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Curry Chat => Lets Talk Curry => Topic started by: Micky Tikka on July 28, 2014, 08:35 PM

Title: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on July 28, 2014, 08:35 PM
Just had a splendid week celebrating my 50th  :'(
Being a foodie my presents included
A butchery class token at the ginger pig
A Bread / Pastry or Patisserie course at an French Restaurant
And a La Cucina Caldesi course ( pissa making) Im building a Wood fired Oven

Now wait for it next Saturday it has been arranged that I cook at my favourite Indian Restaurant
Whoopee   ;D 8) 
Ive been wanting to get into their Kitchen for years     So best present ever

Oh the book an Indian friend brought me Made In India   by  Meera Sodha
Had a good flick through looks good street and home Indian cooking
Cheers Michael
 
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: curryhell on July 28, 2014, 08:44 PM
Happy Half-century Michael  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Some wonderful gifts there.  I wonder which will turn out to be your favourite  ::)

All the best from someone else who is now officially "over the hill"  :-\
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on July 28, 2014, 09:04 PM
Thank you CH
I think the thought of being Fifty is worse than being fifty   If that makes sense  :-\ :
On my actual birthday my wife took me to the Imperial War museum    I think she was taking the pee
But ended up at the Connaught hotel for cocktails very plush  8)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Madrasandy on July 28, 2014, 09:11 PM
Happy belated Birthday Michael, all the best. Some excellent presents there, especially cooking at the Indian, which restaurant is it?
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on July 28, 2014, 09:29 PM
Thank you Madrasandy
Its called The Blue Junction  in Morden
Not Bangladeshi  but very tasty    It has a big Indian following
I will have a close eye on the tandoori lamb chops  and to see what base they use  ;)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Madrasandy on July 28, 2014, 09:50 PM
Looks very contemporary, not a Vindaloo in sight and some very nice sounding dishes on their evening menu. Look forward to hearing about your experience. 
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Stephen Lindsay on July 28, 2014, 10:27 PM
nice one Michael sounds like a lot of thought has gone into choosing your presents - enjoy!
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on July 28, 2014, 10:51 PM
Thanks SL
They were all surprise presents so very lucky to have good friends  :)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: rshome123 on July 28, 2014, 10:54 PM
Belated Happy Birthday from me.  Looking forward to hearing about the cooking.
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: london on July 28, 2014, 11:13 PM
Happy Birthday, the Ginger pig is an awesome butcher albeit a tad expensive.
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: littlechilie on July 28, 2014, 11:50 PM
Have a cracking time and make the most of these wonderful gifts. Wondering if my wife has thought about this kind of gift with my bday around the corner. Hmmmm :)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: chewytikka on July 29, 2014, 11:55 AM
Hi MT
Many Happy Returns, great foodie presents, very lucky indeed.

Only 50, a bit young for this Dads Army Curry Club ;D ;D

cheers Chewy
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: JerryM on July 29, 2014, 05:15 PM
you deserve to have such fun sir. well pleased for you.

i still have work to do on my wfo. one has too much top heat and the other too much bottom heat.

my good lady has put foot down "through" kitchen structural work for this year.

getting the dough right is half the battle on wfo too. i've hidden a gas oven in my garage and hoping to get to that at some point too.

very best wishes,
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on July 29, 2014, 07:38 PM
Thanks everyone  :'(
Cheating on the wfo Jerry I  have brought a modular one from the oven stone bake company mezzo 76
Have just built the base and now looking at insulating it     Not cheap  :o
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Garp on July 29, 2014, 07:44 PM
Bonne anniversaire Mon ami :)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on July 29, 2014, 08:16 PM
Grace compagnon  ;)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on August 27, 2014, 06:23 PM
Just to let everyone know my night in the kitchen was unfortunately cancelled
My friend who organised the surprise  Dad sadly passed away the day before
She did say go ahead with it but she was meant to be one of my guests who I was going to cook for and I know she would have loved to be there
So it will be arranged again
I have been away for a few weeks    I hope I havent missed too much  :)
Cheers Michael
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Gav Iscon on August 27, 2014, 06:42 PM
Sad news Michael but I'm sure it will sort itself out for another night. How did the other presents go?
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on August 27, 2014, 06:51 PM
Been so busy Holidaying the last few weeks I haven't arranged dates
Apart from the pizza making which happens the middle of next month  :)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Garp on August 27, 2014, 07:51 PM
Sorry to hear that, Michael.

Nice to see you back nonetheless :)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on August 27, 2014, 07:58 PM
Thanks Garp
Its funny how you do miss the banter on here when your away  :)
jbs curry base looks interesting
And tonight I made Scottys Singapore noodles which is a family favourite ( quick and easy )
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Donald Brasco on August 27, 2014, 08:10 PM
Hello Michael. Could I ask, Where did you obtain the Malaysian curry powder which is called for in the Singapore chow mein recipe? This is one I'm struggling with
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Gav Iscon on August 27, 2014, 08:13 PM
Hello Michael. Could I ask, Where did you obtain the Malaysian curry powder which is called for in the Singapore chow mein recipe? This is one I'm struggling with
I got mine at my local Chinese cash and carry.
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on August 27, 2014, 08:16 PM
I use Ferns hot curry paste instead
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on August 27, 2014, 08:20 PM
Jimmys sate is the must have
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: littlechilie on August 27, 2014, 08:54 PM
Hello and welcome back to the forum  ;)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Donald Brasco on August 27, 2014, 10:03 PM
Thanks guys
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: ELW on August 28, 2014, 08:54 AM
any mild madras curry powder will do. White pepper adds loads of heat. Malaysian curry powder for curry paste to  make a sauce. Yeo's 50gm is smallest I can find
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on September 21, 2014, 10:40 AM
Had my Pizza evening course on Friday  in London Marylebone lane
Wasn't expecting too much as it was for only an hour and half
But it was worth the effort our dough balls were already made up because they obviously need to prove
The pizza chef made a dough up to show how they were made ( 00 flour water salt and Fresh yeast)
All standard stuff really
The tomato sauce was simply blended canned Italian toms lots of salt bit of olive oil and dried oregano
We all made our own pizzas He couldn't emphasize enough spread tom sauce thinly and less is more with ingrediants 2 or 3 toppings
we were using domestic ovens and the best tip was you don't need a pizza stone just turn your oven trays upside down and slide your pizza on top to cook on
Im not a huge pizza fan this was a present for me because Im building a wood fired oven in my garden at the moment so it was handy gift
Cheers Michael
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Gav Iscon on September 21, 2014, 11:19 AM
Sounds good Michael. I'm definitely going to have a go and the upturned baking tray would be a good start.  00 flour indeed, whatever next..... train sets?   ;)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on April 10, 2015, 12:52 PM
Butchery course tonight
I have to be somewhere near Marylebone station at 7pm
Can't remember if I chose pork , lamb or the beef course  :-\
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Naga on April 10, 2015, 12:58 PM
Butchery course tonight...

You should have curryhell along with you, MT - I heard he's a dab hand with knives! :)
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on April 10, 2015, 12:59 PM
Butchery course tonight.  I have to be somewhere near Marylebone station at 7pm
Isn't that where Jack-the-Ripper served his apprenticeship ?
Title: Re: Book and a Surprise
Post by: Micky Tikka on April 10, 2015, 01:02 PM
 ;D
Im gonna miss  you lot