16 hours ago, KhunLA said:

We don't keep to a budget, as actually don't have one. That just happens to be about what we spend a month on food. Mostly home cooking from scratch, so hard to really spend much vs processed packaged foods.

On a non 0 for retirement, don't use agent, so 65k required every month, and we live on about 30-40k, closer to 30, so no need to stick to any budget. Actually save more than we spend monthly.

Did you enquire at your IO about the Combo Method ie 400k in the bank and 35k monthly.

2 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Did you enquire at your IO about the Combo Method ie 400k in the bank and 35k monthly.

Yes, a few years ago, and no desire to leave any money in the bank. Besides, my Soc Sec comes anyway monthly to the bank, and is enough for the non 0 retirement financials.

Matter fact, popped into the bank today, after today's deposit, and made a withdraws, as next deposit would require me to file a FBAR, and have no desire to have any contact with IRS.

Back to food, Salmon again, and actually left over from Salmon last night, with Shrimp Bisque. Finally went shopping today, so picked up some pork, chicken & beef.

Salmon, tomato & onion Roti wrap ...

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

Back to food, Salmon again, and actually left over from Salmon last night, with Shrimp Bisque. Finally went shopping today, so picked up some pork, chicken & beef.

Salmon, tomato & onion Roti wrap ...

Do you make the roti yourself?

No matter what the fish n'chips afficionados claim, nothing better then freshly cooked indian food in a reliable and reasonably priced restaurant of course.

10 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

No matter what the fish n'chips afficionados claim, nothing better then freshly cooked indian food in a reliable and reasonably priced restaurant of course.

Strange post, for all sorts of reasons.

1 minute ago, IsmeUno said:

Strange post, for all sorts of reasons.

Strange answer for far less reasons maybe ?

1 minute ago, SingAPorn said:

Strange answer for far less reasons maybe ?

First reason: What are you having for Dinner tonight?

Second: Random mention of Fish & Chips.

Third: You are totally discounting the people who make Indian curries at home of a better quality than at a "reliable and reasonably priced restaurant of course"

Your turn.

2 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

First reason: What are you having for Dinner tonight?

Second: Random mention of Fish & Chips.

Third: You are totally discounting the people who make Indian curries at home of a better quality than at a "reliable and reasonably priced restaurant of course"

Your turn.

No need for turns my dear fellow, as I fully abide that the curries if well made at home, are a relish.

But as I am sometimes to lazy, I'd rather grab a visit to some of my favorite indian joints as when in Thailand, I do indulge my self. Absolutely no picking on the fine Chefs who do make the food at home and if you know any who would like to have me over, I'd willingly and gratefully accept the invite. 🤣

3 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

No need for turns my dear fellow, as I fully abide that the curries if well made at home, are a relish.

But as I am sometimes to lazy, I'd rather grab a visit to some of my favorite indian joints as when in Thailand, I do indulge my self. Absolutely no picking on the fine Chefs who do make the food at home and if you know any who would like to have me over, I'd willingly and gratefully accept the invite. 🤣

That's how it's done. Retort in good humour.

2 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

That's how it's done. Retort in good humour.

No intention to retort, but I get the point for sure. But that's rather how I humbly am. Thank you.

5 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

No intention to retort, but I get the point for sure. But that's rather how I humbly am. Thank you.

There's almost an expectation for a hostile reply after a while 😊

1 minute ago, IsmeUno said:

There's almost an expectation for a hostile reply after a while 😊

Rather not let hostility bother...it's toxic and does not deserve all the energy used to get upset...we burn more muscle power and energy in getting angry, then the opposite...of course easier said then done as we are all human - maybe some more then others 🤣

24 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

Rather not let hostility bother...it's toxic and does not deserve all the energy used to get upset...we burn more muscle power and energy in getting angry, then the opposite...of course easier said then done as we are all human - maybe some more then others 🤣

I don't do angry. That's just foolish 😊 A bit of horseplay is okay. But many are unable to control themselves and get nasty. Limited intelligence, I believe.

Just now, IsmeUno said:

I don't do angry. That's just foolish 😊 A bit of horseplay is okay. But many are unable to control themselves and get nasty. Limited intelligence, I believe.

Limited self control, mixed with oversized ego, if I may suggest...

2 hours ago, IsmeUno said:

Do you make the roti yourself?

No, haven't attempted making my own yet. Do have on recipe, looks easy enough, just haven't gotten around to it. Plus the frozen ones why buy at tasty enough, and easy. Don't really have the freezer space.

And on Indian curry, sadly, best I've had, is a Chicken Tikka Masala, from 7-11

Actually my 'go to' hot meal, if getting one from 7-11. Haven't had good luck with Indian joints, even highly recommended ones. And I love curries, well, Malay/Thai Massaman versions especially.

16 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

No, haven't attempted making my own yet. Do have on recipe, looks easy enough, just haven't gotten around to it. Plus the frozen ones why buy at tasty enough, and easy. Don't really have the freezer space.

And on Indian curry, sadly, best I've had, is a Chicken Tikka Masala, from 7-11

Actually my 'go to' hot meal, if getting one from 7-11. Haven't had good luck with Indian joints, even highly recommended ones. And I love curries, well, Malay/Thai Massaman versions especially.

I looked at making paratha, but all that folding put me off 😊

I also tried the 7-11 CTM... Don't need to try it again. Does not even contain basmati rice.

A good Indian curry can be very tasty. I do like a Rendang and Massaman.

59 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

No, haven't attempted making my own yet. Do have on recipe, looks easy enough, just haven't gotten around to it. Plus the frozen ones why buy at tasty enough, and easy. Don't really have the freezer space.

