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Cooking on Friday, 25 Jan. 2013

25/01/2013 08:09

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Heidi

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Good morning everybody,

for lunch it will be a duck breast, took it just out of the freezer. There are still some peas and as we had rice now for 2 days, I will make a little potato gratin.

In the evening we are invited and surely treated with something delicious. Our friend is especially good in cooking starters like tapas or antipasti (I wouldn't need anything else...).

Have a nice day!

Heidi

25/01/2013 08:52

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Abnimex

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Well, after university I am going to prepare some stuffed bell peppers, before heading out for the theater.

I am not entirely sure about the dessert though. Any suggestions fellow cooks? I heard there are some pudding experts around.

25/01/2013 11:16

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bee

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Lots of experts indeed! Nice one Abnimex! Well, or better: lots of sweet tooths I suppose.

My favourite dessert in winter is Tiramisu. But as you probably know yourself, it tastes best a day after preparation. So for tonight's quick dessert why don't you give my Custard Toffee Cream Dessert a try. It kind of comes close to the Tiramisu style. One word: delicious! And yes, filling. Not for those on a diet.

bee

25/01/2013 11:48

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Kitty

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Hey,

for lunch, I will go to an Italian restaurant with a friend - so no cooking for me

For tonight, I will probably go for an omlette and/or a salad. But on the weekend, I am planning to cook Indian food (never done that before). I am really excited how this will turn out.

@ Abnimex: why don't you try some yoghurt-based dessert with fruits and chocolate? Not to heavy before going to the theatre and easy to make!

Have a great weekend! Kitty

25/01/2013 12:24

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bee

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..and I just saw those amazing pics that have been uploaded to my recipe: Custard Toffee Cream Dessert. Thanks Alexia!

25/01/2013 14:07

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Androcles

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As it is Burns Night tonight, we will be having Haggis with neeps and tatties as per tradition.

Sadly no whisky as it is still A-free January

, roll on next Friday

25/01/2013 14:21

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Heidi

member since 02/09/2010
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Androcles,
do you have Scottish roots or is Burns night celebrated widely in the UK?

Regards
Heidi

25/01/2013 14:44

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Androcles

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My father was born in Scotland, but lots of people in the UK celebrate it whether Scottish or not - another excuse for a party!

McSween Haggis are readily available, even in our Village butchers!

My father had a wicked sense of humour and when he saw a very English member of my brother-in-law's family wearing a Kilt as a member of a Scottish Society (in England!), looked at the kilt and said "What Tartan is that - the McFraud, I presume?"

Best wishes,

A.

25/01/2013 15:04

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Heidi

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25/01/2013 15:19

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Abnimex

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Well I guess a light yoghurt-based dessert would be better for this evening, since it is going to be a long one!

But sunday will be the day of gluttony and I am definetly going to try the Custard Toffee Cream. Looks great. Thanks bee and kitty.

25/01/2013 17:03

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kiezkicker

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That´s what i like about the Brits, full of tradition and celebrations.

@ Androcles - Are you serious about having haggis even without a dash of whisky? Why don´t you make an exemption today and start having spirits a day later e. g. february 2nd?

Sláinte

k.

25/01/2013 21:15

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Androcles

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Kiezkicker -

Get Thee behind me, Satan

!

I did resist!

Didn't even sniff the cork.......

(Actually didn't dare!)

(But don't think you got away with it, Single Malt Bottle, just you wait til' 1st Feb!

)

A.

25/01/2013 21:27

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Androcles

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Oh and by the way, look at the celebrations we have got coming up:

10 Feb 2013 Chinese New Year (of the Snake)
12 Feb 2013 Shrove Tuesday
13 Feb 2013 Ash Wednesday
14 Feb 2013 Valentine's Day
15 Feb 2013 Kissing Friday (the Friday after Ash Wednesday)(English schoolboys were once entitled to kiss girls without fear of punishment or rejection, a custom that lasted until at least the 1940s.) Let's re-start it and why just schoolboys!
1 Mar 2013 Saint David's Day, Patron Saint of Wales
8 Mar 2013 International Women's Day
10 Mar 2013 Mother's Day (UK) and Also Simnel Day when Simnel Cake is eaten
11 Mar 2013 Commonwealth Day
17 Mar 2013 Saint Patrick's Day, Patron Saint of Ireland
24 Mar 2013 Palm Sunday
29 Mar 2013 Good Friday
31 Mar 2013 British Summer Time Begins
31 Mar 2013 Easter Sunday
1 Apr 2013 All Fools Day (Celebrates politicians) and Bank Holiday Monday

Yeah, let's have a "traditional celebration"

!!!!

A.

25/01/2013 23:16

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flour-ish

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Woah, Androcles, that's quite a list.....been lving in the Uk for almost 10 years now and it seems I have missed out on a lot of celebrations!

Looking forward to it now!

All the best

flour-ish

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