Zoo Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've been thinking about making this for a while. It occurred to me that we don’t have a thread that revolves around food so I thought I’d make one, I’ve started taking a greater interest in cooking since moving in with my girlfriend down in Wales and whilst when I first moved in I could only make toast I now boast the capability to be able to add cheese and melt it on top. I’ve started eating more ‘normal’ stuff since moving too. I’ve been eating a lot less take-aways than I used to, when I lived back in England I’d be munching on Subways, pizzas and Indians quite regularly and it got to a stage when I’d be eating a sub-a-day when I was studying in college. I now eat more serious stuff like chicken, steak and lamb which I feel gives me a healthier diet and makes me feel better too. I’d like to know if you have any eating routines, be that a sandwich at 11:30 or some marshmallows at midnight. Anyway, this thread isn’t meant to be serious, it’s just a place to stick any foods you love, any that you hate, any that you love but really shouldn’t (e.g. – Marmite or horse semen). You can also include drinks too – Do you have a favorite drink? Do you have an alcohol that you drink week in and week out? If so, write about it in here. And obviously, say what you’re having for tea tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Not a bad idea Zoo....but in "General Football and Sport" ? Moved . Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Brain-fart from me! ...and you didn't say what you was having for tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Fussy eater here, I find Keema to be a good meal to play round with (leave stuff out I don't like and stay tasty). Make a curry paste (use Makeway if you cba) and put it into a pan with a block of mince. Cook for a few mins on a high flame whilst breaking up and stirring the mince. Add some peppers, spices, chopped potato and simmer for 40-60 mins. If you want peas don't put them in until the last 10 mins of cooking. Serve on a bed of rice, is tasty filling for a fajita too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 That sounds interesting Pate....big curry/spicy food fan but never tried that, I'll give in a go. (5,000th post! Did anyone bake a cake?) ...and you didn't say what you was having for tea. Just had some salad tonight, home made cole-slaw, peppered salami and a few other bits and pieces. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 anythin wi meat in...best steak cook around these parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 anythin wi meat in...best steak cook around these parts Steak for me tonight I think. Vegetable Soup to start (as there is a lot left over from lunch) and I've got a chocolate cake in for dessert, I've been getting into white rice recently too. If it's cooked with sea salt and pepper it's got an amazing taste - just a shame that I'm starving and I've still got a 30 minute wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Not to brag, but I make a mean rissotto usually just peppers, chicken and sometimes mushrooms, but its lovely! I love Italian food in general tbh, but I'm the same as marco, pretty much everything I eat has to have some sort of meat in it. Love a nice portion of salt n pepper chicken wings from the Chinese as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Don't like lager, can't stand Carling but yesterday I resorted to buying a 12 pack for £6 from OneStop. Its Carling Zest, spicy orange. Its bloody gorge. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodisonRoad Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Don't like lager, can't stand Carling but yesterday I resorted to buying a 12 pack for £6 from OneStop. Its Carling Zest, spicy orange. Its bloody gorge. Highly recommended. Love that stuff! and I'm not a big lager drinker, especially carling. They did one in the summer, same name but it was lime instead of orange, that was even nicer!! Hope they do it again this year, went down a treat at a few late night BBQs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Had a couple of very good ales last night while watching the match (can't remember the names though), and while eating chorizo and cheddar. With Everton winning as well I couldn't ask for much more in life at that moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 ...while eating chorizo and cheddar. There's cheddar and then there's cheddar (plus there's Cheddar just near where my mum used to live but that would complicated things).....crap mousetrap stuff that tastes like a piece of plastic to crumbly, nutty mature stuff that makes your taste buds explode. Cheddar is great but it's also shit. It's a minefield out there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 It was Davidstow Extra Mature, I find it quite good but I'm no expert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 It was Davidstow Extra Mature, I find it quite good but I'm no expert! Probably often is....my problem is (getting on my soap box here because it's pissed me off for about the last forty years) that there's no consistency. My mum used to buy West Country Farmhouse Cheddar from Sainsbury's back in the '70s and some weeks it'd be brilliant, some it'd be tasteless crap. Same applies today, I can buy "Seriously Strong" one day (substitute any brand) and it's superb so I go back to buy some more the next day and it's shite. It's annoyed me