mmmmmm I love to cook ... I love the smells of the food as it's cooking ... and the wonderful memories I can recall from different moments in my life.

There are times when this cook is feelin' kinda' pooped so a can of tuna and some simple mixin's added will make it into a most delectable meal.

I have found that a simple meal can be the most enjoyable one ... the one that you appreciate the most.

I know we all enjoy eating so please post your recipes here in My Kitchen.

Happy Eating!

Well, last nite I opened up the frig and was trying to figure out what to make for dinner. There were some nice packaged turkey cutlets sitting there -- so I figured -- yes let's cook you up.

Ingredients:
1 - 16 oz. - pkdg. of fresh or frozen or thawed, turkey cutlets
1 large egg or egg substitute
Bread crumbs -- add in seasoning of your choice (I am partial to Italian seasoning).
Juice of a half lemon
1 envelope chicken flavor bouillon -- it's salty use about a tsp. of it or more to your taste
Olive oil
Cooking spray - Canola oil
3/4 cup of water

On a cutting board, with a meat mallet or the dull edge of a knife (here is the good part -- ya' can get out all of your aggression -- pound out the turkey cutlets till they are much thinnner. If the pieces are too big -- cut them in half.
Put them aside.

In a plate, beat the egg -- in a plate put your seasoned bread crumbs. Dip the cutlets first in egg then the crumbs.

In a large skillet that has been sprayed with Cooking spray and a small amount of Olive oil - add the turkey cutlets until they are browned on both sides. Remove to plate.

Reduce heat to low. Squeeze the juice of a half lemon into the drippings in the skillet. Stir in bouillion & 3/4 cup water until blended; scraping to lossen any brown bits from the botton of the pan. Return the turkey to the skillet, cover it and simmer 5 minutes or until tender.

The above recipe is called: Turkey Cutlets Piccata

I made the dish with mashed potatoes (skins on) and green peas.

@tash845

if you like recipes bring back the old ferengi alliance recipes thread it had some good ones on there it has'nt been around for a while

I'm a rubbish cook...

@romeo53
I am not familiar with that thread. Please ask anyone whom u know from there to stop on by here to my kitchen and have a glass of wine and some cheese and crackers.

@gedmen -- does that mean u burn microwave popcorn?
:)

@gedman

cmon mate anybody can follow a recipe cooking is great fun


@tash845

thank you for the cheese and crackers nothing like a good tasty cheese

@tash845

yeah the ferengi alliance recipes is still on here just type it in the search box at top of screen and should find it

Bumped that thread for the fine food.

I am leaving for anyone who stops by the kitchen a large bowl of fresh fruit ... golden delicious apples, pears, deep purple plums
and seedless grapes. There is a tray in the refrigerator of nice cheeses -- danish havarti, brie and camenbert. Several good bottle of sherry, white wine and red, Black Adder, Fuller's Red Fox and light beer also. An assortment of crackers is on the table. Enjoy!

@tash If it's edible...I've burned it LoL

@romeo I cook(burn)food out of necessity,the pleasure for me is in the eating,unless I've burned it...LoL


Thx for the feast tash

@tash

That thread is http://sharetv.org/forum/chat/Q_104545
and is not just for members of the Alliance.
(It's just that is where the idea for the thread came from).

@NIP

Use that thread or this and let's keep them both alive!!

Yes, I am a huge fan of food and cooking and eating it lol and serving it to. So I am happy we have more than one of these, as the other was getting a little long to load anyways.

That is fine,quark. I did not know about the other thread and would not want anyone to feel that I was stepping on their 'toes'
so to speak.

If there is anything that anyone is particularly interested relating to cooking feel free to share your ideas -- it is an open forum and all ideas are always welcome.

This morning for breakfast I had one of my favorites in the winter time ... oatmeal and not instant,the long cooking time.
I sprinkled a bit of brown sugar on the top and served it with a bit of milk stirred in. Sometimes when I am making it I will
cut up a banana and cook it in the mixture. It tastes really good!

hi tash . your kitchen is nice and comfy. :)
the ferengi recipe thread did have some realy good ones on it.but its good to have more.
x

More and more people are out of work and those who are not are watching their money very carefully these days.

When money is tight, how do you eat healthy?

No sarcasm intended.

Check the packaging very carefully for ingredients etc.,
When possible buy from local produce providers if price allows.

I always try to buy locally produced if only to support local farmers in my small way.

I agree quark.

Hi all,this is the first time I've stepped in here,how bright and cheerful. The smells are terrific and the sun shining in gives you that summer warmth. I'm not much of a cook,I can provide simple fare. We live mostly on what we get from the sea and grow in the garden. Lots of potato. I play in a band and could provide you with a tune or two. Here we go,some Irish folk for you.

Simple fare can be great and I think is the best kind ... it's what I first learned how to cook. I love potato and consider myself to be the 'mash potato queen' -- I make a dish with cod fish, cut up potatoes, carrots, onions cut into pieces, dillweed and salt (not too much) and add water and put it in in a large skillet pan on a medium flame. I add the fish last as that cooks quickly.

I always have music on whatever I'm doing .. it's very much a part of my life and always has been. Irish folk music is lovely.

I think I shall invite gedmen over for breakfast on this nice Saturday morning. I've made scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes
with onions, toast and and a big pot of coffee.

oh the wonderful smell of bacon & eggs,thx tash...

If there is one thing in life I could never do without this is it,your not just a great cook tash,your a mindreader.
I've brought some warm broche rolls to go with the coffee too,we'll have to get windsor,appara & luacheia to visit you in your kitchen too.

thanks ged ... those are my favorite rolls and with morello cherry jam and a sip of coffee, ahhhhhhhhhh, heaven.
:)

hmmmmm. some one is not invited to the party. i wonder who?

Now merlin it goes without saying that quark is invited and let me tell you it's not easy finding tube grubs at this time of year -- they've all gone frozen!!

For quark there are some delicious uttaberry crepes ... just as he remembers from way back when.

My dog Lord Bryon thinks they are quite delectable too.

I have to leave for the day. Lord Bryon has food and all of the rest he has done already. Please do not leave a mess.

I was talking about members who have yet to visit the kitchen merl,you already know your top of my invite list when there is a party to be had ;-)

gedman i feel much better . thank you.
@tash as ged noted i was refering to me. lol.

I'm a useless cook,but I am a great eater,so what delectable delights are on the menu today tash?

For breakfast hearty slices of french toast dipped in egg and I'm using fresh cinnamon and real vanilla. Sprinkling the french toast with just a smattering of powdered sugar. Have some very good maple syprup and sausage on the side. I'm thinking that those fresh blueberries sitting in the bowl in the refrigerator would look very nice on the plate to be eaten up.

Made a pot of coffee and there's fresh cream.

Taking Lord Byron for a walk; he's getting fidgety.

@tash

Throw him a stick or two for me.

@quark

Ha ... a stick or two would never do it. He's sitting in my lap right now as I am figuring out what to make for lunch today. He does not seem to realize how very large he is and only wants to cuddle. There is a good solution though ... I put my head on him
and then all is right with the world.

It is grey outside today ... blech. But, I've got great music playing in the kitchen. Grey Eye Glances -- one of my faves
for some time now. I'm going to grill up some chicken breasts
in a bit of olive oil and season with kosher salt and basil.
Have fresh squash and right now using a veggie peeler and cutting thin ribbons of the squash. It looks nice in the plate and I've added some lettuce to it and a bit of dressing ; a squeeze of lemon and I'm good to go.

I was at a business meeting today ... the dog got a long walk this afternoon by a neighbor which was nice.

I'm going to order up some Chinese food. Maybe some friends will stop by.

Hi Tash

decided I would take a break after all and where better than your kitchen and those tube-grubs you said you had for me.
Yummee.

'Fraid Chinese food is not my thing so I must politely decline.

Now if it were a good Madras Curry with Poppadums!!

hmmm quark I have poppadums in the pantry ... and you are a good cook ... could you make it next week please?

Going out for a bit. Leaving music playing of indie pop band from Australia - Kate Cooper & Damon Cox, after that - The Devlins, and then French band called Mi Miou. I don't understand a word of the french band but i do love their sound.

Of course Tash

What base do you prefer. Lamb, Beef, Chicken or prawn?

