Stevo985 Posted September 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, bickster said: Always perplexed me this one, why would I want them to actually cook my pizza, by the time its got home, its colder and solidified. I'd rather have it freshly cooked at home. Pizza takes about ten mins to cook so I don't get it. EDIT: I don't know why Takeaway pizza places don't offer you their pizzas in uncooked form, so you can cook them yourselves. As an option obviously You can do that too. I can drive to my sainsburys in about 45 seconds so I went for the cooked option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, bickster said: Always perplexed me this one, why would I want them to actually cook my pizza, by the time its got home, its colder and solidified. I'd rather have it freshly cooked at home. Pizza takes about ten mins to cook so I don't get it. EDIT: I don't know why Takeaway pizza places don't offer you their pizzas in uncooked form, so you can cook them yourselves. As an option obviously We do always struggle to cook them properly at home in the oven. The usual result is one side half burned and the middle still doughy. Probably need a proper pizza oven to really cook them satisfactorily at home. We have had all different kinds of oven, the latest being a higher than average priced Bosch with different types of fan assistance and still can't stop it, in fact the posher newer one is actually worse than the last one for it which is frippin a annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Salad Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) 49 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Bay leaves, garlic, Worcester sauce, tomato paste and then a.n.other green herb of your choice, veg is usually the usual 3 celery, onion, carrot but you could try fennel if you like the flavour and want it slightly different, sprinkle of chilli flakes and then I'm not a red wine man but usually that would be in there somewhere, beef stock obviously Super dark chocolate towards the end if you want to add some bitterness Personally I like Hungarian goulash which goes heavily down the paprika route and more tomatoes Also as a suggestion to go way out there... If you've got some good stewing beef make a thai massaman curry Appreciate it seems straightforward enough. I have never had fennel before(At least in something I made myself) but always up to try something new. Edited September 1, 2021 by Big Salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 42 minutes ago, Big Salad said: Appreciate it seems straightforward enough. I have never had fennel before(At least in something I made myself) but always up to try something new. Fennel is aniseed so it's an acquired taste, imo it roast really well, good in like a Mediterranean style roast veg alongside carrots and peppers etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 1, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, sidcow said: We do always struggle to cook them properly at home in the oven. The usual result is one side half burned and the middle still doughy. Probably need a proper pizza oven to really cook them satisfactorily at home. We have had all different kinds of oven, the latest being a higher than average priced Bosch with different types of fan assistance and still can't stop it, in fact the posher newer one is actually worse than the last one for it which is frippin a annoying. One of them is what you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 1, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: You can do that too. I can drive to my sainsburys in about 45 seconds so I went for the cooked option. No I realise that, I was just saying that I don't understand why most people opt for that, it you live round the corner it makes sense but most don't I would imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, bickster said: No I realise that, I was just saying that I don't understand why most people opt for that, it you live round the corner it makes sense but most don't I would imagine It's easier innit. I don't want to order a takeaway I have to cook myself, not matter how easy it is. Edited September 1, 2021 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2021 48 minutes ago, bickster said: One of them is what you want Do they make a difference? Most instructions say to put it on a wire rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted September 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 31/08/2021 at 09:18, sidcow said: Anyone make their own pizzas? Just wondering if pre made bases are better than buying pizza base mix and making it yourself? did it a few weeks ago. it was OK, but i feel you need a pizza oven or one of those stones that goes in the oven to make it properly nice. we decided we'd just buy bases going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 1, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2021 4 hours ago, sidcow said: Do they make a difference? Most instructions say to put it on a wire rack They tell you to put it on a wire rack because it needs the air flow but the wire rack doesn't act like stone of the pizza oven and give direct heat underneath. Those things do both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 so ive done these 3 the brownie one was probably the only one that you'd get without reading the description, the popping candy in the cherry one was great but all 3 of them are pretty poor so was that one, the honey comb doesnt work, ive moved on to the crunchy dairy milk and its not even half as good as a normal crunchie so its pointless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted September 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2021 I had a Kim Jong Bun burger at lunch (at a place called Josie's if you know it - they have places dotted around the South). It was pretty epic, although very messy! Picture buttermilk fried chicken dipped and completely covered in gochujang sauce and then topped with homemade kimchi and miso mayo. Lovely. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 46 minutes ago, trekka said: I had a Kim Jong Bun burger at lunch (at a place called Josie's if you know it - they have places dotted around the South). It was pretty epic, although very messy! Picture buttermilk fried chicken dipped and completely covered in gochujang sauce and then topped with homemade kimchi and miso mayo. Lovely. That would've been your job, not ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted September 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2021 Just now, mottaloo said: That would've been your job, not ours Well yes, I do apologise . When you're in good company with colleagues you haven't seen in a long time, the last thing you want to do is look at the bloody phone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Anyone been to... Holborn Dining Room No. 252 High Holborn, London, United Kingdom WC1V 7EN Was featured on celebrity masterchef last night. They specialise in pies, wellingtons etc, looks unbelievable. Haven't been down to the smoke for a while but this place is very tempting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Phil Silvers said: Anyone been to... Holborn Dining Room No. 252 High Holborn, London, United Kingdom WC1V 7EN Was featured on celebrity masterchef last night. They specialise in pies, wellingtons etc, looks unbelievable. Haven't been down to the smoke for a while but this place is very tempting. Going up town in a few weeks with Mrs H and some friends ..was going to go to Duck and Waffle , but this place does look tempting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: Going up town in a few weeks with Mrs H and some friends ..was going to go to Duck and Waffle , but this place does look tempting Keep us posted on either wherever you decide to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Wanted chip shop today, but one of my daughter is coeliac so can only get gluten free on certain days. Though sod it I'll make it, so did some chips and home made lamb doner kebab and chicken kebab. It was actually pretty damn good. Both the doner and chips worked so well. Whether it was good enough to do it again though not so sure, a proper ball ache when I would have took about 15mins to get get to the chippy and back and a lot less washing up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 This is going to be a fantastic day, 2 boiled eggs for breakfast, one of which was my first 10/10 for a couple of months, I'm a dab hand, I probably average a 9.2 regularly, but this one was a Leon Bailey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Day 4 in england Saturday was within 5 mins of being home the Indian was ordered, went for a special that was a CTM mixed with jalfrazi to give it a kick, was actually a bit spicy for me but really good Sunday full English breakfast Monday Greggs for a apple Danish and a sausage, cheese, bean melt, they only had vegan but it was ok Yesterday was a hot pork sandwich for dinner and fish and chips for tea Today is a trip to han bao in worcester Around this I've got Xmas pudding flavoured digestives, pineapple jaffa cakes (both are a no from me, not worth it) some cadburys old Jamaica and dairy milk orange, also saw a Guinness chili con carne sauce packet which will do for tomorrow night I'm going back the size of a house 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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