since I was twelve and it still does.....having said that I got some "Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature" the other day and it's great....but I just know that it won't be next time . I'm (secretly most of the time) a bit obsessive about this....have you guessed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Took a pint of Carslburg up to bed last night and forgot all about it. I have to say that 'standing' beer is one of the worst tastes out there, I had a swig just because there was nothing else around and it's truly awful. Next time I'm going to either make sure I drink it or pour it down the drain the next day. Luckily I don't feel your pain on the cheese Mike, I can only have it if it's cooked well (e.g. - Lasagne, Cheese on Toast, Pizza). I can't just eat it straight from the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Took a pint of Carslburg up to bed last night and forgot all about it. I have to say that 'standing' beer is one of the worst tastes out there, I had a swig just because there was nothing else around and it's truly awful. Next time I'm going to either make sure I drink it or pour it down the drain the next day. Luckily I don't feel your pain on the cheese Mike, I can only have it if it's cooked well (e.g. - Lasagne, Cheese on Toast, Pizza). I can't just eat it straight from the block. I've highlighted the problem. Lowensda and pete0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I've highlighted the problem. Export is drinkable....standard Carlsberg isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Don't like lager, can't stand Carling but yesterday I resorted to buying a 12 pack for £6 from OneStop. Its Carling Zest, spicy orange. Its bloody gorge. Highly recommended. bender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 bender Sure, when were you thinking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 whenever you want beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'm indulging in a can of Diet soda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I'm indulging in a can of Diet soda I like Diet drinks, for example I'd much rather have Diet Coke than regular. Does anyone remember those Coke flavors they tested a few years ago? I remember there was a 'Coke with Vanilla' that was amazing. I've not seen it for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I love vanilla coke. You can only get it from America now, or those shops that sell American food and drink. Zoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Diet Coke is horrendously bad for you. Vanilla Coke was incredible though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Diet Coke is horrendously bad for you. Vanilla Coke was incredible though. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/why-its-time-give-diet-soda-habit?cm_mmc=FitSugar-_-7%20Side%20Effects%20of%20Drinking%20Diet%20Soda-_-Article-_-6%20Reasons%20To%20Never%20Drink%20Another%20Diet%20Soda http://todayhealth.today.com/_news/2012/10/19/14543969-diet-soda-is-doing-these-7-awful-things-to-your-body?lite Primary reason - aspartame. Just do a little research on it, it'll shock you. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/06/aspartame-most-dangerous-substance-added-to-food.aspx http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html Just a few sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I love vanilla coke. You can only get it from America now, or those shops that sell American food and drink. can get it in france too i think..mates just been...there's one of them american shops here in chorley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 can get it in france too i think..mates just been...there's one of them american shops here in chorley I just order my American stuff off the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 i can just go get it within 20 mins though so there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Much more choice online . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Find me some Brannigan's Rost Beef and Mustard crisps and you'll be a star Is that shop Chorley's main selling point now Marco ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 since busker pete died yeah...still got tranny eric though! GoodisonRoad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ever had the grape Fanta, Marco? Gorgeous stuff and I'd recommend you try it if you haven't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 can't say i have! don't drink much fizzy stuff to be honest unless it's lager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 can't say i have! don't drink much fizzy stuff to be honest Bender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 ooooh you bitch Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Vanilla Coke is brilliant, I never understood why it doesn't seem to be popular in most places. Apparently there was a Raspberry Coke as well according to wikipedia, but it was only sold in New Zealand. Would love to try that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I don't drink any other Coke other than Diet. Apparently it's supposed to cause severe depression if consumed too many, but it's a bit damn late for that. I just prefer the flavor over all the others. Food and beverage scares running wild again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Apparently it's supposed to cause severe depression if consumed too many, but it's a bit damn late for that. Just