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expatasia Nov 8th 2010 4:25 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 8969653)

I knew a man from Kent once, and he was a pervert . . . it's not the same bloke is it?

Maybe the one on this edition of 'Coppers' I was watching last night who stuck two mobiles & a charger up his Chatham pocket?



http://www.channel4.com/programmes/c...chatham-pocket

spartacus Nov 8th 2010 4:33 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by expatasia (Post 8970124)
Maybe the one on this edition of 'Coppers' I was watching last night who stuck two mobiles & a charger up his Chatham pocket?

I do hope that a 'Chatham Pocket' can be found on a seafarer's jacket . . .

northernbird Nov 8th 2010 7:25 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 8969406)
Now that's something I am looking forward to having next week. Fish and Chips from the local chippie. :thumbup:

That was the only takeout food during my whole 5 weeks that lived up to how I remembered it. Poke your curry and chinese and crappy pub roast dinners but good old Northern fish, chips and mushy peas did it for me.

ukecadet Nov 8th 2010 8:00 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by expatasia (Post 8970124)
Maybe the one on this edition of 'Coppers' I was watching last night who stuck two mobiles & a charger up his Chatham pocket?



http://www.channel4.com/programmes/c...chatham-pocket

in what order?just curious

Wendy Nov 8th 2010 8:02 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 8970308)
That was the only takeout food during my whole 5 weeks that lived up to how I remembered it. Poke your curry and chinese and crappy pub roast dinners but good old Northern fish, chips and mushy peas did it for me.

I'm also looking forward to Bacon Butties and Pork Pies. :D Not too bothered about anything else.

I am NOT looking forward to the weather! :ohmy:

scottishcelts Nov 8th 2010 8:07 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 
I'll have haggis & neeps then Berbs. :thumbsup::wub:

Peepster Nov 8th 2010 8:39 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by scottishcelts (Post 8970366)
I'll have haggis & neeps then Berbs. :thumbsup::wub:

I'm intrigued! What are Neeps and Berbs SC?

Wendy Nov 8th 2010 8:49 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by Peepster (Post 8970433)
I'm intrigued! What are Neeps and Berbs SC?

Neeps are turnips...

Berb may be burbon?? :lol:

Gert Muller Nov 8th 2010 8:55 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by Dreamy (Post 8967797)
you tell him!

::rubbing tum after fantabulous home cooked roast beef and all the trimmings last night::

I was concerned that my yorkshire puds wouldn't rise but they were so huge Bernie could have lived in one.

Please please can you tell me the secret to yorkshire puddings that rise?? I have tried everything, hot oven, top of the oven, skimmed milk, full fat milk, hand mixed, processor mixed and they taste OK I suppose but they are a bit doughy and feel as heavy as a rock!! Help....

pproehann Nov 8th 2010 8:58 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by Gert Muller (Post 8970454)
Please please can you tell me the secret to yorkshire puddings that rise?? I have tried everything, hot oven, top of the oven, skimmed milk, full fat milk, hand mixed, processor mixed and they taste OK I suppose but they are a bit doughy and feel as heavy as a rock!! Help....

Apparantly Aus flour is the problem and it needs to be a mix of plain and SR but then you have to refine the quantity of each to your tastes.

Wendy Nov 8th 2010 9:06 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by Gert Muller (Post 8970454)
Please please can you tell me the secret to yorkshire puddings that rise?? I have tried everything, hot oven, top of the oven, skimmed milk, full fat milk, hand mixed, processor mixed and they taste OK I suppose but they are a bit doughy and feel as heavy as a rock!! Help....


Really hot oven!

I use a muffin tin ( silicone one :D) and put in one tablespoon(ish) of canola oil in each cup, then place in the oven for at least 10 - 15 mins while the meat is cooking, then I take the meat out to rest, and turn the oven up to about 240 degrees.

For the yorkshires I keep it simple. I have a 3/4 ( about 2.7oz) cup measure cup (cheap one from somewhere like Kmart) and use it measure out:

1 level scoop of plain flour
1 measure of milk
3/4 measure of water
3 eggs
pinch salt and pepper

Mix it all together really well and place in the hot fat - I use a ladle or pour it from a jug and get each cup of the tin about 1/3 to 1/2 full of the mixture - no more or they are eggy and no less or they are really tiny.

Cook them until risen and golden brown. Takes about 15 mins.

Try not to open the oven and if you do, then don't do it for too long or they will shrink! :thumbup:

Let me know what you think :)

northernbird Nov 8th 2010 9:13 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 8970359)
I'm also looking forward to Bacon Butties and Pork Pies. :D Not too bothered about anything else.

I am NOT looking forward to the weather! :ohmy:

I did enjoy the bacon but the pork pies weren't how I remembered them. I didn't enjoy the weather and I went in June/July!

Pollyana Nov 8th 2010 9:43 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 8970446)
Neeps are turnips...

Berb may be burbon?? :lol:

Berbs is SCs name for Bernie ;)

irishbloo Nov 8th 2010 9:44 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 8970470)
Really hot oven!

I use a muffin tin ( silicone one :D) and put in one tablespoon(ish) of canola oil in each cup, then place in the oven for at least 10 - 15 mins while the meat is cooking, then I take the meat out to rest, and turn the oven up to about 240 degrees.

For the yorkshires I keep it simple. I have a 3/4 ( about 2.7oz) cup measure cup (cheap one from somewhere like Kmart) and use it measure out:

1 level scoop of plain flour
1 measure of milk
3/4 measure of water
3 eggs
pinch salt and pepper

Mix it all together really well and place in the hot fat - I use a ladle or pour it from a jug and get each cup of the tin about 1/3 to 1/2 full of the mixture - no more or they are eggy and no less or they are really tiny.

Cook them until risen and golden brown. Takes about 15 mins.

Try not to open the oven and if you do, then don't do it for too long or they will shrink! :thumbup:

Let me know what you think :)

What Wendy said:thumbup:the oven should be nearly smokin.
btw I hate yorkshire puds.:D

Wendy Nov 8th 2010 9:53 pm

Re: Dinner's on me.
 

Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 8970517)
Berbs is SCs name for Bernie ;)

Ah! Makes sense now :D


Originally Posted by irishbloo (Post 8970518)
What Wendy said:thumbup:the oven should be nearly smokin.
btw I hate yorkshire puds.:D

:ohmy: It's cos you're Irish! :D

My daughter eats them with sugar on :unsure:


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