National Fish and Chips Day today

[Pampy Profile]

You're a mere youngster, SSC!

[dennispc Profile]

You're a mere youngster, SSC!

Too true, thus we didn't watch Postman Pat until the grandchildren came along!

AmyW, a short comparison of the two would be, if buying food to cook at home, Greendale would be better, certainly for fish and their meat is good.

Restaurant/coffee room has a low ceiling, a bit cramped and, for me, very noisy, apart from a couple of tables it’s also up a few steps. Of course they have rebuilt by now.

Darts Farm, as you know, has food plus a lot of other things. Ideal for us when OH needed to get out and start walking again, lots of ‘window’ shopping. Restaurant has a high ceiling, always a queue for lunch but never a long wait.

Never bought fresh veg or fruit from either - use our town. Darts Farm marginally better for take home cake slice for something for tea!

[karadekoolaid Profile]

I could really do with a plate of Fish and Chips right now!

[strictlysalsaclare Profile]

Re my Postman Pat comment above, it possibly started when I was just finishing junior school, so i only ever saw the occasional episode during the school holidays. I am probably more familiar with the theme tune because I used to hear it on the radio - my mum was a fan of the Terry Wogan show. although i am under 50, I am nearer to that age than 40!

[dennispc Profile]

Fish and chips at a local pub.

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Lunch time, £9.50. Cider and chive batter stayed crisp to the last mouthful. Made on the premises Tartare Sauce was pleasant. Fish, haddock, very good.

Chips could've done with being crisper.

Peas - poor. Overcooked.

Here's the prices from the once-a-week fish van. Two plaice fillets for us £5.30.

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[dennispc Profile]

Someone's at work behind the scenes!!

Put together the post above - clicked preview, everything fine (eventually) clicked Submit, error message - can't access the file! Did that twice, posted on the admin board for help. Next thing I know my post arrives.

Thank you to whoever twindled the knobs!

[Renee Profile]

Strange things can happen with computers Dennis!

There you are KK! A nice plate of fish & chips.

Cider and chive batter! What a lovely idea! Shame about the peas.

[Lusciouslush Profile]

Today, bright & early, The Lushly went to the fishmonger & came back with...……...John Dory - one of my absolute favs …... and..... and …..2 big boy fresh crabs...………


Tonight it's fish 'n chips then - not something I usually do with John Dory - but Lushly's choice.....!


Fresh crab tomorrow Lushly's an expert at shelling/cleaning however long it takes

[Amyw Profile]

Those fish and chips look lovely , I don’t think I e ever tried John Dory , what’s the texture/flavour like?

[Lusciouslush Profile]

John Dory is a close-textured firm fish Amy, & is very 'sweet' - I usually have it filleted & simply fry it - absolutely lovely - once you try it you'll be hooked too

[jeral Profile]

John Dory is a fish I've only seen gliding gracefully in a big display tropical fish tank.

Back at the ranch, I made my own battered haddock yesterday which was lovely. I read on a video that haddock is better than cod for this as it's drier. Anyone ever heard that?

[Renee Profile]

I have started choosing haddock when I go to a Rick Stein fish & chip shop in Lytham. It is always very moist when enclosed in batter and maybe sweeter than cod.

I'll watch out for John Dory, so thanks for the recommendation.

[Amyw Profile]

John Dory is a close-textured firm fish Amy, & is very 'sweet' - I usually have it filleted & simply fry it - absolutely lovely - once you try it you'll be hooked too

Thank you , I like most fish , apart from mackerel and sardines , that I’ve tried so will have to give that one a go x

[Renee Profile]

Sorry, I can't edit my post now. I meant Rick Stein recommended fish & chip shop.