Shillzz Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I love cooking, I can cook pretty much anything providing the instructions are in front of me. Rice and Chicken with peas hmm. This is what I dont always understand when people say they cant cook. Can you find a recipe off the bbc website & follow a set of very simple instructions? Yes? Well then, you CAN cook numbnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 16, 2011 Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well then, you CAN cook numbnuts. Oh that doesn't sound very tasty at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 If you've got a food processor with an emulsifier - that's always another option. Havnt got a processor, not sure i would ever use it as its just as easy to slice the veg etc. I am on the look out for a good chefs knife. If you're happy to chop the veg, I don't see the attraction of a soup maker. From what I can see, it's just a less controllable way to saute a small volume of things combined with a blender. I should think you'd be better off just making it in a saucepan and blending it, either with a stick blender (which I find gives perfectly smooth blends) or a jug blender if you really want something more high-powered. That would be cheaper, you could have something which would do things like smoothies as well, and you're not limited to whatever volume will fit the soup maker, because you could make a big pan full and blend it in stages. Or else go the whole hog and get a Thermomix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 If you've got a food processor with an emulsifier - that's always another option. Havnt got a processor, not sure i would ever use it as its just as easy to slice the veg etc. I am on the look out for a good chefs knife. If you're happy to chop the veg, I don't see the attraction of a soup maker. From what I can see, it's just a less controllable way to saute a small volume of things combined with a blender. I should think you'd be better off just making it in a saucepan and blending it, either with a stick blender (which I find gives perfectly smooth blends) or a jug blender if you really want something more high-powered. That would be cheaper, you could have something which would do things like smoothies as well, and you're not limited to whatever volume will fit the soup maker, because you could make a big pan full and blend it in stages. Or else go the whole hog and get a Thermomix... I meant when chopping leeks, slicing pototato's for dauphinoise potatos, dicing onion, peppers etc. im happy using a knife and chopping board so wouldnt really benefit from a procesor. So you think just chopping up the veg etc. and using a stick blender to blend? Also where to get a good quality chefs knife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Im actually toying with getting a soup maker. Get a slow cooker instead, always cooking my lad soup in it. chuck in your ingredients, he likes potato and leek, add some stock and season. Leave all day, blitze with a hand blender, add crème fraiche, stir, DONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 So you think just chopping up the veg etc. and using a stick blender to blend? Also where to get a good quality chefs knife?Works for me. And it means you're not tied to the volume the soup maker would contain, and also you can make two soups at the same time, handy if you've got limited time and you want to freeze some. As for knives, I like Global. Bit expensive, but really good quality and feel good to use. 20cm cooks knife is a good size, great for cutting, chopping, pasting garlic, boning. About £70 from here. John Lewis do a similar style, much cheaper at £20, depends how much use you'll make of it and how much you want to splash out. Personally, I think one really good versatile kitchen knife is worth investing in. Probably last longer than anything else in the kitchen, and see more use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well then, you CAN cook numbnuts. Oh that doesn't sound very tasty at all. Sure it's a delicasy somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm bloody starving now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 So you think just chopping up the veg etc. and using a stick blender to blend? Also where to get a good quality chefs knife? Works for me. And it means you're not tied to the volume the soup maker would contain, and also you can make two soups at the same time, handy if you've got limited time and you want to freeze some. As for knives, I like Global. Bit expensive, but really good quality and feel good to use. 20cm cooks knife is a good size, great for cutting, chopping, pasting garlic, boning. About £70 from here. John Lewis do a similar style, much cheaper at £20, depends how much use you'll make of it and how much you want to splash out. Personally, I think one really good versatile kitchen knife is worth investing in. Probably last longer than anything else in the kitchen, and see more use. Cheers for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 dunno what i am gunna do tonight...2 days before payday so options are very very limited either levi roots chicken (straight from the freezer) with chips a beef madras (straight from the freezer) or gammon egg and chips I think that is the whole contect of my fridge freezer and cupboards oh oh oh I just remembered I have got some marmite in...but no bread and no butter...and half a box of golden grahams...but no milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 When I was a student we once (at the end of the term) had to eat what was left in the cupboards. We had a marmite, jam and Weetabix omelette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 16, 2011 Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2011 We had a marmite, jam and Weetabix omelette. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 I honestly can't remember what it tasted like. Might have had a few cans beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbsboots Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Chicken curry with rice and chips. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSufferingVilla Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I had a lovely fresh Pork Loin that I forgot about and has now reached its use-by date. Had planned to stick it in the slow cooker but that broke so I'm going to try and cut it up and cook in the pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I fondly remember my time at University. Especially that period when all the lazy students chucked stuff away. In a small walk around the halls me and my mate picked up : A DAB stereo A Bookcase A 'Maggie Thatcher Milk Snatcher Poster' ....and to come back on topic, a Tefel 'hot spot' griddle. Brand new still in it's packaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Tacos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well last night's dinner was OK, but bellydraft - bad idea! Tonight I'm being lazy and I've just threw a frozen pizza into the oven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olboydave Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Homemade Honey and Mustard Sausages, Warm Potato Salad and Braised Pak Choi. YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbsboots Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well last night's dinner was OK, but bellydraft - bad idea! Tonight I'm being lazy and I've just threw a frozen pizza into the oven. Gets the job done. What topping? The Goodfella's Pepperoni pizzas have went down hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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