Food and drink thread

[Futtocks]

48 minutes ago, MattSantos said:

Just joined the Sunday Times Wine Club and spent a fair bob.

Excited.

Did you go for a pre-selected case, or pick your own? 

[MattSantos]

2 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

Did you go for a pre-selected case, or pick your own? 

The Christmas bad boy and some port. And some more port.

[Futtocks]

A welcome surprise - Terroni of Clerkenwell, the oldest (they claim) Italian delicatessen in London has just opened their first offshoot shop on the street where I live! 
There was a great deli on my street about 20 years ago, but the owner died and it was replaced by a pound shop.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Walking to work this morning, I see an empty 2 litre cider bottle thrown on the floor, which shows the high class nature of individuals in these parts, and it got me wondering, why has cider often come in big bottles like that but beer hasn't? What are the origins and tradition of a big bottle of cider? 

Edited November 11, 2023 by The Hallucinating Goose

[Farmduck]

Clearly you've never heard of the "Darwin stubby?"

[Futtocks]

3 hours ago, Farmduck said:

Clearly you've never heard of the "Darwin stubby?"

Is that glass? Must be pretty hefty when full!

[Farmduck]

They were glass.Dunno if they're still made. My Dad used to get his bourbon in 2 litre plastic bottles.

[Futtocks]

20 minutes ago, Farmduck said:

They were glass.Dunno if they're still made. My Dad used to get his bourbon in 2 litre plastic bottles.

Just imagining the mess if you dropped on onto a hard surface.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

4 hours ago, Farmduck said:

Clearly you've never heard of the "Darwin stubby?"

No I have not heard of that! But now I'm thinking we need to get some of that over here! 

[Futtocks]

The first Saturday in a few weeks that I went to the weekly market at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Hare leg, venison faggots and pork loin from two of the meat stalls, some other bits and pieces, plus a visit to the M&S food shop just down the road.

The hare is in the slow cooker, and will be served up this evening with steamed asparagus and roast potatoes. The venison will be chopped up and stuffed into pasta with smoked tomato paste and topped with bechamel, then I intend to make a sort of bibimbap (Korean dish) with the pork.

[Futtocks]

Merry Christmas!

 

[harlowhenry]

Have you tried Russian meat jelly? Oh, it's the worst thing I've tried in my life. Picture this: a quivering, gelatinous mass that looks like it came straight out of a horror movie. The texture is enough to send shivers down your spine, and the taste... well, let's just say it's an acquired one.

In my quest to erase the memory of that culinary misadventure, I stumbled upon a salvation of sorts – a recipe that has become my go-to for a comforting and delicious meal: London broil in crock pot.

Gone are the days of Russian meat jelly haunting my taste buds. Now, the aroma of London broil marinating in a savory blend of herbs and spices fills my kitchen, creating an anticipation that is hard to resist. The slow cooker does all the work, transforming a tough cut of meat into a tender masterpiece.

Edited December 21, 2023 by harlowhenry

[hindle xiii]

Tis the season for food and drink. I'm tempted by Aldi's pigs in blankets flavoured ice cream but there isn't a store nearby.

[Midlands hobo]

Just tried some kimchi flavoured dumplings I got a while back In Costco.

Amazing! 9 mins in the air fryer so they are not greasy like the fried Korean stuff. Plant based version so good for everyone and little kick of spice. Similar to a mini samosa.

 

Edited December 30, 2023 by Midlands hobo

[Futtocks]

They look a bit like Japanese gyoza, which we had a couple of days ago at lunch.

[Midlands hobo]

13 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

They look a bit like Japanese gyoza, which we had a couple of days ago at lunch.

Very similar. In fact they were next to each other on the freezer at Costco and I picked up the wrong ones. 

[Midlands hobo]

Just learnt that amazingly the hole in the middle of a spaghetti strainer is not for water to run out but is actually a guide for a portion of spaghetti.

Why did I never hear of this before.

[Bearman]

20 hours ago, Midlands hobo said:

Just learnt that amazingly the hole in the middle of a spaghetti strainer is not for water to run out but is actually a guide for a portion of spaghetti.

Why did I never hear of this before.

Sez who?