I love Chinese food, tash,you have worked your magic again!
I don't know how you know all my favourite foods,are you psychic?

quark -- I think that I would prefer chicken. I'm allergic to prawn so unless I'm to be the entertainment for the evening and all can watch me swell up ... it's best to go with chicken which I do like very much.

ged -- Of course I'm psychic didn't ya' know? No, I just took a guess on that one. You've always said you are a 'rubbish cook'
so mebbe you like takeout food ... and that would be chinese, italian ... Chinese food is one of my favourite foods. I love wonton soup, boneless ribs and the place that is near me makes
excellent food -- anything your stomach could want. :)

Actually tash its beginning to sound like we're twins,prawns don't sit well with me & I love chicken & wonton soup!

ged --- It's been a very long time since I've had shell fish. A long time ago I was out with friends had shrimp and within a short time my mouth felt funny. Cut to the chase ... my friends drove me to the hospital. I had a horrid reaction and got a shot and medication. So no shellfish for me unless I plan on being the entertainment.

I really like chicken in black bean sauce, chicken with asparagas, chicken with green beans ... not really that big on
red meat. I ordered up all of these for lunch today and they are sitting in special air-tight containers to stay hot.

prawns are great made a homemade pizza last night with prawns squid and mussels and my own tomato sauce it was the best pizza ive had in years

Wow, that does sound delicious ... are there any foods that are
unique to the country that you come from?

kangaroo but you must eat it rare and of coarse the bbq we invented it pavlova witch i can't eat because of egg but mainly it's owe seafood witch everybody loves

I really did not know that Austalia had so much to offer in the way of food ... great cheeses, wonderful fruits, kangaroo fillet
(might take a bit gettin' used to but if there i would try it) and all of the rest of the offerings.

A cooks paradise for sure.

haggis and bagpipes are native to scotland, bagpipes can't be eaten though and haggis's have one leg longer than the other so they can run up hills easily.

a good aussie cheese is watsonia a really nice tasty cheese

@windsorboyd

Do you happen to know the start of the hunting season for Haggis?

hey ged -- did ya' hear -- a Haggis has been spotted in Leicester Square, London!

quark, i bet it would be very tasty as a main course with curry.

romeo, wastonia cheese with some pears and grapes would be quite delish with a good wine to follow up the haggis for a hearty meal.

I will have to work on getting together a recipe for haggis pie ... haggis muffins ...

*hee hee*

The last living Haggis was reportedly dragged into the water by a large unknown animal on the banks of Loch Ness ;-)

What's for dinner tash?

Are you sure -- the description was so specific and so many people made the identification. Maybe they came from a early Christmas party and were celebrating and feeling jolly ...

dinner is grilled chicken with apple slices and a caesar salad.

no haggis muffins?
:(

scotland exports haggis pizza's to italy!!

@Quark hunting season is during the winter when they can easily be seen against the snow, it continues till burns night

@windsorboyd

do ya' think scotland could import haggis pizza's to the states?
i'm really tired of mushroom and pepperoni.

@tash that is a true one they sell it in asda (your walmart)

Thx Windsorboyd

Are there any restrictions imposed on the numbers a hunter can take? or their size?

Haggis pizza...its all yours tash,

give me a mushroom & pepperoni or chicken & chorizo pizza any day of the week!

i saw venison pizza recently.

about that haggis pizza ... i don't think so.
i do love my cheese pizza too much. the melted cheese is just so gooey .. i could neva, ever give up that taste.

its on the haggis pizza too. :)

i'm making christmas mincemeat tonight, lots of alcohol in it hope there's leftovers lol

sounds good to me. x lol

i want leftovers.

leftover from what

@romeo -- windsor made christmas mincemeat and i've never tasted that before -- figured i better stake my claim before it's all gone. she's an excellent cook.

Anyone got any Xmas pudding recipes?

@gedmen

yeah i have but i'm just leaving for work if you want i'ii put it on when i get back home from work if you like

morning ged' -- here's a cup of coffee and there's fresh orange juice in the pitcher. Scrambled eggs and toast and marmalade
on the table. I'm going to eat a bowl of oatmeal -- there's plenty left if you'd like some. morning romeo -- have a cup of coffee before u leave for work and some toast too if u have time.

my mincemeat is the best i put dried figs and apricots in , no greasy suet, (that's why cheap shop bought ones leave that horrible coating of the roof of your mouth)it soaks and then simmers in guiness and when cooling has a bit of whiskey stirred through for extra warmth. This year it's a toss up between glayva or drambuie

@romeo that's classed as leftovers too lol I'll leave the bottles here incase anyone wants to help clear up.

@romeo that would be great if you could,cheers!

@tash thx,I needed a good feed,I've a hectic day ahead Xmas shopping...Blooming Christmas ;oD

@windsor you can throw more than a bit of whiskey in the mix for me LoL

@merl how much does venison pizza cost,a fair bit I would imagine...

@gedmen

here you go mate hope you enjoy and anybody else who wants to try it


INGREDIENTS
190 g self-rising flour
200 g white sugar
2 g ground cinnamon
2 eggs, beaten
55 g melted butter
140 g prepared mincemeat pie filling
140 g whole cranberry sauce
120 g pumpkin puree
227.2 g sour cream
224 g cream cheese
40 g confectioners' sugar
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DIRECTIONS
Grease one 2-quart lidded pudding mold. Sift together the flour, sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, butter, mincemeat, cranberry sauce and pumpkin. Add to flour mixture and mix until smooth; pour into pudding mold.
Place a rack in the bottom of a large pot, over medium heat, and fill 1/2 way up with boiling water. Place the pudding on the rack. Steam for 2 1/2 hours.
Check the pan occasionally and add more water if needed. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. When firm, place the pudding mold on a rack outside of the water for 10 minutes and unmold.
Prepare a sauce by blending together the sour cream, cream cheese and confectioners sugar. Spoon dollops over warm pudding and serve.

gedmen if this sounds to hard let me know and i'ii come up with an easyer one if you like

@ romeo pumpkin puree? that's a new one to me

just puree some pumkin easy

@gedmen
try this one if you like


Ingredients


Plum Pudding
540 mls all-purpose flour
240 mls fresh bread crumbs
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
240 mls pitted prunes, chopped
240 mls pitted dates, chopped
180 mls dark seedless raisins
120 mls walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and coarsely shredded
1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel
240 mls (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
240 mls light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
160 mls buttermilk
120 mls dark molasses
80 mls dark rum or brandy

Hard Sauce
240 mls (2 sticks) butter, softened (do not use margarine)
480 mls confectioners' sugar
480 mls dark rum or brandy
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Directions
1.
Heavily grease two 1-quart heat-safe bowls. Cut 2 pieces of foil, 1 to cover top of each bowl, allowing 1-inch overhang. Grease 1 side of each piece of foil; set aside.
2.
Prepare Plum Pudding: In large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. Add prunes, dates, raisins, walnuts, apple, and lemon peel to flour mixture. With hands, thoroughly toss mixture until fruits are well coated and separate. Set aside.
3.
In another large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat margarine with brown sugar. Increase speed to high; beat until creamy, about 1 minute. At medium speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in buttermilk, molasses, and rum (mixture will look curdled). With spoon, stir margarine mixture into flour mixture until blended.
4.
Spoon batter into prepared bowls; cover with foil, greased side down. Tie foil tightly in place with string around outside of bowls so pudding surface does not get wet from steam.
5.
Place a metal cookie cutter into each of two 5- or 6-quart saucepots. (The cookie cutters are used as trivets so bowls remain elevated during steaming.) Pour in water to measure 1 1/2 inches. Set bowls on top of cookie cutters. Cover saucepots and heat water to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer puddings about 2 hours or until toothpick inserted through foil into center comes out clean.
6.
Meanwhile, prepare Hard Sauce: In small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter until smooth. At low speed, gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until creamy. Beat in rum or brandy with vanilla. Spoon into 1 or 2 decorative crocks or bowls; cover tightly and refrigerate up to 1 month. To serve, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes or until soft enough to spread.
7.
When puddings are done, cool in bowls on wire racks 5 minutes. Remove foil; loosen puddings with small spatula or knife and invert onto serving dishes. Serve hot with Hard Sauce.

well here's another hope you like

okay not giving away my secret recipe, it needs cooked three months early than fed with brandy , glayva.till xnas.
@ romeo that looks like a good recipe.
@ ged. £5.99 in sainsbury, bet there not much venison on that lol.
@ windsor are you sharing?.or are you and nigella going to eat the lot?.

