I was able to buy some *fresh* garlic twice in our local asian shop. Unfortunately they don't stock it often. It's much more potent than the regular stuff with the crumbly peel but has a smoother taste at the same time. I have no idea if that makes any difference regarding the smell but if you ever see fresh garlic do try it out.
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#82
Lets Talk Curry / Re: Jal-Zala Challenge
April 25, 2013, 11:42 AMQuote from: commis on April 25, 2013, 11:37 AM19,FORBES ROAD, Boston, England.
Hi
Can you tell me were this place is please
Regards
01205 356238/01205 500505
opened today: 11:00 - 22:30
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/CurriedAwayJuliesCafeAndCoffeeShop
That Adey seems to be a nice chap. Wish I could just go there and try one of their curries. As far as I remember, he is largely influenced by C2Go's recipes, though.
#83
Talk About Anything Other Than Curry / Re: Pizza from scratch
April 15, 2013, 01:25 PM
I've only used canned San Marzano tomatoes but they taste great (also for pasta sauces).
#84
Curry Sauce, Curry Base , Curry Gravy Recipes, Secret Curry Base / Re: CA's Curry Base (aka "gravy"/"sauce")
April 11, 2013, 10:03 AM
stee41, to my understanding the base gravy is quite thin on purpose. The reason is that it will still reduce in the pan once you cook with it. If you reduce the base gravy too much beforehand then you might not develop as much flavour in your final dish as if you hadn't.
#85
Lets Talk Curry / Re: Glasgow via Germany
April 09, 2013, 04:43 PM
Have you had curries in Germany? Yes, they are really bad most of the time ... I'm just wondering about your backgrounds for saying that.
#87
Talk About Anything Other Than Curry / Re: FED UP
April 08, 2013, 12:34 PM
SS, unfortunately I'm not sufficiently proficient in English enough to give this statement of yours the reply it truly deserves, but when your reply to me explicitly includes the word "you" then it is directed at me directly indeed and I take that personal.
If that reply is then also, completely unnecessarily, worded in such a way as to provoke someone I take it even more personal. I will go so far as to claim that people whose mother-tongue is English would take it the same way. I'm confident enough about my secondary language skills for that matter. But correct me if you please.
At the risk of getting personal myself I will still say this:
I now understand that there was some trouble with mods over control/power in this forum way before I joined (I had to go digging deep in the archives for that). I also see how people who were involved 'back then' could get enraged about anything that appears to follow a similar pattern from then on, too. However, at the same time it appears that you are now somewhat bitter inside and are what I will call 'overly-protective' and critical for lack of knowing better english words. That may be why your replies are sometimes extremely blunt and negative - especially lately. However, reactions sich as yours and some other members are a problem. Let me explain.
Scenario:
Imagine a newbie (1 Post) coming on the forum claiming 'I FOUND THE SECRET' (totally made-up example, haha) and you find out there's really nothing new and/or there are even some truly odd ingredients involved, even. You will immediately claim 'bullshit' - we've seen it all before. And, in a way, probably most rightly so! But then again - this is a new member to this community who, possibly, could become a great contributor later on. Even if not, the point of a community is to exchange ideas and grow collectively. It is possible to welcome such a member, thank for the recipe and then point out the similarities and invite the newbie to dig deeper as we provide much more info on this forum and don't see the secret he claims to have found. But that's not the way it works here.
Instead, HE got burned the way I understand you got burned before?! Now, is he willing to risk to be ridiculed again by posting something else (heaven forbid - REVISED instructions) after seeing those words as one of his first replies to a recipe he/she posted?! Likely not. He will likely try and find a 'friendlier' place instead (and no, I don't like RCR).
What about other (hypothetical) people who happened to read the same recipe posted by Newbie and noticed there was an error because they spied on their local TA doing something? Will that person post the correction? I would think a good percentage of individuals would fear to be ridiculed, too. Now what if that tiny detail actually turned out the be the famed "missing 5%"? What if that person held the key to your quest of the perfect Old-School BIR curries in a seemingly minute detail and is now too 'scared' to say anything? That would be unfortunate, I guess?!
By now most members here probably realize that you don't like Patak's pastes (or any pastes for that matter), h4ppy-chris' attitude, or any 'modern' techniques for that matter as you are on your own little special 70's/80's BIR quest. What I don't understand is why you don't simply stay out of these discussions if they make you so mad yet don't contribute to your quest. You appear to be keen to 'help' others understand where they are going 'wrong' and likely truly believe you prevent them from making the big mistake to fall for the 'secrets' lie of yet another author. But do these people really appreciate your help? Especially if they are new to the game? And in which ways do you (and others) point out these mistakes to the Unknowing?
This is the point where forum etiquette comes into the equation. Simple forum etiquette says to be civil as a start. Lately there have been some heated debates but that doesn't mean it's OK to personally insult people (btw - none of this is directed specifically at you anymore) and a whole lot of other things that rallim summed up nicely. And forum etiquette does not automatically prohibit free speech. However, if people are unable the attain proper etiquette then a mod needs to step in and fix things.
