What are ye eatin' and drinkin' - The Eatening

IAMAMORON

A buffet of cold meat sandwiches on fresh white panned and sliced bread. The meats' comprise of leftovers from the preceding week, including, roasted pork, crackling and cinnamon apple sauce. Roasted Breast of chicken laced with cold mayonnaise and capers. This morning's grilled streaky slices of Basque Bacon with a spiced tomato pickle and thinly sliced cheddar.

I am also stuffing myself with a homemade Wild Blackberry Baked Alaska which is essentially based on a cold pavlova condensed with vanilla ice cream, shaved Cadburys Flake and wild blackberries foraged this morning from the South Dublin Mountains.

I am drinking Aspels Dry Cider. I have now had 5 and plan on dancing in my living room soon, probably to quite loud progressive techno from the mid nineties.

Porklife

Sephiroth, that buffalo sauce looks right up my street. Where can one purchase this burning firey nectar?

Surreptitious, I'm gonna order rebel chilli now, thank you for that.

I got this today and can't wait to lash it on my lasagna:)

Sephiroth_dude

Porklife wrote: »

Sephiroth, that buffalo sauce looks right up my street. Where can one purchase this burning firey nectar?

Surreptitious, I'm gonna order rebel chilli now, thank you for that.

I got this today and can't wait to lash it on my lasagna:)

You can get them in dunnes, goes really well with chicken, not the hottest but a nice little kick to it.


That looks really good

*slides plate over*

:pac:

Surreptitious

I went to Dunnes out of interest and they didn't have the Rebel Chili. Feck sake like. Picked up some Frank's though. I saw the one you have Seph as well.

Surreptitious

Going to try this when I have my pizza

Sephiroth_dude

Surreptitious wrote: »

I went to Dunnes out of interest and they didn't have the Rebel Chili. Feck sake like. Picked up some Frank's though. I saw the one you have Seph as well.

Surreptitious wrote: »

Going to try this when I have my pizza

Let us know how it is, Try it sometime, christ were all gone mad on the hot sauce!

Surreptitious

I got this takeaway last month with hot sauce. It has been on my mind since.

Grandeeod

By Jaysus it's here and on the plate. Milling a Chicken Curry, Fried Rice, Chips and another beer for the wash down.

Temptamperu

Had a beef chilli with rice. few cans of the black stuff to finish of the weekend.

Surreptitious

Salmon Thai Fishcakes with the Frank's hot sauce. Thumbs up. I still think the one I got with my takeaway was nicer, I wonder is it some industrial one they buy.

igCorcaigh

Just watched an amazing street food youtube video in Iran!

Aldi frozen fish with rice and beans.

Graces7

Smoked bacon buttie with honey. Sadly on white bread. Dreadful stuff.. usual instant coffee which I enjoy.

IAMAMORON

A bowl of sugared Rice Crispies ( stolen from a colleague ) slightly undermilked. Two slices of cheap white sliced pan toasted and buttered with butter substitute spreadable from the fridge ( also stolen ) and apricot jam (lying idle in fridge, possibly left by former employee). Hunger never lies.

Staring into my computer, mildly hungover and pretending to be busy but finding it difficult to concentrate. A colleague has been humming the tune to " life is a rollercoaster " all morning without realising it. I am seeing the funny side of it for the moment, I hate her however and am contemplating reporting her to HR and asking to move seat. She is pleasing on the eye however and all the girls come to her desk for " chats " every morning. The gang of bitches think I am some sort of a pushover. pff.

Porklife

IAMAMORON wrote: »

A bowl of sugared Rice Crispies ( stolen from a colleague ) slightly undermilked. Two slices of cheap white sliced pan toasted and buttered with butter substitute spreadable from the fridge ( also stolen ) and apricot jam (lying idle in fridge, possibly left by former employee). Hunger never lies.

Staring into my computer, mildly hungover and pretending to be busy but finding it difficult to concentrate. A colleague has been humming the tune to " life is a rollercoaster " all morning without realising it. I am seeing the funny side of it for the moment, I hate her however and am contemplating reporting her to HR and asking to move seat. She is pleasing on the eye however and all the girls come to her desk for " chats " every morning. The gang of bitches think I am some sort of a pushover. pff.

