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one of the 'activities' our family did when sharing new year's eve with another family was to make sushi rolls with a selection of veg fillings and to have them as a starter for the main meal. it was quite fun and not very difficult to get a decent 'roll'.
i think it's something you could easily have a try at with your granddaughter, earthmaiden.
i think it's something you could easily have a try at with your granddaughter, earthmaiden.
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I must suggest that to my daughters too Scully.
In today’s Grauniad Nigel comes up with some recipes for Autumn,
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/s ... rlic-toast
In today’s Grauniad Nigel comes up with some recipes for Autumn,
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/s ... rlic-toast
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Yes please to all those autumnal recipes!
I thought of Sushi as a children's activity after seeing children making it on a TV programme. I need to get the basic equipment and have a go myself first.
I thought of Sushi as a children's activity after seeing children making it on a TV programme. I need to get the basic equipment and have a go myself first.
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The article about Marsala was very interesting PP. I have used it in the past with chicken.
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I love Marsala
How often do you reuse your frying oil?
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/s ... tchen-aide
How often do you reuse your frying oil?
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/s ... tchen-aide
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I was going to buy Marsala on my way home from Sicily. Unfortunately I came back through Catania airport which is as far as you can get from Marsala on the island and “Of course we don’t sell it, it’s not local”
Sorry PP I think that article is a bit lacking. Which oil do they recommend if you aren’t using evoo because you haven’t won the lottery? What means of disposal does she recommend if you don’t want to / can’t drive each litre to a council tip that may or may not have recycling facilities? I do think 5/6 uses is about right, I strain mine through a coffee filter, while it’s warm as it will be to viscous to go through paper when cold And I’m lucky enough to be able to let the local kebab shop dispose of it.
Sorry PP I think that article is a bit lacking. Which oil do they recommend if you aren’t using evoo because you haven’t won the lottery? What means of disposal does she recommend if you don’t want to / can’t drive each litre to a council tip that may or may not have recycling facilities? I do think 5/6 uses is about right, I strain mine through a coffee filter, while it’s warm as it will be to viscous to go through paper when cold And I’m lucky enough to be able to let the local kebab shop dispose of it.
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I barely ever fry. Haven’t for years. I am much impressed with my son’s Air Fryer though.
But when I think of all the oil I used to use it does surprise me that I am not an awful lot thinner these days.
But when I think of all the oil I used to use it does surprise me that I am not an awful lot thinner these days.
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Pleased to see there is Marsala IN the cake. Cake and fortified wine seems very Jane Austen and not something I am fond of.
I haven't deep fried anything for years (so I should be slim too ). I have occasionally shallow fried in a generous amount of oil. I too was surprised at the suggestion of EVOO. There was a time when Extra Virgin was really special but it seems as commonplace as any other oil now. I wonder what happens to all the subsequent pressings? Perhaps they are used in those olive oil spreads etc
I haven't deep fried anything for years (so I should be slim too ). I have occasionally shallow fried in a generous amount of oil. I too was surprised at the suggestion of EVOO. There was a time when Extra Virgin was really special but it seems as commonplace as any other oil now. I wonder what happens to all the subsequent pressings? Perhaps they are used in those olive oil spreads etc
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Sainsbug Spanish EVOO is competitively priced and smells and tastes nice. I thought it was to do with 'smoke point' and EVOO is low IIRC. Mamta who has a background in public health told me 'Use twice only' of other oils. I don't deep fry and only have deep fried stuff when eating out, love it.
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I always associated Marsala with a sickly sweet gluey wine, until one day, a friend turned up with a wonderful bottle of dry Marsa
As for frying, I have to admit I love fried food to distraction. Fortunately it never affects my waistline, so that´s one thing I don´t have to worry about. I reuse the oil I use several times, but work out whether to dump on the basis of smell, nothing else. If it´s smells "over-used", shall I say, it goes out.
As for frying, I have to admit I love fried food to distraction. Fortunately it never affects my waistline, so that´s one thing I don´t have to worry about. I reuse the oil I use several times, but work out whether to dump on the basis of smell, nothing else. If it´s smells "over-used", shall I say, it goes out.
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I think the temperature that the oil is heated to will affect how many times it can be used - higher temps, fewer uses.
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I read Felicity’s dosa thing
I was intrigued to discover that you can buy ready made dosa batter in cartons
I don’t mind Git’s Instant Dosa Mix to be honest - don’t tell anyone
I was intrigued to discover that you can buy ready made dosa batter in cartons
I don’t mind Git’s Instant Dosa Mix to be honest - don’t tell anyone
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These Eastern-inspired brunch recipes look good. I can't remember the last time I did brunch in an eatery.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/s ... ls-harissa
And an excellent appraisal of a Kilburn community kitchen from Ruby Tandoh.
https://vittles.substack.com/p/the-gran ... stories-of
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The Towpath Café is within walking distance of me, and I’ve heard good reports, but as usual never been
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Rachel Roddy has a nice looking sausage pasta recipe in today’s Guardian.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/s ... mascarpone
And there’s a round up of past Autumn dishes.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/s ... favourites
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/s ... mascarpone
And there’s a round up of past Autumn dishes.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/s ... favourites
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I thought there were quite a few recipes we'll probably try from the 20 best Autumn supplement. I'm glad we've got the actual paper itself!
Anna Jones' one-pot spaghetti looked particularly interesting.
We've also never done Simon Hopkinson and Lindsey Bareham's famous roast chicken And the eggy ones looked nice.
The classic tortilla was exactly the way DS's Spanish partner made it for us when they were staying with us. She also did it once with sweet potatoes as we had a lot of them, and that was very good too.
Anna Jones' one-pot spaghetti looked particularly interesting.
We've also never done Simon Hopkinson and Lindsey Bareham's famous roast chicken And the eggy ones looked nice.
The classic tortilla was exactly the way DS's Spanish partner made it for us when they were staying with us. She also did it once with sweet potatoes as we had a lot of them, and that was very good too.
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