pretend that you're drinking something else to numb the pain. Has anyone tried putting pepper on toast by the way? It's given me some good results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) Not me but could be worth a try. Mustard + minced meat + cheese on toast, yes please. Edited March 3, 2013 by Fearthainn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Just done the weekly shop and picked up some top stuff, salmon I think was picked up for tonight which I'm not too fond of but I'll try and make it nicer with some chilli or some pepper (any ideas for salmon?). Anyway it's that for tonight and some loin steak for tomorrow's lunch which is really nice. Has anyone tried Madeira cake too? That's bloody lovely stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I went into the pound bakery the other day, I saw some cake that was on the top shelf and labelled as £3 even though it was the same size as the others. I asked the woman who worked there (it turned out she was the owner) "How come that cake is £3 when everything else is £1 ?" She replied "That's madeira cake". Boom. Tish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 That's actually quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Louis just did a funny. I don't eat cakes or candies or chocolate or anything like that. Never had a sweet tooth. For the benefit of this here thread, a can of diet pepsi at this moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 For the benefit of this here thread, a can of diet pepsi at this moment. Did J not teach you anything?! Anyway its soup for me at the moment. Chicken blended in with a loada other stuff to give it flavour, quite nice on a cold day such as today. Seeing as I'll be travelling later I may pick up a Burger King though, it's been months since I had one and they're bloody lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Anyway its soup for me at the moment. Chicken blended in with a loada other stuff to give it flavour... My wife makes the world's best chicken soup...recipe handed down from her Jewish mother (also cures all ills.....known as "Jewish penicillin" ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Zoo, It's only about 20 degrees warmer than it was a few days ago. Been like fucking July at times just recently damn it. Lay off the burgers as there's still a meat alert underway by all accounts, but I don't eat them. Consume at your own risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Just eaten a couple of Belvita biscuits......boring, been on a bit of a health run for the last week steering clear of sweet stuff and all that bollocks but seriously craving a Chinese tonight!! Damn it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Lay off the burgers as there's still a meat alert underway by all accounts, but I don't eat them. Consume at your own risk. You make it sound as if thousands are dying from infected burgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I'm having belly pork for tea tonight with diced potatoes, chorizo, and peppers. Most people turn their nose up at it, but I love it.. Yummy strips of fat mmmm . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Anyone tried this? It's fucking amazing. called a Francesinha. Fearthainn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 We're going out tonight and planning all kinds of nefarious alcoholic beverages. I could use a fucking drink or five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Anyone tried this? It's fucking amazing. called a Francesinha. YES!! There is a Portuguese restaurant called Café Porto on Rodney Street. They'll be showing Malaga-Porto on Wednesday and cooking Francesinhas! Every time I go back to Portugal I eat at least one francesinha Haven't gone there for over a year though sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 It looks good but what the hell is it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesinha It even has a wiki page, that's how good it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesinha It even has a wiki page, that's how good it is. I think I'm in love. Fearthainn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Not the best for the heart, but then again neither is watching Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 YES!! There is a Portuguese restaurant called Café Porto on Rodney Street. They'll be showing Malaga-Porto on Wednesday and cooking Francesinhas! Every time I go back to Portugal I eat at least one francesinha Haven't gone there for over a year though sadly. Do they serve it all the time or just when Porto are playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) They don't have it on the menu so I think it'll probably be for this game only. Don't even think they served it for the first leg a couple of weeks ago. They do cook some Portuguese dishes on request only so they'd probably cook it for you if you contacted them in advance. Edited March 10, 2013 by Fearthainn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 They don't have it on the menu so I think it'll probably be for this game only. Don't even think they served it for the first leg a couple of weeks ago. They do cook some Portuguese dishes on request only so they'd probably cook it for you if you contacted them in advance. Thanks Fearthainn, I might pop down after payday and try it out. Fearthainn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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