-310 SUT.
Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.
CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.
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Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp, fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.
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Yes, creamed spinach or as we call it in this house “spinach snot” which was also specifically requested by Her Majesty!Lol, God bless the Berni Inn!
Looks good, Alex. Is that creamed Spinach I see there on the left?
Marco.
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