Monkeys Fist

Did they give you the source water to splash in to your samples? Been to three distilleries, Talisker, Dalwhinnie and Oban, and they all gave us a little splash of the water from the source, and I remember thinking each time “ This tastes fucking incredible” then realising I’d only get to taste it that way again by going back to the distillery The Talisker tour was memorable because we were staying just along the road on a winter climbing trip. We turned up, not realising the tours only ran in summer and the lass sent us away then came running out as we were getting back in our cars and said to come back in and she’d do us a tour anyway. Not 100% sure if she actually charged us for it either.

Have you considered keeping the murderous little fucker indoors? For your sake and the rabbits sakes. And us

Did you encounter, and photograph, any indeterminate breakfast items, though? If not, why even bother posting?

Best Pigs Head Fucker in my lifetime.

Just for future reference Yorkshire pudding batter: 150g plain flour 4 large eggs 200ml milk. Mix then together until you have a smooth batter- I add the milk to the eggs and mix ‘em up, then gradually whip them in to the flour. Once you’ve got a smooth batter, I add thyme, parsley, and a decent spoonful of whole grain mustard, mix it up and leave it aside for at least 30 mins. Gravy is based on properly caramelised onions- I used red ones, finely sliced, on the lowest heat you can get. once they’re starting to properly caramelise ( which takes at least 30 mins), add a hefty whack of garlic, an equally hefty whack of whole grain mustard, and some brown sugar. Pay attention to this but because it’s easy to end up with burnt as opposed to caramelised, but keep the heat low and stir constantly, then when you're happy it’s all cooked, bang the heat up and add stock. It’s then a matter of keeping an eye on the level of liquid in your gravy- don’t let it get to low, don’t go overboard either. Once it’s all ready, you have a choice I like onion gravy served without the onions. Others like them left in. Decide which side you’re on, realise fat no onions is the only way, then crack in and eat.

I’ve just had a “sampler” of the sausage before I whack them in the batter. They are fucking amazing

Since we’re here, the lad a few doors up is a gamekeeper for the Duke of Northumberland. Knocked on the door a few nights back and handed over some venison sausages, said they’d had a population explosion amongst the deer and were struggling to use up the meat without just binning it. ( I told him I’ll happily take any excess of his hands ) So, Sunday lunch today is Venison Sausage Toad in the Hole with Port and Wholegrain Mustard gravy, duck fat roasties and steamed greens. Get in mah belleh!

You Don’t Have To Be Mad To Live Here… … BUT IT HELPS!! Avocado is the most over rated slop imo. Every recipe that uses it, it’s there as bulk, the taste comes from elsewhere.

The official world record for throwing one is 266ft. Did you get anywhere near?

Can someone ask @RobinRobin to lean out of his burrow and wake up @Andrew next door to do the match thread? Also, it’s nearly time for 2nd breakfast and they’ll both be Hank if they miss it.

As you’d expect from the name, it’s got a well battered entrance.

How’s that pronounced?

Nah, he was getting in to Sarah Cracknell instead, the jammy fucker

My daughter has had some health issues recently, but is on the road to recovery. I gave her some money to buy herself a new top as a little pick-me-up. It arrived today. She’s definitely mine

This one. Hope that helps with the pronunciation

I’d say regardless of anything this is my default position

All of his songs are No. 2, tbh.

mackems lost. Again. Expect a “ Fouwer in a Rowuh!” T-shirt to be released exclusively via Heron Foods. Then they’ll sack the manager

3-0. That’ll do. 7-0 over both games

She’s gone “out to see the Roman column” with the hotel waiter while Wykiki is watching the game.