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[Tywais]

Looks great, what about the vegs?

I'm not British so the roast goes naked.

Can I ask you how did you roast it? I guess at a low temperature for a longer time...

Yes, around 160 degrees for nearly 1 1/2 hours. Very tender, fork cutting tender. Some say it should have some pink in the center or it may be too dry but this is pork and I don't take chances.

[Dancealot]

Bangkok, Saphan Thaksin, happy fish restaurant.

Yam roamit with separate fried garlic and home made nahm prik.

Edited June 25, 2013 by Dancealot

[rene123]

The two sweet daughters of the Thai restaurant where I eat. They help out their parents.

[kristophon]

yummy indian food.. i want it now!!!

[kristophon]

uhm yummy barbecued food.. give it to me!!

[samuijimmy]

I'd often wondered about how these things work, seeing them in the stores, a friend was baking a cake in this... it turned out really well

[Dancealot]

I'd often wondered about how these things work, seeing them in the stores, a friend was baking a cake in this... it turned out really well

Thanks, we haven't had a home made cake here, I believe..

Yeah,.. so,.. like,.. WHY is there a corkscrew attached to a bamboo stick with a plastic band, Jimmy?

[Guest]

I'd often wondered about how these things work, seeing them in the stores, a friend was baking a cake in this... it turned out really well

Thanks, we haven't had a home made cake here, I believe..

Yeah,.. so,.. like,.. WHY is there a corkscrew attached to a bamboo stick with a plastic band, Jimmy?

That's the alcohol limiter or sometimes called as 'husband'.

Opening an wine bottle becomes more tricky when it's setup in this way. These devices can be done either with rubber bands (standard models) or with plastic bands (advanced models).The more rubber bands there are, the more difficult the task is.

One rubber band will not allow to open 3 to four of bottles as 5 bands give will be strong enough to let the person to open only 2 bottles as the coordination decreases with the amount of alcohol on the blood.

These advanced models with plastic bands let the person to open only one bottle.

[Dancealot]

. You just made that story up in 21 minutes? I like your humour, Oilinki.

[fabianfred]

I'd often wondered about how these things work, seeing them in the stores, a friend was baking a cake in this... it turned out really well

I got one of these but haven't really used it.... I tried to make a stew in it but it never came to the boil....I think best for something not requiring too much heat.

[fabianfred]

I love traditional coffee.... the coffee grounds steeping in the cloth sieve (old sock?).

[samuijimmy]

I'd often wondered about how these things work, seeing them in the stores, a friend was baking a cake in this... it turned out really well

I got one of these but haven't really used it.... I tried to make a stew in it but it never came to the boil....I think best for something not requiring too much heat.

Ummm .... would you not turn down the heat dial when it comes to a boil? ..... I am not sure, but next time I go over I'll get them to show me how it works....

As for the coffee grind sock, that's how I make my tea! The same way they make in Malaysia~ !

Edited June 30, 2013 by samuijimmy

[eezergood]

Pink pork = safe! Its a myth you cant eat it pink

Edited July 1, 2013 by astral
No need for long quote

[Dancealot]

Pink pork = safe! Its a myth you cant eat it pink

Hmm now I have to guess..

If you mean this in general, I agree. But I am not a fan.

If you mean this as a joke regarding Tywais' excellent Roast loin.

[fabianfred]

I getting good at these now....

and mt stew is great too...

[Dancealot]

I getting good at these now....

and mt stew is great too...

This is wonderful, Fab.

I understand the meat stew. Considering all the stews I have made i chose to stick with beef overtime. Some basic ingredients I cannot do without. Marrowbone, moo powder, garlic,Tiparos and more big bones with their fat to get the broth just right,... for my taste. I will add the beef at the right moment and then the basic broth will cook and simmer for3-4 hours minimum. This is just the starting process to make a good stew, for me. Tasting and timing is very important...

You have made me curious, now. If you care to share some of your rituals in making the beef stew here, I(and hopefully others ) will be all ears .

So whats under the big cheese layer in the oven? Doesn't look like a lasagna to me.....

Thanks for your tasty pictures .

Edited July 1, 2013 by Dancealot

[Dancealot]

Since we are talking about home made beef and lion, it made me think of one of my favourite Thai market snacks.

This is the largest pile I ever saw and admired.

Dried beef and fat, fried with the perfect timing and seasoning(soy sause and fish sauce) by an expert, over and over again. Just to get the consistency for each individual piece just right.

I appreciate this work.

Edited July 1, 2013 by Dancealot

[fabianfred]

I getting good at these now....

and mt stew is great too...

This is wonderful, Fab.

I understand the meat stew. Considering all the stews I have made i chose to stick with beef overtime. Some basic ingredients I cannot do without. Marrowbone, moo powder, garlic,Tiparos and more big bones with their fat to get the broth just right,... for my taste. I will add the beef at the right moment and then the basic broth will cook and simmer for3-4 hours minimum. This is just the starting process to make a good stew, for me. Tasting and timing is very important...

