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Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by bil
(Post 8447798)
God knows. However, if you want a cheat's way to make really good Roquefort sauce, when the meat is almost cooked, pour in some cream to the pan, (this also deglazes it) and then add the cheese so that the mix thickens as the meat finishes cooking.
This way you don't need to make a roux, and I like to avoid eating wheat. I enjoy a bit of chilli paste in that to give it a kick. That's the old joke about British food. They boil or roast the hell out of it to get rid of all the natual juices and then add a source on top to disguise the taste. Btw, as far as pigeon is concerned I have no idea why you lot are so shocked. Pigeon is as traditional an English dish as it is French or Spanish. We are talking country pigeons here e.g. woodpigeon not the dirty city ones. Guess they dont sell pigeon at Iceland though.... (sorry, couldnt resist!) |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Never had a source, I do like a sauce on though.
Sorry, I couldn't resist either:rofl: |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by cricketman
(Post 8447837)
If you're going to add a strong source to a meet dish then you may as well eat road kill :) As you wont taste the meat at all.
That's the old joke about British food. They boil or roast the hell out of it to get rid of all the natual juices and then add a source on top to disguise the taste. Btw, as far as pigeon is concerned I have no idea why you lot are so shocked. Pigeon is as traditional an English dish as it is French or Spanish. We are talking country pigeons here e.g. woodpigeon not the dirty city ones. Guess they dont sell pigeon at Iceland though.... (sorry, couldnt resist!) Depends where you source your meat and where you source your sauce:rofl: I think you`ll find le Français are the biggest sauce user`s. |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by cricketman
(Post 8447837)
If you're going to add a strong source to a meet dish then you may as well eat road kill :) As you wont taste the meat at all.
That's the old joke about British food. They boil or roast the hell out of it to get rid of all the natual juices and then add a source on top to disguise the taste. Btw, as far as pigeon is concerned I have no idea why you lot are so shocked. Pigeon is as traditional an English dish as it is French or Spanish. We are talking country pigeons here e.g. woodpigeon not the dirty city ones. Guess they dont sell pigeon at Iceland though.... (sorry, couldnt resist!) |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by Lushdaddy
(Post 8448105)
Eh? What's wrong with sauces? I've never heard this sick joke before. What are you meant to have with your meat then?
British food can be a bit bland sometimes but we know how to cook meat and produce it ,Spanish beef is some of the worst Ive ever come across, it`s hard to beat Aberdeen Angus . |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by Rotor
(Post 8448129)
I`ve never heard this old joke either ,maybe he should tell it, he`s just anti British ...even though he is:confused:
British food can be a bit bland sometimes but we know how to cook meat and produce it ,Spanish beef is some of the worst Ive ever come across, it`s hard to beat Aberdeen Angus . |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by Rotor
(Post 8448129)
I`ve never heard this old joke either ,maybe he should tell it, he`s just anti British ...even though he is:confused:
British food can be a bit bland sometimes but we know how to cook meat and produce it ,Spanish beef is some of the worst Ive ever come across, it`s hard to beat Aberdeen Angus . As for beating Aberdeen, that's not too hard and don't call me Angus. :rofl: (I'm so childish):cool: |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by Rotor
(Post 8448129)
I`ve never heard this old joke either ,maybe he should tell it, he`s just anti British ...even though he is:confused:
British food can be a bit bland sometimes but we know how to cook meat and produce it ,Spanish beef is some of the worst Ive ever come across, it`s hard to beat Aberdeen Angus . I can name a couple of animals that beat the Abby hands down. |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by rugbymatt
(Post 8448202)
I can name a couple of animals that beat the Abby hands down.
So tell us then:confused: |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by Rotor
(Post 8448207)
So tell us then:confused:
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Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by rugbymatt
(Post 8448212)
South Devon, Sussex, Belted Galloway, Salers, Hereford and White Park... of the list, South Devon are without a doubt the best.
P.S Never herd of salers. |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Originally Posted by Rotor
(Post 8448217)
All good breeds but it also about personal choice.
P.S Never herd of salers. |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Tried pigeon a couple of times but found the taste too strong for me, much prefer pheasant.
Originally Posted by Lushdaddy
(Post 8448105)
Eh? What's wrong with sauces? I've never heard this sick joke before. What are you meant to have with your meat then?
Originally Posted by Lushdaddy
(Post 8448166)
Well I have to say, I like most meats. I won't eat French meat though.
As for beating Aberdeen, that's not too hard and don't call me Angus. :rofl: (I'm so childish):cool: |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
Yes Britain has some great meat. It is the way it is cooked that spoils it.
Lushdaddy, the trick is to keep the juice in the meat. The perception is that the British overcook it, then throw the juice away, then add sauces such as bisto or cheese sauce etc that means it doesnt matter what quality of meat you buy. There is one story that someone was invited to Sunday dinner where there was a fantastic joint of roast beef. The Spanish girl was looking forward so much to it as it looked and smelt so good. The British host took out the meat from the oven to show everyone then proceeded to throw the natural jiuces i.e. gravy down the sink! And instead covered this lovely meat with powdered bisto granuals. The Spanish girl said she felt like crying :rofl: Spanish meat is very good. As long as you dont go to Mercadona or Iceland. Try Asturian or Galician beef or lamb from Segovia. Again, you get what you pay for. The next story you may think is racist, but sums up what many Spanish people think about Britain and food. I went to the butchers in Asturias to get some beef with my FIL because my family were coming to dinner. The butcher was recommending an expensive local cut from a particular breed that they dont have in very often. Then my FIL said it was for some English guests who were coming for dinner and the butcher then said "Buy the cheap cut then, they wont be able to tell the diffference"! :eek: |
Re: Living in Spain - the good things!
funny you should say that but my OH cooks the Hell out of everything. I like my meat bloody as Hell, I want to hear my beef say moooo when I stick my fork in it......yum.:D
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