New Year’s Eve/Day menu

TastyReuben said:
The punch is gone, and I’m please to report there have been but two minor punch-related incidents (unlike the shower rod debacle of a few years ago).

First, I failed to properly screw the pickle jar lid on, and then for reasons know only to the Punch Gods, I decided to turn the jar on its side before putting it back in the fridge - pickle juice down me pant leg and all over the floor.

Second, I went for the large jar of sauerkraut in the cupboard, somehow knocking out the box of Bigga marrowfat peas…directly onto my freshly-refreshed glass o’ punch, spilling its contents all over the countertop. That one really hurt.
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I wasn't sure if I should laugh or not and decided...not.
 
TastyReuben said:
The punch is gone, and I’m please to report there have been but two minor punch-related incidents (unlike the shower rod debacle of a few years ago).

First, I failed to properly screw the pickle jar lid on, and then for reasons know only to the Punch Gods, I decided to turn the jar on its side before putting it back in the fridge - pickle juice down me pant leg and all over the floor.

Second, I went for the large jar of sauerkraut in the cupboard, somehow knocking out the box of Bigga marrowfat peas…directly onto my freshly-refreshed glass o’ punch, spilling its contents all over the countertop. That one really hurt.
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Somehow I feel like you need to go back to bed and try again tomorrow.
 
JAS_OH1 said:
I wasn't sure if I should laugh or not and decided...not.
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SatNavSaysStraightOn said:
Somehow I feel like you need to go back to bed and try again tomorrow.
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That punch is devious. Rumor has it the Victorians were repressed in some respects (though I doubt it - I think they just disguised it well), and if they were, they sure channeled that into their punches…which, of course would affect that repression, no doubt… :whistling:
 
Pork and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, spiced orange beets, and a crusty roll:

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The star of the plate:
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‘Twas excellent!
 
TastyReuben said:
Second, I went for the large jar of sauerkraut in the cupboard, somehow knocking out the box of Bigga marrowfat peas…directly onto my freshly-refreshed glass o’ punch, spilling its contents all over the countertop
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You may have just invented a new cocktail.
Mushy Pea 2025 Punch.:D
 
Finally managed to download the pictures from 31st. (Internet here is very, very slow) so here we go:
1) Table set for 8 (there's another table outside which sits 6 or 7)
2) Crepes lasagna - light as a feather!
3) Smoked salmon with cucumber jelly. A presentation nightmare; 2/10 for effort and consistency, but at least everyone thought it was good and repeated!
4) Grilled courgette and marinated bocconcini, with cherry tomatoes and prosciutto
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Here come some more:
1) Apple, olive oil and ricotta cake
2) Tiramisú
3) Full chocolate cake brought by one of the guests

We also had a full cheese board, with Serrano ham, brie, goat's cheese, provolone piccante, and gorgonzola.
A bucketload of leek and bacon quiche.
Olives stuffed with (a) smoked salmon and (b) blue cheese
An antipasto with raw ahi tuna, sea scallops, green onions, ponzu and sesame.
No-one went home hungry!!
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