@romeo that recipe is very close to my mincemeat one
@merlin nigella says she thinks you don't like her

@ windsor . red rag and bull any takers . however i have two new special friends of my own. they came to see me again today. so you and nigella can b happy . x

can't talk nigella says i have to soak my turkey overnight in brine, am panicking i don't have a turkey, whatever will nigella say lol.

nigella is getting it .... wrong. silly new friend of yours .
can she even cook.
ha i laught in her face

nigella says it's good to laugh

yes that i can see. haha. and again haha
stuff your gingerbread recipe . my turkey , (ooops you dont have one ) and my goose will be nigella free.

merlin you must pay more attention how can i stuff my gingerbread recipe when my goose is already stuffed with a turkey and a pheasant. I'll need to make it seperatly but i have no gingerbread and now that it's actually time to make it ,it doesn't seem as appealing as it did when nigella did it on tv lol. Maybe i'll just sprinkle jewel coloured sweets (i'e' quality street) around my table and toss green and red smarties around to make my table look festive and decedant, what do you think lol

for anyone who enjoy's making pizza at home this pizza sauce is the best go's good on pita bread as well as normal size pizzas if your making a few you might have to double the ingredients and don't add to much topping have a thin and crispy one with plenty of sauce hope you enjoy it's the best pizza sauce going



INGREDIENTS
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
175 ml warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
15 g grated Parmesan cheese
3 g minced garlic
30 ml honey
5 g anchovy paste (optional)
2 g onion powder
0.4 g dried oregano
0.2 g dried marjoram
0.4 g dried basil
0.5 g ground black pepper
0.3 g cayenne pepper
0.3 g dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
Sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

hope everyone enjoys

yum yum

I left some hash brownies for you all,please try the koolaid.
Pleasant trip.



"Dead babies can't take care of themselves,adopt one today"

the kids want a puppy.... its christmas

mine want toys, anyway we set up one of those adopt a child from an improvrished country mandates when our kids were born, we've helped buy her books for school and given her a chance to study rather than work in the fields

@windsor what a wonderful thing to have done,very thoughtful.

@merl just remember,a puppy isn't just for christmas,it's for biting the arse off the postman too ;oD

@tash are we having christmas dinner?

@ windsor how kind. x
@ ged he does too. lol
im making a giant breakfast now christmas makes me hungry.

were had fruit and croissants with pomegranate jam while we were opening presents.

well merlin, puppies grow up into dogs like lord byron here who woke me up by petting me. i'm having a cup of tea and he's having a doggie biscuit. and ged, lord byron has never bitten the arse off the postman, tho i suppose there's always a first time.

I am a cat person, as dogs smell entirely completely like shite and should be left outdoors. I would certainly never allow one into my bedroom. I can comprehend cleaning my babies diaper, but scooping up warm animal feces and carrying it on my walk sounds a tad Neanderthal to me. Why are these dogs in the kitchen?

Neanderthal little 'missy' would be to leave animal faeces all over the pavements for people to walk in,do you make a habit of smelling dogs,if so you would realise your comments are untrue & unwarranted.

tash whats on the menu for New Years Day?

Well ged, I'm thinking ... (nigella is not invited, she causes too many problems) hmmm... still thinkin... how bout' all different kinds of cold meats -- roast beet sliced thin, ham,
several different kinds of good cheeses, roast chicken, venison
(never tasted it before. Different types of breads - long loafs of crunchy french bread ...

merlin, windsor!! Will you two come over here and help me please.

on my way will pick up windsor.
be there shortly.

i've got the coffee on.

sorry tash i've been laid low with a flu bug (thank heavens i thought my world reknowned tolerance to alcohol hade deserted me, i was worried it was a hangover lol)
and nigella says she wouldn't come even if she was invited lol

lots of cheese would be nice i've got port salut, stilton, brie , camerbet, charuc (haven't tried that yet) and pay'd angloise (or something like that) , with rye bread, french sticks, ciabatta (my personal favourite) sour dough bread and sunflower seed, crackers and how about some pate? I've got duck with champagne and pink peppercorns and pheasant and cherry.

you've got a flu bug and i've got a horrid cough that won't go away ... the cat and dog are staying away from me. pate ... yum
good. all the rest ... wow a feast!

i'll leave the pot of port on. lol

thank goodness nigella isnt trawling this kitchen, sprinkling her tat everywhere. chocolates are for eating not table messing.
i dont feel well, its freezing , i am finding it hard to be a little ray of sunshine today.
pass the port.

I hope you three are not faking colds so you can lay into the booze ROFL

(tash coughing and sneezing)

no ged, just feel so bad. nothing tastes good. have apple blueberry crumb cake maybe that with some tea? dont't know.

hmmmm ... let's see what we have here ... brandy, port, amaretto, whiskey, southern comfort. will have southern comfort and piece of cake.

drown the flu in booze it's the best way

isn't it great? so many uses for booze.

i love amaretto with lots of ice, my visitors have just left, they didn't make it to the cheese course maybe the huge seafood starter and then all that steak was and then trifle was just too filling lol. So i'm just having a small ruby port some finn crisp crackers and some bleu d'auvergne and a piece of chaource. hope they're nice i haven't tried them before.

i've heard of chaource -- nice creamy french cheese that should be excellent with port. you've given me an idea -- cheese, glass of wine and crackers for me.

@tash it was very creamy , almost oozing at the edges but chalky/dry in the centre, a real contrast but very nice. I didn't like the blue one it was too too salty :(

oops didn't mean to post i hadn't finished yet lol. Anyway it could have been worse i could have served the too salty cheese to my sister and spoiled a lovely meal

windsor, put up your feet ... here's a piping hot cup of coffee
and there's tea in the tea pot. i'm coughing again :(
so i best make myself scarce. lord byron is making the rounds ... don't be surprised if he comes in to be petted.
help yourself to anything in the kitchen.

the only flu medicine that works for me is southern comfort and steak.

Try ricin,it will take care of all your problems.

that's a poison , i don't recommend suicide as a solution to anyones problems

Sorry,that's right,got it mixed up.That's what I use to keep the neighborhood kids away from my apples.I meant Tylenol.

Sis,don't you remember how Ma use to do it? She'd give you a good belt of whiskey and throw you into a steaming hot bath,then wrap you up in several blankets and give you a couple of drops of Laudanum in a glass of water,to sleep you would go and wake up close to fine,without a fever.Black magic,don't you remember?

I remember "Black Magic".I have to make my own,have for years.

ricin takes care of different probs which i dont have, and my local chemist doesnt sell it . so will stick with conventional meds.

over here black magic are plain chocolates in a black and red box lol

I swear by vitamin C & zinc to keep the immune system running efficiently,and a glass of whiskey will always keep your spirit high...

I was doing quite well on my vitamins until the husband 'gifted' me this rotten cough. My father used to make a concoction out of whiskey, lemons, oranges, honey and rock candy. It packed quite a punch but was great for a bad cold. It's sold here in the states in the liquor stores in a bottle -- they call it:
Rock N' Rye.

what a good hangover crook as a dog

Oh you stinkin F-ers. Feed your beasts and nurse your bitchy hangovers. Try a bit of the hair of the dog my parents could always come up with a good excuse to drink as I see the KITCHEN condones daily!!!!!!!! Sorry kiddies who read this BS.

I am high onb whiskey fucking GEDMAN!! My explanation but never my excuse because I am a lady.

if you cant stand the heat get out of the kitchen,
slmf.
a lady never swears she has no need to.
lastly
always in the kitchen at party`s
getting the cocktail fountain ready for later.

Early morning and it's so quiet. Snow is on the trees. Might be nice to bake a cake.

what shall we bake tash?. lets see what we have here in the kitchen.

hmmm ... looks like we've got a nice assortment of things on hand for sure. Eggs, flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, brandy,
sugar, brown sugar, southern comfort, rum ...