Haha...I absolutely hate that song. I can't stand Ronan Keating.

I'm about to have leftover lasagna. My hangover is fairly rampant so I'm hoping this helps!

Grandeeod

No hangover today, so obviously didn't drink enough last night.:D Up early this morning to help Ms G out to school. Took a homemade burger out of the freezer and had a simple burger and chips for lunch. I knew it would be a red meat day from start to finish as its a sirloin, mash. mushy peas and gravy dinner soon.

The simple lunch. No frills on the burger. Just ketchup. Twas nice. Can't beat a burger you make yourself.

Porklife

Grandeeod wrote: »

No hangover today, so obviously didn't drink enough last night.:D Up early this morning to help Ms G out to school. Took a homemade burger out of the freezer and had a simple burger and chips for lunch. I knew it would be a red meat day from start to finish as its a sirloin, mash. mushy peas and gravy dinner soon.

The simple lunch. No frills on the burger. Just ketchup. Twas nice. Can't beat a burger you make yourself.

Are those homemade chips? They look lovely and fluffy.

Rows Grower

Grandeeod wrote: »

No hangover today, so obviously didn't drink enough last night.:D Up early this morning to help Ms G out to school. Took a homemade burger out of the freezer and had a simple burger and chips for lunch. I knew it would be a red meat day from start to finish as its a sirloin, mash. mushy peas and gravy dinner soon.

The simple lunch. No frills on the burger. Just ketchup. Twas nice. Can't beat a burger you make yourself.

Burger looks the job but if I got that many chips on my plate I'd be wondering what did I do wrong.

Spent the afternoon butchering a stag so plenty of boned and rolled roasts, chops, back straps and mince to be enjoyed over the next couple of weeks.

Did a fridge clear out for dinner, we shared a Tesco chicken and bacon pizza, a thai red curry with rice and chocolate fudge cake. Proper junk food.

Having a gin and tonic now planning my next foray at dawn in the wilds.

Grandeeod

Porklife wrote: »

Are those homemade chips? They look lovely and fluffy.

Supervalu Chunky chips done in the Airfryer. A really decent alternative to the homemade chip from the deep fryer. Crispy outer and fluffy inner. Our go to chip at the moment.

Rows Grower wrote: »

Burger looks the job but if I got that many chips on my plate I'd be wondering what did I do wrong.

Ah RG It was only lunch.:D A good meaty burger with a very filling chip. If you came in from a long day and just got that, I'd understand. A gap plugger. The dinner version is usually packed with onions, tomato and cheddar cheese, more chips and coleslaw on the side.

My Sirloin is resting at room temp before the pan.

Rows Grower

Grandeeod wrote: »

Supervalu Chunky chips done in the Airfryer. A really decent alternative to the homemade chip from the deep fryer. Crispy outer and fluffy inner. Our go to chip at the moment.



Ah RG It was only lunch.:D A good meaty burger with a very filling chip. If you came in from a long day and just got that, I'd understand. A gap plugger. The dinner version is usually packed with onions, tomato and cheddar cheese, more chips and coleslaw on the side.

My Sirloin is resting at room temp before the pan.

Lunch, what's a lunch?

Do ye have a breakfast as well?

And a dinner too?

Jasus, you're a hungry dog Grandeeod.

Grandeeod

Rows Grower wrote: »

Lunch, what's a lunch?

Do ye have a breakfast as well?

And a dinner too?

Jasus, you're a hungry dog Grandeeod.

Some days breakfast only. Some days lunch only. Always a dinner.:D I've seen your breakfast and dinners here. Savage feeds. Don't go calling names and you have a missus to cook for you aswell. A keeper I believe.:D I'm the lone cook in this gaff!

Rows Grower

She just ran a bath for me and there's a fresh G and T in there too next to the candle, might hang on to her alright.

Surreptitious

Rows Grower wrote: »

She just ran a bath for me and there's a fresh G and T in there too next to the candle, might hang on to her alright.

I knew it. You're a woman!

Grandeeod

Rows Grower wrote: »

She just ran a bath for me and there's a fresh G and T in there too next to the candle, might hang on to her alright.

