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kylith · 18-09-2015 01:54PM

rubadub wrote: »

Most things I read recommend against using sesame oil for frying, only for drizzling on later. Whenever I use sesame oil I get people commenting on it, I love the smell going by chinese restaurants.

In many shops its a blend of sesame and veg oil, I expect this would fry better. A little goes a long way.

I usually fry in butter, pork/beef fat or coconut oil, depending on what it is.

Maybe I'll give blending it with veg oil a go, I just love the taste of it in stir frys and on gyoza

catho_monster · 19-09-2015 11:39AM

I need some of the collective Boadsie foodie knowledge/advice...

Heading to Paris soon and have a self catering apartment - I'm wondering if there's places like La Boqueria on La Rambla Barcelona, or the English Market in Cork or even Fallon & Byrne in Dublin that I could shop for food in? Rather than supermarkets?

Any other advice gratefully received!

the beer revolu · 19-09-2015 11:51AM

catho_monster wrote: »

I need some of the collective Boadsie foodie knowledge/advice...

Heading to Paris soon and have a self catering apartment - I'm wondering if there's places like La Boqueria on La Rambla Barcelona, or the English Market in Cork or even Fallon & Byrne in Dublin that I could shop for food in? Rather than supermarkets?

Any other advice gratefully received!

Find out when the local markets are on.

The good French supermarkets are fantastic, though.

MissFlitworth · 19-09-2015 12:20PM

catho_monster wrote: »

Heading to Paris soon and have a self catering apartment - I'm wondering if there's places like La Boqueria on La Rambla Barcelona, or the English Market in Cork or even Fallon & Byrne in Dublin that I could shop for food in? Rather than supermarkets?

I've only ever been to embarrassing Paris (the bit with the mouse ears in) but am addicted to David Lebovitz's blog with loads of Paris recommendations and he mentions this site as a good place to find the nice outdoors market closest to you

Addle · 19-09-2015 01:51PM

Just wondering how you feel about cooking with oven bags?
I use them for fish and chicken and find them great.
They save a bit of cleaning too.

Dizzyblonde · 19-09-2015 03:05PM

Addle wrote: »

Just wondering how you feel about cooking with oven bags?
I use them for fish and chicken and find them great.
They save a bit of cleaning too.

I love them, especially when I'm just cooking for one. I throw a load of veg in with a chicken breast, add a splash of olive oil and balsamic/herbs/chilli/paprika, whatever I fancy. Dinner in a bag and minimal washing up

Tarzana2 · 19-09-2015 03:47PM

Zelda247 wrote: »

What oils do you guys favour for frying?

Clarified butter would be my fave. Nice flavour, much higher smoke point than regular butter and, not to get into a nutrition discussion, I consider it a lot healthier than a lot of vegetable oils. (with the exception of olive oil)

rubadub · 19-09-2015 04:17PM

Tarzana2 wrote: »

Clarified butter would be my fave.

Was watching that aussie cooking program "my kitchen rules". Guys were doing "butter poached fillet steaks", never heard of it before.

There is an irish chef on the program as a judge, never heard of him before, Colin Fassnidge
http://www.irishtimes.com/business/agribusiness-and-food/dubliner-finds-fame-as-judge-on-my-kitchen-rules-in-australia-1.2302210

Keep meaning to make my own clarified butter.

Mrs Fox · 19-09-2015 04:31PM

rubadub wrote: »

There is an irish chef on the program as a judge, never heard of him before, Colin Fassnidge
http://www.irishtimes.com/business/agribusiness-and-food/dubliner-finds-fame-as-judge-on-my-kitchen-rules-in-australia-1.2302210

He makes Dublin accent so sexy

Dial Hard · 19-09-2015 05:05PM

rubadub wrote:

Was watching that aussie cooking program "my kitchen rules". Guys were doing "butter poached fillet steaks", never heard of it before.

Isn't that just confit, essentially?

Tarzana2 · 19-09-2015 06:25PM

rubadub wrote: »

Keep meaning to make my own clarified butter.

So easy, but it can be a bit fiddly skimming off the protein solids. If you can't get them all when it's melted, you can scrape them off once it solidifies a bit.

It's well worth it. Strange, spooning it into a pan and watching it become oil-like.

catho_monster · 19-09-2015 07:08PM

MissFlitworth wrote: »

I've only ever been to embarrassing Paris (the bit with the mouse ears in) but am addicted to David Lebovitz's blog with loads of Paris recommendations and he mentions this site as a good place to find the nice outdoors market closest to you

Funny you say that, I'd looked at his blog months ago, decided it has all the information I could possibly need, and did no further research!

Will check out the food market sites, thanks!

dee_mc · 19-09-2015 07:09PM

MissFlitworth wrote: »

I've only ever been to embarrassing Paris (the bit with the mouse ears in) but am addicted to David Lebovitz's blog with loads of Paris recommendations and he mentions this site as a good place to find the nice outdoors market closest to you

I think I've now read every one of his ice cream and New York related posts, and a fair share of the chocolate and market ones too - 3 hours well spent, wow!

