Food

^^ That looks amazing. Definitely going to try. I've been using http://userealbutter.com/2010/06/07/carnitas-recipe/ which is pretty good and (relatively) quick as well.

Blurry phone pic but, yeah.

I am definitely having a go at that, looks good!

need inspiration for dinner... something quick, satisfying, not unhealthy... think boy! think!

have fresh mackerel, waxy potatoes and lemons lined up and ready to go in some sort of fragrant herby bake type deal... but the maintenance guys have (very nicely, thank you) painted the window sill and frame today and the stink of gloss paint in here has totally destroyed my appetite.

ale and roll ups it is then. urgh. i may have to brave the mean streets. can't take this toxic fug all evening. *headache

Internetz help, please...

I remember making a fig cake some time in the distant past. It was delicious. Only problem is I have lost the recipe, or at worst I am too hungover to remember where I've stored it. I've found nuknow's recipe which I may fall back on but I quite liked the cake with chopped figs in it.

I remember soaking the (dried, I think) figs in either Madeira or vanilla extract or both before adding them. Does anyone have a recipe like this? Please...

It's for mummy spybot and she deserves cake. With figs.

Fucksticks. I still need to make this cake

I can't believe im going to say this: I'm craving Bodeans...

had a made up receipe success last night. spicy baked mackerel on lemon potatoes:

• quartered and par-boiled some waxy charlotte spuds.
  
• made a spice mix consisting of: dozen black pepper corns, cumin seeds, smoked paprika, chilli flakes and turmeric bashed up in a pestle and mortar.
  
• make into wet paste with two garlic cloves, tablespoon of oil, juice of half a lemon and a splosh of white wine vinegar.
  
• smear over mackerel fillets and leave in fridge for half hour.
  
• drain spuds, toss in a tiny bit of olive oil with a couple of sliced of lemon and stick in hot oven for 15 mins till they start to brown.
  
• place spice coated mackerel over the potatoes, skin side up. eek out all remaining marinade and pour over.
  
• bake for a further 20-25 minutes till skin is crispy, potatoes have roasted in the juices and fish is cooked though.
  
• serve with green salad and cold beer.
  
• oh my.
  
  

the crispy, spicy skin was amazing. as was wrapping a hot, spicy, fudgy potato in a crisp, lemony salty lettuce leaf and muching whole. leftovers tonight. geddin.

I can't believe im going to say this: I'm craving Bodeans...

Head over to the thread and start the list my friend

Yes!

Internetz help, please...

I remember making a fig cake some time in the distant past. It was delicious. Only problem is I have lost the recipe, or at worst I am too hungover to remember where I've stored it. I've found nuknow's recipe which I may fall back on but I quite liked the cake with chopped figs in it.

I remember soaking the (dried, I think) figs in either Madeira or vanilla extract or both before adding them. Does anyone have a recipe like this? Please...

It's for mummy spybot and she deserves cake. With figs.

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/grownup-fig-cookies-recipe.html

Not exactly it, but soaked in port and pomegranate juice, if that helps?

had a made up receipe success last night. spicy baked mackerel on lemon potatoes.

Sounds lish! Just to check, but you used fresh mackerel right?

I was listening to Chris Evans (first mistake) on the radio and he was banging on about how much he loved cooking with mackerel, such an underrrated fish, so versatle, cheap, finished by saying the best bit was it comes ready in the packet, just bang under the grill for a minute or two. Thought he was talking about the fresh fish ffs! I love smoked mackerel, but the fresh stuff is literally a different kettle.

oh fuck yes:
http://utmosthealth.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/brownie-batter-high-protein-and-high-fiber-pancakes/

low calorie chocolate pancakes...

bean base sounds interesting- I'll get back to you when i try it tmw am.

I can't believe im going to say this: I'm craving Bodeans...

I've never been, i want to go i need to fill my pulled pork quota for the year

fresh mackerel right?

Fresh for sure. On offer in Tesco at the moment. Got one raw marinaded fillet left over. Will grill tonight and have with toasted soda bread and watercress for dinner i think.

I’ve been making some nice grub lately, but not photographing it like an insatiable David Bailey drooling over a café waitress

go to the bbq wagon on the southbank instead.
is better.

go to the bbq wagon on the southbank instead.
is better.

Evil man. I'm leaving the house to go there, now.

You won't regret it.
Unless its not there anymore- anyone know how long they're around for?

think it may have gone. was maybe slightly better than bodeans, but expensive and smaller portions.

Yes, but there are other reasons to not go to Bodeans.

Acc. a fairly reliable source- they have a poor record of correct disposal of grease, involving occasional spillage onto the road, which when added to the fact its on a semi-cyclist thoroughfare= bad news.

oh fuck yes:
http://utmosthealth.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/brownie-batter-high-protein-and-high-fiber-pancakes/

low calorie chocolate pancakes...

bean base sounds interesting- I'll get back to you when i try it tmw am.

black beans FTW!

Sugar free (honey) Chocolate Brownies, so fuckin lish!

a fairly reliable source

"a reliable sauce" would be a great name for a home-made bottled condiment. clefty?

think it may have gone. was maybe slightly better than bodeans, but expensive and smaller portions.

If you're talking about PittCue then they are there until 4th September. As far as expensive and small portions are concerned, I have to say that I couldn't disagree more. If you consider what the term 'value' really means, this place has it in spades! I got loads for my money and it was miles better than Bodeans.

Yes, but there are other reasons to not go to Bodeans.

Acc. a fairly reliable source- they have a poor record of correct disposal of grease, involving occasional spillage onto the road, which when added to the fact its on a semi-cyclist thoroughfare= bad news.

i saw a documentary where they went in the sewers under chinatown, it was solid with grease - good food for the alligators though