Ah FFS!:D

Gonna fry my steak.:D

Surreptitious

All I had today was a mixture of melon pieces and toast with jam.
Will have dinner later. I bought this Spice Box thing in Aldi but not having it tonight. I wonder if it's nice I usually make my own spice bag.

Grandeeod

Surreptitious wrote: »

All I had today was a mixture of melon pieces and toast with jam.
Will have dinner later. I bought this Spice Box thing in Aldi but not having it tonight. I wonder if it's nice I usually make my own spice bag.

Its not that bad S. But won't beat the homemade version which beats all IMHO. Been a while since the spice bag was mentioned here!

bertiebomber

home grown potatoes beetroot carrots - first time to grow them great flavours, im delighted.

Surreptitious

Grandeeod wrote: »

Its not that bad S. But won't beat the homemade version which beats all IMHO. Been a while since the spice bag was mentioned here!

Must be gone out of fashion.I will give it a try soon and update findings.

IAMAMORON

A Beef Bolognese (prepared cooked and frozen last Thursday evening), served with fresh Tagliatelle and sprinkled with Modena Parmigiano-Reggiano. The Bolognese consists of freshly shaved carrot peelings, celery stewed and melted with Lombardy onion and garlic sourced from the Po valley. I added salt, pepper and Worcester sauce with a smidgeon of Tabasco. A pound of Irish Beef, Bacon Croutons and stock were added to the Bolognese mix before the final inclusion of a can of Italian sourced plum tomatoes. I cheated a little and liberally applied some tomato puree to colour.

For lunch I struggled through a deli made Turkey and Avocado sandwich on Granary Bread. I was given an inquisition by junior staff members in the canteen as to my weekends activities. I was attempting to finish a rather bland and tasteless Granny Smith so I elected to lie and told them that I spent Saturday morning and afternoon attending to my aunts garden and cleaning her shed ( she lives in an apartment in Monkstown). I immediately regretted my deflection when they proceeded to discuss grass cutting and compost heaps for at least 5 minutes. I took this opportunity, while they were climbing out of this banal conversational Cul de Sac, to secretly leer at our new intern, she is divine.

Grandeeod

IAMAMORON wrote: »

A Beef Bolognese (prepared cooked and frozen last Thursday evening), served with fresh Tagliatelle and sprinkled with Modena Parmigiano-Reggiano. The Bolognese consists of freshly shaved carrot peelings, celery stewed and melted with Lombardy onion and garlic sourced from the Po valley. I added salt, pepper and Worcester sauce with a smidgeon of Tabasco. A pound of Irish Beef, Bacon Croutons and stock were added to the Bolognese mix before the final inclusion of a can of Italian sourced plum tomatoes. I cheated a little and liberally applied some tomato puree to colour.

For lunch I struggled through a deli made Turkey and Avocado sandwich on Granary Bread. I was given an inquisition by junior staff members in the canteen as to my weekends activities. I was attempting to finish a rather bland and tasteless Granny Smith so I elected to lie and told them that I spent Saturday morning and afternoon attending to my aunts garden and cleaning her shed ( she lives in an apartment in Monkstown). I immediately regretted my deflection when they proceeded to discuss grass cutting and compost heaps for at least 5 minutes. I took this opportunity, while they were climbing out of this banal conversational Cul de Sac, to secretly leer at our new intern, she is divine.

You're funny anyway!:D

Sephiroth_dude

4 squares of lindt creamy chocolate.

Rows Grower

You just reminded me there was a Fry's Peppermint Cream in the freezer, was being the operative word.

Years since I had one, very tasty.

One more night cap, early start tomorrow.

igCorcaigh

Still on the rice with tomato, onion, dill, lemon juice buzz with fish.

I think my next phase might be German style, sausage with sauerkraut and mustard.

Smoked fish with rye bread and pickles also feels good to me now.

1990sman

bulmers and chicken sandwiches here. no need to glam it up.

igCorcaigh

Smoked coley fried in butter with dill and sumac is buried in there with butter basmati rice and beetroot tomato salad and raw onion.

Graces7

liquid caffeine..old folk multivit and turmeric.