You have made me curious, now. If you care to share some of your rituals in making the beef stew here, I(and hopefully others ) will be all ears .

So whats under the big cheese layer in the oven? Doesn't look like a lasagna to me.....

Thanks for your tasty pictures .

The stew is just potatoes, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and pieces of stir fried pork..... with knorr stock cubes, oregano, Marmite, HP sauce, salt, pepper, MSG,sugar, ....and uncle tom cobbly and all....anything to hand....tinned peas and/or baked beans.....sometimes add Lobo Chilli powder...some bits of walnut is nice...etc...etc.. boil for several hours... and like most of these things they taste better when re-heated the next day..... but careful in the hot weather...it will go off easily unless kept in the fridge.

The cottage pie (cannot do shepherds pie here...no lamb) is mashed potatoe left over from yesterday and kept in the fridge. Stir-fried minced pork with salt and pepper and sugar and HP sauce or Golden Mountain sauce.....Lea & Perrins sauce...when cooked put in bottom of dish..with gravy....add mash potatoe on top....sprinkle grated cheese liberally..... in oven for half hour or less....( all ingredients are already cooked....just re-heating them.)

Edited July 1, 2013 by fabianfred

[fabianfred]

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[Dancealot]

Thanks, FAB.

/quote they taste better when re-heated the next day /end

Of course , but Marmite? Must be an Irish thing

[edit] FB no have

Edited July 1, 2013 by Dancealot

[Dancealot]

Samui, Chaweng beach 2008

Hold on! Where's that fag going'?

[Dancealot]

Recommendation and original pic from a fellow poster who shared this previously. I have to try this..

MIX Restaurant, Chiang Mai........

Shrimp wrapped in salmon served in a spicy lemon sauce.

I think the mint is a good addition to contribute and enhance the overall flavour.

[edit] It's all RAW, by the way...

Edited July 1, 2013 by Dancealot

[samuijimmy]

I'd often wondered about how these things work, seeing them in the stores, a friend was baking a cake in this... it turned out really well

Thanks, we haven't had a home made cake here, I believe..

Yeah,.. so,.. like,.. WHY is there a corkscrew attached to a bamboo stick with a plastic band, Jimmy?

That's the alcohol limiter or sometimes called as 'husband'.

Opening an wine bottle becomes more tricky when it's setup in this way. These devices can be done either with rubber bands (standard models) or with plastic bands (advanced models).The more rubber bands there are, the more difficult the task is.

One rubber band will not allow to open 3 to four of bottles as 5 bands give will be strong enough to let the person to open only 2 bottles as the coordination decreases with the amount of alcohol on the blood.

These advanced models with plastic bands let the person to open only one bottle.

Well one reason is she is 7 months pregnant, so no alcohol for him or her ..... He had to give up smoking too!

I don't see this elastic band you guys are on about

[samuijimmy]

Thanks, FAB.

/quote they taste better when re-heated the next day /end

Of course , but Marmite? Must be an Irish thing

[edit] FB no have

Marmite added to stews or gravy is yummy....but it is not Irish....

We have just had a discussion about Marmite on the Samui forum, it's been hard to get at several shops here lately .... Some have suggested Vegetmite as a substitute not same same! .... even though those from the land of Oz will not agree!!!!

Edited July 2, 2013 by samuijimmy

[Ron19]

My homemade Pineapple,Papaya and Cantaloupe Jam,Absolutelt delicious.

[samuijimmy]

My homemade Pineapple,Papaya and Cantaloupe Jam,Absolutelt delicious.

Jam No2.jpg

Hey Ron, .....you gave the recipe in the Farm Photos .... but not here

Perhaps we need to start Recipes with Photos thread ?

[Ron19]

My homemade Pineapple,Papaya and Cantaloupe Jam,Absolutelt delicious.

Jam No2.jpg

Hey Ron, .....you gave the recipe in the Farm Photos .... but not here

Perhaps we need to start Recipes with Photos thread ?

I thought about posting that but wasn't sure about it being off topic.

[Dancealot]

I thought about posting that but wasn't sure about it being off topic.

Recipes, Ron! It's good if it comes with a picture. Thanks very much for your special homemade Jam.

[fabianfred]

Today i enjoyed a big bowl of 'prostitute curry'

Geng garee kai or as it is often called geng sopheni.

I presume the word garee is from the English word curry.

Chicken, curry powder, coconut milk, prik geng (red curry paste) potatoes.

Sorry i cannot do an intestinal photo for you...too late...

[samuijimmy]

Today i enjoyed a big bowl of 'prostitute curry'

Geng garee kai or as it is often called geng sopheni.

I presume the word garee is from the English word curry.

Chicken, curry powder, coconut milk, prik geng (red curry paste) potatoes.

Sorry i cannot do an intestinal photo for you...too late...

Glad you explained the "Prik geng"....FF, with a "prostitute curry", that needed to be explained!!!