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| ChrisMcCarthy |  | ... | 08-08-2016 @ 22:09 |
Lost his pen, then found his pen. #phew Member 4899, 2956 posts | It all looks quite wonderful - but my word, that Tartare.... | ||
| Rick |  | ... | 11-08-2016 @ 22:16 |
 I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | Tuesday night we went to Cottonopolis for drinks, and obviously a little snack. [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/Mobile%20Uplo... It's too loud for elderly chaps like me in the evenings, but ok pre-theatre times and great at lunch. And both the food and drinks are exceptional. Then we went on to the new and exciting Squid Ink in Ancoats, who don't normally open Tuesdays but did for us because we're excellent. Five-course tasting menu at £25, for heaven's sake. [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/Mobile%20Uplo... Peach, nectarine, mozzarella, sourdough, fermented garlic. Rocket puree, rocket, fig, Serrano ham, Pedro Ximinez vinegar reduction, feta. Tomato, potatoes confit in butter and smoked, sous vide egg Hazelnut romesco, confit/barbecue/pan heritage carrot, pork chop, charred onion. Creme Catalana, strawberries, shortbread. Spanish flavors, by and large, with a very Nordic feel. Super exciting, and just finding his feet. Tonight, Solita Preston again. Long ago Mike Edge told me that the Solita signature steak, forty-day dry-aged ribs sold by weight, was the best in Manchester. Today I finally tried one, and I think he's right. Staggeringly good, as good a steak as I've ever eaten. 690g of pure joy, charred and rendered on the outside and rare in the eye. [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/PhotoGrid_147... Gorgeous bernaise, too. Fat and happy. | ||
| Rick | | ... | 14-08-2016 @ 20:45 |
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | Sunday lunch with half a dozen friends, cooked by one of them (Drunken Butcher). [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/PhotoGrid_147... Relaxed and happy. | ||
| Rick | | ... | 19-08-2016 @ 22:35 |
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | Tonight, my friends Well Hung Kitchen (aka Bangers & Bacon and Beastro) did a pop-up at the "Chef's Table" at the Vaults in Bolton town centre. Food was excellent, the bone marrow salad and the bon bon/corn were particularly good. [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/Mobile%20Uplo... [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/Mobile%20Uplo... The tragedy is that Nando's and Prezzo were packed, and there were nine punters in here counting us and two friends of the organisers. Bolton, you are a disgrace. (To be fair, the publicity for it was crap.) | ||
| Cuddles | | ... | 20-08-2016 @ 13:51 |
 Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq Administrator | That looks like my kind of food! Last night we had chicken, broccoli and sweet potato with a miso/sesame/tahini sauce and rice. Quick and delicious. | ||
| Rick | | ... | 20-08-2016 @ 15:42 |
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | Pretty sure it was, from what I know of you. They are mates of mine, but by God Rich can cook. The alliance of a serious chef and a serious butcher is a good thing. Tell me more about your miso sauce. I need to do more with miso than I do (essentially, make David Chang's miso butter to have with asparagus etc). | ||
| Cuddles | | ... | 20-08-2016 @ 19:15 |
Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq Administrator | Id say it was more of a dressing than a sauce really. Essentially it was ginger, garlic, miso, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, olive oil blended. Drizzled over the vegetables and chicken. We toasted some sesame seeds to sprinkle over the top too. It was good, and worked well with the sweet potato. I'd probably slacken it off a little more with some lemon juice next time. | ||
| Rick | | ... | 20-08-2016 @ 23:55 |
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | Sounds good... Tonight, with two friends at the Parker's Arms in Newton, recipient of a glowing Jay Rayner review a few years ago and a occasional treat for me for rather longer. Treats: potato scratchings, courgette fritters Homemade sourdough, cultured butter Starters: salt cod fritter, duck and cherry salad, mushroom parfait (me) [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/Mobile%20Uplo... Mains: Lancashire cheese and root tops tart, rump steak and damson dressing, dover sole on the bone with lobster roe butter and samphire (me). Dessert: only photographed mine, pistachio cake with greengages and rose yoghurt. Treat: Valrhona 70% chocolate pave. [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/Mobile%20Uplo... That sole was the star. Delicious, unusual (I've never had shellfish roe before, I don't think), and made me feel skilled when I slid it off the skeleton without too much carnage. [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/Mobile%20Uplo... Splendid. | ||
| luki | | ... | 29-08-2016 @ 20:46 |
Avatar Member 5517, 1538 posts SQ 160, BP 165, DL 201526.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | I ate here the other day and really enjoyed it: www.richmondrestaurant.ie Duck leg and black pudding to start and a 24oz steak for main. The steak was smaller than I expected or else I was really hungary. | ||
| scruffmcbuff | | ... | 31-08-2016 @ 20:15 |
Lovely ass Congrats. Member 5958, 2315 posts SQ 280, BP 170, DL 300750.0 kgs @ 138kgs UnEq | Rick said:Sunday lunch with half a dozen friends, cooked by one of them (Drunken Butcher). [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/PhotoGrid_147... Relaxed and happy. That looks wonderful. Thats the kind of meal that gets my vote! | ||
| Rick | | ... | 31-08-2016 @ 22:29 |
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | He's a good cook as well as a great friend. Tonight, a fairly typical-for-me stir fry - pork, peppers, mushrooms, black bean, spring onions, chili, ginger, garlic, cashews - with something new for me. That's not rice, it's cauliflower, and it worked REALLY well. Soaks the sauce up much better than zoodles. [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/IMG_20160831_... Very happy. | ||
| ChrisMcCarthy | | ... | 01-09-2016 @ 09:35 |
Lost his pen, then found his pen. #phew Member 4899, 2956 posts | Rick said:He's a good cook as well as a great friend. Tonight, a fairly typical-for-me stir fry - pork, peppers, mushrooms, black bean, spring onions, chili, ginger, garlic, cashews - with something new for me. That's not rice, it's cauliflower, and it worked REALLY well. Soaks the sauce up much better than zoodles. [IMG]http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah29/rfbooth/IMG_20160831_... Very happy. Out of interest, where did you get the idea for the Cauliflower? It is certainly a much underutilised foodstuff. Wouldn't want to be too close to you today, mind...  | ||
| Rick | | ... | 01-09-2016 @ 11:17 |
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | ChrisMcCarthy said: Out of interest, where did you get the idea for the Cauliflower? It is certainly a much underutilised foodstuff. Wouldn't want to be too close to you today, mind... Saw it on the shelf at the supermarket, ready-riced (well, actually, they were calling it cauliflower couscous. But y'know). I had heard people mention it before - April, our leading young lady weightlifter, is a big cauliflower rice enthusiast. So far my flatulence levels are normal to low (by my standards, rather than anybody else's). | ||
| The_Lone_Wolf | | ... | 01-09-2016 @ 11:18 |
 I eat a lot of meat Member 5124, 2996 posts SQ 245, BP 130, DL 275650.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq | I've never made cauliflower rice, although it is something I've thought of before having seen it loads from the paleo brigade. How easy was it Rick? All your recent food posts look sublime by the way. | ||
| ChrisMcCarthy | | ... | 01-09-2016 @ 11:52 |
Lost his pen, then found his pen. #phew Member 4899, 2956 posts | Rick said: Saw it on the shelf at the supermarket, ready-riced (well, actually, they were calling it cauliflower couscous. But y'know). I had heard people mention it before - April, our leading young lady weightlifter, is a big cauliflower rice enthusiast. So far my flatulence levels are normal to low (by my standards, rather than anybody else's). You've decided me, Rick - I will try it out soon! | ||
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