What are you cooking now?

[french frank]

Do we get to hear what the cheeses will be?

No

[vinteuil]

No

... still getting through that industriel port-salut, eh?



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[vinteuil]

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( ... perhaps not to be read before a meal )

https://www.tasteatlas.com/worst-rated-dishes-in-the-world

[Pulcinella]

Could do the lemon juice without going out. Would natural kefir do instead of yogurt? What does the lemon juice do to dairy?

Might curdle a bit, I spose, but mix with oil?

Lots of ideas anyway.

[french frank]

... still getting through that industriel port-salut, eh?



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Nope. I thought it was just as well to eat it up quickly. It wasn't horrible - just not something to be savoured as cheese should be. I think I must have eaten all Tesco's Langres as they haven't had any for three weeks. The vintage Gruyère is nice enough but not spectacular as a cheese. Today it will be Co-op's own Camembert, which with a very tasty baguette from the baker and my own hawthorn jelly will be good enough.

I shall continue with the Albariño. I usually feel that a white wine is a compliment (not a mere complement) to a cheese: it tips its hat to it. But this camembert won't be person enough for the 2020 Salice Salentino red which was the alternative. My shopping as well as cooking is currently much curtailed. (First course was very tasty btw).

[vinteuil]

I shall continue with the Albariño. I usually feel that a white wine is a compliment (not a mere complement) to a cheese: it tips its hat to it.

I so agree. Not enough people appreciate how well many white wines go with many cheeses



(wot no white wine emoticon??)

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[french frank]

(wot no white wine emoticon??)

This is supposed to be white wine: red wine: sherry: champers:

We also serve beers but not spirits. Maybe a brandy balloon would be good.

[french frank]

We also serve beers but not spirits. Maybe a brandy balloon would be good.

Testing testing



It would also be good to be able to group the smilies, but I do not know how to.

[AuntDaisy]

Testing testing



It would also be good to be able to group the smilies, but I do not know how to.

Is it via "Display Order"?

(The thought of ordering drinks raised a smile.)

[french frank]

Is it via "Display Order"?

It might be. I've only just discovered that you can upload them directly from your computer. I used to have to drag and drop them into an ftp app and then enter a filepath somewhere. I discovered by accident that I could Browse and Upload. I might delete the ones that don't get used.

[french frank]

It might be. I've only just discovered that you can upload them directly from your computer. I used to have to drag and drop them into an ftp app and then enter a filepath somewhere. I discovered by accident that I could Browse and Upload. I might delete the ones that don't get used.

I've built some flexibility into the system so if your faves are out of sight I can bring them forward. I usually type them out as : smiley : so don't need to click on them.

[AuntDaisy]

I've built some flexibility into the system so if your faves are out of sight I can bring them forward. I usually type them out as : smiley : so don't need to click on them.

Looks good to me. George would be proud of you.

[teamsaint]

Tonight.
Pot roasted chicken ( the working persons friend). A quick G and T and some Mozart Divertimenti to go with.

Piece of cake.
We have been trying to follow a non ultra processed diet for a couple of months, which required some changes to shopping and cooking.

[french frank]

Tonight.
Pot roasted chicken ( the working persons friend). A quick G and T and some Mozart Divertimenti to go with.

Simple, tasty, wholesome (and with yummy Mozart too).

We have been trying to follow a non ultra processed diet for a couple of months, which required some changes to shopping and cooking.

I've now complained twice to Coop HQ about our new Coop store: acre upon acre of sweets, chocolate, crisps, biscuits, 'industrial' cakes in boxes of six, 'Food on the Go', wrapped packets of white sliced bread sandwiches, ultra processed ready meals, convenience foods, flavoured yoghurt, pot noodles ... If they have a small quantity of not-unhealthy food it'll already be sold out. I failed with R3 and I shall fail with the Coop, but if a thing's worth doing ...

[teamsaint]

Simple, tasty, wholesome (and with yummy Mozart too).



I've now complained twice to Coop HQ about our new Coop store: acre upon acre of sweets, chocolate, crisps, biscuits, 'industrial' cakes in boxes of six, 'Food on the Go', wrapped packets of white sliced bread sandwiches, ultra processed ready meals, convenience foods, flavoured yoghurt, pot noodles ... If they have a small quantity of not-unhealthy food it'll already be sold out. I failed with R3 and I shall fail with the Coop, but if a thing's worth doing ...

I’m afraid the supermarkets are just awful on this, and I completely agree with you about those products. Good work on your complaints FF. Having a go at a non UPF diet really opens your eyes to what is in even “healthy “ food, with emulsifiers and gums being big offenders.
Ultra Processed People is well worth a dip into,but only if one is prepared to either ignore Chris Van T’s evidence, or potentially change shopping and cooking habits.

There are “good “ Non-UPF products out there, EG some M and S Chocolate, Jasons Sourdough bread, but it is can be a struggle to find them I’m very glad I read the book and have put in some effort to make changes.

I have a slight case of convert’s zeal, but keeping it under wraps as much as I can !!

Hasn’t made me run faster though