And on Indian curry, sadly, best I've had, is a Chicken Tikka Masala, from 7-11

Actually my 'go to' hot meal, if getting one from 7-11. Haven't had good luck with Indian joints, even highly recommended ones. And I love curries, well, Malay/Thai Massaman versions especially.

I had a nice curry last night with roti. Very cheap too.

17 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Do you bake the croissant beforehand? I feel they are missing something...perhaps some kind of drizzle.

4 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

Do you bake the croissant beforehand? I feel they are missing something...perhaps some kind of drizzle.

Nah, just the usual buttered up 'grilled' lobster tails. Too delicate a flavor to add much more than light dusting of seasoning, and of course, more butter.

An insult to serve on a hot dog bun (Lobster Roll), and deserving of a Butter Croissant. Didn't even bother warming the croissants in microwave as pretty fresh.

Just now, KhunLA said:

Nah, just the usual buttered up 'grilled' lobster tails. Too delicate a flavor to add much more than light dusting of seasoning, and of course, more butter.

An insult to serve on a hot dog bun (Lobster Roll), and deserving of a Butter Croissant.

I would use croissant too, though baked and warm and perhaps EVOO rather than butter as a drizzle.

Roti, chicken, veggie & sour cream wrap ..

17 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Warning: I'm going to get on your case about food again 😊

I hope after taking that picture, you scraped those fake chips off your plate and into the bin 😊

Buy some potatoes, wash them thoroughly(no need to peel). Dependent on the size, perhaps four to six minutes in a microwave oven. Cut to size, Cubes are fine. Toss in olive oil and herbs and then into the oven at around 340 F. Delicious.

Don't insult your steak with paper fries. 😊 Post-microwaved potatoes will keep in the fridge ready for roasting. Even better, toss them in your olive oil/herb/spice mix before storage and let the flavours seep through over time.

7 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

Warning: I'm going to get on your case about food again 😊

I hope after taking that picture, you scraped those fake chips off your plate and into the bin 😊

Buy some potatoes, wash them thoroughly(no need to peel). Dependent on the size, perhaps four to six minutes in a microwave oven. Cut to size, Cubes are fine. Toss in olive oil and herbs and then into the oven at around 340 F. Delicious.

Don't insult your steak with paper fries. 😊 Post-microwaved potatoes will keep in the fridge ready for roasting. Even better, toss them in your olive oil/herb/spice mix before storage and let the flavours seep through over time.

That's a recipe for Parmentier Potato, not chips, still far better than frozen stuff.

24 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

Warning: I'm going to get on your case about food again 😊

I hope after taking that picture, you scraped those fake chips off your plate and into the bin 😊

Buy some potatoes, wash them thoroughly(no need to peel). Dependent on the size, perhaps four to six minutes in a microwave oven. Cut to size, Cubes are fine. Toss in olive oil and herbs and then into the oven at around 340 F. Delicious.

Don't insult your steak with paper fries. 😊 Post-microwaved potatoes will keep in the fridge ready for roasting. Even better, toss them in your olive oil/herb/spice mix before storage and let the flavours seep through over time.

Thanks, but I rarely eat potatoes, let alone chips, unless being lazy. Emphasis on the lazy part, as too much work, (your version), as potatoes here, TH, are poor quality to start. Roasting chips aren't as good as deep fried IMHO

They are 96% potato, and probably better than what is offered fresh in TH. I'm a LPOS when it comes to some thing. Chips being one of them.

If doing anything with fresh, it would be simply nicely spiced roasted potato wedges or mashed potatoes, even home fries or hash browns.

I've seen different was to 'upgrade' frozen chips. From nuking for one minute or quick blanche, then rough them up for more crispy surface area before frying.

Nah, just cook / fry at correct temp is fine. Thicker 10mm chip though, as anything smaller, might as well eat crisps.

32 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:

That's a recipe for Parmentier Potato, not chips, still far better than frozen stuff.

Parmentier are very small cubes. For steak, I would cut larger chunks. Fluffy on the inside, with a nice crunch on the outside when done.

You can make chips in much the same way, without the herbs and the need to deep fry. Cubes possibly easier for people to do than chips, as the potato may disintegrate dependent on how fluffy they are prior to roasting/air frying. I'm guessing that he has an oven or an air fryer. Though as you state, the point is them being far better than frozen supermarket fries...and in my opinion that anyone can do them relatively quickly.

I'm of the opinion that men should have some skills in looking after themselves, even if they have a woman helping out.

Recipe can be adapted for all sorts. Patatas Bravas, Lemon potatoes, Parmentier, as you mentioned...

The world is your potato...or it is the potato is your oyster? 😊

2 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Thanks, but I rarely eat potatoes, let alone chips, unless being lazy. Emphasis on the lazy part, as too much work, (your version), as potatoes here, TH, are poor quality to start. Roasting chips aren't as good as deep fried IMHO

They are 96% potato, and probably better than what is offered fresh in TH. I'm a LPOS when it comes to some thing. Chips being one of them.

If doing anything with fresh, it would be simply nicely spiced roasted potato wedges or mashed potatoes, even home fries or hash browns.

I've seen different was to 'upgrade' frozen chips. From nuking for one minute or quick blanche, then rough them up for more crispy surface area before frying.

Nah, just cook / fry at correct temp is fine. Thicker 10mm chip though, as anything smaller, might as well eat crisps.

I cannot state that I have found any issue with the quality of potatoes. Though I have a lot of choice. Either way, expect a raised eyebrow every now and again, if you don't make an effort 😊