Cryptic food and drink

I haven't tried these, although I had a go at making lentil samosas. The word 'success' does not spring to mind when recalling this venture. They were edible enough, but somewhat shambolic in their appearance.

All of which reminds me that I discovered a place that sells a vast range of pickles, chutneys and other Asian foods. They are based in Yorkshire and do free delivery for orders of £25, so a bit of stocking up is on the cards. You might fancy a look at this:

http://mullacoonline.com/
 
Duck59 said:
All of which reminds me that I discovered a place that sells a vast range of pickles, chutneys and other Asian foods. They are based in Yorkshire and do free delivery for orders of £25, so a bit of stocking up is on the cards. You might fancy a look at this:

http://mullacoonline.com/
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I started using them back in 2014. They were excellent. really looked after my orders and chased when things were not in stock and I wanted them, but the site had let me order them. Excellent dates on there as well. Plus they sell fresh curry leaves! Obviously I can't use them anymore, but it is good to see that they have relaunched their website!
 
Time, therefore, to get the pickle cupboard reloaded. At one time, we had no less than four different jars of garlic pickle: the inevitable Patak's, Ahmed's, Mitchell's and another one that escapes my memory. What was nice was that they were all very different.

This is the drawback of living in what might be deemed the sticks. When I lived in places like Edinburgh and Oxford, it was usually fairly easy to get hold of these things. Where we live now, there is major excitement when Patak's lime pickle appears in the local Co-op.
 
Duck59 said:
Time, therefore, to get the pickle cupboard reloaded. At one time, we had no less than four different jars of garlic pickle: the inevitable Patak's, Ahmed's, Mitchell's and another one that escapes my memory. What was nice was that they were all very different.

This is the drawback of living in what might be deemed the sticks. When I lived in places like Edinburgh and Oxford, it was usually fairly easy to get hold of these things. Where we live now, there is major excitement when Patak's lime pickle appears in the local Co-op.
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I couldn't live without pickle or beer. But you should make your own pickles. OK, I get through them so quickly that unless I make shed loads that isn't going to work. :laugh:
 
I just made nectarine and scotch bonnet pickle. It is really SO easy! I'm sure you could do it. Chop up 6 nectarines (or other soft fruit). Chuck in a saucepan with generous splash of wine vinegar and a finely chopped green, yellow or red scotch bonnet (you could use other chillies), 2 teaspoons of sugar, teaspoon of turmeric and salt (to taste). Boil up and simmer for five mins. Bottle.

Are you having trouble with my clue? It wouldn't surprise me if I made a mistake in it but I thought it very easy

P.S. Now we are in the new Competitions and Challenges sub forum, perhaps we might get more joining in...
 
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The above pickle recipe makes one jar like this:
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I didn't actually notice the clue...it got lost in the pickle excitement. Mildly mystified. "Its" twice? I see fondues, but if so what, as Tina Turner asked, has love got to do with it?
 
Duck59 said:
I didn't actually notice the clue...it got lost in the pickle excitement. Mildly mystified. "Its" twice? I see fondues, but if so what, as Tina Turner asked, has love got to do with it?
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First love

I knew I made a mistake. the 2 its are a mistake, Now corrected! :oops: No wonder you were having trouble!
 
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