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Post by everso on Mar 31, 2011 14:52:21 GMT
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Post by Weyland on Mar 31, 2011 15:01:26 GMT
I agree. I had a blood-pressure scare a few years ago, and I practically gave up salt. Thought it was going to be hell, but it wasn't. Except that I couldn't eat a boiled egg without a sprinkling, or fish'n'chips, I rarely use extra salt now, whether cooking or eating, and I can't say I miss it. But I certainly don't want bureacrats dictating my diet to me. |
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Post by riotgrrl on Mar 31, 2011 15:53:10 GMT
I saw the FRONT PAGE SHRIEKING AT ME of the Daily Mail today on way back from E'burgh on train. The woman reading the Mail was one of those old biddies who you could just tell was looking down her nose at everyone.. I was just surprised that people still think it's OK to read the Daily Mail in public. I pushed in front of her. She deserved it.
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Post by riotgrrl on Mar 31, 2011 15:53:51 GMT
I don't cook with salt at all either Weyland.
One carton of salt lasts me for about 3 years. I only use it when I spill red wine on fabric. And I used it during that snowy spell when the front steps were all icey.
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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Mar 31, 2011 15:56:31 GMT
I saw the FRONT PAGE SHRIEKING AT ME of the Daily Mail today on way back from E'burgh on train. The woman reading the Mail was one of those old biddies who you could just tell was looking down her nose at everyone.. I was just surprised that people still think it's OK to read the Daily Mail in public. I pushed in front of her. She deserved it. I consider it a duty. Anyway, the food nazi's can do one. I may go to the chippy this evening and get some fish 'n chips...and I shall use the salt with wild abandon. So there!  AH |
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Post by riotgrrl on Mar 31, 2011 16:00:37 GMT
I saw the FRONT PAGE SHRIEKING AT ME of the Daily Mail today on way back from E'burgh on train. The woman reading the Mail was one of those old biddies who you could just tell was looking down her nose at everyone.. I was just surprised that people still think it's OK to read the Daily Mail in public. I pushed in front of her. She deserved it. I consider it a duty. Anyway, the food nazi's can do one. I may go to the chippy this evening and get some fish 'n chips...and I shall use the salt with wild abandon. So there! AH You're such a MAN. Tell a man not to do something, and he'll insist on doing it, even if it's bad for him. It's a wonder that the males of the species didn't all die out on account of burning to death once fire was invented. On the plus side, ladies only read on, controlling men is very easy once you understand this. Try phrases such as these; "Don't bother taking the rubbish out; I'll do it later." "I really don't want you to buy me anything expensive for my birthday." "Some women think it's nice when their partner makes the dinner, but I'd hate for you to do something like that." Works a bloody charm, every time. |
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Post by aubrey on Mar 31, 2011 16:51:16 GMT
It wouldn't work with me. Actually, our lass never says the opposite of what she wants, to get me to do it. At least, I don't think she does.
I'd like to add salt to some things (boiled egg sandwiches, chips) but it would make me thirsty so I don't.
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Post by Weyland on Mar 31, 2011 16:54:36 GMT
I saw the FRONT PAGE SHRIEKING AT ME of the Daily Mail today on way back from E'burgh on train. The woman reading the Mail was one of those old biddies who you could just tell was looking down her nose at everyone.. I was just surprised that people still think it's OK to read the Daily Mail in public. I pushed in front of her. She deserved it. Oh my! Seek sanctuary, Riot, while there's still time. On Rockall. Or, preferably, on the International Space Station (Trubs knows where it is). No guarantee that you'll be safe there either, but I will try to head Ev off in the meantime. |
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Post by Weyland on Mar 31, 2011 17:00:42 GMT
I consider it a duty. Anyway, the food nazi's can do one. I may go to the chippy this evening and get some fish 'n chips...and I shall use the salt with wild abandon. So there! AH You're such a MAN. Tell a man not to do something, and he'll insist on doing it, even if it's bad for him. It's a wonder that the males of the species didn't all die out on account of burning to death once fire was invented. On the plus side, ladies only read on, controlling men is very easy once you understand this. Try phrases such as these; "Don't bother taking the rubbish out; I'll do it later." "I really don't want you to buy me anything expensive for my birthday." "Some women think it's nice when their partner makes the dinner, but I'd hate for you to do something like that." Works a bloody charm, every time. You're in one of your moods, Riot. Which is a good sign after your overworking and other nonsense. In two posts you've alienated not only the male half of the species, but also Ev. I admire your nerve, but not your wisdom. No change there, then. |
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Post by trubble on Mar 31, 2011 22:27:37 GMT
Excuse me but what's the point of chips without salt?
