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Gloomtastic! · 11-02-2015 11:22PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Is that how it works?

I tried some a few years later. Not good. Not good at all. It might be different with cooked as opposed to raw but I'm buggered if I'm going to risk it again.

kylith · 12-02-2015 08:46AM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Is that how it works?

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

I tried some a few years later. Not good. Not good at all. It might be different with cooked as opposed to raw but I'm buggered if I'm going to risk it again.

Now, I know it's not oysters, but my mum had a bad mussel years ago and she can guzzle the things down these days, no problem.

She did say that she prayed for death when she had the bad one though, so don't risk dodgy shellfish.

BaZmO* · 12-02-2015 08:55AM

I know peanut allergies work on a progressive basis, in that after each exposure to them it gets progressively worse. Wasn't aware how shellfish allergies worked though.

Lovely Bloke · 12-02-2015 09:46AM

For actual nice banana/egg pancakes just mash one banana, and add two whisked up eggs and a pinch of baking powder.

You can add cinnamon or whatever else for flavour too, and keep them small on the pan, they aren't the most firm and are difficult to flip if they are too wide.

But they are the lightest, fluffiest pancakes you ever had and my 9.5 month old absolutely LOVES them. Now, he's like a monkey with bananas as it is, but these pancakes, he can't get enough.

BaZmO* · 12-02-2015 09:53AM

I didn't know banana/egg pancakes were a thing. They look great.

I'd say they take a while to whisk?

Mrs Fox · 12-02-2015 10:50AM

Kat1170 wrote: »

Anyone else here got any food allergies. I'm allergic to Shellfish. Would love to try Lobster and any number of Shellfish but they will forever be forbidden to me

During my teens I developed dermatographia, around the same time I suddenly got an allergy to eggs, EGGS! Dammit, out of everything. Nothing egg based at all, or my lips would swell I'd put Jolie-Johanssen-Jagger to shame.
When I moved to Ireland I started meddling with eggs again, and it took about a year before both allergy and skin condition to go away.
Nowadays I'm not completely allergy-free; some fish like tuna and mackerel, if I consume beyond moderation, would result a slight swell on the lips. I just keep anti-histamine in hand.

Alun · 12-02-2015 11:17AM

Kat1170 wrote: »

Anyone else here got any food allergies. I'm allergic to Shellfish. Would love to try Lobster and any number of Shellfish but they will forever be forbidden to me

Kind of .. I've suffered for many years with hay fever, mainly from tree pollen, specifically birch pollen. As a result I suffer from a thing called OAS (Oral Allergy Syndrome) which means I get irritation in my throat, varying from very mild to quite severe, from eating certain things.

It varies for each sufferer, but big nono's are nuts that still have that brown skin on them, especially almonds or walnuts and any fruit that has a 'bloom' on the skin, apples do it but grapes, plums and particularly cherries are more severe. If they're peeled the effect is much less, and when cooked they're no problem at all. Some seeds as found in seeded breads set it off too.

It's a real PITA, but for things I really like, such as strawberries, I just grin and bear it and keep my consumption of them to a minimum.

Lovely Bloke · 12-02-2015 11:41AM

BaZmO* wrote: »

I'd say they take a while to whisk?

it takes, what, a minute or so to mash a banana with a fork, and then introduce the already whisked egg, I've no idea why the pic you posted has chopped banana in a bowl with un-whisked eggs, it looks like it'd take an age alright, I mean how could a whick even break the banana down?

Bur see how small they are - three on one pan - that's legit, and they need to be cooked that way, otherwise they fall apart on your flip-utensil of choice.

connollys · 12-02-2015 11:43AM

BaZmO* wrote: »

I didn't know banana/egg pancakes were a thing. They look great.

I'd say they take a while to whisk?

I use a mini blender. Seconds.

Loire · 12-02-2015 12:47PM

Does anyone know how to keep oysters from going "milky"? The last few times I've bought them (at lunchtime) they're inedible that night as they are just milky looking. I usually just keep them in the fridge. Thinking of picking up a dozen for Sat night

:pac:

Tilly · 12-02-2015 01:27PM

connollys wrote: »

I use a mini blender. Seconds.

Me too.

Markcheese · 12-02-2015 01:28PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

I know peanut allergies work on a progressive basis, in that after each exposure to them it gets progressively worse. Wasn't aware how shellfish allergies worked though.

Same - worth seeing someone about it (in case of accidental exposure )

tampopo · 12-02-2015 01:39PM

connollys wrote: »

I use a mini blender. Seconds.

Me three. I have an old style pint glass-the one with the bulge near the rim-for this purpose.

