Johnoco Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I only drink G&T to ward off malaria. It seems to have worked so far.Can't be too careful old boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 My favourite game bird Plenty of meat on em very tasty very sweet And as you illustrate no need to #### about with em My absolute top game bird is pigeon, but finding it in the shops ain't easy. Waitrose sometimes have pigeon breasts during the winter months, but not every branch, and the shelf is often empty when I get there. Oriental City used to have them in the frozen section, but they've been closed for years now. Donald Russell do them, but ordering online and being there to take delivery is a bit of a faff. Cooking pigeon breasts is quick and simple. Heat oil in a hot pan. Season the meat lightly with salt. Fry on one side for 90 seconds. Flip the breasts over, add a bit of butter and fry for another 90 seconds, basting the top of the meat with the butter. Remove from the pan, wrap the breasts loosely in foil, having poured the cooking juices over them and seasoned them with pepper. Rest for a few minutes somewhere warm. Heaven on a plate. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I rather like a nice G&T...but then I am a RU fan so that may not come as a surprise to many. Actually tell a lie, earlier this year I went to a restaurant in Cardiff that had lots of different gins and tonics and made a big deal of pairing these. We tried a few but to be honest none of them were particularly nice. I will stick with my Bombay Sapphire and tesco tonic water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnoco Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Bombay gin is nice but try the Aldi mixers, they are really good (and cheaper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Actually tell a lie, earlier this year I went to a restaurant in Cardiff that had lots of different gins and tonics and made a big deal of pairing these. We tried a few but to be honest none of them were particularly nice. I will stick with my Bombay Sapphire and tesco tonic water. If you can find it, try Opihr gin, which is lightly spiced. Very tasty. Pretty bottle, too. Sainsbury's own brand tonic water is pretty good, and half the price of the rather insipid Schweppes. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Reatham Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Homemade sloe gin is extremely good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Homemade sloe gin is extremely good. As is damson gin - a Cumbrian speciality, I am told. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Homemade sloe gin is extremely good. Yes, tried a bottle of that as a student when a girl I was living with brought back a bottle of sloe gin her dad had made. Far too drinkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Homemade sloe gin is extremely good. Too good WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Too good Nail on head. There are some very strong drinks that slip down entirely too easily. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Homemade sloe gin is extremely good. I've got some on the go at the moment. As others have said, dangerously easy to drink. Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Virgin Wines delivery! Two bottles each of: Finca los Principes El Rihuelo Rioja 2012Zinification Shiraz Zinfandel 2011Perez Cruz Single Vineyard La Higuera Block 2011Ariki Reserva Colchagua Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Beneficio Cellar Reserve Grenache Shiral Mourvèdre 2011Gran Villa Gran Reserva 2002 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Virgin Wines delivery! Two bottles each of: Finca los Principes El Rihuelo Rioja 2012 Zinification Shiraz Zinfandel 2011 Perez Cruz Single Vineyard La Higuera Block 2011 Ariki Reserva Colchagua Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Beneficio Cellar Reserve Grenache Shiral Mourvèdre 2011 Gran Villa Gran Reserva 2002 I am getting daily emails from my Virgin Wine Advisor....I may have to take out a restraining order as this is getting a bit much. This one is rather nice, had a case of this a while ago - Gran Villa Gran Reserva 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've never tried shop bought sloe gin. Can anyone recommend a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I am getting daily emails from my Virgin Wine Advisor....I may have to take out a restraining order as this is getting a bit much. This one is rather nice, had a case of this a while ago - Gran Villa Gran Reserva 2002 You do get a fair number of email offers. This was one (a 'Double Discount' offer), but normally I make my own selections. I went for this offer because I had already tried and liked the Zinification and the Perez Cruz. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Have boiled a gammon roll with herbs, onion and vinegar in the water. Roll was £5-for-1kg on offer at the Co-op. Am eating a salad and gammon sandwich, made in granary bread from Bert Marshall's. I'd recommend it. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've never tried shop bought sloe gin. Can anyone recommend a good one? Not tried many, but Sipsmith do a Sloe Gin and a Damson Vodka, both of which are nice. I've seen their bottles in some supermarkets. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Jeez, I wish I was still drinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808tone Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Currywust from the Xmas market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Partridges from Lidl for tonight. Going to make hasselback potatoes with walnut & honey butter to serve with the birds. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 You do get a fair number of email offers. This was one (a 'Double Discount' offer), but normally I make my own selections. I went for this offer because I had already tried and liked the Zinification and the Perez Cruz. The Gran Villa is best decanted and given a lot of time to breathe (up to 24hrs) as it really does improve and all the flavours come out. Straight out the bottle it can seem a bit bland, although it can vary a bit bottle to bottle. I've had a few of the Perez Cruz offerings and they are rather nice. I've had a few emails about a white Rioja which I may get a few bottles of soon as my last case of Spanish white from Virgin was superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtum Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm currently snowed in and am therefore attacking the emergency rations. A Fray Bentos Just Steak pie for me then tonight (and tomorrow, and the day after…..). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WearyRhino Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 If you can find it, try Opihr gin, which is lightly spiced. Very tasty. Pretty bottle, too. Sainsbury's own brand tonic water is pretty good, and half the price of the rather insipid Schweppes. Fever Tree tonic water is simply unbeatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Fever Tree tonic water is simply unbeatable. Pricey, mind, and some people I know find it a little too strongly-flavoured. I like it, but not all the time. "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l'angelo mysterioso Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Pricey, mind, and some people I know find it a little too strongly-flavoured. I like it, but not all the time. Fever Tree tonic water is simply unbeatable. Where can you get it? I enjoy tonic water as a drink in its own right WELCOME TO THE ROYSTON VASEY SUPER LEAGUE 2015 Keeping it local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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