Planning to harvest fresh greens and maybe even potatoes WHEN it finally gets light IF it ever does!

Rows Grower

Venison stew, just three and a half more hours of slow cooking left......

Temptamperu

Making Spag Bol today with garlic bread.

bitofabind

I'm WFH in the family home in the wesssht of Ireland and my Dad keeps bringing me in coffee and treats. I've had chocolate digestives and a truckload of Quality Streets so far today ("shur they're only 5 quid in Lidl!")

"Fat b@stard" mode activated.

IAMAMORON

Sulking on a mini packet of fig rolls I stole from the boardroom.

I received an unmerciful verbal beating from the CEO at this mornings quarterly SMT. Followed by a cold prolonged stare. It was a very uncomfortable moment.

The meeting included a video call from an important client who manufactures contact lenses in Seoul ,S Korea. I developed severe bellyache after he announced,

" dewing rees haad thimes , we awl hav two twy much much haada"

I could not trust myself to hold much down after that, even the CEO couldn't keep it together.

Takeaway later.

Grandeeod

It's a low budget dinner this evening. Breaded mini chicken fillets from Aldi. Salad from Aldi. Sweet chilli sauce from Aldi. Chunky chips from Supervalu own brand. Whole thing worked out at less than 2 quid a head and was great.

Rows Grower

Dearest part of this dinner was the crusty roll that's not in the picture and cost 25 cent...

Grandeeod

Rows Grower wrote: »

Dearest part of this dinner was the crusty roll that's not in the picture and cost 25 cent...

And the License fee to kill the meat, surely that has to be factored in.:D Looks delish. Venison is good meat. I brought a tin of it home from Russia a few years ago. Seen it shot, skinned and tinned. No label on the tin either.:eek:

Rows Grower

Grandeeod wrote: »

And the License fee to kill the meat, surely that has to be factored in.:D Looks delish. Venison is good meat. I brought a tin of it home from Russia a few years ago. Seen it shot, skinned and tinned. No label on the tin either.:eek:

Licence is free, bullet cost about a euro alright.

Can't beat the venison, healthiest meat of the lot.

Crept up on this fella just after dawn this morning, a right poser..

Grandeeod

Aldi knock off version of Turkish delight. A big bar for 97 cent. Cadbury's can fook off!:D

igCorcaigh

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Still on the rice with tomato, onion, dill, lemon juice buzz with fish.

I think my next phase might be German style, sausage with sauerkraut and mustard.

Smoked fish with rye bread and pickles also feels good to me now.

Can anyone on here recommend where to get decent quality German food (for home cooking)?

I'll go with the sauerkraut I can get from local producers on Neighbourfood.

Can any of the Lidl or Aldi German meat sausage be trusted?

Grandeeod

Grandeeod wrote: »

It's a low budget dinner this evening. Breaded mini chicken fillets from Aldi. Salad from Aldi. Sweet chilli sauce from Aldi. Chunky chips from Supervalu own brand. Whole thing worked out at less than 2 quid a head and was great.

Those chicken fillets are gorgeous, also the chicken goujons from the same range, I buy them every week and put them in the brioche burger buns, I add grated cheese, coleslaw, onions and their taco sauce, honestly I'd be delighted if I got it served to me in a restaurant, so nice.

igCorcaigh

Can those chicken fillets be fried or grilled?

My oven is banjaxed. Makes smoke.

Nice salad too, I have raw onion with nearly everything I eat.

igCorcaigh

More of the same... Fish with potato and salad.

igCorcaigh

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Can those chicken fillets be fried or grilled?

My oven is banjaxed. Makes smoke.

Nice salad too, I have raw onion with nearly everything I eat.

Same here, I love raw onion, put it into most of my sandwiches and also lovely just with mash, butter and salt.

I put the chicken in the oven but I'm sure you could fry also,low and slow to be on the safe side.

Coffee and Cadbury Wholenut here, just a few squares. ☺️

Grandeeod

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Can those chicken fillets be fried or grilled?

My oven is banjaxed. Makes smoke.

Nice salad too, I have raw onion with nearly everything I eat.

Says oven only. But you can airfry if you have one as it's basically an oven of sorts.