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[STEMO]

It's our anniversary today and, as it's a school day (literally  ), I said I would cook something for when she got home. I asked her what she wanted and she said she really, really fancied a lamb roast dinner. Ok, no probs, and for pudding? Hot chocolate fudge cake with double cream. Easy.
Went to Asda this morning to get the bits, thought I'd start with the lamb. They had no half legs, just two full ones. Now, you can call me tight, and I know it's our anniversary and all, but I am not paying £28.50 for a leg of lamb. They can wedge it.
So she got lamb chops instead, £8 for 8.


Cue all the jibes about me being a big, romantic softie......not 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I can't cook. Cooking is for girlies.

[STEMO]

I can't cook. Cooking is for girlies.

Maybe, but my girlie is out at work for 12 hours every day Monday to Friday. My post was more about the price of the lamb than the cooking of it.

[dave the builder]

surprised you went to Asda 

are there no sheep in the fields 

Happy Anniversary Both 

[TheBoy]

I'm with Lord Opti on this one.  She has plenty of time to cook you an anniversary meal when she gets back from work

[STEMO]

I'm with Lord Opti on this one.  She has plenty of time to cook you an anniversary meal when she gets back from work

Oh yeah? Tell that to Mrs TB......go on. She'll knock you out 

[STEMO]

surprised you went to Asda 

are there no sheep in the fields 

Happy Anniversary Both 

Thanks Dave. As this is wife number three, and this is our 24th anniversary, I'm not going to try to add up all the years I've been married. 

[Rangie]

Lamb on offer at Sainsbury's Steve, we bought two legs of lamb for £26 half price, £6.50 per kilo instead of £13.00. Hope she enjoyed your efforts , happy anniversary to you both.

[TheBoy]

I'm with Lord Opti on this one.  She has plenty of time to cook you an anniversary meal when she gets back from work

Oh yeah? Tell that to Mrs TB......go on. She'll knock you out 

She slacked today, and only did me bangers and mash when she finished work today

[Sir Tigger KC]

You should support your local butcher.     

Happy Anniversary to you both! 

                                                                                                                                         

[LC0112G]

You do know that you can cut a whole leg of lamb into two parts, and you'll get two half legs? And you can cut the top of a whole leg off to get 2 lamb steaks.

You may need to buy a decent hacksaw blade to cut it - but that gives you an excuse to go to your favourite hardware store as well. Win-Win.

However, it's also true that large lumps of meat cook better than smaller joints. And since Roast Lamb is also my favourite, just roast the whole thing yer cheapskate.

And don't forget the Rosemary and mint sauce.

[Doctor Gollum]

I'm with Lord Opti on this one.  She has plenty of time to cook you an anniversary meal when she gets back from work

Oh yeah? Tell that to Mrs TB......go on. She'll knock you out 

She slacked today, and only did me bangers and mash when she finished work today

What happened to working from the kitchen home

[STEMO]

Thanks for the good wishes all, and the culinary advice Malcolm. You got the cheapskate bit spot on 

[STEMO]

You do know that you can cut a whole leg of lamb into two parts, and you'll get two half legs? And you can cut the top of a whole leg off to get 2 lamb steaks.

You may need to buy a decent hacksaw blade to cut it - but that gives you an excuse to go to your favourite hardware store as well. Win-Win.

However, it's also true that large lumps of meat cook better than smaller joints. And since Roast Lamb is also my favourite, just roast the whole thing yer cheapskate.

And don't forget the Rosemary and mint sauce.

What d'yer reckon to this for Christmas dinner? This is the kind of thing you have to do for your kid, wish me luck 

[VXL V6]

Did she get the requested 'Hot chocolate fudge cake with double cream' then?

[STEMO]

On that Christmas menu, for 'beef' and 'turkey' and 'cheese', read 'shite'. 

[dave the builder]

Thanks for the good wishes all, and the culinary advice Malcolm. You got the cheapskate bit spot on 

Not really , you're an armature 
you spent £8 
instead of £3.50 clicky
or better still £3 on....

 

[Sir Tigger KC]

You do know that you can cut a whole leg of lamb into two parts, and you'll get two half legs? And you can cut the top of a whole leg off to get 2 lamb steaks.