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Post by everso on Mar 31, 2011 23:37:43 GMT
Precisely, Trubbs.
If I ever buy chips (I only really eat chip shop chips - never cook them) I drench them in vinegar and throw the salt in with gay abandon. I don't want anybloodybody telling me not to eat salt.
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Post by everso on Mar 31, 2011 23:39:07 GMT
And, Riot. I'd read the Daily Mail in public and bugger everybody. I'm at that stage in life where, frankly my dear I don't ... you know the rest.
When I say "bugger everybody", I don't mean it in the literal sense, obviously.
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Post by jean on Apr 1, 2011 11:23:52 GMT
Vinegar ruins chips - it makes them go all soggy. What's the point of frying something to perfect crispiness, and then drowning it?
A little salt is necessary, though.
What I really hate is when I cook something and season it perfectly, and someone sits down to eat it and drenches it in salt without having tasted it first.
(PS. (Clever cross-threading) They put mayonnaise on them in Germany, don't they? Does anyone eat them with salad cream instead?)
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Post by riotgrrl on Apr 1, 2011 14:01:30 GMT
You can't have chips without vinegar. End of. Not up for discussion. Jean, you're wrong.
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Post by riotgrrl on Apr 1, 2011 14:02:39 GMT
And, Riot. I'd read the Daily Mail in public and bugger everybody. I'm at that stage in life where, frankly my dear I don't ... you know the rest. When I say "bugger everybody", I don't mean it in the literal sense, obviously. I shall push ahead of you in the line to get off the train. I shall show you no respect., You have been warned. |
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Post by Weyland on Apr 1, 2011 15:08:23 GMT
Vinegar ruins chips - it makes them go all soggy. What's the point of frying something to perfect crispiness, and then drowning it? A little salt is necessary, though. What I really hate is when I cook something and season it perfectly, and someone sits down to eat it and drenches it in salt without having tasted it first.(PS. (Clever cross-threading) They put mayonnaise on them in Germany, don't they? Does anyone eat them with salad cream instead?) Didn't know they did that in Germany. Thought they had more sense. In Belgium and Holland they certainly do pour mayo on chips, but it's almost always a cheaper version called fritessaus. Not much like salad cream, but of that ilk. At a chip stand they'll always ask you if you want the mayo — "Met of zonder?" I like vinegar on chips, in moderation, because then you get some crisp and some a bit soggy. Us gourmets appreciate the contrast. And it's impossible to eat proper battered fish'n'chips without salt and vinegar. The Dutch version is kibbeling, which is battered bits of white fish, usually cod, with salt, a slice of lemon, parsley, perhaps a salad, and optional mayo. Never seen vinegar on a kibbeling stand. |
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Post by aubrey on Apr 1, 2011 18:57:29 GMT
Chip shop chips start off soggy. Chips made at home are pretty much a different dish. I'd never have fried egg with chip shop chips, for eg, though with home made chips it's the best thing ever. Vinegar on all chips, but not if you're having fried egg as well.
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Post by Weyland on Apr 1, 2011 19:21:47 GMT
Chip shop chips start off soggy. Chips made at home are pretty much a different dish. I'd never have fried egg with chip shop chips, for eg, though with home made chips it's the best thing ever. Vinegar on all chips, but not if you're having fried egg as well. Excellent points. Egg and chips in a good caff are good as well. And sausage. Brown sauce, but not near the eggs. |
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Post by jean on Apr 1, 2011 20:53:23 GMT
My local chip shop manages to make some of them crispy.
Those are the only ones I eat.
(When you say chips made at home, aubs, are you thinking hand-carved and a proper chip basket, or the freezer-to-oven sort?)
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Post by everso on Apr 1, 2011 21:28:57 GMT
And, Riot. I'd read the Daily Mail in public and bugger everybody. I'm at that stage in life where, frankly my dear I don't ... you know the rest. When I say "bugger everybody", I don't mean it in the literal sense, obviously. [/color] But the thing is, I always remain in my seat until everyone's got off the train. I never try to push my way to the front. Too much agro. No, I'd be there, still reading my Daily Mail, while you were standing up elbowing everyone out of the way.  |
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