If that reply is then also, completely unnecessarily, worded in such a way as to provoke someone I take it even more personal. I will go so far as to claim that people whose mother-tongue is English would take it the same way. I'm confident enough about my secondary language skills for that matter. But correct me if you please.
At the risk of getting personal myself I will still say this:
I now understand that there was some trouble with mods over control/power in this forum way before I joined (I had to go digging deep in the archives for that). I also see how people who were involved 'back then' could get enraged about anything that appears to follow a similar pattern from then on, too. However, at the same time it appears that you are now somewhat bitter inside and are what I will call 'overly-protective' and critical for lack of knowing better english words. That may be why your replies are sometimes extremely blunt and negative - especially lately. However, reactions sich as yours and some other members are a problem. Let me explain.
Scenario:
Imagine a newbie (1 Post) coming on the forum claiming 'I FOUND THE SECRET' (totally made-up example, haha) and you find out there's really nothing new and/or there are even some truly odd ingredients involved, even. You will immediately claim 'bullshit' - we've seen it all before. And, in a way, probably most rightly so! But then again - this is a new member to this community who, possibly, could become a great contributor later on. Even if not, the point of a community is to exchange ideas and grow collectively. It is possible to welcome such a member, thank for the recipe and then point out the similarities and invite the newbie to dig deeper as we provide much more info on this forum and don't see the secret he claims to have found. But that's not the way it works here.
Instead, HE got burned the way I understand you got burned before?! Now, is he willing to risk to be ridiculed again by posting something else (heaven forbid - REVISED instructions) after seeing those words as one of his first replies to a recipe he/she posted?! Likely not. He will likely try and find a 'friendlier' place instead (and no, I don't like RCR).
What about other (hypothetical) people who happened to read the same recipe posted by Newbie and noticed there was an error because they spied on their local TA doing something? Will that person post the correction? I would think a good percentage of individuals would fear to be ridiculed, too. Now what if that tiny detail actually turned out the be the famed "missing 5%"? What if that person held the key to your quest of the perfect Old-School BIR curries in a seemingly minute detail and is now too 'scared' to say anything? That would be unfortunate, I guess?!
By now most members here probably realize that you don't like Patak's pastes (or any pastes for that matter), h4ppy-chris' attitude, or any 'modern' techniques for that matter as you are on your own little special 70's/80's BIR quest. What I don't understand is why you don't simply stay out of these discussions if they make you so mad yet don't contribute to your quest. You appear to be keen to 'help' others understand where they are going 'wrong' and likely truly believe you prevent them from making the big mistake to fall for the 'secrets' lie of yet another author. But do these people really appreciate your help? Especially if they are new to the game? And in which ways do you (and others) point out these mistakes to the Unknowing?
This is the point where forum etiquette comes into the equation. Simple forum etiquette says to be civil as a start. Lately there have been some heated debates but that doesn't mean it's OK to personally insult people (btw - none of this is directed specifically at you anymore) and a whole lot of other things that rallim summed up nicely. And forum etiquette does not automatically prohibit free speech. However, if people are unable the attain proper etiquette then a mod needs to step in and fix things.
#88
Talk About Anything Other Than Curry / Re: FED UP
April 08, 2013, 11:19 AM
Very reasonable response, George. But what about those incidents where UK law demands action? Please read the 'free speech' article on Wikipedia and the restrictions for the UK in particular to see what I mean.
#89
Talk About Anything Other Than Curry / Re: FED UP
April 08, 2013, 11:02 AMQuote from: Secret Santa on April 08, 2013, 10:19 AMQ.E.D.Quote from: StoneCut on April 08, 2013, 10:12 AM
I like these rules, am I against "freedom" now ?
Yes you are. And you're just the sort of down-at-heel lapdog that dictators drool over.
#90
Talk About Anything Other Than Curry / Re: FED UP
April 08, 2013, 10:45 AMQuote from: Secret Santa on April 08, 2013, 10:39 AMI fear you only see Black & White - no nuances of grey inbetween. I don't want a totalitarian forum, I want a moderated one. One, where personal attacks get deleted but where constructive criticism remains. Yes, there's a fine line to draw and it's hard to do. I'll admit that. There's no need for you to get personal, btw.Quote from: StoneCut on April 08, 2013, 10:24 AM
Aha, because I am of a different opinion than you? And how come the restricted "free speech" implemented in Germany is based on propositions made by Brits? And how come there's a speaker's corner if "free speech" is implemented everywhere in the UK? The UK does not have "free speech" per se - why should this forum do?
I think you live in an ideological dream world.
What you fail to appreciate is that in your new, prissy, Utopianly-moderated forum, the above response wouldn't see the light of day. Well, it would, for the few minutes it would take for a mod to spot it and delete it.
Be careful of what you wish for, you may just get it!