You will need to buy a decent bandsaw to cut it - but that gives you an excuse to go to your favourite power tool store as well. Win-Win.

However, it's also true that large lumps of meat cook better than smaller joints. And since Roast Lamb is also my favourite, just roast the whole thing yer cheapskate.

And don't forget the Rosemary and mint sauce.

Fixed that for you Malc!   

[STEMO]

Did she get the requested 'Hot chocolate fudge cake with double cream' then?

She got 1/4 of it, I got 3/4 of it. Seems only fair 

[STEMO]

Thanks for the good wishes all, and the culinary advice Malcolm. You got the cheapskate bit spot on 

Not really , you're an armature 
you spent £8 
instead of £3.50 clicky
or better still £3 on....

Are you trying to wind me up?

[dave the builder]

Thanks for the good wishes all, and the culinary advice Malcolm. You got the cheapskate bit spot on 

Not really , you're an armature 
you spent £8 
instead of £3.50 clicky
or better still £3 on....

Are you trying to wind me up?

Amateur  bloody gay auto correct spelling poking it's paperclip in 
Don't get excited and start spinning 

[Doctor Gollum]

You do know that you can cut a whole leg of lamb into two parts, and you'll get two half legs? And you can cut the top of a whole leg off to get 2 lamb steaks.

You may need to buy a decent hacksaw blade to cut it - but that gives you an excuse to go to your favourite hardware store as well. Win-Win.

However, it's also true that large lumps of meat cook better than smaller joints. And since Roast Lamb is also my favourite, just roast the whole thing yer cheapskate.

And don't forget the Rosemary and mint sauce.

What d'yer reckon to this for Christmas dinner? This is the kind of thing you have to do for your kid, wish me luck 

The stuffed Yorkshire puds sound nice... Not sure how you make vegan turkey though because birds eat all sorts of crap... Worms, grubs... 

Almost as much of a mind opps as Turkey Ham

[Sir Tigger KC]

You do know that you can cut a whole leg of lamb into two parts, and you'll get two half legs? And you can cut the top of a whole leg off to get 2 lamb steaks.

You may need to buy a decent hacksaw blade to cut it - but that gives you an excuse to go to your favourite hardware store as well. Win-Win.

However, it's also true that large lumps of meat cook better than smaller joints. And since Roast Lamb is also my favourite, just roast the whole thing yer cheapskate.

And don't forget the Rosemary and mint sauce.

What d'yer reckon to this for Christmas dinner? This is the kind of thing you have to do for your kid, wish me luck 

The stuffed Yorkshire puds sound nice... Not sure how you make vegan turkey though because birds eat all sorts of crap... Worms, grubs... 

Almost as much of a mind opps as Turkey Ham

And who the hell wants waffer thin roast beef?       

[Doctor Gollum]

It's not even actual beef

https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tTP1TcwLEgzNDdgdGDwYitOzSxJzAMAOtMFww&q=seitan&oq=seitcan&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j46i13i433i512j0i13i512j46i13i175i199i512j0i13i131i433i512j0i13i512j46i13i175i199i512j0i13i512.6369j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Calling it 'food' is a stretch

Presumably, making it waffer thin hides the fact that it is so far removed from actual meat that it may as well be cardboard.

[Sir Tigger KC]

It's not even actual beef

https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tTP1TcwLEgzNDdgdGDwYitOzSxJzAMAOtMFww&q=seitan&oq=seitcan&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j46i13i433i512j0i13i512j46i13i175i199i512j0i13i131i433i512j0i13i512j46i13i175i199i512j0i13i512.6369j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Calling it 'food' is a stretch

Presumably, making it waffer thin hides the fact that it is so far removed from actual meat that it may as well be cardboard.

Ooops!     I assumed it was posh beef like Wagyu or something. 

Waffer thin wheat gluten with horseradish. Yum! 

[LC0112G]

You do know that you can cut a whole leg of lamb into two parts, and you'll get two half legs? And you can cut the top of a whole leg off to get 2 lamb steaks.

You will need to buy a decent bandsaw to cut it - but that gives you an excuse to go to your favourite power tool store as well. Win-Win.

However, it's also true that large lumps of meat cook better than smaller joints. And since Roast Lamb is also my favourite, just roast the whole thing yer cheapskate.

