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[Futtocks]

Sesame oil as a dressing or stir fry oil?

You just use it to finish off a dish, same as truffle oil. Either as a dressing, or right at the end of cooking. It has a low smoke point, so you wouldn't want to use it as the main oil for cooking, regardless of the flavour.

[MattSantos]

You just use it to finish off a dish, same as truffle oil. Either as a dressing, or right at the end of cooking. It has a low smoke point, so you wouldn't want to use it as the main oil for cooking, regardless of the flavour.

MMM truffle oil.

No rissotto should go without it.

[hindle xiii]

Tripe was ok, much better hot and the rest is maranating (sp?) in anything I could lay my hands on to make it taste of something. Not much taste but the little it has is different. Consistency wise about the same as the fat on a pork chop, chewy.

[Mumby Magic]

Had owt else?

What about Greek, Morrocan or styles like that? There's a Greek restaurant in Halifax. Whereas most of the food is a style of standard meats like lamb or pork, or fish for that matter they have stuffed vine leaves (Dolmades) which you can also buy in the tin from large supermarkets or worldwide stores.

What about lesser used vegs? Marrow or Celeriac for example?

[hindle xiii]

Oysters today when I get home.

Trying one raw. Trying one cooked.

[Simon Hall]

Oysters today when I get home.

Trying one raw. Trying one cooked.

I've only ever had Oysters once, when I was working on the fish counter at Sainsbury's. They were very expensive so when it went quiet I sneaked in the the back room, cracked one open and slung it down my neck, like swallowing a greenie to be honest and not much nicer to taste. Best bit was, I didn't realise how sharp the shell was and I cut my lips quite badly, although I didn't realise until i was back on the counter serving some old dear a couple of pound of cod when she commented on all the blood coming from my mouth.

[hindle xiii]

I've only ever had Oysters once, when I was working on the fish counter at Sainsbury's. They were very expensive ...

These were 75p each from a fishmonger market stall in Bradford.

Highly uninspiring to be honest. A faff to open and they taste like mussels and sea water, chewy too.

[Futtocks]

These were 75p each from a fishmonger market stall in Bradford.

Highly uninspiring to be honest. A faff to open and they taste like mussels and sea water, chewy too.

Best to get 'em at a seaside town where they are caught - as fresh off the boat as humanly possible.

And get some other mug to open the damn things up.

[hindle xiii]

Best to get 'em at a seaside town where they are caught - as fresh off the boat as humanly possible.

And get some other mug to open the damn things up.

The second one wasn't anywhere near as faffy to open. And if I'm ever by the sea I will, this was just to try them.

[Simon Hall]

The second one wasn't anywhere near as faffy to open.

Really? If they open too easily it'll be a bad 'un. You didn't eat it did you? Please tell me you didn't.

[hindle xiii]

Really? If they open too easily it'll be a bad 'un. You didn't eat it did you? Please tell me you didn't.

Or I had a better idea how to do it second time round. Bunged it under the grill for 3 minutes anyway.

[Simon Hall]

Or I had a better idea how to do it second time round. Bunged it under the grill for 3 minutes anyway.

I was only having you on anyway.

[hindle xiii]

I'm thinking dragonfruit this month.

[Millman]

Have you tried placenta?

[terrywebbisgod]

Have you tried placenta?

Isn't that Italian bacon?

[voteronniegibbs]

I'm thinking dragonfruit this month.

you're supposed to say " I shall mostly be...." first

[hindle xiii]

you're supposed to say " I shall mostly be...." first

Oh... ######...



Brilliant!

[quadzilla]

I'm thinking dragonfruit this month.

save ya money, its one of them things that you look at it and think that must taste amazing........ well it don't, it doesn't taste of anything, such a shame cos they look awesome.

[quadzilla]

oh i had a new sandwich today, duck pate, marmalade, lettuce n tomato on brown..........
exqusite.

[Futtocks]

I've been a member of the Virgin Winebank for a couple of years now. They debit a set amount from your account each month (default = £20) and you quite quickly build up a useable balance with them, which means that often when you make a purchase, the cost is already covered.

They also do plenty of special discounted offers, often with extra goodies thrown in. My last order came with a pair of beautiful Dartington Crystal wine glasses. A good wine glass really does enhance the experience in some way, whatever you're drinking.

Based on a recent promotion of theirs, I have just taken delivery of a case of 'Tall Gum' Private Bin shiraz/merlot/durif at a 40% saving, which promises to be a dark, powerful and intense red.