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Offline Jukebox

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What's cooking this Christmas?
« on: December 18, 2008, 21:03:58 PM »
I think I may be in danger of going squared eyed watching all the recent Christmas cookery programmes on the box.

Last week I watched Heston Blumenthal and was amazed at his attention to detail and how his approach to everything is very scientific . The food he made was just unbelievable.

I've also been watching Nigella however I just sit gazing adoringly at her. She could serve up boiled beef and carrots and i would lap it up. The combination of her and the expert camera work  demonstrates to  me why her cooking is regarded as 'culinary p0rn' !

I'm now about to run downstairs  as Jamie Oliver is on and i need to see another take on how to stuff a flaming wretched Turkey ! :D

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« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2008, 21:25:52 PM »
what's cooking this xmas is my 20ib turkey hahah

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« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2008, 21:33:46 PM »
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what's cooking this xmas is my 20ib turkey hahah



Bloody hell Pumes, how many have you got coming round? :D

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« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2008, 21:38:41 PM »
15 not counting the twins and george and guess what i am in work xmas morning till 6am - 2pm and working boxing day but flying out on the 27th for a rest

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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2008, 22:42:28 PM »
That'll be Turkey sandwiches on the plane too I guess. I remember my mum once buying a fresh 28lb Turkey. She had to have an unexpected Christmas present of a new cooker as it wouldn't fit in the one we had. LOL

Heston Blumenthal - are you crazy? His approach is SO scientific that it's impossible for anyone to recreate his recipies unless they have access to a laboratory.
Mind you - there is nothing finer/fluffier than a baked potato cooked in a muffle furnace at 800C for 4-5 mins max.- I kid you not! You ain't tasted any baked potato so superbly cooked.
BUT I don't have one at home, neither do I have liquid nitrogen, solid carbon dioxide OR any of the lab/highly specialised equipment costing an arm & a leg.

I honestly don't see the point of him being on the TV. No-one, apart from millionaires or maybe catering college students (& I'm not sure they'd have anywhere near the facilities he has) can recreate his dishes. We could all do wonderful things given an unlimited budget BUT would you REALLY want to?

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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2008, 23:09:32 PM »
:D Shaun, I was thinking the same, I tend to look to see if there is that special touch that can be added to the Xmas dinner, and I know what your like, I think we should hsave a thread on cooking tips for the chrimbo dinner, and what we get, I think we always overdo it when buying in,I will get the turkey crown this year, and the pork and beef or lamb, i'd love to hear anyones tips, Loz gave me one for the beef once and it was lovely, so I hope she reads this and puts it back on, ;)

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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2008, 05:35:45 AM »
Well I have bought two stuffed Turkey Crowns this year, a gammon joint, whole Salmon for Boxing Day and cooking a Lamb Curry for the Saturday - That is it.  Regarding Tips - my best tip is cook your Turkey Christmas eve, Carve it on Christmas day when it is cold - nice thin slices, no crumbling, pop it into an oven dish blob bits of the jellied stock on top, cover with foil and slam in a really hot oven for about 5 minutes - result - lovely moist succulent meat and no panic on Christmas Day!
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« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2008, 08:34:09 AM »
What's a 20ib turkey :D

My brother is coming to our Ma's and apparently cooking a goose or two [:o]

I'm all for a traditional Christmas but he's doing butternut squash & sweet potatoes [?] Things have changed since I've been away  :)

For our part, we all cook something or other. Steph is doing Leek and Stilton Tarts, and I am adding to the comprehensive Xmas menu with my now famous ginger nut dessert. It's like my recipe for pork I posted last night - a typical Scunner recipe, tastes brill and takes 5 minutes effort. I'll post the recipe if anyone is interested :D

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« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2008, 11:01:46 AM »
:D My sister :D

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« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2008, 11:36:44 AM »
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What's a 20ib turkey :D

..... and I am adding to the comprehensive Xmas menu with my now famous ginger nut dessert. It's like my recipe for pork I posted last night - a typical Scunner recipe, tastes brill and takes 5 minutes effort. I'll post the recipe if anyone is interested :D



I'm getting worried Scunner  - are you feeling Ok ?  Something strange seems to have happened to you since you arrived in scotland !!! ;):D




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