And don't forget the Rosemary and mint sauce.

Fixed that for you Malc!   

Good point, well made. Just been watching a program about the "Middle Aisle". Wonder if they'll take the hint and have a cheap band saw there anytime soon.

[LC0112G]

You do know that you can cut a whole leg of lamb into two parts, and you'll get two half legs? And you can cut the top of a whole leg off to get 2 lamb steaks.

You may need to buy a decent hacksaw blade to cut it - but that gives you an excuse to go to your favourite hardware store as well. Win-Win.

However, it's also true that large lumps of meat cook better than smaller joints. And since Roast Lamb is also my favourite, just roast the whole thing yer cheapskate.

And don't forget the Rosemary and mint sauce.

What d'yer reckon to this for Christmas dinner? This is the kind of thing you have to do for your kid, wish me luck 

No, just no.

They can't even get their own menu correct - The Turkey & Cranberry sub contains "Wafer Thin Seitan Beef" and no Turkey (fake or real), presumably because with this veggie muck you can't actually tell the difference between the fake beef and the fake turkey.

[Mister Rog]

It's our anniversary today and, as it's a school day (literally  ), I said I would cook something for when she got home. I asked her what she wanted and she said she really, really fancied a lamb roast dinner. Ok, no probs, and for pudding? Hot chocolate fudge cake with double cream. Easy.
Went to Asda this morning to get the bits, thought I'd start with the lamb. They had no half legs, just two full ones. Now, you can call me tight, and I know it's our anniversary and all, but I am not paying £28.50 for a leg of lamb. They can wedge it.
So she got lamb chops instead, £8 for 8.


Cue all the jibes about me being a big, romantic softie......not 

Last week overnight visitors. Best man from my wedding & his Mrs not seen for 14 years.

Half filet of welsh beef. Pan seared a few mins, 20 mins roasted, 20 mins rested. Pan roasted new tatties, green beans, home made garlic sauce. Way less than £28 for the lot and delicious, for four. The wine was more expensive.

Tight or what?

[Doctor Gollum]

It's our anniversary today and, as it's a school day (literally  ), I said I would cook something for when she got home. I asked her what she wanted and she said she really, really fancied a lamb roast dinner. Ok, no probs, and for pudding? Hot chocolate fudge cake with double cream. Easy.
Went to Asda this morning to get the bits, thought I'd start with the lamb. They had no half legs, just two full ones. Now, you can call me tight, and I know it's our anniversary and all, but I am not paying £28.50 for a leg of lamb. They can wedge it.
So she got lamb chops instead, £8 for 8.


Cue all the jibes about me being a big, romantic softie......not 

Last week overnight visitors. Best man from my wedding & his Mrs not seen for 14 years.

Half filet of welsh beef. Pan seared a few mins, 20 mins roasted, 20 mins rested. Pan roasted new tatties, green beans, home made garlic sauce. Way less than £28 for the lot and delicious, for four. The wine was more expensive.

Tight or what?

Only if you 'forgot' to open the wine

[Kevin Wood]

You do know that you can cut a whole leg of lamb into two parts, and you'll get two half legs? And you can cut the top of a whole leg off to get 2 lamb steaks.

You may need to buy a decent hacksaw blade to cut it - but that gives you an excuse to go to your favourite hardware store as well. Win-Win.

However, it's also true that large lumps of meat cook better than smaller joints. And since Roast Lamb is also my favourite, just roast the whole thing yer cheapskate.

And don't forget the Rosemary and mint sauce.

What d'yer reckon to this for Christmas dinner? This is the kind of thing you have to do for your kid, wish me luck 

No, just no.

They can't even get their own menu correct - The Turkey & Cranberry sub contains "Wafer Thin Seitan Beef" and no Turkey (fake or real), presumably because with this veggie muck you can't actually tell the difference between the fake beef and the fake turkey.

Yet, if someone launched a line of "meat based" Tofu products they'd probably have all the vegantards up in arms.

[Doctor Gollum]

Remember the fuss about American 'Chocolate' that couldn't be sold as actual chocolate because the cocoa content was below a certain standard...