Not wanting to be a contrarian  ( Well alright, you know me so well  MH)

When I were a lad and spaghetti was exotic foreign muck. It was sold in long lengths.

https://www.ocado.com/products/garofalo-traditional-long-spaghetti-50584011.

These days instead of  the old 50cm its now often only 25/30 cm.

So if your fancy spaghetti gizmo is new and you are using the traditional length you could be having a double portion OR, if your gizmo is old you are missing out and you are depriving yourself of hald a portion.

Knowing you, I think its the latter as I have noticed your belly button is getting closer to your backbone.

COY'C.

 

[Wiltshire Warrior Dragon]

When the Welsh dresser, part of which serves as the drinks cabinet for the WWD household, had to be moved in late summer to facilitate redecorating the main living room, I took the opportunity to get rid of quite a few unappealing (to me!) spirits and some bottles with miniscule amounts left in.

However, I couldn't bring myself to just throw out four (still full) beer bottles, all of 40 to 50 years vintage.  So I have kept them (though I personally wouldn't drink their contents now!).  They are

• a Traquair House Ale - the laird of this stately home in the Scottish borders rebuilt and began to reuse the house brewery in 1965.  It has been a great success and continues to flourish.
• a bottle of a bicenteneray celebratory brew for Hall & Woodhouse; they began in 1777.
• and two bottles from erstwhile Lancaster brewers - Yates & Jackson and Mitchell's.

Traquair House have kindly replied to my email to confirm that, being from batch no. 20, my bottle dates from 1973 - so is fifty years old.  They say that makes it old enough to be 'collectable' and suggests it has a value of between £25 and £50.

I would be happy to sell it (and the other three) but have no idea whether there is a specialist place for engaging in such transactions (other than, maybe, Ebay)  Any ideas?

[Stirlin]

20 hours ago, Wiltshire Warrior Dragon said:

When the Welsh dresser, part of which serves as the drinks cabinet for the WWD household, had to be moved in late summer to facilitate redecorating the main living room, I took the opportunity to get rid of quite a few unappealing (to me!) spirits and some bottles with miniscule amounts left in.

However, I couldn't bring myself to just throw out four (still full) beer bottles, all of 40 to 50 years vintage.  So I have kept them (though I personally wouldn't drink their contents now!).  They are

• a Traquair House Ale - the laird of this stately home in the Scottish borders rebuilt and began to reuse the house brewery in 1965.  It has been a great success and continues to flourish.
• a bottle of a bicenteneray celebratory brew for Hall & Woodhouse; they began in 1777.
• and two bottles from erstwhile Lancaster brewers - Yates & Jackson and Mitchell's.

Traquair House have kindly replied to my email to confirm that, being from batch no. 20, my bottle dates from 1973 - so is fifty years old.  They say that makes it old enough to be 'collectable' and suggests it has a value of between £25 and £50.

I would be happy to sell it (and the other three) but have no idea whether there is a specialist place for engaging in such transactions (other than, maybe, Ebay)  Any ideas?

CAMRA ?.

[RoyBoy295]

Bought  black puddings from Bury market yesterday, now devouring them with a peppercorn sauce with mushrooms and smoked bacon. With a few home made chips on the side.

Proper food.

[Futtocks]

There's a new Japanese bakery opened by my nearest Morrison's, so I went in to get something for lunch. The green onion and chicken floss roll was very nice, and the tiramisu croissant came with ampoules of espresso to pump into it before eating, so it doesn't get soggy.

[hindle xiii]

I have just tried some chocolate from M&S Collection, 100% cocoa (Peru). Really intense.

I am used to having 2 chocolates from Asda Extra Special, 73% cocoa (Madagascar) and 85% cocoa (Uganda).

[Futtocks]

8 minutes ago, hindle xiii said:

I have just tried some chocolate from M&S Collection, 100% cocoa (Peru). Really intense.

I am used to having 2 chocolates from Asda Extra Special, 73% cocoa (Madagascar) and 85% cocoa (Uganda).

I'm not as much a fan of the highest percentage chocolate as I used to be, but the Madagascar sounds about right.

[Futtocks]

Tyrell's new crisp flavour - black garlic and sour cream. As with most crisps (remember Hedgehog flavour?) it doesn't taste exactly like the name, but it's pretty good.