I've got a recipe for a Southern Comfort cake with a glaze -- how does that sound? Very nice for dessert.

and a happy new year to you little missy ROFL


Southern comfort cake sounds interesting tash,save me a piece!

of course ged. head on over to luacheia's coffee house -- there's breakfast there.

rum syllabub for afters maybe . with cointrue cream. not sure if thats the correct spelling, but its the correct taste.
or lets warm up the christmas pudding its so full of brandy it will be just the thing on a frosty morn.

i have a recipe for bailey's cheesecake and another for tia maria cheesecake, both are completly different maybe i'll try one. I have all the ingrediants in the fridge , i had such good intentions when i went shopping. I have mascapone as well so i think i will make tiramisu it's the easiest

merlin, that christmas pudding with the brandy sounds really delicious ...

windsor, tia maria cheesecake ... mmmmmmm!!

merlin -- I do think that we will have your christmas pudding and then to work off some of the calories get windsor back here in the kitchen to make that tia maria cheesecake; we shall assist her.

what cha' think?

I'll pass on cheesecake thx windsor(he says through clenched teeth)LoL

tash what would southern comfort soaked brioche taste like ;0D

i don't know ged but it sure sounds good.

@ged maybe my homemade one would be better than the shop bought lol.
i would cover that brioch in cream and peaches then warm it in the oven , or maybe hot chocolate sauce

i think i'ii skip the booze for a while thank god new years only comes once a year

@windsor that sounds good too...

@romeo I'm sure the girls could come up with a hangover cure for you although it will probably involve southern comfort LoL

windsor -- brioche in cream and peaches then warm in the oven ... cream and peaches ... chocolate ...

good thing i don't mind exercising

@romeo lightweight lol
maybe you mixed your drinks , i stuck to the one that was in the cocktail fountain (apart from the grape jelly shot and some kind of pure tequila shot, but that was just to be polite lol)

I need my favourite breakfast...

coming right up ...

orange juice, scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, marmalade and tea.

@tash you're too good to me,give a strand of bacon to Lord Byron as a treat ;oD

i got up late today. had steak pie for brakfast and have spent the day grazing.
ged, found this cocktail to horrify you with.. its a real one ..
baileys
dr pepper
milk.
aaaghhhhh.

@merlin

I thought it was supposed to have a beaten egg in it?

merlin ... 'the continuing cocktail'

baileys, dr. pepper, milk a beaten egg,

broccoli and a cherry on the top.

is that a ewwww face i am making, why yes i guess it is.

next up >>>>>

i think i feel sick reading that

@romeo LoL

Are you supposed to drink that cocktail or rub it on your chest for a cold LoL

this is not a hangover cure ,lol it was a real recipe in the cocktail book.
luckily there were lots of good ones.

my hangover cure, lots of water before going to sleep, 2 paracetamols, set alarm for 5 hrs later take more water and 2 ibuferon then when you get up tea (i can't drink coffee in the morning after a lot of alcohol, bizarre lol) and 2 more paracetamol, if that doesn't work your in trouble

@windsor 4 paracetamol & 2 ibuprofen after a lot of alcohol in less than 24 hours will put a hell of a strain on your internal organs.

Fresh orange juice before you go to sleep & plenty of fluids the day after is much more beneficial...

Best advice would be to not drink so much. Getting drunk is like smashing your liver with a club,not to say what it does for the old noggin.You have a hangover because your blood vessels are constricted and your internal organs are in shock,hydration is the best cure.Hope you recover soon.

@romeo
ah ha ... you see it worked. if before u went out to partee u prepared merlins cocktail and my added stuff and mebbee snapped a pic of it ... and carried it in your wallet ... u would neva get hangover again. see, we have provided great hangover cure!

(no booze has been used in this endorsement to protect the innocent, young and the restless, etc.)

@tash ROFL...I love the disclaimer.

@ged your right about that, my cure you wake up without a hangover and don't need any more pills, that's why your in trouble if it doesn't work you can't take anything else till evening.

@tash

you would never drink again after drinking that you'd be a corpes lol

@romeo

*hee hee* -- yes, but I wouldn't put the broccoli in the drink i would put it in my hair and then dance the flamenco with my castanets -- Ole!




~absolutely no alcohol has been drunk by this poster, I'm not so sure about that big dog in the kitchen~

are you sure it's starting to sound like new years again i just don't want the hangover in the morning

once a year its okay to go mad. but now its time to go back to reality. :(
oops thats right not me . im off for a month. cheers.
lol

sheesh, merlin plenty of reality every day ...
if not u -- who dat?

dat me on holiday lol. no work till february.

o ... dat bee good.

wish i was off for a month nothing like holidays in summer it would be great

I had an extra cheesecake today(Dark chocolate with blood orange),perfect with a vanilla cappuccino,your all welcome to a slice.It's very rich,so you might want to slice it thin.There are also black and white chocolate covered strawberries which go well with champagne.A toast to you all,be well,live well and don't worry about the future,you can change it!

What a lovely toast. Yes, I had a thin slice of the cheese cake and you are right it is delicious with a vanilla capuccino. Strawberries, champagne ...
What is that squeeky sound? (Ab slider rolling up into the kitchen)...

im having some cheesecake too please
i went to the dentist 1hr 40 mins too early.
my ear hurts from the moaning.
however the thought of me outside waiting proved too much for him. he came and took me at once altho the receptionist said i would have to wait. she`s new, .
and he didnt seem to notice the thingy was gone. so im free till next time.
strawberries are good.:)

i definately have to try those cheesecake recipes

I'm no great experimenter with food,English breakfast,fish & chips,roast dinner,chinese food & pizza are my staple diet,but I do like some of the ideas coming through,keep them coming gang...

you can't go wrong with a roast dinner

nothing like a good roast dinner cooked at home anybody want any recipes just let me know

@romeo put them up here mate,

my recipe is roast dinner washed down with a beer,a winning recipe guaranteed!

gedmen

sounds like a winning combanation to me well i'ii have a look at what ive got and give you a few

here you go gedmen fool proof rib roast
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 (5 pound) standing beef rib roast
10 g salt
2 g ground black pepper
3 g garlic powder

DIRECTIONS
Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small cup. Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan so that the fatty side is up and the rib side is on the bottom. Rub the seasoning onto the roast.
Roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Turn the oven off and leave the roast inside. Do not open the door. Leave it in there for 3 hours. 30 to 40 minutes before serving, turn the oven back on at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) to reheat the roast. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (62 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving into servings.Foolproof Rib Roast

here's another gedmen

Roasted Rack of Lamb

20 g fresh bread crumbs
15 g minced garlic
3 g chopped fresh rosemary
6 g salt
0.5 g black pepper
30 ml olive oil

1 (7 bone) rack of lamb, trimmed and frenched
6 g salt
2 g black pepper
30 ml olive oil
15 ml Dijon mustard
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DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Move oven rack to the center position.
In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss in 2 tablespoons olive oil to moisten mixture. Set aside.
Season the rack all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy oven proof skillet over high heat. Sear rack of lamb for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides. Set aside for a few minutes. Brush rack of lamb with the mustard. Roll in the bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Cover the ends of the bones with foil to prevent charring.
Arrange the rack bone side down in the skillet. Roast the lamb in preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the degree of doneness you want. With a meat thermometer, take a reading in the center of the meat after 10 to 12 minutes and remove the meat, or let it cook longer, to your taste. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.

here's a chicken one for you gedmen

Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon

Ingredients

1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon(s) dried rosemary
Salt
Fresh-ground black pepper
4 lemon zest
1 small onion, quartered
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 tablespoon(s) plus 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup(s) water

Directions
1.
Heat the oven to 425°F. Rub the cavity of the chicken with the dried rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and then stuff with the strips of lemon zest and the quartered onion. Twist the wings behind the back of the chicken and tie the legs together. Put the chicken, breast-side up, in a roasting pan. Coat the chicken with the oil and sprinkle it with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and the 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
2.
Roast the chicken until it is just done, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer the bird to a plate and leave to rest in a warm spot for about 10 minutes.
3.
Meanwhile, pour off the fat from the roasting pan. Set the pan over moderate heat and add the water. Bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits. Boil until reduced to approximately 1/4 cup, about 4 minutes. Add any accumulated juices from the chicken along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Serve the bird with the pan juices.

great , now im starving . and ive just had breakfast.
going to defrost some of no 2 .roast lamb it is.

ged how about a nice gravy to go with that roast beef.
take 2tbsp of the fatty juices from the bottom of the roasting dish add 1tbsp of flour and mix to a paste

add 100ml of ruby port and whisk over a low heat until thickened and boiling

Take it off the heat and whisk in 500ml of hot beef stock (bisto will do)
Add 4oz of stilton (or more )and stir to melt

add itsp redcurrent jelly add salt and pepper and simmer for 5 mins stir in another tbsp of port before serving
This can be made as soon as the beef comes out the oven and the last step done just before you want to serve it.

