I freeze my naans and find the freeze->defrost process actually improves the texture. When eaten direct from cooking they can be a bit dried out on the surface but after freezing and defrosting they soften up a bit (many defrosted foods will be softer than the original pre-freezing variant). It may not suit you, maybe you'll prefer the freshly cooked naans but I'd say don't be afraid to try freezing.

Following the sad suicide of the owner (Paul Smith) in Aug and subsequent closure, I understand the Hengist has been sold at auction for

Hi CH, I'd be very interested in seeing a little how-to guide post with recipe for the dough, filling and notes on storing the pastry and finished products - if you fancy a little homework! (Sorry)

I've never dipped a toe into samosa making but if you've figured a way of making it convenient, wot perhaps the finished product freezable and deep-fry from frozen, that might be the perfect freezer filler.

Quote from: fried on October 28, 2013, 05:58 PM
. The chips are triple-cooked and honestly if I lived in the U.K I wouldn't bother, they take far too much time to cook but it was Sunday and I had time. The presentation's not bad by my standards...

An alternative method for you to try fried, since your chips are taking lots of your time...

- first fry at 160C for 3 mins (should be still pale in colour)
- then microwave at 100% for 2 mins (they'll look soggy and floppy afterwards)
- then fry 170C for 3 mins (should end up floating on the surface, golden brown.

Crisp on the outside, soft as snow on the inside. Lovely. Season at the end after draining on kitchen paper.
Total time elapsed about ten mins and no need to fuss over them, just fry, whack in micro then fry again.

Quote from: fried on October 28, 2013, 04:58 PM
Lidl cote du rhone is a bargain in France at around 1.40 a bottle (used to be 1.20). The same bottle in the U.K is around the 4/5 pound mark. Stock up if you're on holiday!

Very interesting fried! I often wonder what happened to the cross channel "booze cruise" because it seemed to die out, but if you can save

Quote from: meggeth on October 28, 2013, 01:01 PM
I get fed up of the supermarket so-called half price offers. Always find a

Quote from: Whandsy on October 28, 2013, 06:08 AM
Hi NJ

I saw a wine "expert" discussing tips on how to select good wines and avoid supermarket scams on tv the other day. This article i found below pretty much covers what he said, take a look

http://www.insidersedge.co.uk/savingmoney/avoid-supermarket-wine-scams-plus-7-buyer-tips-tricks/

Wayne

Thanks Wayne, interesting. I hadn't realised the effect of the tax and duty, truly

Quote from: martinvic on October 28, 2013, 12:39 AM
Don't know much about wine but on the odd occasion I do buy a bottle, I usually get a nice full bodied red Cabernet Sauvignon.

Usually Australian, but I've had some pretty good ones from other countries like S.Africa and Chile (not the really cheap ones from there though).

Martin

Thanks Martin. I like a good cab sav too

Quote from: Waterdiddy on October 27, 2013, 05:51 PM
In my humble opinion, Tokaj is the King of wines and is seldom bettered!

Pete

Thanks Pete, can't find it in Asda though!

Hi, thinking of general drinking really, but will be good if people just recommend their favourites - it'll be useful to someone I'm sure