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Post by julesd68 on Aug 24, 2021 11:42:59 GMT
I'll tell what I'm *not drinking right now* and that is sparkling water. The shelves are always empty in the supermarkets and I read that this is due to the 'heatwave'.
Really?? I don't remember what I consider a heatwave in London but apparently it is defined as a period of hot weather lasting 3 days or more. What a joke - my memories of heatwaves are from when you would have stifling hot days for weeks on end.
I can't believe that the manufacturers can't manage supply for the pathetically short periods of hot weather we get in summer here. Are they managed by ex-employees of British Rail or something?
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Post by Slinger on Aug 24, 2021 11:55:59 GMT
I'll tell what I'm *not drinking right now* and that is sparkling water. The shelves are always empty in the supermarkets and I read that this is due to the 'heatwave'. Really?? I don't remember what I consider a heatwave in London but apparently it is defined as a period of hot weather lasting 3 days or more. What a joke - my memories of heatwaves are from when you would have stifling hot days for weeks on end. I can't believe that the manufacturers can't manage supply for the pathetically short periods of hot weather we get in summer here. Are they managed by ex-employees of British Rail or something? McDonalds have run out of milkshakes and bottled drinks. Nando's had to close 50 outlets because they couldn't get chicken. " Supply chain issues" is the anodyne reaction to be found in the MSM. It's bugger-all to do with the weather. |
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Post by julesd68 on Aug 24, 2021 12:06:06 GMT
Gotcha, that makes more sense!
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Post by petea on Aug 24, 2021 15:15:48 GMT
I always think the water that comes out of the tap looks pretty sparkly. Shame it doesn't work with rings though!
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Post by Slinger on Oct 24, 2021 14:26:04 GMT
I had a (very) late lunch today, and tried something *new* with my crumpets. A smear of this...  And what was, probably, technically, rather too much of this. Having said that I'm convinced that my lunch proved that there is no such thinhg as " too much," of it.  For once, the description "luxurious," is not just hyperbole. It's a " delicious traditional French whipped cream cheese seasoned with a hint of sea salt from the Guérande estuary in France." Rather like myself, it really is simple, and delicious. There's also a Garlic & Herb variaton which is already on next week's grocery delivery order. Even better, it's currently on sale at £1.50 from Sainsbury's; two quid elsewhere. Seriously recommended by a dedicated cheese-lover. Moi.  |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 24, 2021 15:34:31 GMT
LOL! I was just enjoying some Pie D'Angloys last night, remembering that you had introduced me to it.
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Post by Slinger on Oct 24, 2021 15:52:56 GMT
LOL! I was just enjoying some Pie D'Angloys last night, remembering that you had introduced me to it. I've got a Pie D'Angloys in the fridge too. It's brilliant on toast, crumpets, muffins etc. if you give it 20 - 30 seconds in the microwave to " melt" it a bit. Too long though, and it almost liquifies, so be careful. You need to watch it, and when it just starts losing its shape it's ready. |
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Post by petea on Oct 24, 2021 16:07:54 GMT
In 10 minutes it will be Okonomiyaki made with Gram flour though and with Haloumi rather than seafood or meat.
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Post by Slinger on Oct 24, 2021 16:13:41 GMT
They look rather delicious, and quite simple, Pete. I've just bookmarked a basic recipe.
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Post by Slinger on Nov 10, 2021 22:07:40 GMT
Not eating, but drinking. I've rediscovered the delights of hot chocolate. Sainsbury's currently have Green & Black's Organic Hot Chocolate on offer (£2.00 instead of £3.60) and just to make myself feel healthier, Alpro drinks are also on offer at £1.25, so I've just made this mugful with Cashew "milk."
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Post by petea on Nov 11, 2021 13:36:54 GMT
Just drinking my first cup of English tea for a year! Tea with never tastes quite right when made in Germany and so I don't bother.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 11, 2021 13:56:18 GMT
You're back! I still have your cables (and know where you live)... |
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Post by Slinger on Nov 11, 2021 14:10:26 GMT
Just drinking my first cup of English tea for a year! Tea with never tastes quite right when made in Germany and so I don't bother. It's all the shit on our water, Pete. It really adds to the taste.  |
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Post by Slinger on Nov 30, 2021 19:21:46 GMT
Toasted sourdough, smothered in cream cheese and chives, thinly sliced cucumber and tomato, (lots of) smoked salmon, and topped with scrambled duck eggs. It'll be exactly the same tomorrw as well.  |
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Post by naim1425 on Feb 17, 2022 20:09:47 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Feb 17, 2022 20:27:15 GMT
I had the second half of a lazy dinner tonight. I lined the bottom of a large casserole dish with 8 rashers of very nice middle-back bacon, which is probably my favourite cut, and then chucked the makings of a cauliflower cheese on top and slapped it in the oven until the top was nicely browned. All I had to do tonight was reheat the half that was left.
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Post by Slinger on Oct 29, 2024 21:01:09 GMT
Two easy peelers, a banana, and a pear. Supper is done.
I always forget how much I like pears until I bite into one.
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 30, 2024 5:52:01 GMT
"You get nothing for a pear. Not in this game ..." 
RIP Jim Bowen. |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 30, 2024 9:04:50 GMT
I had some Milano salami and wholegrain mustard between two slices of Hovis Granary last night. It's all I needed.
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Post by Slinger on Oct 30, 2024 19:20:35 GMT
Nice, healthy ostrich fillet steaks tonight. I cooked thm in the air fryer, and slapped thim into a couple of seeded brioche burger buns with some Leon "Love Burger" Sauce. Sorted.
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