Quote from: Peripatetic Phil on August 28, 2023, 11:35 PM

Quote from: bhamcurry on August 28, 2023, 08:46 PM
I'd smash that burger. Although I might put the pineapple on the side.

Does "smashing" imply "flattening with a hammer as an indication of disgust" or "enjoying with great relish" ?  And similar is putting the pineapple on the side positive or negative ?  I don't think that either of these idioms exist in British English ...

"smash it" is a (probably) US idiom meaning "enjoying with great relish, eating like a barbarian". The kind of eating that includes issues like "blast radius" 

UK gherkins are different from dill pickles. Dills are usually naturally fermented and tangy, with an aniseed-ish hint from the dill along with a subtle garlic hint.

I'd have the pineapple on the side of the plate to eat separately. I like pineapple, I liked pineapple and ham pizza, I like grilled pineapple. I'd just prefer to eat it and enjoy it on its own

Quote from: Secret Santa on August 28, 2023, 07:20 PM

Quote from: livo on August 27, 2023, 12:10 AMWhile the traditional Aussie Plain Hamburger does have beetroot, there are many who simply order it without.

Why, just why, would you pollute a decent hamburger with beetroot of all things? And pineapple? Seriously? It's almost like you're having a joke or something.

I'd smash that burger. Although I might put the pineapple on the side.

Quote from: Secret Santa on August 14, 2023, 06:39 PM

Quote from: bhamcurry on August 14, 2023, 05:52 PMI'll do it with habaneroes because I am evil... 

An evil girl scout maybe. If you were really evil you'd pile in on the carolina reapers.

hol up there satan....

Quote from: tempest63 on August 14, 2023, 06:18 AM
This website claims o have the recipe for home made Sriracha.

I suppose you could make it with your favourite chillies.

https://therecipecritic.com/sriracha-sauce/

I have made home made Sriracha with jalapenoes rojo, red bell peppers, and some day I'll do it with habaneroes because I am evil... 

Quote from: tempest63 on August 09, 2023, 07:46 PM

Quote from: bhamcurry on August 09, 2023, 01:49 PM
I think carrots would provide a similar sweetness and colour, especially if they are roasted first before being pureed?

Thanks Bham.
Unfortunately carrots are also on the forbidden list. We did have a carrot base for a traditional curry here some time ago that was copied over from the old U.K.food&drink.Indian newsgroup.

Hmm. I had a look at a Crohn's "avoid" list, and if you can get them, maybe do a squash base. If you can get them, butternut squash have a lovely flavour and go savoury as easily as sweet (I make Thanksgiving pumpkin pie with butternut squash_=)

I think carrots would provide a similar sweetness and colour, especially if they are roasted first before being pureed?

Quote from: Robbo141 on July 26, 2023, 01:50 PM
Hey Livo
Impulse buy. I think the ratio is more like 2:1 in favor of coriander. Need to dump it and put the container to better use as I never use it. Also need to get my lazy backside moving and make a good batch of garam masala. And some base.  And many other things....

Robbo

when I make a big batch of base I pressure can it, and freeze the few that don't seal properly. It manes I have at present.... 27 batches of base gravy? Something like that. I get a lot of return from one morning spent canning.

at least whole spices, kept cool and dark, will last a long time....

I have a tote box full of spices in my kitchen - 27 spices, and a handful of herbs and other things like besan flour.

I have another tote box in the basement of spices.



... I may have a spice problem.... 

Quote from: Kashmiri Bob on July 20, 2023, 12:46 PM
Read in today's Daily Telegraph that a restaurant in Mayfair currently charges 350 quid for their table for two tasting menu.  However, if you go in alone, it still costs 350.  Here's me thinking 8-9 quid for a balti is extravagant.   

I seem to have a US style keyboard and can't find the pound key anywhere.

Rob

if you change your language settings to English UK, the pound sign is the pound symbol - # (AKA gate, AKA octothorpe)