chillumpuffer Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 39 minutes ago, Strider said: There. FIFY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Due to this persistent light rain, drizzle and low cloud we are treating ourselves to a take away from the best Indian establishment this side of my kitchen; Lamb Rogan Josh for me Chicken Jalfrezi for Mrs CP A veggie Curry on the side Naan Breads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 33 minutes ago, chillumpuffer said: Due to this persistent light rain, drizzle and low cloud we are treating ourselves to a take away from the best Indian establishment this side of my kitchen; Lamb Rogan Josh for me Chicken Jalfrezi for Mrs CP A veggie Curry on the side Naan Breads Sounds fabulous, CP! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Due to the overload of spicy, I have gone for a more sedate offering this evening: Smoked Haddock Filet, Chantenay Carrots,Mashed Potatoes, A soft poached egg on top of the ocean prowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton P. Desveaux Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Blueberries and strawberries for breakfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Clinton P. Desveaux said: Blueberries and strawberries for breakfast No tall glass of water chalks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigled Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Chips and chicken. Then i had a few packs of crisps. Got the fridge and cupboards filled with food now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Ahhhh!!! My favourite band in the whole wide world and my favourite tipple! Life doesn't get any better than this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 23 hours ago, chillumpuffer said: No tall glass of water chalks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Dinner this evening is a treat as we love QUACK !! Orkney Crab Pate with thins Roast Duck Breast with Redcurrant sauce. Roast Pots and Heritage Carrots. Berried Cheese cake and cream Mrs CP has a white and I have a Red Rioja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigled Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Ready salted Pringles. Probably go through the lot tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton P. Desveaux Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 My better half made some oatmeal gluten free muffins with plenty of blueberries mixed in and a bowl of porridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigled Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 My Mrs needs Gluten free food because of coeliac. Tuna and chips at teatime for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Sunday dinner: Tray baked lamb cutlets, courgettes, potatoes, rosemary and garlic with a home made wholegrain mustard mint sauce. Wilted baby spinach on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 4 hours ago, Clinton P. Desveaux said: My better half made some oatmeal gluten free muffins with plenty of blueberries mixed in and a bowl of porridge Where is Charles J. White and what have you done with him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 2 hours ago, Strider said: Where is Charles J. White and what have you done with him? I reckon he's morphed into that Clinton dude. Or at least it has been alluded to in a couple of statements on here. Anyway, we just enjoy a couple of pounds of fresh steamed wild caught Key West pink shrimp with Chesapeake seasoning, accompanied by cocktail sauce with extra horseradish mixed in. Delish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) It's finally soup weather in Los Angeles. Temps in the low 50s and 40s...even 39° one night. Tonight: Chicken Kreplach soup. Pastrami sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad. Pickles and raw carrots to nibble. Pot of hot tea. And for dessert...sweet potato pie and an Audrey Hepburn double-feature. Edited December 19, 2016 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton P. Desveaux Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Spinach salad this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Fiery Thai red curry chicken. Rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 La Cheeserie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Strider said: La Cheeserie! Someday I must go there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 5 hours ago, ebk said: Someday I must go there... Someday I must go there too. Oh and the imperial weights and measures. Pounds and ounces. Just great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) The wait is nearly over and the Kitchen is on high alert. To breeze in for what promises to be a culinary marathon, I am having a dippy egg and soldiers for breakfast So what plans do others have for the holiday - food wise? Roughly speaking this is what I have planned: This evening: Spicy. Not sure what but it will be a curry of some sort Christmas Eve dinner: Fish Pie and a green. Rich and warming this