Anyone else have any recipes to use up stilton left over fron christmas?

@ged if it looks too complicated maybe eva's husband could help you LMAO

stilton soup. just made it for lunch.dead easy but tastes really good.

2 leeks washed and chopped
2 med potatoes peeled and med chopped
4/6oz stilton (to taste)
50gr butter
900ml chicken stock (chicken bovril or cube ) hot
2 bay leaves. pepper to taste .1 tablespoon plain flour
cream and some xtra stilton to serve.
sweat the leeks in butter . sprinkle flour over then stir.
add potatoes and hot stock simmer still soft
add stilton stirring briskly till melted do not allow to boil!!!
remove bay leaves . blend . add pepper ,dash of cream, check for salt not always needed.
crumble a good portion of stilton into a warmed soup bowl and pour soup over. served today with home made crusty bread.
now making my first thai curry.

@windsor just stolen that to make roast beef gravy for tomorrow . thats if there is any stilton left.

stilton is cheese...yuck!

yes ged, stilton is cheese ... but, it's a rich mild cheese and in this recipe I think with all the rest of the ingredients it goes very well. mmmmm ... can't ya' taste the potatoes and the butter?

ged -- thought I'd let you know a really hearty breakfast is on the sideboard on the warmers. There's scrambed eggs, sausage, thick slices of buttered toast,grilled tomatoes and bacon, orange juice and tea.

i'ii have everything but the egg thanks

@tash excellent...

@romeo don't you like eggs?

alergic to eggs

@ged is that why you don't like baileys cheescake
I'll have romeo's eggs with smoked salmon and croissants (or brioche rolls), yes now i'm using up all the left over salmon. I think i buy too much in for the festive season lol

@windsor any cheese,don't mind what is on a pizza because you don't taste that.

@romeo unlucky mate,eggs are nice in a variety of ways,fried,boiled,scrambled,poached or on a bacon butty.

and stay away from almost all cakes and alot of deserts

i never thought about cakes. that's a shame.
I have a friend that's allergic to dairy, so she can't have yoghurt or milk but she can't have beef either which seems obvious so far, but most biscuits and cakes have lactose powder in them and a lot of things have gelatine (usually beef)so it was really restricting for her.

Romeo and windsorboyd I've got suggestions for both of you.

Romeo, go to www.google.com in the search bar put in: cake recipes without eggs and tons of stuff will come up. Also, check out: www.vegweb.com and in the search you can put in:
cake, cookies, or muffins. All recipes without eggs.

windsor -- tell your friend to check out vegan websites, vegan cookbooks. Vegan biscuits & cakes are made without milk in any form-- so that should be helpful to her.

romeo -- also wanted to tell u that at vegweb.com on Main page are Recipes by category -- excellent.

I'm leaving a platter of chocolate brownies here for everyone. They are nice and gooey. Even, better they are healthy for you.
yep, that's right. Have with a cuppa tea, juice or hot cup of good coffee. I have made-over the ingredients so that all of us can eat them.

having garlic prawns with ciabatta bread , i'll leave some for anyone that wants some

garlic prawns are the best good on pizza's also

oh, can't eat prawns -- allergic. next time you guys order up pizza make sure u order mine just with cheese.

so when tash, romeo & I go out for dinner together a prawn cocktail starter,followed by scrambled eggs & a cheesecake dessert will definetly not be the best combo ROFL

you can say that again ged

scrambled egg's for main coarse is a bit weak thou ged if your paying i'm thinking more along the line of lobster or wagyu beef now that would be more fitting then you can have your cheese cake

@romeo Prawns have the same effect as lobster to tash's allergy no doubt,and the cheesecake(yuck)is definetly not for me,what is wagyu beef?

the best beef money can buy bar none your looking at about $100 for 1 steak maybe more

@romeo & ged -- so, wagyu beef for sure sounds excellent. $100 for one steak, oh my. scrambled eggs then cheese cake ... O no.

Well it's Saturday morning that means nice breakfast.
On the sideboard in covered dishes staying hot are pancakes,
sausage, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, buttered toast, potatoes that i've made with sweet onions,french toast, brioche, lots of different jams and jellies. Coffee and tea in the two pots.

romeo you can eat the french toast and the pancakes.

My stomach will be bursting at the seams by the time I leave the kitchen tash...I might not fit through the door!

or the turnstiles at Anfield!!!!

WARF RAFF DACCE

@tash doesn't french toast have egg on it? I had chilli prawns tonight tash i didn't keep you any rofl

windsor - i made the french toast with a substitute so that
romeo could eat it. now about those chili prawns ...
KEEP BACK SATAN!!

(tash laughing, and rash free)

thanks tash for the egg substitute the toast was great

stayed in a hotel yesterday, the sign said all you can eat buffet breakfast.
thank goodness i didnt have to walk far . the pain was there all day, well untill till the buffet lunch with free wine.
and sorry guys there were fried scrambled and poached eggs and i had all three.

@merlin

you can have my eggs as well i'ii just eat everything eles

tonight i had chilli and yughurt chicken with lime and coriander rice. I found a recipe i'd ripped out a magazine, i marinated the chicken for 2 days and then today when i read the actual cooking instructions i thought 'i'm sure i made this before and i didn't like it' lol

romeo. no probs. i will just load my plate. lol.

i think i did :( it was ok but not worth the 2 day marinating wait

good one windsor

oh its cold and there's so much snow ... and better watch when you come in romeo you're not used to snow and i left some out in front. hey windsor, wanna build a snowman? ive got a thermo of hot chocolate and one of coffee. bagels on the table and cream cheese and salmon.

i like snowmen

yea it's fun to build one

are they edible...


So are we having haggis to celebrate Burns night?

gedmen

what's burns night never heard of it

will have to have haggis another night .
going out tonight with my sister for some gourmet dining and lots of fine wine.
have promised child i will not bring home any more butter dishes . but i did xross my fingers.
romeo, i thought every one knew who robert burns was. lol

romeo???????????????????????? burns is a scottish poet, google him and expect to spend days going through all the results lol.
Ged i'm not having haggis 2night . Daughter no3 is in the finals of the burns competition, she's singing a duet of auld lang syne at a competition on Tuesday or wednasday or thursday (she can't remember when lol) so we're saving the haggis for that night, hubby won't eat it though , he's a woose rofl.

I was out for my dinner tonight , it was very nice and my sister didn't steal any butter dishes lol.

I've never been to a Burns night -- they do not have it where I live. I read Burns many years ago. Windsorboyd, best wishes to your daughter in the finals of the competition!

Ok, you two mischief makers, what's up with those butter dishes?

merlin likes butter dishes lol

Ok
;)

hmmmm... did you spot any nice wine that was left by a certain
person who had a wonderful meal? Nooooo I know! you put it in the refrigerator with the cheese how very thoughtful of you!
hmmmm no not there. is it in the coffee room by mistake?
has someone scarfed it all down? nooooo not our bunch.

Ok i give up

no can't say we have a burns night in oz either but the weather been that hot i think i'm burning

i was leaving a chilled bottle for all to share . but the lack of butter dishes to take home saddened me so much i drank it. tho not on my own.
so i have rushed out and bought some for everyone to share. chilling in the fridge
x

thank god i'n burning up here in melbourne 38c today next four days in the 40's god help me

My courier didn't show today and I'm left with a dozen assorted cheesecakes,please somebody eat them before i do.Chai lattes anyone?

wine, cheesecake AND chai latte ... mmm mmm mmm I am very happy.
tku merlin and nogds9. :)

romeo turn up the air conditioning! wish i could say that right now.