Once upon a time that sort of misrepresentation used to see people in court

[countrywoman]

Bought a 1/2 leg of lamb last week in that little shop, £10.50 for a KG, cut it into cubes(bone is in freezer for a stew)and made a lamb and sweet corn curry that has lasted me a week with some veg curry and home made chapattis.   

[STEMO]

Bought a 1/2 leg of lamb last week in that little shop, £10.50 for a KG, cut it into cubes(bone is in freezer for a stew)and made a lamb and sweet corn curry that has lasted me a week with some veg curry and home made chapattis.   

Curry for a week?! Bet you've got your own little corner at work 

[STEMO]

Remember the fuss about American 'Chocolate' that couldn't be sold as actual chocolate because the cocoa content was below a certain standard...

Once upon a time that sort of misrepresentation used to see people in court

It's not really misrepresentation. All they serve is vegan, and it is promoted as so. Everyone knows what they're getting.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Remember the fuss about American 'Chocolate' that couldn't be sold as actual chocolate because the cocoa content was below a certain standard...

Once upon a time that sort of misrepresentation used to see people in court

It's not really misrepresentation. All they serve is vegan, and it is promoted as so. Everyone knows what they're getting.

Yes true, but they could have a meatie option for the carnivores! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm with Lord Opti on this one.  She has plenty of time to cook you an anniversary meal when she gets back from work

I've been known to knock up a bacon sandwich after 10 pints of '6% ABV Wifebeater' but that is as far as it goes.

[Andy B]

SWMBO works at ASDA and at Easter when legs of lamb tend to be on offer she buys half a doz or so & they go in the freezer after I've cut them in 2.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

SWMBO works at ASDA and at Easter when legs of lamb tend to be on offer she buys half a doz or so & they go in the freezer after I've cut them in 2.

Considering a prime cut of Wagyu beef this Crimble instead of the dry tasteless fowl known as turkey.

I'm told it's good.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

SWMBO works at ASDA and at Easter when legs of lamb tend to be on offer she buys half a doz or so & they go in the freezer after I've cut them in 2.

Factor in the staff discount and it makes for a good healthy meal.

[countrywoman]

When I say curry dont think of an English take away curry, This is a proper made from scratch using fresh spices and following a genuine Indian recipe. Retired and on my own anyway so can fart to my hearts content!!!

[Andy B]

....
Factor in the staff discount and it makes for a good healthy meal.

especially when they do ''double discount'' 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

....
Factor in the staff discount and it makes for a good healthy meal.

especially when they do ''double discount'' 

Are you looking forward to your Christmas box from Heinz?

I seem to recall they really pushed the boat out and gave you all a 4 pack of Tomato soup one year.

[Andy B]

....
Factor in the staff discount and it makes for a good healthy meal.

especially when they do ''double discount'' 

Are you looking forward to your Christmas box from Heinz?

I seem to recall they really pushed the boat out and gave you all a 4 pack of Tomato soup one year.

Correct, well remembered  .... and a 50p kiddies selection pack. 

I'd be surprised if we get anything this year with all the gloom & doom being spouted 

[Mister Rog]

SWMBO works at ASDA and at Easter when legs of lamb tend to be on offer she buys half a doz or so & they go in the freezer after I've cut them in 2.

Considering a prime cut of Wagyu beef this Crimble instead of the dry tasteless fowl known as turkey.

I'm told it's good.

Over rated given its cost.

My local butcher has a cold room lined with Himalayan salt blocks. It's stuffed with bits of dead cows dry ageing. Some times over 90 days.
My Crimble alternative would be a dry aged rib joint. A big one, at least two ribs. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

The company I work for gave every employee an extra £1500 in their wages this month to help with the cost of living crisis.
Had a similar amount from share options in the summer, and will get about the same again next month due to taking my long service days as money instead of holidays.
I find it all a bit strange after having worked for complete arseholes until I was nearly 50. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

The company I work for gave every employee an extra £1500 in their wages this month to help with the cost of living crisis.
Had a similar amount from share options in the summer, and will get about the same again next month due to taking my long service days as money instead of holidays.
I find it all a bit strange after having worked for complete arseholes until I was nearly 50. 

You'll be able to lavish it all on Pierre! 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

Not it, she.

Cars are always women.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

Not it, she.

Cars are always women.

Yes Alb's temperamental French muse should really be called Nicole, Chantelle or something like that. 

