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    #3992
    tampopo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭tampopo


    Heya,

    could do with some pointers or input. I have to buy a new cooker pdq. Electric. I was wondering if there were any things you would advise to look out for, things that you realised after it was too late!

    I normally only cook for two and for me a thing I want/need is a small upper oven instead of using a whole oven for not much volume.
    Other than that it's a toss up between four raised hobs or a completely smooth surface.

    And buttons that dont' collect the dirt as my current one does...

    any tips???


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    #3993
    kylith
    Registered Users Posts: 17,736 ✭✭✭✭kylith


    Go for a flat ceramic hob, they heat up a hell of a lot faster than the raised electric plates, and they don't rust.


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    #3994
    Mrs Fox
    Registered Users Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭Mrs Fox


    IMG_20141127_170342_zpshxsjc54q.jpg

    I WANT!!!


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    #3995
    Minder
    Registered Users Posts: 2,774 ✭✭✭Minder


    Will that go on general release? Looks like it is only available online or in store from the restaurant or a select few book shops. Nearly 10 euro for delivery?


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    #3996
    Mrs Fox
    Registered Users Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭Mrs Fox


    Minder wrote: »
    Will that go on general release? Looks like it is only available online or in store from the restaurant or a select few book shops. Nearly 10 euro for delivery?

    Not sure, but available in Easons. Free Ireland/UK delivery with them since book is over a tenner.
    You want, too?


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    #3997
    Minder
    Registered Users Posts: 2,774 ✭✭✭Minder


    Yep, that and a couple of cookbooks from Oz.

    Chin Chin by Benjamin Cooper, the cookbook from the Melbourne restaurant of the same name.

    Gingerboy: Creative Street Food – Book by Teage Ezard and Chris Donnellan

    Unfortunately they don't ship international orders, but The Sweeper will send them on from Townsville if I order them.

    Thanks for the Easons tip - I'll see if they sell it.

    Update. Order placed. Many thanks


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    #3998
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,191 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Does anyone roast stuffed marrow anymore? As a kid. the mother would do this once or twice a year. stuffed with turkey breadcrumb stuffing and sliced.


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    #3999
    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,432 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    Does anyone roast stuffed marrow anymore? As a kid. the mother would do this once or twice a year. stuffed with turkey breadcrumb stuffing and sliced.
    I do, yes, if I find one. Usually stuffed with a 'spag bol' type mixture and topped with cheese.


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    #4000
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,191 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Alun wrote: »
    I do, yes, if I find one. Usually stuffed with a 'spag bol' type mixture and topped with cheese.

    Our job, as kids, was to scoop out the middle, fill with the stuffing, and then tie the cut-off end back on with string :D


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    #4001
    iwantmydinner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,246 ✭✭✭iwantmydinner


    I'm thinking of splashing a whole €7.50 on Lorraine Pascale's "Fast, Fresh and Easy" book. Anyone here have it?


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    #4002
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,191 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Don't have it, but she makes pastry look easy on the TV, and also easy on the eye............


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    #4003
    angeldelight
    Registered Users Posts: 5,175 ✭✭✭angeldelight


    I put Thomasina Miers book on my Santy list, cannot wait!


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    #4004
    Loire
    Registered Users Posts: 2,034 ✭✭✭Loire


    I'm thinking about getting the lettercollum cookbook....

    http://lettercollum.ie/?s=page&id=6


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    #4005
    IvyTheTerrible
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,949 ✭✭✭✭IvyTheTerrible


    I'm making my own mincemeat today, just waiting for my raisins and currants to soak.


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    #4006
    Loire
    Registered Users Posts: 2,034 ✭✭✭Loire


    Slow cooker on the go with beef cheek stew. Close friends over for dinner tonight and just finished making port & red wine reduction for venison steaks. Bubbly in the fridge and a Fleurie and a St. Emillion at the ready!!


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    #4007
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,246 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Going for afternoon tea in the Kingsley today so will post pics later :-) eeek excited!


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    #4008
    dee_mc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,175 ✭✭✭dee_mc


    leahyl wrote: »
    Going for afternoon tea in the Kingsley today so will post pics later :-) eeek excited!

    On a related note, any tips for removing drool from a computer keyboard?


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    #4009
    major deegan
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭major deegan


    Loire wrote: »
    I'm thinking about getting the lettercollum cookbook....

    http://lettercollum.ie/?s=page&id=6

    It's not great


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    #4010
    The Hill Billy
    Registered Users Posts: 22,749 ✭✭✭✭The Hill Billy


    Why not?


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    #4011
    Miaireland
    Registered Users Posts: 4,063 ✭✭✭Miaireland


    I have bought the Lettercollum book. It is a nice book but nothing special. The recipes are fairly simple. To be honest I would flick through the book before you buy.


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    #4012
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,191 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Have the kids making soda bread. Its gonna be out at 25 past, so bring a lb. of butter and a pot of marmalade, and I'll have the kettle on :D:D


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    #4013
    Kat1170
    Registered Users Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    Have the kids making soda bread. Its gonna be out at 25 past, so bring a lb. of butter and a pot of marmalade, and I'll have the kettle on :D:D

    Marmalade ??? Surely you mean blackcurrant jam :):)


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    #4014
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,191 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Kat1170 wrote: »
    Marmalade ??? Surely you mean blackcurrant jam :):)

    No, always Marmalade! unless I fry it in the morning. :D


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    #4015
    Kat1170
    Registered Users Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    Now we agree :D Homemade Soda bread fried in the pan after some smoked rashers is the food of Gods :D:D:D


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    #4016
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,191 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Kat1170 wrote: »
    Now we agree :D Homemade Soda bread fried in the pan after some smoked rashers is the food of Gods :D:D:D
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    If you have a few cooked spuds left from yesterday, peel and slice them and fry as well. Your heart won't thank you, but your taste buds will!


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    #4017
    Harry Palmr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40,061 ✭✭✭✭Harry Palmr


    Okay a quickie - is it possible to boil sausages as a way to cook them? I have a stew going and rather than cook them separately I thought I'd throw them in and let them simmer away for 30 mins. Wise or Deli-belly?


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    #4018
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users Posts: 8,350 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    Okay a quickie - is it possible to boil sausages as a way to cook them? I have a stew going and rather than cook them separately I thought I'd throw them in and let them simmer away for 30 mins. Wise or Deli-belly?

    German sausages - bratwurst etc are boiled as opposed to grilled/fried, no problem.


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    #4019
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,802 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    Okay a quickie - is it possible to boil sausages as a way to cook them? I have a stew going and rather than cook them separately I thought I'd throw them in and let them simmer away for 30 mins. Wise or Deli-belly?

    Yup, fine but the might end up looking uncooked while being full cooked.


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    #4020
    Dizzyblonde
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,108 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dizzyblonde


    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    Okay a quickie - is it possible to boil sausages as a way to cook them? I have a stew going and rather than cook them separately I thought I'd throw them in and let them simmer away for 30 mins. Wise or Deli-belly?

    Food safety advice is forbidden in this forum.

    With regard to whether boiled sausages taste nice, that's how they're cooked in coddle. They taste great but some people are put off by the pale appearance.


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    #4021
    Harry Palmr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40,061 ✭✭✭✭Harry Palmr


    Cheers for that - too late today though (early tay!) something to remember :)

    As for the advice ban - seriously? elfandsafety - the bane of the modern world.


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