Searching for Summer - and Port Wine

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BMStewart2004 said:
Funny how some folks turn up their noses when rabbit is on the menu.
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I think that's because people aren't used to eating Rabbit any more.

Another example of 'forgotten food' is Sardines. Many people probably think of those ones in the tin (yuk)
But served fresh from the BBQ on a beach in the Med and suddenly they are everyone's dream holiday food.

Sardines are a commonly caught off the coast of Britain, but most go straight into the back of a refrigerated lorry and off to Europe

We need to re connect with our Great British food
 
I love rabbit, one of my favourite things to eat when I see it.

I also like fresh sardines but don't order them often because all the little bones are a pain in the arse. If you can put up with the bones they're lovely straight from a grill.
 
Agaian going back to the Navy, fishing off the back of HMS Hermes in Mevagissey Bay I'd caught a few Mackerel and was using them as bait (dunno what for...) Officer comes up and asked for a couple for his tea - Sure says I they're only useful as bait....
Oh to be 17 again - the ignorance of Youth...
Whats for tea tonight - Mackerel......
 
BMStewart2004 said:
Agaian going back to the Navy, fishing off the back of HMS Hermes in Mevagissey Bay I'd caught a few Mackerel and was using them as bait (dunno what for...) Officer comes up and asked for a couple for his tea - Sure says I they're only useful as bait....
Oh to be 17 again - the ignorance of Youth...
Whats for tea tonight - Mackerel......
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stuff with spinnich and mustard...mmmmmmmmmmmmm
 
In Brittany tinned sardines are aged in various oils and are a gourmet treat, just had some old fashioned sardines in tomato on toast as a diet day lunch:)

Fresh sardines the smaller the better for me, you can just ignore the bones.

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NickNic said:
I love rabbit, one of my favourite things to eat when I see it.
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Me too.

Reminder to self - must book the guy with the ferret, terrier and nets to come and flush them from under the shed. Rabbits are a real pest where we live.

I have an old cook book, 1920s I think, and was looking for recipes for rabbit as I usually casserole them or make pie. The book said "How to cook a rabbit" and then said "Rabbit can be cooked in any convenient way." Hmmmmmm so that was a lot of use! Made me laugh though.
 
Puddleduck said:
Me too.

Reminder to self - must book the guy with the ferret, terrier and nets to come and flush them from under the shed. Rabbits are a real pest where we live.

I have an old cook book, 1920s I think, and was looking for recipes for rabbit as I usually casserole them or make pie. The book said "How to cook a rabbit" and then said "Rabbit can be cooked in any convenient way." Hmmmmmm so that was a lot of use! Made me laugh though.
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Jamie Oliver has a great recipe for slow cooked rabbit ragu
One little bunny makes 20 portions
Includes loads of veggies too - seems a poignant way for a rabbit to go
When we lived in Spain, rabbit was sold in every supermarket. Very popular
 
As an Aberdeen "Toonser" I went a little green when my farming mates Granny skinned and gutted a rabbit we had shot in the field. Tasted good and never had any qualms thereafter(y)

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Pigeon is nice as well.

We often get given surplus game birds when the guns have been out and mixed with some of the bland "supermarket" chicken or turkey it makes very nice pie fillings and casserole. My favourite is probably pigeon and turkey pie.
 
Anthea M said:
No photos or food today Robert ?! A slimming day!!
We will be nice to you if you post!;)
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Monday we sat in the shade of our awning snoozing and reading mainly. It was about 36 deg, hot and sunny.

We spent the day watching the cruise boats going up and down the river.

I find it hard to simply rest and switch off, but yesterday it was nice to have a day without driving.
 
Robert Clark said:
Monday we sat in the shade of our awning snoozing and reading mainly. It was about 36 deg, hot and sunny.

We spent the day watching the cruise boats going up and down the river.

I find it hard to simply rest and switch off, but yesterday it was nice to have a day without driving.
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better not retire then;)
 
SC 05 OUT said:
better not retire then;)
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Tried that when I was 40
Turned into a big, fat, brain dead, alcoholic, living in Spain
Got a rude awakening one morning when the guy I left in charge of our business quit.
Had to dash back to UK to put our business back together - 15 years on ....... Blah blah blah

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Hi
Rabbit...... Also known as..........." Roof Hare "?...... Meeeeoooooow. LOL Enjoy!
Tea Bag
 
This morning we drove along the N222, apparently one of the most beautiful routes in the world, in the direction of Pinhao
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It wasn't long until we arrived at the Douro dam, and as luck would have it, a cruise ship was passing through the lock as we arrived

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We've found a quiet wild camping spot in Pinhao - alongside the river, but away from the noise of the town
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We decided to partake in a little tasting at one of the local Quintas

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We sampled (at a cost per glass) two white wines
Two red wines
And two 'premium' Ports

Internet playing up, so no pics of lunch which was good (white fish)

It's been roasting this afternoon - almost 40 degrees

Mrs C's humbugs melted !
 
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Loving that sky! Mrs C must be happy! She has her sun but no handbags yet? ;)
 
Robert Clark said:
This morning we drove along the N222, apparently one of the most beautiful routes in the world, in the direction of Pinhao
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It wasn't long until we arrived at the Douro dam, and as luck would have it, a cruise ship was passing through the lock as we arrived

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We've found a quiet wild camping spot in Pinhao - alongside the river, but away from the noise of the town
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We decided to partake in a little tasting at one of the local Quintas

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We sampled (at a cost per glass) two white wines
Two red wines
And two 'premium' Ports

Internet playing up, so no pics of lunch which was good (white fish)

It's been roasting this afternoon - almost 40 degrees

Mrs C's humbugs melted !
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€36 not including tip

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Robert Clark said:
Is that for the Port wine tasting (including purchases) or lunch ?
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White and red wine €3 each = €12
Port €6 each = €12
White unknown fish €12
Total not including tip €36
 
Ill bid 35 euro for the lunch
and 30 euro for the tast
and 20 euro for the taxi back
 
big map said:
White and red wine €3 each = €12
Port €6 each = €12
White unknown fish €12
Total not including tip €36
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You appear to have combined an inexpensive lunch with an expensive wine tasting (and purchase)
An easy mistake to make
I made the same error
 
SC 05 OUT said:
Ill bid 35 euro for the lunch
and 30 euro for the tastr
and 20 euro for thd taxi back
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Wrong !!!!!!!
No taxi back - we staggered, carrying 5 bottles of their finest vintage

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€65 I've had a gin so throw caution to the wind!!
 

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