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What *am I having* for dinner tonight?

Last post by Cyclepath « Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:06 am
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by CelticRambler » Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:21 pm
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The fridge is empty; there's plenty of meat in the freezer, but it's already after four (where I live) so no chance of it being defrosted naturally....

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I made the above Moong Dal for dinner plus wholegrain Basmati, natural yoghurt, and Pataks aubergine pickle, which is the best pickle ever. The Dal...
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Last post by Cyclepath
Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:06 am
Luncheon munching.

Last post by knownunknown « Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:45 pm
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by isha » Sat Jan 14, 2023 1:58 pm

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The difficult in between meal. Can you bear to look at another sandwich?

Apparently today I can.

A fried egg sambo. I rarely enough have one, but...

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I generally wouldn’t snack mid day but if it’s comfort food you’re talking about eggs are a great one as mentioned. I like a simple poached egg on...

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Last post by knownunknown
Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:45 pm
All Things Baking

Last post by isha « Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:00 pm
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by Osciiboscii » Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:45 pm
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Here goes, first time ever creating a thread either here or there . So, all things baking - questions, tips 'n tricks, pics. Let's see if I can...

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I fairly regularly make these flapjacks. Today I threw in raisins as well, but you can leave it at hazelnuts and chocolate. They are a handy snack....
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Last post by isha
Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:00 pm
Sunflower seeds

Last post by Norman Breaks « Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:45 pm
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by Norman Breaks » Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:42 pm

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Just got a big bag of them. Thought you could just munch on them but you need to crack the husk off first. The seeds themselves are very small. A lot...

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^^^ I did that the first time I ate sushi with friends in Chicago, but it was edamame. Lol.

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Last post by Norman Breaks
Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:45 pm
The 12 Potato Days of Christmas

Last post by CelticRambler « Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:32 pm
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by CelticRambler » Sun Dec 25, 2022 11:30 am
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Given that pasta has more than doubled in price lately while potatoes are free, and given that I am unapologetically Irish but now tainted by nearly...

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Sounds like a dodgy Chinese import. :lol:
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Last post by CelticRambler
Mon Jan 16, 2023 9:32 pm
Eating yesterday’s Dinner

Last post by JayZeus « Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:17 am
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by Jack The Stripper » Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:55 pm

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Seems to be in vogue these days, witnessed 15 minutes of listening to a microwave heating up dinner that the household had cooked yesterday.
They...

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The only good thing about leftovers is that it’ll usually keep the dog happy.

Unless it’s a stew or occasionally a curry, it gets cooked fresh on...

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Last post by JayZeus
Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:17 am
🦃 Problem?

Last post by isha « Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:30 am
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by isha » Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:10 am

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What are you going to have for Christmas if 🦃 isn't available? Have you got back up plans?

A dead swan found in Cavan had avian flu. A whopping 75%...

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Would you believe something similar was said to me one year. ONE year, mind you. Once.

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Last post by isha
Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:30 am
Recessionary Fayre and Vittles

Last post by nlgbbbblth « Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:28 pm
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by isha » Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:52 pm

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Striking a Dickensian tone with the Title, given how we are apparently facing into a winter of despair (according to the pundits).

Anyways we had...

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I take a bit more care & attention with the shopping now.
Try and use everything in the fridge before I go out and buy more.
The old reliables -...

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Last post by nlgbbbblth
Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:28 pm
Anyone got a recipe for a potato gratin? Tried one off YouTube and it was dire.

Last post by gugleguy « Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:52 pm
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by Séimhe » Tue May 24, 2022 12:57 pm

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I’m buying them in the shop for 3 - 4€ each which is a bit unnecessary given they also sell bags of spuds :)

GRMA

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Big curamach Agus Usàid kerrygold.
Prataí ailinn blasta Ansin.

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Last post by gugleguy
Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:52 pm
Good smooth black pudding

Last post by 765489 « Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:48 pm
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by Frank » Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:58 am

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Does anyone know where you can get a good smooth black pudding these days without all the seeds in it? Rudds used to be mighty stuff a few years ago...

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What about this Frank, apart from it being square. If you zoom in on the photo on the site there doesn't seem to be any lumpy bits.

Not sure if you...

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Last post by 765489
Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:48 pm
Food Bargain Alerts

Last post by 490808 « Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:06 am
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by gugleguy » Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:49 pm

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I'll kick off
Tesco batch white loaf 95c. Now in brown and white packaging no longer in yellow pac packaging.

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Dunnes Stores Rich Tea Biscuits - 26 cent. Handy to have a few packets in the cupboard if we wake up one morning with clouds of radiation coming from...

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Last post by 490808
Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:06 am
Supermarket fruit and veg quality / lack of in season Irish produce

Last post by 765489 « Tue Feb 08, 2022 10:24 pm
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by 765489 » Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:23 am
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Yesterday I could not find one fruit or vegetable that was produced in Ireland in my local Supervalu.

Over at the veg counter there was 4 small...

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And just to correct two points you made.

1. About the industrial scale farmers who do vegetables. 4369 hectares was devoted to vegetable growing in...
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Last post by 765489
Tue Feb 08, 2022 10:24 pm
Gluten free

Last post by Cobham « Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:01 pm
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by Cobham » Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:53 pm

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I thought to post here as always on the look out for Gluten Free (GF) items to buy. There used to be a great forum on the Coeliac Society years back...

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Some really nice biscuits etc in the Lidl 'special' gluten free offerings this week. A new brand I have not see before called Sonday. Even had...

