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BaZmO* · 27-01-2014 04:41PM

RasTa wrote: »

Is there anywhere I can buy these cheaper?

Looking at spending 50ish

http://www.lecreuset.co.uk/cast-iron-round-casseroles.aspx?storeId=10151&catalogId=20002&langId=-1&utm_source=pjn&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=21181#.UuaK2xBFCbg

Kildare Outlet?

Toast4532 · 27-01-2014 04:48PM

RasTa wrote: »

Is there anywhere I can buy these cheaper?

Looking at spending 50ish

http://www.lecreuset.co.uk/cast-iron-round-casseroles.aspx?storeId=10151&catalogId=20002&langId=-1&utm_source=pjn&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=21181#.UuaK2xBFCbg

TK Maxx.

I got two Le Cruset dishes there for €25 each last Feb in the Galway city store.

dipdip · 27-01-2014 04:49PM

Obviously they're not Le Creuset, but you can buy cast iron casseroles in Ikea for 50 odd euro. I have one and it does require occasional seasoning but is brilliant, particularly for cooking for a big group.

Dizzyblonde · 27-01-2014 05:19PM

Homestore & More also do a similar range of cast iron, and they're only around €25-€30.

Animord · 27-01-2014 05:36PM

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

Homestore & More also do a similar range of cast iron, and they're only around €25-€30.

Another vote for the Homestore and More ones, I have a few of them and am delighted with them.

the beer revolu · 27-01-2014 05:36PM

Aldi or Lidl often have enamelled cast iron cookware as do tkmax.

Loire · 27-01-2014 05:56PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

Aldi or Lidl often have enamelled cast iron cookware as do tkmax.

I think Aldi have them in at the moment.

Merkin · 27-01-2014 06:31PM

Another TK Maxx vote from me, have picked up lots of La Crueset bits and bobs there over time!

Malari · 27-01-2014 06:34PM

I have an Aldi/Lidl one (cant remember which) and it's great, one of my most-used piece of cookware for the past 3 or 4 years.

Mr Simpson · 27-01-2014 08:17PM

Le Creuset are expensive, but god they're worth it.

The ones I have were bought by my mam when I was about 3 or 4. 20 years ago

BaZmO* · 27-01-2014 08:46PM

I have one that I got in Dunnes. Still going strong 10 years on.

Hermione* · 27-01-2014 09:01PM

I've been very lucky with picking up Le Creuset in TK Maxx. Still don't have a casserole, though: it's on my long list of cookware covets :pac:

Long day at work being eased by a cuppa herbal tea, Lindt coconut and Michel Roux Jnr and Mary Berry on Food & Drink

doctorwhogirl · 27-01-2014 10:11PM

I was a bit disappointed with Food and Drink.

Hermione* · 27-01-2014 10:25PM

doctorwhogirl wrote: »

I was a bit disappointed with Food and Drink.

It's a bit disappointing generally

Only redeemed somewhat by the enthusiasm of Michel, imo. Tonight it was convenient filler viewing between a double dose of Paxman :pac:

The Black Oil · 27-01-2014 10:29PM

What's this Food and Drink, a TV version of this forum?

Merkin · 27-01-2014 10:34PM

It's brilliant, look out for it on BBC2 next Monday at 8.30! I love Mary Berry and I love Michel Roux! I really enjoy the wine tasting element and I particularly enjoyed the piece on the various cuts of beef tonight, who would have thought that a cut of tasty beef is referred to as the 'mouse'! Tom Kerridge is on it next week so looking forward to that!

homemadecider · 29-01-2014 12:17PM

Gombeen here decided to walk the 5k into work this morning. In the lashing rain. In jeans. And runners.

Spent the first 15 mins at work trying to dry my jeans under the hand dryer, luckily I have spare socks at my desk so I'm sitting at work in socks with my runners stuffed full of newspaper.

Urge to eat donuts... rising!

Merkin · 29-01-2014 12:20PM

Poor you! You need to purchase a very good bottle of wine on the way home and drink it all this evening, it's the only thing in situations like this!

homemadecider · 29-01-2014 12:32PM

A bottle of wine - I wish! I do have a pot of beef chilli waiting for me at home, I will have a bowl of that topped with melted cheese and mashed avocado for dinner. In front of the fire. I think it will be followed by hot chocolate.

Lovely Bloke · 29-01-2014 06:06PM

Where would a person get horseradish?

also, how much would be needed for, say, about 300ml of sauce.

B0jangles · 29-01-2014 06:08PM

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

Where would a person get horseradish?

also, how much would be needed for, say, about 300ml of sauce.

They often have it among the fresh veg in Polish supermarkets, no idea how much you'd need for sauce though

Gloomtastic! · 29-01-2014 06:31PM

Good fruit and veg shop?

I know Nolans in Clontarf has horseradish

Animord · 29-01-2014 06:41PM

Really depends where you are. The English Market in Cork has it. And you don't need much.

I buy it whole and what is left over I mix with a little vinegar, pulverise in a food processor and freeze for use later.

This recipe only uses 15 grams. A whole horseradish would be in the region of 300/500g I would guess.

Merkin · 29-01-2014 07:26PM

Any decent green grocers will sell it

Pang · 29-01-2014 09:01PM

I saw it in Fallon and Byrne before.

MissFlitworth · 29-01-2014 10:34PM

All the talk of lasagne & carbs over on Dinner has reminded me of this piece of insanity from crazy old Paula Deen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOyNjt_0zeM

Faith · 30-01-2014 07:59AM

Am I correct in thinking you could use paella rice instead of arborio rice for risotto?

Merkin · 30-01-2014 09:22AM

Not really Faith. Arborio rice used in risotto is what gives it the creaminess. Paella rice will not give you this creaminess and will absorb more liquid (while also being a bit more al dente) but if you're stuck and you continue to stir the paella rice like you would arborio then it should work fine as a substitute but I wouldn't use it all the time.

Gloomtastic! · 30-01-2014 10:28AM

Faith wrote: »

Am I correct in thinking you could use paella rice instead of arborio rice for risotto?

It's a lot cheaper than arborio (in Tesco anyway) so I use it all the time. It takes a little bit longer to cook but otherwise no problem.

Gloomtastic! · 30-01-2014 01:19PM

Here you go people......

Invent your own flavour of crisps and be in with a chance to win €1million!!!

http://www.walkers.co.uk

I entered Pork and Fennel Seeds and it's been accepted!

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