Markcheese · 12-02-2015 01:40PM

Loire wrote: »

Does anyone know how to keep oysters from going "milky"? The last few times I've bought them (at lunchtime) they're inedible that night as they are just milky looking. I usually just keep them in the fridge. Thinking of picking up a dozen for Sat night :pac:

Are you getting them opened ? They should hold fine in the fridge unopened.... Say it to the lads you're getting them off - (try not keeping them airtight ?)

Loire · 12-02-2015 03:25PM

Markcheese wrote: »

Are you getting them opened ? They should hold fine in the fridge unopened.... Say it to the lads you're getting them off - (try not keeping them airtight ?)

I buy them unopened alright. Happened the last 2 times I bought them. I'll say it to the supplier the next time so.

Minder · 12-02-2015 06:57PM

Loire wrote: »

Does anyone know how to keep oysters from going "milky"? The last few times I've bought them (at lunchtime) they're inedible that night as they are just milky looking. I usually just keep them in the fridge. Thinking of picking up a dozen for Sat night :pac:

I was told that go milky when them warm up a bit, like they are sweating. Keep them in the fridge on ice in an open container so they can breathe. Buy them if they are stored on ice and I've even seen them sold with a scoop of ice thrown into the bag so that they stay cold as you transport them home.

Tom Dunne · 13-02-2015 09:31AM

Oh how I miss oysters. Had them this time last year, ended up in hospital on a drip afterwards. Haven't eaten them since.

My mother, not being aware of the dangers, nor the fact that they are eaten raw, simply left them on the countertop when she bought them. It was only 48 hours later I discovered this.....

IvyTheTerrible · 13-02-2015 09:37AM

This can help - if you have an oyster, tease the edge of it with your knife and it should shrink back if it's still alive.

iwantmydinner · 13-02-2015 09:47AM

Tom Dunne wrote: »

Oh how I miss oysters. Had them this time last year, ended up in hospital on a drip afterwards. Haven't eaten them since.

My mother, not being aware of the dangers, nor the fact that they are eaten raw, simply left them on the countertop when she bought them. It was only 48 hours later I discovered this.....

Sweet Jesus!

djsctt · 13-02-2015 10:35AM

Just wondering if anybody knows any place that would have a large cast iron pan/skillet for sale ? Ideally looking for one around 29cm approx. Also needs to have a flat surface, not the ridged/griddle type.
Thanks.

Miaireland · 13-02-2015 10:40AM

Debenhams or Brennans kitchen shop in Cork (they have a website).

Gloomtastic! · 13-02-2015 12:41PM

djsctt wrote: »

Just wondering if anybody knows any place that would have a large cast iron pan/skillet for sale ? Ideally looking for one around 29cm approx. Also needs to have a flat surface, not the ridged/griddle type.
Thanks.

Aldi had them on special last week I think. Can't find a link but they were selling them under their asian food range.

Alun · 13-02-2015 12:46PM

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Aldi had them on special last week I think. Can't find a link but they were selling them under their asian food range.

Just make sure they aren't non-stick. A lot of the cast iron stuff in Lidl/Aldi is.

Baggy Trousers · 13-02-2015 12:52PM

Tom Dunne wrote: »

Oh how I miss oysters. Had them this time last year, ended up in hospital on a drip afterwards. Haven't eaten them since.

My mother, not being aware of the dangers, nor the fact that they are eaten raw, simply left them on the countertop when she bought them. It was only 48 hours later I discovered this.....

You need to get back on the horse Tom, it will haunt you otherwise.

Markcheese · 13-02-2015 02:26PM

Tom Dunne wrote: »

Oh how I miss oysters. Had them this time last year, ended up in hospital on a drip afterwards. Haven't eaten them since.

My mother, not being aware of the dangers, nor the fact that they are eaten raw, simply left them on the countertop when she bought them. It was only 48 hours later I discovered this.....

They'd have to have been ropey to start with. Or left sit in the heat for ages -
I used to work some where posh 20 years ago,and the oysters were couriered down from Galway in a wooden basket wrapped in sea-weed . No ice or anything - so in a couriers van 24 hours may be another 8 hours out of the water- between the tide , grading and packing - And they were the good oysters - the cheapo pacific oysters that were usually cooked were got locally .

djsctt · 13-02-2015 04:04PM

Thanks folks

MissFlitworth · 14-02-2015 07:59PM

I got a 70s/early 80s cookbook for special occasions (written in 70s my copy printed in 83) in a charity shop run a few weeks back that is really tickling my funny bone. It has a suggested party menu for a party for 'young teenagers' that includes a punch bowl with 2 bottles of wine in it

homemadecider · 14-02-2015 10:28PM

Has there ever been a F&D meet up before? Is there any interest in one?

Faith · 15-02-2015 01:19AM

There's never been one, no. People have mentioned it before but never followed through with organising anything. Feel free to organise something!

Mrs Fox · 15-02-2015 07:57AM

I think it's a good idea, since we've built a nice community here. I'd be interested, yeah.

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