Brock Manson 0 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Had a rather nice veggie lunch. Boiled the potato, carrot and broccoli - 10 mins, 7 mins and 5 mins in the same pot. Then sauteed potato and carrot together for 10 mins then added celery and broccoli. Bit of soy sauce, then paprika, mixed herbs and garlic tossed through. Topped off with a few slices of haloumi and hoyed under the grill. Surprisingly filling! Now there's a chicken in the oven. Rubbed the fucker all over with butter and herbs. Should give a nice gravy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I have a load of scones, cream, various crisps, ice cream and alcohol to use up before the big health kick tomorrow. It's gonna have to be a late night as I haven't even had tea yet (chicken chasseur in honour of our new recruits). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Jesus Christ. Are you auditioning for the next series of Supersize vs Superskinny? I feel sorry for the stick thin lass who has to contend with mash and beans for elevenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39184 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 You're having Chicken Chasseur on top of all that ? You fat fucking beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14141 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Having a bit of a "let's cobble something together from what's in the freezer/cupboard" meal tonight, which is turning out to be a spiced chicken, borlotti bean and spinach stew. Not remotely aesthetically pleasing, but the smell as it's bubbling away - somewhere between a curry and a chilli - is pleasing enough. Aaaand there we go. Not particularly pretty to look at, but a perfect winter warmer. Was still a bit thin as serving time approached, so I added a tin of adzuki beans near the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35614 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 I have a load of scones, cream, various crisps, ice cream and alcohol to use up before the big health kick tomorrow. It's gonna have to be a late night as I haven't even had tea yet (chicken chasseur in honour of our new recruits). The big health kick. I look forward to a week of photos of piles of iceberg lettuce, followed by a return to current form. Just made a really nice pearl barley broth from the River Cottage Veg book. It had a big pinch of cayenne pepper in which gave it a nice kick. Finished off with buttered rye and linseed bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14141 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Love a bit of pearl barley, adds easy substance to so many dishes, especially wintertime grub. It's one of my killer ingredients along with the likes of green lentils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14141 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Anyone know if this range is any cop? http://www.goodnessd...Cubes__66g.html The amount of salt in regular stock cubes is frightening, and these are loads better for you in that respect. But I'd be worried they'd have far less flavour in them as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35614 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Your fears are correct. I made a soup with the really low salt ones a couple of weeks ago, and it was fairly bland as a result - I've made the same soup before with the full salt cubes, so had something to compare to. The pearl barley thing I've just made was with their full salt ones and that was spot on - incredible the difference in taste when you don't use them though, so I can only imagine how much salt is in them. I was gonna make a veg stock from scratch cos there's a recipe for one in the River Cottage book, but couldn't be chewed in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35614 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 In general though, the Kallo stocks are really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14141 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Aye, I'm considering giving them a try anyway, even the full salt ones - it's not as if they cost that much more really. Plus I suppose with the low-salt ones, there are some dishes where you're adding other salty ingredients and it doesn't matter as much if the stock is a bit blander, whereas something like a veggie soup it makes sense you'd really notice the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9240 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 It literally is Feast or Famine for CT isn't it? "I've got scones and cream and chicken Chassuer to use up" Use up ffs Honestly as bad as my sisters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 In general though, the Kallo stocks are really nice. Their Whole Earth Peanut Butter is lush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Their Whole Earth Peanut Butter is lush. As I have stated many times, peanut butter is the work of the devil and looks like baby's nappy poo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14141 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 As I have stated many times, peanut butter is the work of the devil and looks like baby's nappy poo. I served up some salmon yesterday with a side dish of roughly mashed potato, swede, carrot and savoy cabbage. It was likened to baby food and vomit almost as soon as it hit the table. The meal did not recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Aaaand there we go. Not particularly pretty to look at, but a perfect winter warmer. Was still a bit thin as serving time approached, so I added a tin of adzuki beans near the end. And they call my concoctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Their Whole Earth Peanut Butter is lush. Agreed! Jolly fine peanut butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9240 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 The thing is the amount of really good advice Christmas Tree has had off people on here in the past and he just keeps on chosing to ignore it saying he knows best etc yet never sticks to anything. Make sure you cut out the bread though are you are fucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 The thing is the amount of really good advice Christmas Tree has had off people on here in the past and he just keeps on chosing to ignore it saying he knows best etc yet never sticks to anything. Make sure you cut out the bread though are you are fucked. Bread is on the banned list along with Alcohol and takeaways. An while Im committed to getting some weight off, can I just say that some of super fit freaks are only setting yourself up for years of misery in later life. All sounds good in your 20's and 30's all this nibbling nuts and taking care of yourself, but as someone who drives lots of retired people around every day, its no barrel of laughs living a long time. Constantly attending Funerals or hospital appointments. No bowel control so back to nappies. Alcohol just makes you piss all night. Erectile disfunction (As if you could really be bothered anyway). Highlight of the week songs of praise. Constantly moaning about how better things were back in the day. Virtually no money to maintain a decent lifestyle. Oh yeah, lets have some of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 You going to post up your daily food intake then? Being serious btw. Not to take the piss out of you but to genuinely gain advice from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39184 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 CT walks past Greggs tomorrow morning .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 You going to post up your daily food intake then? Being serious btw. Not to take the piss out of you but to genuinely gain advice from others. There's nobody on here really in a position to give me advice though. When you've seen what I've seen, been where I've been, eaten what Ive eaten.....Then and only then could you possible comprehend the sort of advice I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 There's nobody on here really in a position to give me advice though. When you've seen what I've seen, been where I've been, eaten what Ive eaten.....Then and only then could you possible comprehend the sort of advice I need. Drama queen! I had to go to intensive care last night to help them move a 32 stone man. There's your incentive right there to not eat crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 There's nobody on here really in a position to give me advice though. When you've seen what I've seen, been where I've been, eaten what Ive eaten.....Then and only then could you possible comprehend the sort of advice I need. What a load of tosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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