Zelda247 · 20-09-2015 09:05AM

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

I love them, especially when I'm just cooking for one. I throw a load of veg in with a chicken breast, add a splash of olive oil and balsamic/herbs/chilli/paprika, whatever I fancy. Dinner in a bag and minimal washing up

Sounds good... do you then cook this in the oven?

The Hill Billy · 20-09-2015 09:15AM

Yeah, those bags are for roasting food in an oven.

The Black Oil · 20-09-2015 09:20AM

Going to have to pull the oven out from the wall, a piece of beef may have fallen down there. The other day I knocked over some coffee granules and the food processor lid may have been got an accidental wallop. Hand movement ahead of brain, or vice versa.

Keep it real, keep it clumsy.

Zelda247 · 20-09-2015 09:26AM

The Hill Billy wrote: »

Yeah, those bags are for roasting food in an oven.

Where is the best place to buy the bags?

The Hill Billy · 20-09-2015 09:44AM

Most supermarkets would stock them.

Dizzyblonde · 20-09-2015 10:24AM

Zelda247 wrote: »

Sounds good... do you then cook this in the oven?

Yes - about 20 minutes at 180C.

beertons · 20-09-2015 12:32PM

Went out picking blackberries yesterday, the kids loved the novelty of it. Whilst the ate more than they put in the pot, I'm left with a huge bowl of them in the fridge now. Any suggestions of what I should make with them?

IvyTheTerrible · 20-09-2015 12:37PM

beertons wrote: »

Went out picking blackberries yesterday, the kids loved the novelty of it. Whilst the ate more than they put in the pot, I'm left with a huge bowl of them in the fridge now. Any suggestions of what I should make with them?

It's clichéd, but jam! It's yum!

dee_mc · 20-09-2015 12:38PM

beertons wrote: »

Went out picking blackberries yesterday, the kids loved the novelty of it. Whilst the ate more than they put in the pot, I'm left with a huge bowl of them in the fridge now. Any suggestions of what I should make with them?

These look pretty good! http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/blackberry-cheesecake-brownies-recipe.html
But to be honest I'd probably keep it classic and just make a crumble or a compote

Or you could try them as a sauce to accompany red meat, maybe with some red wine thrown in for good measure? I'm sure I've tasted and enjoyed that in the past!

catho_monster · 20-09-2015 12:52PM

beertons wrote: »

Went out picking blackberries yesterday, the kids loved the novelty of it. Whilst the ate more than they put in the pot, I'm left with a huge bowl of them in the fridge now. Any suggestions of what I should make with them?

Blackberry whiskey!

http://edible-ireland.com/2011/09/15/blackberry-whiskey/

The Hill Billy · 20-09-2015 01:49PM

Pavlova, cream, berries - yum.

janmaree · 20-09-2015 02:07PM

catho_monster wrote: »

Blackberry whiskey!

http://edible-ireland.com/2011/09/15/blackberry-whiskey/

I had a look on the site, (blackberry whiskey sounds lovely) and came across this:

http://edible-ireland.com/2015/06/09/what-is-ttip-and-what-can-you-do-about-it/

Scary stuff and if it's accurate, what the heck is happening to democracy? Personally, I have enough difficulty trying to shop sensibly and eat healthily by reading labels, etc., and up to now I've relied on our safety legislation (mostly!) but if this comes to pass, can we trust anything "they" say?

Is there going to be a referendum on this before it's carved in stone or are we to have no say at all? Btw, sending messages to MEP's is all very well but if those MEP's haven't been shouting from the rooftops already about this, it doesn't bode well or say much about their effective interest.

Tarzana2 · 20-09-2015 02:16PM

beertons wrote: »

Went out picking blackberries yesterday, the kids loved the novelty of it. Whilst the ate more than they put in the pot, I'm left with a huge bowl of them in the fridge now. Any suggestions of what I should make with them?

Blackberry and apple crumble. And then you can invite me over for some. :pac:

Tarzana2 · 20-09-2015 02:19PM

My childhood dog LOVED blackberries, but when we'd be picking them, we didn't want to waste the good ones on him, so we'd have the good blackberry bowl and the maggoty blackberry bowl for the dog.

Didn't matter to him, he'd still gobble them up with relish. :pac:

beertons · 20-09-2015 02:34PM

I've no idea how to multi quote, so I'll answer all here.

I might give jam a go, first time for everything. Blackberry whiskey/vodka sound lovely, but I'd like to be able to share with the others. I can't stand apple crumble, but like tart. Can't explain. Stewed apples just taste awful. I don't do pavlova either.

sdp · 20-09-2015 03:43PM

Blackberry and apple Jam, you can't beat it,

I have a fail safe recipe if you need one, enjoy them, also they freeze really well, and can be use for jam then, good luck with whatever you decide

Dial Hard · 20-09-2015 03:56PM

Have pork fillet medallions defrosted for dinner later. Was planning to do a cassoulet but does anyone have any other suggestions that might tempt me?

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