Quote from: Vindaloo-crazy on December 10, 2010, 07:43 AM
Vegetarian alternative to turkey...


Albania perhaps?

Go and sit on the naughty step, VC! ;D

My mistake too...I listened to the Paddy Reilly version on youtube and not the link you posted :-XI blame it on a herbal cigarette I had last night.......been months since my last and I quite forgot how strong they are nowadays lol Paddy Reilly's is the best version though ;D 

BTW jimmy2x (love that movie! ) The Dubliners' version of the sicknote beats the colliers too ;D

I have far more affinity with my Scottish heritage than my English (or Yorkshire) side and I've grown up in Yorkshire. Strange thing really, in my heart I feel Scottish. My Father-in-law hails from Tipperary and I've never met a more proud Irishman, in fact he and I tag-team on the Sassenachs ;D 'cos when we're pished, we're Celts!!

When it comes down to being proud of where you're from it's a bit like this: When Huddersfield play L**ds, I'm "Huddersfield"....when Yorkshire play Lancashire, people from Leeds AND Huddersfield become "Yorkshire" When England play Scotland, the Tykes and the Mancs become "English" though I'm "Scotland" yet when they play France or Germany, I'm "British" ;D It really depends who we're against as to what we are pmsl ;D Fickle feckers eh?

Andy Murray when he's winning is "British" in the English media......as soon as he loses, he's back to a Scot :p But to the Scots, he's a Scot win lose or draw lol

Quote from: Phil (Chaa006) on December 09, 2010, 08:27 PM
Great stuff, Peter, Jen & Jimmy : exactly my sort of music.  Only listened to "Crazyman Michael" so far, but "Fields of Athenry" will be next, as that is absolutely one of my favourites.  The best version I know is the one linked from "In Callandar" : http://www.incallander.co.uk/music/fields of athenry.wav.  I used to know who sung this version, but it escapes me at this moment ...

When are they touring deepest Kent, Peter ?
** Phil.

I think that's Paddy Reilly singing there, Phil...... I grew up listening to all the old Irish songs, brings back some good memories ;D (Dad was a jock, born in 1920 )

Have to say I love the "Black velvet band" by the Dubliners....My father-in-law's a good Irish Maaaaaaannn ;D and I've sung many a song with him whilst in our cups lol

Love the sound of Jen's voice too ;D Fields of Athenry, Paint it black and Steeler's wheel!!!! GREAT SONGS!!! I love the Stones!!

I just use supermarket "own brand" veg oil. I don't think different brands would make much difference - it's what gets cooked in it that counts

Welcome back CP ;D

Hi P&J my first thoughts were to a salmon wellington as I've made them many times before, but he's not a keen salmon-man plus we're having king prawn and/or smoked salmon starters so two courses similar may be a bit too much lol.

I'll have a look-out for a vegetarian haggis (my auld Faither'll be spinnin' in his grave! He couldn't get his head round sugar in porridge lol).

Quote from: Secret Santa on December 09, 2010, 03:50 PM

Just point them at the nearest gorse thicket and tell 'em it's an all-you-can-eat buffet.   

That reminds me, I must trim my bush up a bit

Quote from: commis on December 09, 2010, 04:54 PM
Hi

Domi, the reason why I said haggis first is it's a nut roast in a bag.
Regards

Crikey I'm surprised no-one's said that if I make a nut roast and eat it it's the same thing (eventually!) ....SS must be having a slow day ;D

Hi Commis

Have you got a good nut roast recipe, please luv? I'm also thinking about a vegetarian wellington with some nice mushrooms and/or a top quality cheese if you've got one... I've got a great red wine and onion gravy recipe so that's covered. I don't want to use some vegetarian meat substitute though if possible.

Thanks for your help

Quote from: commis on December 08, 2010, 08:30 PM
Hi
Domi, are you looking for simple out of a packet or more?
Regards

Much more commis! ;D Something way above a ratatouille and a nutloaf or a quorn bacon roll pmsl

pmsl @ P&J....you sound just like my brother did before he converted ;D I can't understand it myself, he was a strict "meat every meal" kinda bloke and loved nothing more than drinking a good rich meaty gravy after a roast...He's 45 too so it's not just a phase I respect his choice though, ro each their own I suppose

He's my big bro though and I love him to bits so I'm looking for a top-notch make at home recipe.....I just cannot abide to serve up some pre-made supermarket crapola

I did think of a veggie curry but it's not very festive though I could always stick a bit of holly on the top! ;D Maybe if I ply him with enough ale he won't notice what he's eating lol