41 today air con up full blast no holding back

I'm drinking hot coffee and it's 27F ... snowing and ice pellets are expected. Doesn't seem to be anything in between does it? I am so looking forward to spring; have had more then enough of this white stuff.

throw a baileys in that coffee & I'll join you for one tash,maybe you can send romeo some of the white stuff,sounds like he needs to cool down some.

43c today air con is going to pack it in running full blast day and night did'nt drop below 30c last night give me something cool please

You got it ged :) baileys and coffee coming right up ...
Romeo for you a very large fresh fruit juice with lots of ice --
and a large bottle in the refrigerator.

Breakfast for today: orange juice, pancakes, bacon, bagels, ham,
tomatoes, bowls of fresh fruit, cinnamon swirl bread, iced coffee and hot coffee too, blueberry jam.

Excellent tash & the cinnamon swirl bread is exceptional,great choice...
I'll take Breakfast at tash's over breakfast at Tiffany's any day of the week LoL

@romeo I'm cool ,but not

as I was saying I'm cool,but not giving lessons...it comes natural LoL

nothing like having a big head gedmen

ROFL

well it's a bit better now cooled down only 29c today

@ romeo im reading about a heat wave and a drought ?. that must be bad .:(

isn't there bush fires as well?, we're expecting snow this week, i'd better leave a tap runnung incase my pipes freeze again.

Well i'm having a nice hot coffee to keep me warm...with a shot of baileys,of course LoL

@merlin &windsorboyd

yeah the heat wave the last week in melbourne was bad.but adelaide was worst they had 7 days in a row over 40c we had 4.we have been in a drought for the last 10 years with below par rain fall and it's still going every state in australia is on somekind of water restrictions in melbourne we are down to 33n owe storages and still going down.as for the bushfires there were about 200-300 homes destroyed but they are under control at the moment well on the bright side it's a lot cooler this week thank god

and we have snow, with loads more forcast, I'm making soup and warming beef and port casseroles and you're probably stocking up on ice-cream and slush puppies.

A nice hot spicy curry is good in cold weather...

i'll put that on the menu for tommorrow

N'Ged

Don't forget the Poppadums and the Onion Bajjis

As quark says windsor,make sure to include poppadums & onion bhajis.

Another good food for a winters day is mulligatawny soup

never tried that , it would be a good one for bonfire night. I'll expect you to remind me nearer the time lol

and gedmen you can't forget the naan,raita,butter chicken and rogan josh jeez this is making me hungry

what is bonfire night ... and raita, butter chicken -- are we havin' a banquet -- count me in please!

romeo ... so is it your birthday tomorrow? have a very happy birthday and a great day.

no we can't jump the gun it's not to the 10th but thanks anyway

@tash bonfire night is nov 5th in the uk, it celebrates the failure of a plot to blow up the houses of parliment. We have bonfires and fireworks, traditional food is gingerbread , treacle toffee and i usually make chilli to eat outside for watching the fireworks. So ged (or you lol) can remind me in nov to try mulligatawny soup.
And romeo can remind us every day for the next 7 incase we forget his birthday, because sod's law says we are sure to because we've been reminded early lol

windsor, don't forget putting a jacket potatoe wrapped in tinfoil on the fire...

Whats on the menu for your birthday romeo?

gedmen

where do i start well seeing it's a tuesday here just a family dinner nothing to big but saturday about a 100 family and friends coming over for lamb on the spit,chicken,roast potatoes,salads about 10 kinds,and plenty of cakes and pavlova that's not including the beer,wine and the frozen margarita's because it will probly be hot and a bloody good sing along with the classic's

romeo -- sounds like you will have a spectacular birthday celebration on saturday -- wow! does sound really nice ...
and you're serving such good food too ... (tash gives a big sigh)
i can't wait till winter is over.

have a lovely day and think of us poor souls (sniff sniff)
in the snow and cold ... oh thas' ok ... we've got booze and food
cheers! :)

tash a girl after my own heart lol.
@romeo how long is the flight from the uk that sounds like aparty worth crashing lol

Melbourne here I come! LoL

well i wish you could all come to flight times i think and i may be wrong is about 17 hours from uk 23 hours usa and i would'nt mind the colder weather never really been a hot weather person

i'm not waiting for you this time ged, remember what happend when we were meant to go to rio rofl

i love the heat. x i ll be there . tho it might be virtual of course.

i'll be there too, it would be nice to feel the sun, tho merlin is right ... it will be virtual ... a 23 hour flight from the usa ... whew!

what should i cook for 11 12yr olds coming for a sleepover? any suggestions welcome.
I don't know whether to just do pizza's and wedges, loaded potatoe skins etc, or make a big lasagne and garlic bread, or should i buy cake mixes and let them run riot in the kitchen lol

you must be mental!!!!!!!!!!!.11 12 yr olds , cake mixes i dont think sooooo.
pizzas, wedges , curly fries, sausage rolls ,sandwiches/mini rolls with cold meat. crisps, (keep the kettle one s hidden) mini muffins ect.
make it easy on yourself lol.

okay no cake mixes spoilport

@windsor Rio rofl

windsor -- here i am ... just call me: spoil sport jr.

abso not so ... cake mixes & 11 year olds do not mix in the kitchen at all ... yes, do make it easy on yourself

Ok gedmen -- i'll bite -- whas' the dealee with Rio u two? ;)

can i come too please. ? :)

windsor how is it going? are you still sane. lol. xx

nope.rofl

yes i am merlin , they've stayed out the computer room and ive caught up on my dl. They are all in the tv room watching a bring it on marathon pigging out on ice-cream and skittles in betweem squirting sqooshy cream into their mouths.

romeo tell us all bout' your celebration and don't leave out any details :)

it's not to the 14th of feb will let you know thow

didn't ya have a party on saturday with lots o' good food, salads, hmmmm or am i just losing my mind due to the cold :(

.....is full of children looking for breakfast, i thought they'd be making mine for being such a good sport yesterday lol

@tash

no had wait to the 14th of feb for party

windsor ... may i make you breakfast my dear? all of your fav's will magically appear in front of you ... 1 2 3 oh damn my wand is broken again I told you Lord Byron that is not a tooth pick!

tash for 2 secs you had my hopes up lol

tash clears her throat ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY
ROMEOOOOOOO, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOOOUUUUU!!!!

and as it was said ... it is still the 10th by some of us.

Hope you had a very good day Romeo.

tash I sang happy birthday to romeo yesterday/today,it wasn't well received,he may be tone deaf rofl

so don't expect too many compliments, because you sang worse than me LoL

ged i don't expect any compliments

i have an excellent voice ... can i help it if the dog ran out of the room with the cat on his heels? lol

LMAO tash, we will have to duet,put tape on the windows first to avoid cuts LoL

cmon ged i reckon tash was 100etter than you ive heard dog's sing better than what you served up it sounded like you were in pain lol

ROFL romeo, wait till you hear my version of Bohemian Rhapsody!

i'm shakin in my shoe's just thinking about that lol

The whole building will be shakin if tash joins in & Lord Byron starts howling

Ged

i think lord byron sings better than you anyway

oh dear, the dog and the cat are both howling now ...

ged you just had to sing didn't you?

ROFL

everybody run ged's singing everybody for them selfs ahhhhhhh

ROFLMAO...

i think ive gone deaf

I think I have too & you'll be pleased to hear I've lost my voice (says ged croaking)

thank god ok everybody it's safe to return to your homes

pssst ... hide all the bottles of HP sauce from ged

he's probly got a secret stash knowing ged

you know me too well mate.

i hate to say it but i don't mind the old hp sauce

Tash my dear do you perchance have some Worcestershire Sauce
for the more refined amongst us. LOL

it's ok , panic averted, i have some and hot chilli sauce and branstons brown sauce

tash pours herself a cold fruit juice ...

windsor to the rescue
:)

LoL @Quark It marries perfectly with steak & onions my dear chap

Spiffing old bean

Don't know what sort of bean that refers to though.

i use lea and pearons , that any good?.

sure, why not ... you can also add some butter to the steak sauce and warm it up. a good honey mustard is quite good on steak -- adds a really nice flavour & i like to leave it on for a bit in the refrigerator and then cook it.

