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Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

Sassy Colombian said:
Maybe I’ll be better off ordering one next time we visit a French restaurant ? unless @blue1948 gives me some tips persuading me to do otherwise
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I am not sure you can just get it at a restaurant as it takes so long to prepare but may be you can pre order and then it will be ready .But it will not wait two minutes and it will collapse .
I won't argue with @jazzy but as I didn't do it ,my wife says it seems harder than it is but it is certainly harder than making a stew .There is a thing people say that you cannot walk into the kitchen whilst it cooks or it will collapse in the oven but I believe it is just cautionary and you would have to stamp for that to happen .
My wife who has a broad smile now has given me the ingredients for the dressing .2tbsp hamburger mustard ,1tsp sugar ,1-2 tsp lemon juice ( always fresh) ,2 cloves of garlic crushed ,about 2 dcl oil ( not from your husbands garage ) and warm water to get the required consistency.
 
blue1948 said:
I am not sure you can just get it at a restaurant as it takes so long to prepare but may be you can pre order and then it will be ready .But it will not wait two minutes and it will collapse .
I won't argue with @jazzy but as I didn't do it ,my wife says it seems harder than it is but it is certainly harder than making a stew .There is a thing people say that you cannot walk into the kitchen whilst it cooks or it will collapse in the oven but I believe it is just cautionary and you would have to stamp for that to happen .
My wife who has a broad smile now has given me the ingredients for the dressing .2tbsp hamburger mustard ,1tsp sugar ,1-2 tsp lemon juice ( always fresh) ,2 cloves of garlic crushed ,about 2 dcl oil ( not from your husbands garage ) and warm water to get the required consistency.
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Cooking a chilli tonight Blue. Probably the first meal I learnt to cook under Cal's tuition and still one of my favourites. I've yet to have a chilli in a bar or restaurant that I've enjoyed more than my own. I finish off with grated parmesan on top and serve with plain boiled brown rice. I'll get 3 meals out of this so will eat one in a few days and freeze one.

No way I would ever attempt a souffle. I know my limitations ;)
 
Barnfred 55 said:
Cooking a chilli tonight Blue. Probably the first meal I learnt to cook under Cal's tuition and still one of my favourites. I've yet to have a chilli in a bar or restaurant that I've enjoyed more than my own. I finish off with grated parmesan on top and serve with plain boiled brown rice. I'll get 3 meals out of this so will eat one in a few days and freeze one.

No way I would ever attempt a souffle. I know my limitations ;)
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As you might have gathered I don't find it at all difficult Fred ,as the wife does it . enjoy the chilli and save one for when I get over .The infections here are through the roof and lots still dying so you can eat theose in peace probably and I will bring the stuff for a fresh one . Do you use chocolate and no I am not going back over the posts to find out ?
 
blue1948 said:
As you might have gathered I don't find it at all difficult Fred ,as the wife does it . enjoy the chilli and save one for when I get over .The infections here are through the roof and lots still dying so you can eat theose in peace probably and I will bring the stuff for a fresh one . Do you use chocolate and no I am not going back over the posts to find out ?
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No. When I posted my recipe in Sassy's thread somebody said I should try chocolate and I will do one day. I just don't have any in the house at the mo. Chocolate is one of the things I've cut out of my diet. This will probably be my last chilli before the summer. It's a winter dish for me so I must remember to buy some dark chocolate for when I do my next one in the autumn.

Somebody else, think it might have been Anj, suggested eating it with piccalilli, so I might try some on the side of my plate later. I have a nice hot Cornish one in from Roskilly farm (the guys that make the best ice cream in Britain). ;)

Are you planning to visit your son this summer Blue?
 

Good afternoon all. Shop bought guacamole is nowhere near as good as home made. I always make my own too. Love the sound of your veggie tacos @jazzy and hope the fair goes well. I think we are going to have fajitas one day this week so I will have an opportunity to make guacamole and try @Sassy Colombian 's salsa recipe.

I was at the gym this morning. Upper body session. My poor shoulders. I feel like a pro though when I'm lifting weights over my head! Not very big weights, I can do a 35kg bar. Daughter can do 60kg. I've also been doing overtime in fits and starts today. Started at 6am, knocked off for the gum at 8am. came home, another hour and a half overtime. Went to Darlington with the daughter to visit the Indian ladies in the Brow bar. We both had our eyebrows threaded. OMG it wrecks. ( Ask the ladies in your lives boys if you don't know) Trying to suppress a sneeze and keep still is a major achievement. I felt like I was having a seizure! Then we went for lunch in one of the pubs. Very nice and then home for the last couple of hours of overtime. I even enjoyed my overtime. I usually read some horrific stuff but the care home I had a referral from ( horrible carer shouting and swearing at residents) was just so lovely. The rest of the staff grassed the carer up. They sent in care plans for the old folk and they were so detailed and specific you could tell it was a lovely place. Example - they let one 80 year old stay up late and watch sexy movies - because that's what he liked to do when he was at home.

