Plans for today (2025)

SandwichShortOfAPicnic said:
My Pa’s birthday today but he moved celebrations to tomorrow, which is a pita cos I have a lot on tomoz. Heyho.

I think I’ll go to the butchers and see what catches my eye but I’m thinking slow cooked curried leg of lamb because he likes lamb (possibly to Moss level 😂) and he always raves a lot when I do my fusion Sunday lunch which is essentially Sunday lunch with every component enjoying Indian spices in one guise or another.

I’m also wondering if I can squeeze in another Max’s sandwich shop recipe somewhere between work, food prep and some long overdue housework.

Hmm 🤔 this all fits nicely with the unrealistically high bar I seem to enjoy when setting myself up for a fail 😆
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Would love to see the Indian dish. drool

Russ
 
karadekoolaid said:
Lunch with the Embassy staff and the press today. Big day - time to impress!
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A success, I'd say; a success. We served all 15 dishes to 24 members of the press and the Embassy. I specifically asked for (constructive) criticism, and I got it, which was great. A couple of dishes were met with "yeah, ok" which meant they were not up to standard. The most poignant comment, from a member of the Indian delegation, was that there was not enough spice. Not chile pepper spice ( I'd put a hot garlic chile pickle on the tables which they thought was wonderful), but more turmeric, coriander, cumin, cardamom, etc. spice. Good point.
The executive chef manned the pass and I did more "front of house", explaining what the dishes were, where they came from, etc. That worked beautifully, because if you've never been on the pass ( and our restaurant owners/previous owners will know) , getting plates out on time is crucial.
A great day, in all. Tomorrow, we'll be doing an inquest.
 
karadekoolaid said:
A success, I'd say; a success. We served all 15 dishes to 24 members of the press and the Embassy. I specifically asked for (constructive) criticism, and I got it, which was great. A couple of dishes were met with "yeah, ok" which meant they were not up to standard. The most poignant comment, from a member of the Indian delegation, was that there was not enough spice. Not chile pepper spice ( I'd put a hot garlic chile pickle on the tables which they thought was wonderful), but more turmeric, coriander, cumin, cardamom, etc. spice. Good point.
The executive chef manned the pass and I did more "front of house", explaining what the dishes were, where they came from, etc. That worked beautifully, because if you've never been on the pass ( and our restaurant owners/previous owners will know) , getting plates out on time is crucial.
A great day, in all. Tomorrow, we'll be doing an inquest.
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Im jealous of your repatoire?

Russ
 
Off to the hospital to get my hearing aids sorted (hoping it’s the hearing aids and not another drop in my actual hearing 🤞), then over to the Oriental supermarket to cheer things up a bit 👏, then drive to Cribbs Causeway to hopefully get my crapple watch fixed, then following up on the two viewings on my mums house today and lastly putting in a food order for delivery tomoz 👍

Edit: It was the hearing aids not my ears!! 😊
 
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JAS_OH1 said:
Going to get blood drawn (routine for yearly checkup) and then to do some work. I'm fasting so I'm grumpy.
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MrsT did that this morning for an upcoming appointment.

I’m heading into town shortly to pick up some meds. Takeaway pizza tonight, so no cooking from me (apart from a possible side salad, just to use up some dressing).
 
Barriehie said:
Laundry, vacuum, and get some pork belly marinating. I've ordered that book Max's Sandwich Book: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Perfection Between Two Slices of Bread so I've got a batch of hoagie dough going on a long ferment since I anticipate receiving the book Sunday. 🤞
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I have two more of his sandwiches on the menu this weekend 👍
It’s the book that finally broke me on needing another cookery book stand!
 
SandwichShortOfAPicnic said:
I have two more of his sandwiches on the menu this weekend 👍
It’s the book that finally broke me on needing another cookery book stand!
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I'm buying it since you've got it. I figure if it rates in your kitchen then it'll fit in mine. 👍

Also, my sandwich skills don't go much farther than PB&J, ham and cheese, or roast beef with horseradish. Seeing Puggles' sandwiches I'm going to have a go. Plus, someone on this forum talked me into getting that ham press thing too... 😂
 
Barriehie said:
I'm buying it since you've got it. I figure if it rates in your kitchen then it'll fit in mine. 👍

Also, my sandwich skills don't go much farther than PB&J, ham and cheese, or roast beef with horseradish. Seeing Puggles' sandwiches I'm going to have a go. Plus, someone on this forum talked me into getting that ham press thing too... 😂
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If you're craving a sangwich, then might I recommend this. I'm honestly craving it so bad right now. It was savory, a bit sweet, tart, the texture was great. I'm definitely doing this one more often. I might find a way to incorporate stuffing into this, or gravy. You can interchange the ingredients however you want. I guess this is just a glorified turkey sangwich.
 
Puggles said:
If you're craving a sangwich, then might I recommend this. I'm honestly craving it so bad right now. It was savory, a bit sweet, tart, the texture was great. I'm definitely doing this one more often. I might find a way to incorporate stuffing into this, or gravy. You can interchange the ingredients however you want. I guess this is just a glorified turkey sangwich.
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That looks pretty good! Right now I've got my dough doing the 2 day proof so I've a ways before making a sandwich. 👍
 
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