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Post by everso on Feb 15, 2010 23:17:17 GMT
Mr. E. and I were arguing tonight about which one of us will be marrying Raymond Blanc after our divorce becomes final.
Did anyone see his new series? The programme this evening was all about chocolate.
My god, we were sitting there (o.k., lolling there) with our stomachs full after finishing Toad in the Hole, potatoes, broccoli and peas, and yet we were still salivating at the things this man was making.
I have to marry him.
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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Feb 16, 2010 9:32:42 GMT
He's sort of holed up in his house at the moment...something to do with intruders in his garden...   AH |
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Post by percyplum on Feb 16, 2010 16:48:51 GMT
Sorry Everso, you'll have to get in the queue...I've had my name down for if he becomes available for nearly 30 years!
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Post by housesparrow on Feb 17, 2010 7:30:43 GMT
I knew two women married to chefs who refused to do any cooking at home; when forced it was along the beans-on-toast line.
You'd be better off moving near one of M.Blac's restaurants and dining out once in a while.
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Post by everso on Feb 17, 2010 11:33:38 GMT
Do you know, I haven't been able to get that programme out of my mind. I think it's his accent as well that does the trick with me. But the food, omg, he actually made a cup and saucer out of chocolate, then filled it with some coffee flavoured creamy goop and topped it with some foamy stuff. We were sitting watching, eyes bulging, lower lips slack and drooling....not a pretty sight.
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Post by bonbonlarue on Feb 17, 2010 20:09:45 GMT
..indeedy doodee....he very nearly caused the end of a quite promising romance..... ...I got a fair blush on ...Handsome Frenchman + chocolate = Bonbon heaven.. [ I think the gennerlman friend will be considering some chocolate recipes v.soon...]  |
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Post by stephan on Feb 18, 2010 18:18:14 GMT
But remember has also loves a Gratin of Jerusalem artichokes--oh yes .
I cook then we fart--this is love
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Post by everso on Feb 22, 2010 23:25:29 GMT
Well tonight Raymond was cooking fish and coincidentally I'd made fish pie so Mr. E. and I got right into the programme as we were eating dinner.
We are both half in love with Raymond. I love his accent.
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Post by everso on Mar 16, 2010 20:00:30 GMT
Last night it was winter vegetables. I'm sorry, Raymond, but I really can't see how a pumpkin is "amazing" or beetroot is "fantastic". However, I like how he makes mistakes in his kitchen and it's not edited out.
I love his accent too. If only I could train Mr. E. to speak with that accent...
Oh, and cook of course.
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Post by Weyland on Mar 16, 2010 20:51:08 GMT
Last night it was winter vegetables. I'm sorry, Raymond, but I really can't see how a pumpkin is "amazing" or beetroot is "fantastic". However, I like how he makes mistakes in his kitchen and it's not edited out. I love his accent too. If only I could train Mr. E. to speak with that accent... Oh, and cook of course. I like his catch-phrase, when he's judging those pathetic slobs who want to run restaurants (the very very really really godawfulest worst pair won it last time). "You may go." Better than working. |
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Post by trubble on Mar 17, 2010 16:17:19 GMT
Me too.
But all his recipes require something totally stupid. Like a specialised thermometer. Or a fried sage leaf. Or seven types of beetroot. Or a fire extinguisher. I am still going to stick with Delia. Sorry.
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Post by Weyland on Mar 17, 2010 17:10:59 GMT
I am still going to stick with Delia. Sorry. I agree, apart from the "sorry" bit. Delia Rules Letsby Avenue, OK. Talking of which, Everso will absolutely LURRRVE this!That has to be one of the best links I have ever stumbled across in the cause of the Crouch, and at least one of them is within easy biking distance of Castle Yutani! |
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Post by Weyland on Mar 17, 2010 17:48:37 GMT
It's a done deal -- I'm going to one of the OK Diners for a late lunch tomorrow. Sod Raymond Blanc and his fried bay leaves.
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Post by everso on Mar 17, 2010 18:23:40 GMT
Can you report back, Weyland? I'd be interested to know what it's like because there's an OK Diner on the A1 in Notts, which bodes well for our trips to see our son in Edinburgh. If they play "Summertime Blues" all the better.  |
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Post by Weyland on Mar 17, 2010 18:39:48 GMT
Anyone going to New York City -- I thoroughly recommend this diner. It's in the theatre district, near Times Square. Had breakfast there several times, and dinner some days as well, on two separate trips. Classic NYC food, and classic NYC service (bearing in mind that we're foreigners, and therefore treated gently -- relatively). |
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Post by Weyland on Mar 17, 2010 18:51:27 GMT
Can you report back, Weyland? I'd be interested to know what it's like because there's an OK Diner on the A1 in Notts, which bodes well for our trips to see our son in Edinburgh. If they play "Summertime Blues" all the better. That would truly be Somethin' Else!Promise to tell me when you're planning to dine at the OK Diner on the A1. Given enough warning, I would love to lunch there with Mr & Mrs Everso. (Logistics no problem really -- I have friends not far from there, in Newark -- I could stay with them afterwards.) So -- C'mon Everybody! |
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Post by Weyland on Mar 17, 2010 19:24:11 GMT
Here's the Notts OK Diner on the A1, northbound. I will report back in detail after I've sampled another one tomorrow -- probably Cannock -- depends what I feel like.  |
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Post by Patrick on Mar 17, 2010 22:21:08 GMT
Delia is evil.  |
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Post by everso on Mar 18, 2010 1:14:09 GMT
Delia is evil. Delia is wonderful. I remember her when she was a young girl. I always trust her recipes and they always work. |
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Post by percyplum on Mar 18, 2010 8:41:49 GMT
I eaten in some pretty swanky restaurants all over the world, but this one is my favourite in Annapolis... www.chickandruths.com/ |
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