I didn't get a chance to try it yet but that's the menu.
Its halal, so that's me out unfortunately.
Me too, I'm surprised more people don't kick up about this. I'd like to see all meat (well pork is safe) clearly marked if it's halal.
Why?
Egypt is predominantly a Muslim country so will most likely will use Halal meat I guess…
I'm asking why people are avoiding halal meat.
ah sorry - it wasn't in response to your comment
I assume because of the way the animals are killed.
Animal cruelty during slaughter. Google it.
I have and it's entirely arguable, if one actually researches it as opposed to just jumping to conclusions, that the halal method of slaughter is actually less painful and less traumatic on the animal.
There are disputed claims and evidence on both sides of the argument but I suspect that a lot of people turn blindly against the idea of the slaughter method rather than doing any research. Stunning animals before shooting a bolt into their sculls isn't exactly sweetness and light either and has its own issues.
The argument that halal slaughter is more cruel than other slaughter methods hasn't been reliably established and I firmly believe that objection to it is often rooted in ignorance at best and in Islamaphobia at worst.
Why did you ask the question and then try push your own opinion etc?
Quite clearly you had your own agenda and knew very well what and why you were asking.
On the contrary. You stated that you would avoid because halal without stating any reasons. I merely asked your reasons then added some context, having received your answer.
I asked because people have different reasons for being for or against halal slaughter. Some people claim it affects the taste of the meat.
I am no more pushing my own opinions than you are and have no more agenda than you do. Welcome to discussion.
You decided to tell the world for no particular reason that you avoid halal meat but I'm the one with an agenda and am pushing my own opinions? The irony 🤷
Watched some UK guy, Spudman on social media who has a large following. So I was delighted to see a Potatoman at the farmers market in Middleton. Very nice man who clearly put his time and energy in those. Had a potato, with beans from slow cookers, cheese, crispy onions and homemade garlic butter. Cannot fault it for 9 Euros, ate all and the skin.
Baked potatoes seem to be making a comeback. Subway are doing them and I see that wok n roll outlet on Daunt's square doing them too.
What's surprising is why baked potatoes went away for so long.
Should be the Irish street food. A whole meal in a spud.
Re Halal:
I think as meat eaters we need to come to terms with the fact that we're killing a healthy animal purely for food and that nutrition could be provided easily using plant - based products.
I'm not sure that it makes much difference in the end of the day what way the animal was slaughtered - it's a terribly stressful time for them herded into a killing zone.
I think if someone has deeply held feelings about halal being less than humane then the natural progression should be that any slaughter is inhumane.
Q any tips on where to buy good ginger? last lot I got was half bad
Lidl usually have good ginger.
Tesco used to have good ginger but now it's pre packed, cut up small and often mouldy.
Coal Quay Sat morning, Organic Republic stall
I think a lot of us Irish have farming backgrounds, and understand or have exposure to farming of animals for food. The animals are outdoors, eating grass, and the whole animal is respectfully used, not just the "fillet" and the rest thrown away.
In my personal experience, the humane killer (bolt) used in irish meat farming is fast, they can't see it, and the animals are not terrified. I can't speak for american factory approaches obviously, just my own experience in irish context. Halal I've also seen in person in Ireland, and personally I wouldn't eat halal meat after seeing it.
Interesting points.
If we have a look we'll find plenty of videos showing extremely harrowing conditions in meat factories. If I recall some of this was even referenced during COVID when employees complained about the terrible conditions.
In Europe we only have to look at how we treat the animals destined for the veal industry (or worse).
The lads so up in arms about halal should make their way to Kennedy Quay then next time our farmers (who treat their cattle so well with lush grass and warm housing) load trailer loads of terrified beasts onto the decks of an ancient cattle boat heading for the Med. The sight, sound and smell of that isn't pleasant.
Of course having said all that I like meat (including veal) but I don't get myself in knots trying to justify one path to death as being intrinsically better than the other path to death.
100% agreed, I've been in factories and witnessed both also, the bolt option is far less distressing.
New pizza place in Blackpool - Doma. Tried it at the weekend, its really good, a more chewy base than crispy, toppings; excellent balance and quality. I think they're Brazilian.
Is it the same as this?
I tried Cairo to Cork. Just got the mac and cheese but it was very good. I wasn't expecting much but it was very tasty and the chicken was nice too.
There's an Indian street food place opened in the Marina market. The massala chips were excellent, the butter chicken wrap was a bit drier than I'd like but very tasty still. Indian-Irish fusion could be incredibly dangerous. I'll be back to this spot for sure.
There's also a Greek gyro place opened in the Marina market. It only opened on Sunday and I was there Saturday so I couldn't try it, but the menu looked great. It's my next try for sure.
Do you know if the greek place is the same as the one in the black market? That's very tasty!
That's it ya
This? Would love to try, but limited days it seems?
@Mr.CoolGuy
https://www.instagram.com/thegreek.cuisine/
Looks different
Taste of the Balkins | The Black Market https://share.google/HFudCVnKxMbfttLHA
The Greek is the van that sits in glounthaune
