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Post by Slinger on Jun 25, 2021 16:21:21 GMT
I've got a new"beer" to try this weekend. It occurred to me that I hadn't checked Amazon out for zero/low alcohol booze, so I did. As well as being able to get Beck's Blue in cans (so much easier to recycle) I found this stuff and I've bought a case of twelve on spec. I just hope it's not completely disgusting.   |
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Post by petea on Jun 25, 2021 18:10:24 GMT
Let's hope it's not actually purple!  |
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Post by Slinger on Jun 25, 2021 22:29:01 GMT
As long as it tastes decent, Pete... |
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Post by Slinger on Jun 26, 2021 12:27:21 GMT
Well. That Idea fekkin' crashed and burned. Mister Amazon wouldn't believe I was over 18 and refused to take my Trades Union membership card as proof of age. I even showed him my Covid vaccination card in desperation, but he just kept parroting " No card, no parcel," until I shut the door on him. I have no passport, and I don't drive. I am a non-person. I cancelled the order and await my refund. To sum up, the company that insist I must be over 18 to join their Prime service would not deliver alcohol-free beer to me because I might be too young to buy alcohol. Threre is no way I could be mistaken for a 17-year-old. I was looking forward to that bloody stout too. |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 26, 2021 15:03:22 GMT
What a bloody jobsworth.
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Post by Slinger on Jul 2, 2021 19:51:02 GMT
I finally cooked up my doner kebab meat today. It's a complete success. The flavour is spot-on, the texture is slightly more tender than kebab meat from a proper kebab shop, and the combo of the two sauces I bought works really well. Unfortunately I used soft pittas, when the " originals" would probably have made for a better experience. There's probably enough left for another two meals. That's the downside of cooking for one. The (organic) lamb mince cost me just under a tenner, the spice mix £2.99 The pitta was a quid. Salad and sauce extra, obviously, but all told it was dead simple to make and very nice to eat, so worth every penny. If anyone's interested... smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B2JD6Z4 |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2021 22:31:40 GMT
Nice - I'll give that a go. I still have a tub of doner spice I bought in the spice bazaar in Istanbul the last time I was there.
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Post by Slinger on Jul 5, 2021 14:11:57 GMT
 Fruity, tart, tangy, and bloomin' gorgeous on crumpets. It really is worth treating your tastebuds. |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 5, 2021 20:46:05 GMT
I had a vegetarian 'Wellington' today with mushrooms and cheese - was heavenly!
As was the lemon, raspberry and pistachio cake ...
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Post by user211 on Jul 8, 2021 18:44:40 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Jul 25, 2021 20:17:26 GMT
Far too much (not that there actually is such a thing) Mortadella with a hunk of "spanish omelette," which was actually just an eggy omelette with potato and fried onion served cold, and a dollop of Hellmann's new coleslaw, which was rather nice; very creamy.
Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for dessert.
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Post by Slinger on Aug 22, 2021 20:15:32 GMT
Not so much eating, as drinking. Good Earth Ginger, Turmeric, and Lemon tea. I got it as a freebie and with a dollop of honey as a sweetener it's not actually revolting. Being honet for once, it's actually quite nice.  I have, recenrtly, discoveresd some half-decent mass-produced bread. It's Allinson's Batch Baked Scandalous Seeds Wholemeal and it's nice toasted, or just with butter. It goes well with the Meridian Crunchy Peanut that's currently half-price at Sainsbury's.  |
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Post by rfan8312 on Aug 22, 2021 21:19:32 GMT
Ever heard of Matcha green tea, Paul? It contains an antioxidant called a catechin, specifically epigallocatechin gallat in this case (EGCG) which triggers a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK) which the body releases when food contacts the upper large intestine...Possible health benefits...
"...it contains antioxidants that help boost levels of cholecystokinin (CCK), a hunger-suppressing hormone that also stimulates the digestion of fat and protein. Drinking matcha green tea daily curbs the appetite, promotes weight loss, improves immune function, and increases energy."
I drink a boat load of it, including right now. It's nearly as thick as soup.
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Post by Slinger on Aug 22, 2021 23:21:19 GMT
Ever heard of Matcha green tea, Paul? It contains an antioxidant called a catechin, specifically epigallocatechin gallat in this case (EGCG) which triggers a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK) which the body releases when food contacts the upper large intestine...Possible health benefits... "...it contains antioxidants that help boost levels of cholecystokinin (CCK), a hunger-suppressing hormone that also stimulates the digestion of fat and protein. Drinking matcha green tea daily curbs the appetite, promotes weight loss, improves immune function, and increases energy." I drink a boat load of it, including right now. It's nearly as thick as soup. Matcha is one of those things I've always thought about trying but never got around to. Well I've got no excuse now. I did a quick bit of research after reading your post and I've just ordered 40g of Matcha powder (Ceremonisl grade, and from Japan, not China like a lot of it is apparently) a matcha bowl (Chawan) to drink it from, and an electric whisk, and a 1g measure. |
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Post by rfan8312 on Aug 22, 2021 23:48:01 GMT
Wooah. Fancy guy, huh? I'm glad to hear this. And a bit jealous. I've read the stuff from Japan is the only way to go. Mine is a powder ordered from Amazon, though I don't believe it's from Japan. Will check again.
Would you mind at some point leaving your impression of the high grade stuff here somewhere on the forum?
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Post by petea on Aug 23, 2021 7:38:05 GMT
You'll be walking on rice paper and leaving trace in no time, Paul! |
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 23, 2021 12:38:53 GMT
'High Grade Powder' in 1g measures?
Paul has become the Godfather - 'Don Slinger'.
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Post by Slinger on Aug 23, 2021 13:46:50 GMT
'High Grade Powder' in 1g measures? Paul has become the Godfather - 'Don Slinger'. Would than not be "El Hondero," these days, Jules? |
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 23, 2021 15:13:27 GMT
Si, Don Hondero !!
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Post by Slinger on Aug 23, 2021 22:40:18 GMT
Wooah. Fancy guy, huh? I'm glad to hear this. And a bit jealous. I've read the stuff from Japan is the only way to go. Mine is a powder ordered from Amazon, though I don't believe it's from Japan. Will check again. Would you mind at some point leaving your impression of the high grade stuff here somewhere on the forum? I'll be sure to post my opinion after it arrives tomorrow. This is the one I ordered, it's not very expensive, and (as I've just discovered) even cheaper to order direct rather than go via Amazon which I did. spring-blossom.co.uk/products/organic-ceremonial-japanese-matcha-tea-tin?variant=31930986922030 |
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