@merl me too

@tash, honey mustard, is it thick like a sauce?

jeez ged you can tell you don't cook honey mustard is great a steak dianne sauce is nice or maybe a mushroom sauce is good

mmmmm butter, mushrooms & burgundy wine yumyumyum

um, ged, would you consider taking some cooking lessons?

steak dianne sauce is one of my favs, an oldy but a goody lol. Another old fave is rossini (ged thats red wine or madeira sauce with a steak on a large crouton topped with pate) just fabulous. Now i have to phone my sister and go out for a meal, she's the only one who appreciates my food favs lol.

my computer is a tad tempermental. lol it shut down to save me from fantasizing about steak diane.

it's not tempermental it's downright mean lol. If you were going out for dinner what would you have?

rabbit and game terrine, venison or steak. cheese board perhaps some port .
then for mains i would have . heheh only kidding . what would you have.

no wait i meant have fillet of pork with a bit of belly pork on the side .
dammm. i cant sleep now im really starving.

steak steak steak, unless there was shellfish on the menu, then lobster, no crayfish, no mussels or veal t-bone

having lobster on saturday. with king prawns and crayfish and scallops and mussels. oops drooling now.

you are an evil and cruel woman, hope your babysitter is better than the last one.

what baby sitter lol

your not doing a home alone are you, or is he coming with?

doesnt want to come so not sure. dont want to leave him alone just in case.

@tash, cooking is not my thing,I could teach people how to eat(tuck it away)LoL

windsor & merl you're both cruel,talking about all this lovely food,knowing I will come on & read it & start salivating uncontrollably.rofl

I hope one of you are going to make me some bacon butties tomorrow.

now i am dreaming of a nice steak with a giant baked potato,
asparagas, salad

*grumble*

noooo tash,you've started me thinking about food again


*rumble*

merlin i have a nice honey lemon pork belly recipe if you'd like it

i don't know how your typing with all that drool on the keyboard

@tash, I'm hungry,would you like me to sing for my supper LoL

it's 7:00am party day a lot to do must get grog on ice early

it's still friday night here, i'll be asleep when your party starts lol

will try to stay awake for the party. x

ged - do not sing for your supper unless you are in a far far off place ... and no i do not want any kopi luwak uh uh not ME
*hee hee*

Have a lovely Valentine's Day!

i'm having double lamb chops (heart shaped lol)

big night as crook as a dog fill in details at a later stage hung over to the max

romeo you have no stamina lol.

yeh romeo, you lightweight,are you sure your an aussie? rofl

started the day at 6:30am passed out at about 5:45am the next day slept 3 hours then stated to clean up

As long as you had a good time,thats all that matters mate...

yeah it was a great night about 80-100 people caught up with a lot of old friends i had'nt seen in a while slurpee machine was a great hit everybody

sounds very nice and always great to see old friends ...
O slurpee's always delicious!

what's a slurpee?

@romeo. thanks.
i agree with ged whats a slurpee?.

a slurpee is a frozen type of drink (thick) in all flavors that comes out of a dispenser that you put right up to the machine -- i love cherry.

It's sounds like what we call a slush puppy...

or an ice blast

whats a snow cone then, i thought they were slush puppies?

probably the same thing...its cold & when you slurp too much of it you get brain freeze ouch!

Fresh coffee and cinammon rolls .... too cold to think of slush puppies right now but perfect on a hot day ... coffee in a thermo and baked goods on the table

I thought i was in Lua's kitchen ... will have to run over there now and leave some rolls and another thermo of coffee ;)

tash, have you been putting alcohol in your slurpees lol

@tash that's a good idea ged ate all the one's here :(

I didn't want them to go stale, lol

ged best slurpee ever has got to have alchol in it

I think for a change of pace I'll have some tea this afternoon
and shortbread cookies. and some cheese and some port too.
plenty for everyone.

and no ged i certainly do not put any alcohol in my slurpees,
it would just be a waste of good alcohol.

nothing better on a hot day

i'm making a high protein breakfast for daughter no3 who is running cross country today, porridge naturally (if slow release oats are good for the horses then they must be etc etc lol)
then grilled bacon and fried eggs. I'll leave enough for everyone.

What no Lorne sausages? LOL

Ne'er mind yummy yum yum.

Many thanks

oh no,I missed the bacon & eggs :-(

lorne sausages - yes. i grilled them with onions and put the rolls on the grill too -- tastes yum- mee.

they smell lovely i'll just pinch one before everyone else gets here.
well i had a stroppy madam to deal with yesterday, she came 5th out of 88 in the race and was not happy, she got pushed kicked and stood on at the start (her story) so didn't get as good a start as she wanted. Her friend came 8th and was disappointed as well.
They were 1st and 3rd the last time the race was on and i think they just assumed that they would do as well this time. I wonder if they trained as hard for this one lol.

Oh well back to toast and jam this morning

It's not the winning,its the taking part that counts...and if you believe that lol

putting on more sausages, onions and adding some cheese -- smell is heavenly.

Where is everyone...I've been surviving on tea & toast for 2 days now(sniffle)

poor sniffler, i've been well fed rofl

oh stop your sniffling and whining ...
there's a big pot of beef stew with carrots, potatoes, onions
and fresh loaves of bread. don't mesh up my stove. it's new.

Ummm I'm drooling. Please may I have some?

who dat be? ;) yes, help yourself.

I am your Ferengi friend travelling incognito for now.LOL

Almost lunch time... What will we have for lunch today?

hmmm fattening or healthy??

edible will do tash, worry about the health later.

I cannot believe none of our chefs turned up with any pancakes for pancake day!

tash,merl,romeo,windsor...you're all fired.

Where's Gordon Ramsay when you need him,I don't want him to cook pancakes,I want him to give you all the F-word...Fired of course,ROFL

N'Ged

You pulled that back just in time. LOL.

Besides you can't fire Tash it's her kitchen and she is the boss here.

N'Quark,the customer is always right lol

Pancake Day? Who knew ... not I.

jeeeeez ged, you're gonna have to make those pancakes yourself.
there's a nice recipe book right on the counter top open to:
HOW TO MAKE PANCAKES IF YOU REALLY MUST HAVE THEM AND DON'T
KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING IN THE KITCHEN

orange juice in the refrigerator, coffee all made ... if you want those pancakes ... you're going to make them!

p.s. I would like mine with blueberries

ROFL

N'Ged

You always forget to complete the 265th Rule of Acquisition

'The customer is always right... until you get their cash'

ok,what am I going to need,milk,eggs,flour,throw it all in a bowl,add salt,sugar & butter,with a little brandy to add some flavour....this is easy.

whisk it all together,bung it on a plate in the microwave and voila!

Who's first to try?

Whoa there Chef Ged, pancakes need to be made on a hot griddle,
NOT in a microwave. I made them in the pan with batter left over and they are quite good. Repeat after me: I will use the stove to cook ...

i used one of those shake and make things for the pancakes (when i say me i mean daughter no2, just taking the credit lol) she made fresh ones for today with maple syrup and sqooshy cream (again her choice not mine)
@ged sorry for starving you again, but it was one of those tough love things to make you cope on your own. you failed rofl

too late...the microwave is a mess.

patience is a virtue, guess who's not virtueuise


guess who can't spell lol

I thought Patience was a girls name. LOl

or is it something to do with Doctors? hehehehe

Gedddddddddd!!!!!

oops,I've done it now,sorry tash.

time for a quick exit...

@Tash

Never worry

My cleaner due in 30 minutes will ask her to do your kitchen first.

My treat.

lol, i'll pop back after she's been

is it safe...

Tis now,

but next time you will earn the title (letters after name that is)

of M.U.M.

which is of course

"Messes Up Microwaves"

yeah, behave in the kitchen microwave man
the dog's on look out for messes

stocking the kitchen with non-cook items, tinned tuna, pot noodles , cold meat lol

thanks windsor ... gotta do what we gotta do. i went & picked up some good cheeses and bread. is it time for that drink yet?
just tell me when.

@tash wine with cheese is a must lol

Looks like I'll have to have beer 'n' nuts.

N'Ged

Why?

