Oxford Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: I too used to think these were a treat, along with Pot Noodles, and Vesta meals. This reads like a potted history of growing up in the North, "I wouldn't start from here!" but we had to. 2 warning points Non-Political Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Oxford said: This reads like a potted history of growing up in the North, "I wouldn't start from here!" but we had to. things we ate in the North could be a sub-thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, hindle xiii said: I saw this in Asda... https://groceries.asda.com/product/indian-takeaway/asda-hot-indian-style-takeaway-meal-for-2/1000280856982 Ready meal box for 2: Chicken phaal 6 chilli score, chicken vindaloo 5 chilli score, pilau rice, chilli naan 4 chilli score, chilli onion bhajis 4 chilli score. Shine a light. 2 years ago I would have been dangerously tempted by this, but these days it would destroy my sensitive gut. It's a new product apparently but it was already reduced to half price in my local Asda. Reduced to clear before the food eats through the packaging, maybe? Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I recently, because of circumstances, have been in touch with a local charity, trying to help rehouse me, and they arranged food boxes to be delivered to my door, they have included 3x Pataks Tikka Masarla 3 part curry kits. 4x 750g boxes of Kellogs Corn Flakes, 8 litres of UHT milk (4x 2l), 18 eggs, 10 tins of Baked beans, loads of pasta, tomato sauce, 120 tea bags probably as much Custard Creams, etc, etc., in 4 deliveries. I love free food, but I have nowhere to store it. When they rang me up on Monday, asking when I wanted my next delivery, I politely asked them to hold it. Some of it was well below the sell by date, some +/- a couple of days, and some, like some of the eggs, well beyond. I wouldn't even trust some of the eggs to my ex-wife. I did get a shed load of those bake-at-home baguettes that I like, although, where do I store them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Had to go to A&E yesterday for a cauda equina assessment I'm OK... but the doc gave me some instruction.... I have to give up all meat products. Eat beans tofu and lentils instead and have broccoli or other green veg for breakfast. Now, anyone who knows me knows I have to make some urgent adjustments to my diet. But bug ger me, does anyone really eat like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Robin Evans said: Had to go to A&E yesterday for a cauda equina assessment I'm OK... but the doc gave me some instruction.... I have to give up all meat products. Eat beans tofu and lentils instead and have broccoli or other green veg for breakfast. Now, anyone who knows me knows I have to make some urgent adjustments to my diet. But bug ger me, does anyone really eat like that? You should probably, maybe definitely, be also referred to a specialist dietician. I cannot believe a good doctor would instruct on drastic measures overnight. A sudden influx of large amounts of pulses and beans can be a literal shock to your digestive system, especially if you're not used to FODMAPs in high doses. Leafy greens for breakfast? A good place to start would be spinach with eggs on toast. Edit: I'm in no way an expert. Edited April 10, 2021 by hindle xiii 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, hindle xiii said: Leafy greens for breakfast? A good place to start would be spinach with eggs on toast. Edit: I'm in no way an expert. See..... had she have suggested that.... I can live with it.... in fact, I may have that tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Robin Evans said: See..... had she have suggested that.... I can live with it.... in fact, I may have that tomorrow! Yep poached eggs n spinach is a starter. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Robin Evans said: See..... had she have suggested that.... I can live with it.... in fact, I may have that tomorrow! I listen to The Doctors Kitchen podcast, an occasional note that comes up is health professionals including GPs have one small module at medical school about nutrition and not much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 hour ago, hindle xiii said: You should probably, maybe definitely, be also referred to a specialist dietician. I cannot believe a good doctor would instruct on drastic measures overnight. Definitely this. And make sure it is a dietician and not a nutritionist. The former requires qualifications, while the latter can be literally anyone at all. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 53 minutes ago, Futtocks said: Definitely this. And make sure it is a dietician and not a nutritionist. The former requires qualifications, while the latter can be literally anyone at all. True but a good nutritionist is better than a not so good dietician. Again a reference to the Doctors Kitchen podcast is sometimes people including dieticians stick to out dated thinking, for example calorie deficit. I self referred to a dietician a few weeks ago, who was too basic for my needs, and they didn't know about the recommendation of getting 30 portions of different plant based foods per week, beyond the normal 5 a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 'Black Fire' coffee and chilli tequila liqueur. I was going to wait 'til later this evening, but I wanted to try it. First thoughts: 1. The coffee flavour is okay-ish, certainly not as good as Patron XO's version. 2. The chilli content is mild but noticeable, and shows up more more on the aftertaste than the initial flavour. 3. The bottle looks pretty, but pours badly. Have some kitchen roll on hand. 4. A shot of this, warmed, would be a great topping to some really good-quality vanilla ice cream. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Advice please.... If I were to buy beef stock as opposed to doing my own.... Has anyone got any idea where I can buy the really well reduced stuff from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, Robin Evans said: Advice please.... If I were to buy beef stock as opposed to doing my own.... Has anyone got any idea where I can buy the really well reduced stuff from? You can get good regular stock or the really concentrated glace from https://www.souschef.co.uk/pages/search-results?q=stock Beef stock £3.25 for 96g, glace £21.25 for 600g. I was given a Sous-Chef gift voucher for Christmas, and have used them twice more since then. Worth taking your time to browse the whole site. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Follow the thread for a potted history of Vesta ready-meals. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Just bought a George Foreman grill from a Carboot for a quid. Anyone use one, any recipes? Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteronniegibbs Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) . Edited August 6, 2023 by voteronniegibbs Can't spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Mumby Magic said: Just bought a George Foreman grill from a Carboot for a quid. Anyone use one, any recipes? First of all I hope it's safe. Some vegetables are great charred on a grill like that, leeks for example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 23 minutes ago, hindle xiii said: First of all I hope it's safe. Some vegetables are great charred on a grill like that, leeks for example. Charred asparagus is a good one to try. Spring onions, too. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 14 hours ago, hindle xiii said: First of all I hope it's safe. Some vegetables are great charred on a grill like that, leeks for example. Yeah tested it first. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Sausage s were so so on ont foreman grill tbh. A bit too soft. Warming it up seemed to have a detrimental affect. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 I made this today: https://www.nigella.com/recipes/roast-duck-legs-and-potatoes And I can confirm that it is as ridiculously simple as the description says, and also very tasty. Even when you completely forget to set the timer and it stays in the oven for a whole hour longer than it should. Oops. I used Jersey Royals for the spuds, and the dish was served up with asparagus. Given the fattiness, I think that maybe a sharper taste like coleslaw or celeriac remoulade would be a much better side dish. Next time... Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Bargain Alert! Nigella Lawson's new book Cook, Eat, Repeat is available for £1.99 as a Kindle download from Amazon (UK) until the end of today. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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