It's still freezing but really bright and sunny. I'm loving the light nights already. I've got everything crossed for tomorrow. I would take a draw. I wonder what impact Frank's calling them out in public after the last match has had. We'll soon see.
 
anjelikaferrett said:
Good afternoon all. Shop bought guacamole is nowhere near as good as home made. I always make my own too. Love the sound of your veggie tacos @jazzy and hope the fair goes well. I think we are going to have fajitas one day this week so I will have an opportunity to make guacamole and try @Sassy Colombian 's salsa recipe.

I was at the gym this morning. Upper body session. My poor shoulders. I feel like a pro though when I'm lifting weights over my head! Not very big weights, I can do a 35kg bar. Daughter can do 60kg. I've also been doing overtime in fits and starts today. Started at 6am, knocked off for the gum at 8am. came home, another hour and a half overtime. Went to Darlington with the daughter to visit the Indian ladies in the Brow bar. We both had our eyebrows threaded. OMG it wrecks. ( Ask the ladies in your lives boys if you don't know) Trying to suppress a sneeze and keep still is a major achievement. I felt like I was having a seizure! Then we went for lunch in one of the pubs. Very nice and then home for the last couple of hours of overtime. I even enjoyed my overtime. I usually read some horrific stuff but the care home I had a referral from ( horrible carer shouting and swearing at residents) was just so lovely. The rest of the staff grassed the carer up. They sent in care plans for the old folk and they were so detailed and specific you could tell it was a lovely place. Example - they let one 80 year old stay up late and watch sexy movies - because that's what he liked to do when he was at home.

It's still freezing but really bright and sunny. I'm loving the light nights already. I've got everything crossed for tomorrow. I would take a draw. I wonder what impact Frank's calling them out in public after the last match has had. We'll soon see.
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It seems we are in agreement that fresh homemade guacamole is the way to go. I hope you enjoy the salsa recipe.

It seems you had a great workout, I did weights today too. Worked my arms and they are also very sore.

Here is sunny but windy so it is making the afternoon much cooler than I would have preferred, but we still are going to go for a short hike.

I can only hope we do better than the last time we played. A draw would be a blessing, a win a miracle. And I’m ready for one of those, as Colombia crushed my spirit earlier this week when we failed to qualify to the World Cup. But at least the US got a spot and they will be playing against England.
 
blue1948 said:
I am not sure you can just get it at a restaurant as it takes so long to prepare but may be you can pre order and then it will be ready .But it will not wait two minutes and it will collapse .
I won't argue with @jazzy but as I didn't do it ,my wife says it seems harder than it is but it is certainly harder than making a stew .There is a thing people say that you cannot walk into the kitchen whilst it cooks or it will collapse in the oven but I believe it is just cautionary and you would have to stamp for that to happen .
My wife who has a broad smile now has given me the ingredients for the dressing .2tbsp hamburger mustard ,1tsp sugar ,1-2 tsp lemon juice ( always fresh) ,2 cloves of garlic crushed ,about 2 dcl oil ( not from your husbands garage ) and warm water to get the required consistency.
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It can collapse just by going into the kitchen, you are not providing me with the confidence I was looking for ;)

My thanks to Mrs. B for providing you with the ingredients. If I get the impetus to go for it, I will make sure to report back.

Btw, I love arugula salad with pears, shaved parmesan and brown sugar coated walnuts ?
 
Barnfred 55 said:
The chilli is bubbling away and tastes as great as ever. The kidney beans are draining ready to go in near the end. The healthy brown rice is on and will be ready in 17 minutes. And I'm on my second bottle of Proper Job. A strong Cornish IPA. Feeling quite content .
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You shall be content, you have prepared a delicious meal for yourself. Plus being on the second bottle of Proper Job I’m sure is making you cheerful too ;)

Btw, we want a pic of your chili!
 

Sassy Colombian said:
Good morning mascoteers!

Feeling a bit hangover this morning, the hubby and I party last night to the tunes of the Moody Blues, thanks to Jazzy’s recommendation only to find out that my husband’s dad was also a fan so mr sassy listened to them growing up and is also a fan.

Still dark here in Asheville, but it is supposed to be a nice sunny day later. We are planning on meeting some friends and their kids and go for a hike later in the afternoon and if I recover this morning, I would love to make it to the gym too.

I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday! Xxx
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Oh my The Moody Blues …. Takes me back to my military engineering apprenticeship in early 1970S ….. now I’ve got to dig out my vinyls when I eventually get home to Spain
 

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