Topic: Hello from Bolton

[cmars71]

Hi everybody, I'm Chris.
Iv had my obsession with curry for a good 25yrs or so now. I thought it was time to try my hand at this wonderful food. Over the last five months of learning the basics, my obsession is now at its peak! haha.
I'd just like to say thank you for this amazing site, i've learnt so much.
I've a full pan of CAs base (your the man!), and 10 chicken fillets which have been marinating over night. Ciders ice cold, just waiting for pm to arrive and the fun to begin! oh its exciting!! ;D

[Les]

just waiting for pm to arrive and the fun to begin! oh its exciting!! ;D

Welcome to the forum Chris.
Now that's what I call having friends in high places, inviting David Cameron (pm) for a curry ;D

Les

[JerryM]

cmars71,

big welcome from warrington. bolton is a fav stop off of mine for curry essentials.

you will soon get your currying up to a level you're more than happy with.

best wishes,

jerry

[cmars71]

cmars71,

big welcome from warrington. bolton is a fav stop off of mine for curry essentials.

you will soon get your currying up to a level you're more than happy with.

best wishes,

jerry

thanks jerry,
could you recommend the best places for me to go please?
I'm kind of there mate with what I'm cooking, but it's lacking something I cant put my finger on. From what I've read I don't think I'm alone, really enjoying it though.
Take care

[cmars71]

just waiting for pm to arrive and the fun to begin! oh its exciting!! ;D

Welcome to the forum Chris.
Now that's what I call having friends in high places, inviting David Cameron (pm) for a curry ;D

Les

Cheers Les,
Well done mate  ;D

[Garp]

Welcome Chris - some pics are always welcomed

As for pm - I have no idea so will make a few suggestions since Cameron is ruled out lol.

Paul McArtney?

Pope Michael? (there's bound to have been one)

Pure Morning (good song by Placebo)

Patrick MacGoohan - I am not number four on this list (hope it's him)

Paddy MacAloon - great songwriter from Witton Gilbert - Prefab Sprout (hope it's him too)

So who is the pm Chris?

[JerryM]

could you recommend the best places for me to go please?
I'm kind of there mate with what I'm cooking, but it's lacking something I cant put my finger on.

cmars71,

it's near impossible. a good while ago Bruce Edwards posted real good info. his parting comment was something like what i've just said. at the time i really could not believe it.

now i understand what he was getting at. when you read the different posts it becomes obvious that members all have different needs or gaps.

i have no gaps and sure quite a few of the members are the same. i'm currently trying to pin down what makes Best BIR. it's harder than BIR itself.

what to do:

ask lots of questions
search for info using the search facility
don't have pre conceived ideas ie keep your ears open
try to do the same all the time ie be consistent only changing 1 thing at a time
dont get sucked into dead ends

i think CA might have done a route map which others might be able to point you at.

it wont be easy and will take some time (at least 1 yr). for example 1 of my most difficult gaps to crack was salt - getting the right proportion per portion. i now use 0.5 tsp per portion in the base and don't add at dish fry. others add little to the base and add at dish fry - doing this you need 0.75 tsp per portion in total.

break it down into the key areas:

base
technique
mix powder
recipe
equipment

it should be very easy to get 85% there straight away to then find a 5% gap left that wont budge. gradually as expertise increases this will go to.

the good nesw is you're in the right place.

[cmars71]

Welcome Chris - some pics are always welcomed

As for pm - I have no idea so will make a few suggestions since Cameron is ruled out lol.

Paul McArtney?

Pope Michael? (there's bound to have been one)

Pure Morning (good song by Placebo)

Patrick MacGoohan - I am not number four on this list (hope it's him)

Paddy MacAloon - great songwriter from Witton Gilbert - Prefab Sprout (hope it's him too)

So who is the pm Chris?

oh it's so obvious!
He's a Bolton lad, knocks about with Peter Kay, and says really annoying things like "No likey, no lighty"  ;D

[cmars71]

could you recommend the best places for me to go please?
I'm kind of there mate with what I'm cooking, but it's lacking something I cant put my finger on.

cmars71,

it's near impossible. a good while ago Bruce Edwards posted real good info. his parting comment was something like what i've just said. at the time i really could not believe it.

now i understand what he was getting at. when you read the different posts it becomes obvious that members all have different needs or gaps.

i have no gaps and sure quite a few of the members are the same. i'm currently trying to pin down what makes Best BIR. it's harder than BIR itself.

what to do:

ask lots of questions
search for info using the search facility
don't have pre conceived ideas ie keep your ears open
try to do the same all the time ie be consistent only changing 1 thing at a time
dont get sucked into dead ends

i think CA might have done a route map which others might be able to point you at.

it wont be easy and will take some time (at least 1 yr). for example 1 of my most difficult gaps to crack was salt - getting the right proportion per portion. i now use 0.5 tsp per portion in the base and don't add at dish fry. others add little to the base and add at dish fry - doing this you need 0.75 tsp per portion in total.

break it down into the key areas:

base
technique
mix powder
recipe
equipment

it should be very easy to get 85% there straight away to then find a 5% gap left that wont budge. gradually as expertise increases this will go to.

the good nesw is you're in the right place.

Thanks for taking the time to reply Jerry.
Since I started using the base and getting to grips with different dishes, I've made some good progress. The lads at work (after a few hours of winding me up) have enjoyed them. I use a fantastic take away in Bolton which I've been to for many years. I seem to be along long way off what they're cooking, which is understandable 5 months down the line. I have a lot to learn, and understand it's going to take time, that's not a problem. It used to be naked women I looked at on the internet when the wife went out, now it's curry forums?? that my friend is worrying! ha
thanks again, I appreciate your advice.

[JerryM]

cmars71,

Not worrying. I'd love to get to beer making.

Have a look at the chewytikka 3 hr base video. Get that right 1st.

Best wishes

Ps fav shop is supermarket at bottom of cannon street. Feels like going on hols for a day trip - just love it