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The food looks amazing, you're clearly very talented, but I couldn't sit through it, I'd have the raging hump at little tit-bits and teasers when I just want to get stuck into my grub.

Stick a couple of rounds of bread and butter on the side for me.
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Harry wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:41 am The food looks amazing, you're clearly very talented, but I couldn't sit through it, I'd have the raging hump at little tit-bits and teasers when I just want to get stuck into my grub.

Stick a couple of rounds of bread and butter on the side for me.
I'm with you on that. I love watching Masterchef etc, but as soon as they go somewhere and the chef gets the tweezers out, i'm done, i've peaked
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weeksy wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:47 am
Harry wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:41 am The food looks amazing, you're clearly very talented, but I couldn't sit through it, I'd have the raging hump at little tit-bits and teasers when I just want to get stuck into my grub.

Stick a couple of rounds of bread and butter on the side for me.
I'm with you on that. I love watching Masterchef etc, but as soon as they go somewhere and the chef gets the tweezers out, i'm done, i've peaked
It's a talent for sure, but I think it appeals to people that go for the occasion, rather than because they're hungry.
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Harry wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:56 am
weeksy wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:47 am
Harry wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:41 am The food looks amazing, you're clearly very talented, but I couldn't sit through it, I'd have the raging hump at little tit-bits and teasers when I just want to get stuck into my grub.

Stick a couple of rounds of bread and butter on the side for me.
I'm with you on that. I love watching Masterchef etc, but as soon as they go somewhere and the chef gets the tweezers out, i'm done, i've peaked
It's a talent for sure, but I think it appeals to people that go for the occasion, rather than because they're hungry.
Part of me would LOVE to go somewhere exceptional, with amazing food etc, just to see if i can actually appreciate it for what it is, if the food can really make me go "WOW"... But i can't stand the pomp and faff that comes with it, the white gloved waiters etc... It would just irritate the heck out of me.
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Well not today because I've been a bit tardy of late in posting but Sunday I had the first pick of this years runner beans. :D A good 600 grams that only lasted as far as dinner time and then got scoffed with gravy dinner. Mmmmmm...

Got a good crop growing this year, so we'll be well fed over Summer. That's the benefit of not being able to take a motorcycle holiday in June when your veg needs proper looking after to get going!!
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weeksy wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:20 am when are we going to see you on GBBO Professionals ?
Never, it’s like being in MotoGP on a CRT bike, you might look good and do well but your there to fail.
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formula400 wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:35 am
weeksy wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:20 am when are we going to see you on GBBO Professionals ?
Never, it’s like being in MotoGP on a CRT bike, you might look good and do well but your there to fail.
Granted, but that sort of thing must be an aspiration if you're in the design side of desserts ?
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As for tit bits and tweezers, some places might be tight in portion but one thing we are not is that. Our food tasty , proper sauces proper food, If you get through the 8 course tasting menu and still want more you have issue’s. end of 😂😂😂
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Can’t think of anything worse.

Example croissants, at work it’s 2 days process to allow the dough to rest and develop flavour, on that show they give you 3.5 hours or so to make, laminate, roll, shape and cook. Pointless.
Yeah they have been a few ok results but that time is a joke and in realistic.

Now extend the times they have to really show some skill different ball game.
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formula400 wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:39 am As for tit bits and tweezers, some places might be tight in portion but one thing we are not is that. Our food tasty , proper sauces proper food, If you get through the 8 course tasting menu and still want more you have issue’s. end of 😂😂😂
Without knowing where you're sending us, that information is useless :)

Where we off to then ?
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Took my hound to the vet. I had it on the calendar to take her in August for her yearly jabs, but a couple of times this week she had these strange episodes of heavy breathing/snorting. A quick Google and I surmised it was 'Reverse Sneezing' or inspiratory paroxysmal respiration to you, guv. Figured I'd take her sooner than later, though she's as bright as a button, so no real concern.

Rocks up to the vet, he asks if there's anything particular, I show him a brief video of the sneezing and he's as dismissive as I am, nothing serious, he says, takes the hound away (coronavirus: can't go in with the mutt), brings her back 15 minutes later, jabs done, tells me he's given her to once over, listened to her breathing and chest, no worries.

Just to be on the safe side, he says in grave tones, I'll give something for the trachea in case of swelling or irritation. We say goodbye. Nurse comes out, tallies the bill, hands me the paperwork and a bottle of Metacam.

This is now the third bottle of Metacam I have in my cupboard. I'm sure I binned some last year as well. I'm pretty sure Metacam is sugar water designed purely to boost the bottom line figure of vets' books. Every time I go near the place I seem to come out with Metacam.

If it cures all I'll start taking the bloody stuff myself. Next photo of me posted up here will have you all commenting about my glossy coat and shiny, wet nose.

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Slept a bit as I'm on the night shift and walked the dogs before going back to work.
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I bought some milk. Great thread :thumbup:
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Tomcat wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:07 pm I bought some milk. Great thread :thumbup:
Jeez man,if yer gonna play be more specific please. :P

Was it 1 litre,2 litres,3 litres?

Was it buttermilk,skimmed,semi-skimmed or real milk?

Was it goat's milk?

Was it cow's milk?

Was it almond milk?

Was it lactose free milk?

Did you buy it in a supermarket,filling station,a cornershop or other?

Was it reasonably priced,so you were pleased with your purchase?

I'd be fascinated to learn the details. 8-)
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I didn’t buy any milk. Instead I updated my Tesco c&c and added some, collect tomorrow!!!
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weeksy wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:42 am
formula400 wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:39 am As for tit bits and tweezers, some places might be tight in portion but one thing we are not is that. Our food tasty , proper sauces proper food, If you get through the 8 course tasting menu and still want more you have issue’s. end of 😂😂😂
Without knowing where you're sending us, that information is useless :)

Where we off to then ?
The Ritz Hotel
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formula400 wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:44 pm
weeksy wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:42 am
formula400 wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:39 am As for tit bits and tweezers, some places might be tight in portion but one thing we are not is that. Our food tasty , proper sauces proper food, If you get through the 8 course tasting menu and still want more you have issue’s. end of 😂😂😂
Without knowing where you're sending us, that information is useless :)

Where we off to then ?
The Ritz Hotel
Nice, but you don't have a unlimited salad bar like the harvester! :thumbdown:
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Taipan wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:45 pm
formula400 wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:44 pm
weeksy wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:42 am

Without knowing where you're sending us, that information is useless :)

Where we off to then ?
The Ritz Hotel
Nice, but you don't have a unlimited salad bar like the harvester! :thumbdown:

hmmmm in the canteen for staff food yes, in palm court for afternoon tea they will replenish your plates of everything :mrgreen:

restaurant no. Covid says no buffets
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formula400 wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:44 pm
weeksy wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:42 am
formula400 wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:39 am As for tit bits and tweezers, some places might be tight in portion but one thing we are not is that. Our food tasty , proper sauces proper food, If you get through the 8 course tasting menu and still want more you have issue’s. end of 😂😂😂
Without knowing where you're sending us, that information is useless :)

Where we off to then ?
The Ritz Hotel
I will be queueing up for the Governments 'Eat out to help out' discount Promo when you let the great unwashed (me) in to dribble over the fine linen tablecloths whilst demanding chips with EVERYTHING! ?

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Skub wrote: Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:38 pm
I'd be fascinated to learn the details. 8-)
You're right of course, it was more exciting than I dreamed it would be.

This morning I bought bread.