A good ploughmans is Cheese, Onions, pickles and Cider.

brannigans beer nuts are on the top shelf ged i hide them for you lol

(ged doesn't like cheese, not even cheesecake)

thx windsor...does this mean no more tough love lol

all is forgiven ... crisps are in the bowl, ged

@ged yes you're just not strong enough for it lol

Plenty of snow outside, glad to be indoors. 20F brrrrr
Big pot of vegetable soup on the stove help yourself ...
fresh bread on the countertop along with bowls and spoons.

Romeo - will leave a nice chilled soup for you if the hot soup is not to your liking.

I'll cut up some cooked chicken breast & add it to my bowl of soup...

Ged, did you really cook some chicken? Should we be impressed?

No...it was ready cooked,I just cut it up & added it to my soup.I
Can cook chicken breasts,it's easy,wrap em in foil & microwave on gas mark 5.

Little tip: wrapping in foil keeps them moist,you can sprinkle some spices on too before you wrap & cook them.

oops...not microwave* I meant oven And never put silver foil in the microwave.

Ahh

Now we know what happened last time.(must have been a metal plate) LOL

You can do the same thing with fish, ged. Comes out well with a piece of salmon too, I've also added thin green beans in the foil packet ... onions too sliced thin.

or maybe he left the whisk in lol

I love cheese, crisps,nibbles, lamb, steak. chicken , chinese ect ect with my wine. I not hard to please.
brannigans beer nuts hmmm, thats thoughtfull. munch munch.

i love toast with butter and jam and a nice hot cup of coffee

everything goes with coffee lol.
i'll leave some fresh baked sliced bread for toast and a pot of homemade raspberry jam.

beer & coffee don't go windsor...

It does in my town(hickup),the local brew pub makes a coffee beer,(hickup)wakes you up and puts you out.

uh, thanks think i'll have my coffee regular. not ready for the coffee beer.

mmmmm bread and raspberry jam gooooood raspberry jam yum yum --
thanks windsorboyd

leaving cookies and hot milk for all sleepy people lol

Leaving coffee and scrambled egggs and bacon, toast and blueberry muffins in warming trays for breakfast.

Fiddlesticks!...I always turn up late when tash serves up a cracking breakfast.

N'Ged

checkout the keep warm oven.

I did. Very nice breakfast thankyou Tash.

Any leftovers??? I am hungry and a blueberry muffin with coffee would be fantastic.

I'll join you luacheia,anyone else?

Blueberry and apple crumb muffins freshly baked this afternoon
in the large plate.

I've been busy in the kitchen ... I made several different types of cookies and cupcakes for windsor's birthday; I'll bring them over to Lua's.

Tash, I just arrived and I am extremely hungry. I went home took a shower and came here. Any leftover? :^)

Ok! Okey! I am invite myself!

But at least I brought the wine. lol

Lua, wine is great -- there's cheese, crackers, apples and grapes. Open up the refrigerator and take whatever you want.

I would love steak,egg & chips right now, haven't had that in years...

Didn't you know ged? ... I've got a magic oven

@ ged that sounds great,

steak and eggs ..... sounds like a breakfast idea to me.

ok tash,get that magic oven to rustle up steak,egg & chips for you,me & merl...anyone else like to join us?

me me me me lol

ok tash, steak,egg & chips for five & don't forget the onions...

or the hot crusty rolls

or the worcestershire sauce...

or the flowers on the trays

and a pint(or litre lol) of beer to wash it all down!

and the morning newspapers

and get Lord Byron to bring in my slippers lol

mine to lol

oops too lol

tut tut.. i am sitting waiting here. i brought my own slippers to save time.windsor steak and eggs is breakfast . steak eggs and chips is fun time dinner.

well everything is here ... better eat it while it's hot and the table does look lovely and the smell ... oh my ... pure heaven.
the dog had a bit of trouble with the slippers enlisted the aid of the cat; she just pushed them along. what a good sport she is.
;)

I heard the dog nearly passed out after smelling windsors slippers rofl

N'Ged

Now, now, no personal attacks please. LOL

so much ice cream in the freezer ... i must make some room
strawberry is very good ... so is the vanilla

did you eat them to make more room lol

absolutely
;)

I like chocmint flavour,is there any?

N'Ged

Here's some After-Eights. If you add them to the Vanilla.......

bagels, cream cheese, pancakes, french toast, muffins ... breakfast!

Quark could you make a chicken curry?

@Tash

Prefer beef.
Chicken tends to get too 'dry' in a curry when I make it.

So my friends here is a 10 litre pan of Beef (Madras strength) curry and ditto special pilao rice. just take what you want and put in a large soup dish and micro wave for 60 secs on full to reheat. Enjoy.

except ged he's not allowed to touch the microwave lol

then for sure he's not allowed near the oven lol

I've made roast chicken with potatoes, onions and carrots in the pan ... smelled so good cooking. Salad in the refrigerator
and dressings right next to it. Fresh dinner rolls are on the table. Chicken is in the warming part of the oven. Sit down and have a plate.

quark - excellent beef curry :)

I'll have to have mine cold :-(

(big sigh) cold is rather horrid; heat it up and please do clean up ... tho' it's been in the warmer it should be just the right temp for eating ged.

yay...this will go well with my Paddy's Day Guiness

I've left two dozen (minus a few) cans of Guiness in the fridge...enjoy!

best thing to do with guiness is to make a stew with it, it brings out the flavour of the beef.

hmmm interesting ... would you share the recipe please? i've just bought new pots and pans would like to try out the dutch oven

We'll have to buy in more Guiness for that meal, because someone(windsor & merl)polished it all off,but I will mention no names LoL

I do like chicken cooked in the dutch oven.
oysters in the guiness stew please.

no problem with the chicken ... oysters i'm allergic to so cannot touch them

Horrible weather outside earlier ... driving with my husband all of a sudden a blizzard. I never did eat breakfast so I'm going to make a cheese omelette, potatoes with onions, oj & coffee.

It's like summer here. T-shirt weather,cold Guiness anyone?

black velvet please. x

@tash and merl what is a dutch oven is it a slow oven?

Anyway 2 onions finely chopped
3lb braising steak
carrots scraped and chopped on the diagonal
2 cans guiness
1 jar passatta.
mushrooms (optional)


brown the meat and the onions , fling everything in a big pot/casserole dish add a bay leaf or two bring to a gentle simmer then transfer to a medium oven for an hour or two, then turn oven down really low and leave for hours and hours and hours lol. I usually leave mine in the oven overnight, sometimes if i've cooked it for a long time i turn the oven off and leave the dish in it till the oven's cold. This tastes better the longer it's left, and can be made with any cut of meat even the cheapest just cook it all day. It makes a nice pie as well.

windsor, a dutch oven is a five quart pot with a tight fitting lid. You can use it for making stews, braising, pot-roasts, soups. What's nice is that you can use a dutch oven to make a complete meal.

Thanks for the recipe!

Any special Mothers Day meals on the menu?

Any suggestions?

Mothers Day is in May here in the states.

Its usually a roast on mothering sunday.

I had a very large chinese take out , kept the steaks till today so I can cook them myself with mushrooms brandy and cream.

aaaaahhhhh who made a mess of the kitchen, it must have been those children lol. I know it wasn't me i wasn't allowed in the kitchen all day.

ooooooo did they clean it up for you windsor?

mmmm yummy that steak does sound good merlin.

@tash, no but they never do lol, they can all cook but can't/won't/don't clean up.

@tash it was very good lol.
@windsor at least they can cook.

is that a sideswipe at me merl LoL

N'Ged

'if the cap fits'



DACCE WARF RAFF

@ged 'if the cap fits'.......................... you still can't put it in the microwave rofl

yeah, you tell him lol

never ged. honestly lol.

geez, its like listening to the Marx brothers,everyones a comedian lol

there were four marx brothers -- chico, groucho, harpo and zeppo and there's four of us -- merlin, windsor, quark & myself always after you about something in the kitchen lol

now groucho was very funny -- always a play on words, harpo with his harp of course, chico the ladies man, zeppo i don't quite remember right now. i've seen their movies ... f u n n y !!

I refuse to be zeppo!!!!!
gosh this looks nice.
x

Duck Soup anyone? rofl

im starving havent had lunch yet. off to raid the fridge. lol

look thoroughly, i've heard there's wine hidden somewhere lol

you're never going to find it and it's no longer in my kitchen
lol