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Last post by Cobham
Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:01 pm
Airfryers

Last post by 316670 « Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:54 pm
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by 765489 » Fri Dec 24, 2021 2:36 pm

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The brother got me one for Christmas. Have to say its nice to have freshly cut chips back on the plate again. I got some frozen onion rings and...

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Put some chicken in it with spices and oil cook for about 10 minutes 75% cooked, then get some frozen Stir-fry veg mix and continue to cook for 5...

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Last post by 316670
Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:54 pm
Fry ups.

Last post by Del.Monte « Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:01 pm
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by Mr Daniel F. O'Leary » Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:15 pm

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Like most other people in Ireland, I love a good fry up.
However, what does and doesn't go into one is one of the most polarising things you can...

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You can drop the two puddings from my fry too - horrible stuff. I haven't had a fried egg since I chucked out the frying pan about ten years ago -...

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Last post by Del.Monte
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:01 pm
Cooking Turkey.

Last post by nlgbbbblth « Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:53 pm
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by JONJO THE MISER » Sat Dec 25, 2021 8:58 am

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I'm reading a few different things on line about how many minutes per pound, some say 15 and more say 20.
Turkey just went in there now but I'm...

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If the person cooking the turkey asks WHO LIKES THE PINK MEAT? then I recommend you leave.

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Last post by nlgbbbblth
Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:53 pm
Christmas Dessert

Last post by PlaneSpeeking « Sat Dec 25, 2021 6:36 pm
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by gugleguy » Sat Dec 25, 2021 1:16 pm

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I'm have Sherry Trifle single portion.
Followed by Nescafe Caramel Latte sachet( tastes ever so slightly ersatz but twill do) and Jacobs raspberry...

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I made a trifle and can’t wait to nom the life out of it!!!!

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Last post by PlaneSpeeking
Sat Dec 25, 2021 6:36 pm
Christmas Chocolates Tubs/Tins : Your Ranking.

Last post by 765489 « Sat Dec 11, 2021 4:58 pm
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by Mr Daniel F. O'Leary » Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:02 pm

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It's that time of year again, when 4 tubs of chocolate become common in shops in Ireland and the UK.

I'm talking about Roses, Quality Street,...

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Celebrations with loads of Twix and Bounty ones. Rest I I'd scoff if there was nothing else to chomp on.
Quality St
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Roses.

Nobody like the...

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Last post by 765489
Sat Dec 11, 2021 4:58 pm
Do you have to order Aldi turkeys this year?

Last post by Frank « Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:54 pm
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by Frank » Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:36 pm

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Their ad says you do (or at least that you can) but their staff don’t seem to have a breeze that this is the case. Anyone know?

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Is a case of that you can or that you must ? Like, will they have ones in the store on the day for anyone to buy too?

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Last post by Frank
Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:54 pm
What I had for dinner last night

Last post by Del.Monte « Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:58 am
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by MrT » Thu Jul 22, 2021 6:29 pm
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One of my favourite forums on boards until I just stopped using it, rather than the particular boards forum which was (and also its members)...

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Chicken Kievs from the butchers with organic potatoes and carrots, followed by homemade (?) mince pies. I made them but using shop bought Jus-Rol...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:58 am
Gas hob too much flame

Last post by Frank « Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:09 am
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by Frank » Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:46 pm

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I’m having trouble with my cooker that none of the gas rings go low enough to do a slow simmer, even the little tiny one. Is there such a thing you...

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I seen the screw head this morning after I got one of the knobs off it but didn't adjust it as it was in the house when I moved in and I'm not sure...

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Last post by Frank
Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:09 am
What are your favourite foods from Chinese takeaways?

Last post by aidhor8319 « Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:38 pm
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by Mr Daniel F. O'Leary » Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:45 pm

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Mine is a Singapore Chow Mein.

For those who don't know what it is, It's a spicy Chow Mein with Beef, Chicken and prawns.

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I love chicken black bean or chicken chow mein

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Last post by aidhor8319
Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:38 pm
Brekkie

Last post by Osciiboscii « Fri Oct 22, 2021 2:46 pm
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by Osciiboscii » Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:39 am

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Nice crisp morning out there, trawlers chugging out in the bay. Perfect for a bowl of porridge made with soya milk, spoon of...

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Life is just too short for porridge. Tasteless sludge and insect droppings.

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Only the best!

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Last post by Osciiboscii
Fri Oct 22, 2021 2:46 pm
Kefir

Last post by Osciiboscii « Sun Oct 17, 2021 6:15 pm
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by Osciiboscii » Sat Oct 09, 2021 11:38 am

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Does anyone here make kefir, milk or water? Been making milk kefir a few years now cos himself had very bad eczema. It took a few months, but the...

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Strained (like yoghurt) Kefir makes a fabulous base for cheesecake. It's deliciously sour and full of flavour. If you use gelatin (or a jelly) in the...

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Last post by Osciiboscii
Sun Oct 17, 2021 6:15 pm
Coffee in Ireland

Last post by Osciiboscii « Sat Oct 16, 2021 3:54 pm
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by Hodors Appletart » Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:12 pm
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just to hopefully replicate the forum over in the other place

There was an excellent community there, talking about what coffee people are drinking,...

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Does anyone here have a Keurig?

So, does anyone here have a Keurig? Getting the k-kups is a headache.
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Sat Oct 16, 2021 3:54 pm

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