ocean delight is a treat at any time of the year. Haddock, both smoked and plain, large king Prawns in a cream and dill sauce topped with mashed potatoes and Parmesan topping. Purple sprouting Broccoli on the side. It is Mrs CP's fav and I have boldly asked her to choose wine to go with it The big day: Almost sure but things may change, especially in the pudding dept. Breakkie: Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Toast. Not too heavy as the lunch awaits. A brisk walk in the hills to rev up the appetite Lunch: Prawn cocktail: Lightly pan fried King prawns served in a home made Marie Rose dressing. Light salad leaves Turkey: Free range, bronze hen bird. Roast Pots, sprouts. Bread sauce, gravy- which I have already done. Stuffing and various sweet sauces and chutneys. Sweet: Profiteroles and cream or Christmas pudd or trifle or cheesecake. A selection of cheeses Wines: A crisp White Rioja "Hacienda Lopez de Haro" Vintage 2015 A Reserva red Rioja 2009 "Beronia" Orange Muscat dessert wine "Essensia" 2014 from Madera, California A White Reserva Port from The Douro in Portugal. "Ramos Pinto Adriano" for the cheese Edited December 23, 2016 by chillumpuffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddladner Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 4 hours ago, chillumpuffer said: The wait is nearly over and the Kitchen is on high alert. To breeze in for what promises to be a culinary marathon, I am having a dippy egg and soldiers for breakfast So what plans do others have for the holiday - food wise? Roughly speaking this is what I have planned: This evening: Spicy. Not sure what but it will be a curry of some sort Christmas Eve dinner: Fish Pie and a green. Rich and warming this ocean delight is a treat at any time of the year. Haddock, both smoked and plain, large king Prawns in a cream and dill sauce topped with mashed potatoes and Parmesan topping. Purple sprouting Broccoli on the side. It is Mrs CP's fav and I have boldly asked her to choose wine to go with it The big day: Almost sure but things may change, especially in the pudding dept. Breakkie: Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Toast. Not too heavy as the lunch awaits. A brisk walk in the hills to rev up the appetite Lunch: Prawn cocktail: Lightly pan fried King prawns served in a home made Marie Rose dressing. Light salad leaves Turkey: Free range, bronze hen bird. Roast Pots, sprouts. Bread sauce, gravy- which I have already done. Stuffing and various sweet sauces and chutneys. Sweet: Profiteroles and cream or Christmas pudd or trifle or cheesecake. A selection of cheeses Wines: A crisp White Rioja "Hacienda Lopez de Haro" Vintage 2015 A Reserva red Rioja 2009 "Beronia" Orange Muscat dessert wine "Essensia" 2014 from Madera, California A White Reserva Port from The Douro in Portugal. "Ramos Pinto Adriano" for the cheese I thought about cooking but after seeing this, I've decided I'm coming to your house! Wow, that all sounds delicious! I see that you have figured out that it's all about the food. And the wine. Quality, not quantity. Just perfect. Knock knock...is anybody home? Merry Christmas to you and Mrs CP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 2 hours ago, Ddladner said: I thought about cooking but after seeing this, I've decided I'm coming to your house! Wow, that all sounds delicious! I see that you have figured out that it's all about the food. And the wine. Quality, not quantity. Just perfect. Knock knock...is anybody home? Merry Christmas to you and Mrs CP! Indeed Sister. Quality and the time of course it takes. This is the first time in years we have had a Turkey. We always have Christmas dinner together - no one else as we visit relatives on Boxing Day. It is a big bird of course and if not done right BLAND. We have tried alternatives from Lobster to Goose and Capon ( a castrated cock Chicken) Guinea Fowl, all sorts. So this year Turkey I will be covering the bird in unsalted Butter and put a Tangerine with herbs ( sage,rosemary, thyme and loads of bay leaves) in the cavity. Stuff the neck end with sausage meat,breadcrumbs, more herbs and sliced peaches for that sweet hit and wrap in tin foil. Cook for a couple of hours on a trivet ( the giblets, onions,celery,carrots and sage leaves) and remove foil and cover the bird with dry cured smoked streaky bacon. Another hour in and it will be done. Wrap again in tin foil and a tea towel and rest for an hour or so. I made the gravy the other day so I will add that to the mashed veg in the trivet add a dollop of Cranberry sauce and it will be ready to dive in. DD if you knocked on my door you would be welcomed in with some great food and wines and later we will be welled chilled Have a great Christmas and a fantastic new year whatever you get up to ! Note: North Indian Lamb Curry this evening with Naan Breads and a chicken masala which I froze the other week. Spicy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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