USER1999
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Sprouts are an autumn crop, so eating them in the spring won't really work.
I like sprouts. Mmmm.
They do have certain side effects though.
I like sprouts. Mmmm.
They do have certain side effects though.
The big dinner
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bernix
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deer
fish - carp to be precise - is very common over here
fish - carp to be precise - is very common over here
Oddsocks
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good call...........
Robobum
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Lovely, I've just been offered 8 legs of Venison for £60, is that too dear??
richart
Major Champion
Don't they freeze ? Couldn't taste any worse !
bernix
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1,8 kg of boneless dear for a tad less then 20 Euro
sawtooth
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Turkey (sprouts included), and I'm going to have a go at cooking it this year coz the wife is working till 3pm.
SatchFan
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Just taken the giant turkey out of the freezer. Got the usual bits to go with it - roast potatoes, parsnips, various veg including Delia's spiced red cabbage, different stuffings etc. Might get a few of the dreaded sprouts in as my dad likes them.
Makes me laugh with all these tv chefs doing all manner of things to disguise the taste of these little green horrors. The best way of dealing with sprouts is with a 7 iron. Longer and straighter than an old Penfold Commando.
Makes me laugh with all these tv chefs doing all manner of things to disguise the taste of these little green horrors. The best way of dealing with sprouts is with a 7 iron. Longer and straighter than an old Penfold Commando.
Smiffy
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What time would you like me round Rob ?
We are planning on eating around 2.00pm on Christmas Day Rich, so about 6.00pm would be preferable.
viscount17
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we are feeding nine this year - two weeks ago it was just going to be two! so because some are finicky I voted other because that 'choose one' option won't work.
So it's Turkey, Beef, Baked Ham, pigs-in-blankets, roasts and boiled, stuffing, carrots, sprouts with bacon, roast parsnips, yorkshires, and (if I can get at it) thick gravy (hers is dreadful).
followed if there is space by a choice of any or all of Xmas Pud, mincepies and raspberry torte with thick cream, brandy butter and, if they find it, clotted cream.
fortunately the caterers at work have loaned us some crockery and cutlery (which we'll tell them about later)
So it's Turkey, Beef, Baked Ham, pigs-in-blankets, roasts and boiled, stuffing, carrots, sprouts with bacon, roast parsnips, yorkshires, and (if I can get at it) thick gravy (hers is dreadful).
followed if there is space by a choice of any or all of Xmas Pud, mincepies and raspberry torte with thick cream, brandy butter and, if they find it, clotted cream.
fortunately the caterers at work have loaned us some crockery and cutlery (which we'll tell them about later)
MizunoGreyhound
Challenge Tour Pro
Parents coming round just before lunch. Time to re-pay years of debauchery at their expense.
Would love to have goose, but sadly only I would eat it, so turkey it is (with a small 3 bird roast on the side)
Roast tatties with paprika, honey roast parsnips, the obligatory sprouts with chestnuts plus standard veg.
Well drenched Christmas pud with the option of chocolate sponge with chocolate custard for afters. Mmmmmmm
Would love to have goose, but sadly only I would eat it, so turkey it is (with a small 3 bird roast on the side
)Roast tatties with paprika, honey roast parsnips, the obligatory sprouts with chestnuts plus standard veg.
Well drenched Christmas pud with the option of chocolate sponge with chocolate custard for afters. Mmmmmmm
daymond
Tour Rookie
THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH SPROUTS. It's the cooks ( especially pubs)who produce over cooked,soggy,bitter tasting sprouts that give them a bad name.
richart
Major Champion
SPROUTS ARE DISGUSTING and don't shout at me.
bobmac
Major Champion
Dawn French likes them
richart
Major Champion
What time would you like me round Rob ?
We are planning on eating around 2.00pm on Christmas Day Rich, so about 6.00pm would be preferable.
At least i will be in time for the party games.
richart
Major Champion
Dawn French likes them
You watch too much telly Bob, although pot and kettle spring to mind.
forefortheday
Tour Rookie
We alternate between staying at home and going to the Mother in laws.
Last year I did duck and all the trimmings, this year I'll be eating Aunt Bessies (veg and all)
The missus told me last night we are going for Boxing day as well.
Pray for me gents!
Last year I did duck and all the trimmings, this year I'll be eating Aunt Bessies (veg and all)
The missus told me last night we are going for Boxing day as well.
Pray for me gents!
bobmac
Major Champion
Doesn't she do proper roast potatoes?
Par boil them for 5 mins, drain and give them a shake.
Let them cool then into the fridge the night before.
Then, straight from the fridge into really hot oil or goose fat.
When they're almost ready, take them out of the oil/fat and put them back into the oven on a dry tray
Perfick
forefortheday
Tour Rookie
Doesn't she do proper roast potatoes?
Par boil them for 5 mins, drain and give them a shake.
Let them cool then into the fridge the night before.
Then, straight from the fridge into really hot oil or goose fat.
When they're almost ready, take them out of the oil/fat and put them back into the oven on a dry tray
Perfick
It depends upon your definition of roast potatoes Bob!
Good call with letting them cool Bob, straight out of the pan into the oven only results in you steaming the potatoes first.
She's a lovely woman but she is a little "experimental" on the cooking front!
Oh and we get cold meat! (scouse thing)
19th
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Helping to serve and look after, a large party of 'on their own' people from 11am till 3.30pm so I will be ready for anything I will be offered when I get home ... even sprouts!
