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Post by Geranium on Aug 8, 2012 5:48:50 GMT
What did you stuff them with, Cherry?
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Post by Cherry on Aug 8, 2012 20:53:42 GMT
I used lamb mince, onion, rice, tinned chopped tomatoes, lemon, mint and cinnamon. I rinsed the rice, but didn't even have to cook it first. The leaves are just blanched for about 4 minutes. There is nothing easier. Then I just sat and listened to the radio while I rolled them up. They are packed tightly in a saucepan and simmered for 45 minutes. The rice seems to swell them into nice tight cigar shapes.
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Post by Geranium on Aug 9, 2012 5:08:00 GMT
They sound delicious! Maybe I'll have a try.  |
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Post by Cherry on Aug 10, 2012 16:11:03 GMT
Went into our new deli in Downham Market and bought Rose Water, vine leaves and beautiful olives. He was selling round loaves of bread which are about 18 ins in diameter. A lady there said she cut the top off and filled it with some American rough sauce, put the top back and heated it. She was using this for her barbeque tomorrow night. Has anyone any experience of these loaves? It looked great. I don't want to be considered more old fashioned than I am.
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Post by Lou78W on Aug 10, 2012 18:21:24 GMT
That loaf is a bit big isn't it....18"....  ....what is an American "rough sauce" I wonder  |
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Post by Cherry on Aug 10, 2012 18:35:18 GMT
She gave it a name and I asked her to repeat it, but I still didn't catch it. I don't think I would like it somehow, but the bread looked beautiful.
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Post by Geranium on Aug 11, 2012 5:59:30 GMT
My bread-maker wouldn't make a loaf that size! |
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Post by Cherry on Aug 11, 2012 9:41:41 GMT
I loved the shop and the look of the unusual breads, but went to Morrisons for olive focaccia so I don't have to make it.
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Post by Geranium on Aug 12, 2012 5:48:52 GMT
I'm not very adventurous where bread is concerned, but then I only have one slice of toast for breakfast, so I just make two wholemeal loaves per week. OH likes fresh bread so he always makes inroads into it! ;D
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Post by Cherry on Aug 12, 2012 7:39:08 GMT
The dinner went well and I did like my Persian Rice dish which is a sweet and sour with barberries from Iran.
I am worn out now and plan to do no cooking, but to make the path and access through the arch ready for the new bay windows which are coming this week.
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Post by Geranium on Aug 13, 2012 5:58:16 GMT
That's an excellent excuse reason for not doing any housework, Cherry! ;D
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Post by Cherry on Aug 13, 2012 7:31:52 GMT
Ha ha. I thought you would understand Geranium.  It is not that I think you need to do the housework, but you got caught out by visitors, so you still did not have to do it. |
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Post by jrae on Aug 21, 2012 15:09:09 GMT
I attended a farmer's coop meeting today since hubby couldn't make it. Well he forgot to mention the guest speaker would be talking about chemical composition of green manure crops et cetera complete with slideshow presentation of diagrams and other science stuff. Tried to keep up with it but gave up in the end as I'm more of an arts and crafts person.
On a side note, on the way to the multipurpose hall I noticed a lot of local politicians had started putting up streamers and things so they could be in everyone's face when the campaign season gets underway. After the lectures there was a Q&A where I was suddenly called upon to suggest some things that are often overlooked but would make good organic fertilizers/compost I blurted out the names of our local politicians ;D
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Post by Cherry on Dec 8, 2022 10:31:31 GMT
I have resurrected this thread to see if anyone has any news to impart. I have. I’m being taken to the Art Gallery in London and the V&A tomorrow and all weekend. I have not been to these before and at my great age, it is time I did. As I am in the Art Appreciation branch of the U3A, it will be good not to see the paintings in books or on a screen. I’m looking forward to dinner at a Greek Restaurant and another night at an Italian one.
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Post by Cherry on Dec 13, 2022 10:24:33 GMT
Because we had a beautiful meal at a lovely Greek restaurant in London, I am now making baklava. The restaurant did not have this, but had other beautiful desserts. I have my Greek cookery book out now.
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....what is an American "rough sauce" I wonder 
It is not that I think you need to do the housework, but you got caught out by visitors, so you still did not have to do it.
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