I've always imagined French girls would be great in bed, but would be very high maintenance and you'd have to devote much time, energy and cash into keeping them happy. 

Oh... and the hairy armpits!  Don't forget the hairy armpits. 

[ronnyd]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

Not it, she.

Cars are always women.

Yes Alb's temperamental French muse should really be called Nicole, Chantelle or something like that. 

I've always imagined French girls would be great in bed, but would be very high maintenance and you'd have to devote much time, energy and cash into keeping them happy. 

Oh... and the hairy armpits!  Don't forget the hairy armpits. 

Also, always being smothered with oil, bio or otherwise.

[Doctor Gollum]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

Not it, she.

Cars are always women.

Yes Alb's temperamental French muse should really be called Nicole, Chantelle or something like that. 

I've always imagined French girls would be great in bed, but would be very high maintenance and you'd have to devote much time, energy and cash into keeping them happy. 

Oh... and the hairy armpits!  Don't forget the hairy armpits. 

In my limited experience of French women, current squeeze is from LaRochelle, that's one stereotype that isn't true

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

Not it, she.

Cars are always women.

Yes Alb's temperamental French muse should really be called Nicole, Chantelle or something like that. 

I've always imagined French girls would be great in bed, but would be very high maintenance and you'd have to devote much time, energy and cash into keeping them happy. 

Oh... and the hairy armpits!  Don't forget the hairy armpits.

Should be combined with hairy nipples, hairy pussy, and hairy arse crack to be proper French.

.....or am I thinking of German girls.

[Doctor Gollum]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

Not it, she.

Cars are always women.

Yes Alb's temperamental French muse should really be called Nicole, Chantelle or something like that. 

I've always imagined French girls would be great in bed, but would be very high maintenance and you'd have to devote much time, energy and cash into keeping them happy. 

Oh... and the hairy armpits!  Don't forget the hairy armpits.

Should be combined with hairy nipples, hairy pussy, and hairy arse crack to be proper French.

.....or am I thinking of German girls.

Australian

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

Not it, she.

Cars are always women.

Yes Alb's temperamental French muse should really be called Nicole, Chantelle or something like that. 

I've always imagined French girls would be great in bed, but would be very high maintenance and you'd have to devote much time, energy and cash into keeping them happy. 

Oh... and the hairy armpits!  Don't forget the hairy armpits.

Should be combined with hairy nipples, hairy pussy, and hairy arse crack to be proper French.

.....or am I thinking of German girls.

Australian

I don't believe I've had the pleasure of a 'Sheila' hairy or otherwise.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

Not it, she.

Cars are always women.

Yes Alb's temperamental French muse should really be called Nicole, Chantelle or something like that. 

I've always imagined French girls would be great in bed, but would be very high maintenance and you'd have to devote much time, energy and cash into keeping them happy. 

Oh... and the hairy armpits!  Don't forget the hairy armpits.

Should be combined with hairy nipples, hairy pussy, and hairy arse crack to be proper French.

.....or am I thinking of German girls.

Australian

I don't believe I've had the pleasure of a 'Sheila' hairy or otherwise.

They don't beat about the bush in my experience!     

[Raeturbo]

So it’s….  Hey mate, Chuck another bush on the Barbie🤣

[Sir Tigger KC]

I found Aussie women to be of one type or the other...

1) Aw your a pom. Eff off!

2) Ooh my father/grandfather is/was English. Come here!

 

[Rangie]

Its had far too much lavished on it already. But being French feels entitled rather than appreciative. 

Not it, she.

Cars are always women.

Yes Alb's temperamental French muse should really be called Nicole, Chantelle or something like that. 

I've always imagined French girls would be great in bed, but would be very high maintenance and you'd have to devote much time, energy and cash into keeping them happy. 

Oh... and the hairy armpits!  Don't forget the hairy armpits.

Should be combined with hairy nipples, hairy pussy, and hairy arse crack to be proper French.

.....or am I thinking of German girls.

Australian

I don't believe I've had the pleasure of a 'Sheila' hairy or otherwise.

. 

Went out with a Maltese girl for a while stunning looker, but I was slightly put off the first time I bedded her she had very hairy thighs ! But her mouth was like a silk purse so that made up for it