Futtocks Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I just had a case of wine delivered. It was a discounted mixed case, and includes 2 bottles of Tuffers' Tipple. Yes, Phil Tufnell has got in on the wine lark. However, I'll wait 'til I taste it to pass judgement, as it is an old vine Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre blend from the Pays d'Oc, which at least sounds promising. 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...
DavidM Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I had a bag of salt n shake crisps and the blue bag of salt wasn’t in , not for the first time … scandalous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 5 hours ago, DavidM said: I had a bag of salt n shake crisps and the blue bag of salt wasn’t in , not for the first time … scandalous Could of been worse.... you could have a bag of nothing but blue ones Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bearman said: Could of been worse.... you could have a bag of nothing but blue ones And That's Life! was cancelled years ago, so it wouldn't even have got you on TV. 1 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 September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 15/09/2021 at 12:55, Futtocks said: I just had a case of wine delivered. It was a discounted mixed case, and includes 2 bottles of Tuffers' Tipple. Yes, Phil Tufnell has got in on the wine lark. However, I'll wait 'til I taste it to pass judgement, as it is an old vine Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre blend from the Pays d'Oc, which at least sounds promising. Okay, this is not bad at all, if not outstanding either. Quite dry, quite strong at 14% and I think it'll go well with tonight's pizza. 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...
Bearman Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a20706671/health-benefits-of-tiger-nuts/ Tiger nuts. I had forgotten these so I bought some from Amazon lively Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On the BBC, Episode 2 of The Hairy Bikers go North is bringing back memories of long ago. 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 October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Tonight, I cooked squid, stuffed with this: https://www.merchant-gourmet.com/products/product/smoky-spanish-style-grains-rice/ Pretty decent, but next time, there are a few tweaks I'd make to the recipe. 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...
Leeds Wire Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Have any of you good people got a foolproof recipe for fish pie? It's a dish that I get badly wrong every single time. What usually happens is the mashed potato collapses into the fish and sauce, creating an almighty gloopy mess. This afternoon our local fishmonger was flogging off a load of scrag end fish pieces so I thought I'd give it another go, but I'm still not sure how... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 My first restaurant meal since lockdown started: http://apuliarestaurant.co.uk Very nice Southern Italian food, if you're ever in that part of London. 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 October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 02/10/2021 at 17:43, Leeds Wire said: Have any of you good people got a foolproof recipe for fish pie? It's a dish that I get badly wrong every single time. What usually happens is the mashed potato collapses into the fish and sauce, creating an almighty gloopy mess. This afternoon our local fishmonger was flogging off a load of scrag end fish pieces so I thought I'd give it another go, but I'm still not sure how... Thicker/less sauce and stiffer mash (less butter, milk, whatever you use), maybe? To be honest, when I make a pie, it is always a pastry one, so maybe someone else has more experience. If you partially pre-cook the filling of either kind of pie, you must let it cool in the fridge before topping, or the steam will soften whatever you put on top. 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...
Leeds Wire Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Futtocks said: Thicker/less sauce and stiffer mash (less butter, milk, whatever you use), maybe? To be honest, when I make a pie, it is always a pastry one, so maybe someone else has more experience. If you partially pre-cook the filling of either kind of pie, you must let it cool in the fridge before topping, or the steam will soften whatever you put on top. Thank you - you were absolutely correct, I've been making the sauce too thin and the mash too heavy. Made it last night by loosely following this recipe and it came out much better. I kept the veg out of the pie but steamed a load of kale, carrots and leeks to serve on the side. Also added garlic, a veg stock cube and lots of roughly ground black pepper. I think it's the addition of flour that I was missing. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Warrior Dragon Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 01/10/2021 at 20:55, Bearman said: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a20706671/health-benefits-of-tiger-nuts/ Tiger nuts. I had forgotten these so I bought some from Amazon lively Isn't eating the sweetmeats of an endangered species illegal? Just asking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Warrior Dragon Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 02/10/2021 at 17:43, Leeds Wire said: Have any of you good people got a foolproof recipe for fish pie? It's a dish that I get badly wrong every single time. What usually happens is the mashed potato collapses into the fish and sauce, creating an almighty gloopy mess. This afternoon our local fishmonger was flogging off a load of scrag end fish pieces so I thought I'd give it another go, but I'm still not sure how... There are only three things I claim to be good at making, food and drink wise...well, four if you include toast. The three are bread, cider and boiled eggs. However, Mrs WWD is brilliant in the kitchen. She confirms Futtocks' suggestions, so I am glad they worked for you. She also suggests that (i) a slightly higher oven temperature might mean the crust hardens (to the extent you want it to) a bit more quickly, and hence doesn't collapse into the fish and sauce mix; and (ii) you should let the fish and sauce mix cool down a bit more before layering the mashed potato crust on top of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I just made and enjoyed this very simple dish - https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/crab-cucumber-crumpets - only with aioli instead of creme fraiche. Next time, I'll try pickled cucumber instead of salted. 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 October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Some time the simple things taste beautiful. Did my own Potato Salad as a side. One large baking spud, mayo, Extra virgin oil drizzle, garlic teaspoon and small onion then left in fridge for over an hour. Will do three side portions and at what cost? 1 Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Just watching Rachel Khoo...... Salivating.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Mumby Magic said: Some time the simple things taste beautiful. Did my own Potato Salad as a side. One large baking spud, mayo, Extra virgin oil drizzle, garlic teaspoon and small onion then left in fridge for over an hour. Will do three side portions and at what cost? I omit the onion, but add chopped chives. If I'm having it with a red meat dish, I add some mustard or horseradish to the potato salad. 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 October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Futtocks said: I omit the onion, but add chopped chives. If I'm having it with a red meat dish, I add some mustard or horseradish to the potato salad. Ah good idea. Just had it with Fish breaded. The onions were almost shallot type. Wanting fresh fish Saturday if I can afford it. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said: Ah good idea. Just had it with Fish breaded. The onions were almost shallot type. Wanting fresh fish Saturday if I can afford it. The horseradish version also goes well with salmon, mackerel and other oily fish. 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 October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Worked in Blackburn last week. They had butter pies for sale. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Just doing a simple curry with beef cheeks and ground toasted whole spices. It's puttering away nicely and tastes wonderful. To almost quote Kevin bloody Wilson... Monday to Thursday this week I could genuinely have said "I've had an absolute clot of a day".... not clot but I'm sure you can figure... Single Malt poured.... First drink in a while..river detectives on... tea filling the house with very pleasant smells. What a week that's been... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Just been into central That There London, to visit the butchers near where I worked before lockdown. I returned with three pigeons, for tomorrow's pie, and a couple of beef ribs for the slow cooker on Sunday. The butchers is also near a large Waitrose, so I also have celeriac remoulade, potato rosti cakes and plenty of wine. 1 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...
DavidM Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I’m having beans on toast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, DavidM said: I’m having beans on toast Haricot sur pain grille avec sauce tomate.... nice 1 Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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