discussion XMAS GRUB IS NEARLY DONE!

[eddiesolo]

Well the turkey has been massaged, skin sliced and smoked bacon added, a whole halfed orange has been stuffed into it-to help with flavour and keep moist and it has had the juice from a fresh orange mixed with a touch of salt and pepper and then paprika brushed on top. This is all cooked and smells lovely, it will sit now and rest.

There is also a joint of beef slowly cooking in some beef stock and fine chopped onion-this will used towards the gravy. Once cooked it swill sit with the turkey until tomorrow.

Also the base of the trifle is made.

CAN'T WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW!

Si

 

[papa 695]

Same with me Si, dinner prepped.Bread buttered and Jam in the jar.

 

[eddiesolo]

Same with me Si, dinner prepped.Bread buttered and Jam in the jar.

No Ian...tell you what, i'll come pick you up and you can have dinner with us

 

[PaulTRose]

hope you have had the sprouts on since september

 

[eddiesolo]

hope you have had the sprouts on since september

Yep, started them in the summer, wanted to make sure they are just right

 

[Guest]

So for those of us working through Christmas day this is supposed to make us feel better?

I can't even drink too much.

 

[Ian M]

Roast duck. caramel potatoes, Roast carrots, turnips and leaks followed by Ris a la mande....

It was all very tasty

Ian M

 

[eddiesolo]

Ris a la mande

Is that the rice pudding dish with cream and almonds Ian?

Si

 

[Ian M]

Is that the rice pudding dish with cream and almonds Ian?

It is indeed Si. I love it. First time I made one and the wife said it was really good.

Easy to make as well

Serves with Cherry sauce, bought that though

Ian M

 

[PaulTRose]

Roast duck. caramel potatoes, Roast carrots, turnips and leaks followed by Ris a la mande....It was all very tasty

Ian M

sheesh, that does sound tasty

 

[Guest]

Cheese sandwich this year, very thin cheese. Although I have been told I can have a level teaspoon of Branston Pickle.

I will probably survive God willing. Water as well ,un-restricted, although as a treat I am being allowed to look at the label on an empty bottle of wine.

Laurie

 

[John]

I'm fine with an invite from either Si or Ian both sound nice.

 

[papa 695]

I'm fine with an invite from either Si or Ian both sound nice.

I'll butter an extra slice of bread then John

 

[Guest]

Omg trifle, not had trifle since we came to Canada.

 

[Ian M]

Today's menu is Medalions of pork loin, packed in bacon served with cream baked potatoes...

More Ris a la Mande with cherry sauce

Velbekommen

Ian M

 

[colin m]

So for those of us working through Christmas day this is supposed to make us feel better? I can't even drink too much.

It's all about the choices we make. I gave up a life at sea some years ago - the never actually knowing if I would be home for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries etc was one of the small reasons why I gave up. However I do feel for you, I still remember that "Christmas at work" feeling well - I just don't miss it. But anyway Richard, you can have Christmas when ever you want it. I had one in February, complete with tree and everything.

 

[Guest]

Omg trifle, not had trifle since we came to Canada.

When I am at home my job is the trifle. I usually go for a chocolate and orange one, with about half a bottle of Cointreau in it!!

 

[Guest]

It's all about the choices we make. I gave up a life at sea some years ago - the never actually knowing if I would be home for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries etc was one of the small reasons why I gave up. However I do feel for you, I still remember that "Christmas at work" feeling well - I just don't miss it. But anyway Richard, you can have Christmas when ever you want it. I had one in February, complete with tree and everything.

We both decided to simply give it a miss this year. Neither myself nor my wife even bothered with any sort of decorations as it just doesn't seem to be worth it. Next year though I am due home so we can look forward to that one.