The totally off-topic thread

[amaroo]

It was 8C inside my house when I got home. Could see my own breath.

I had a ocean swim today - beautiful!

 

[JohnK]

Not flying on a Friday night feels really unusual....

 

[serfty]

Not flying on a Friday night feels really unusual....

this is one weekend you don't want to go South for ...

 

[JohnK]

this is one weekend you don't want to go South for ...

Cold? I am briefly going South tomorrow morning....

 

[jetlagger]

Weather on Gold Coast has been beautiful all week.. Short sleeve shirts has been very comfortable..

 

[JessicaTam]

Weather on Gold Coast has been beautiful all week.. Short sleeve shirts has been very comfortable..

I have been in short sleeves all week too. But then I think that my thermostat broke years ago.

 

[jetlagger]

I have been in short sleeves all week too. But then I think that my thermostat broke years ago.

The 25 degree sunny skies today on the GC were also graciously welcomed

 

[Flashback]

24 here in London... Just another normal summers day

 

[whatmeworry]

Weather on Gold Coast has been beautiful all week.. Short sleeve shirts has been very comfortable..

Just hope you Queenslanders remember to wear them sexy socks with your shorts!

 

[anat0l]

Cooking lamb roast for the first time tonight. It's only a small joint on the bone - just over a kilo.

I'm thinking 180-200 degrees for an hour or so (tops), cook to about 60 degrees internal then rest. Seasoning will be garlic, rosemary, salt and mustard.

Am I onto a winner here?

 

[docjames]

Too hot go 160

 

[ellen10]

Too hot go 160

Yes I like to sear it first at about 190 for 15-20 mins and then 160 for remainder of cooking.
This is for a fan forced oven.
Never failed yet.

 

[medhead]

I'd go a bit long for the cooking time, just because of the bone. Hot at first then lower temperature.

 

[blackcat20]

I'd go a bit long for the cooking time, just because of the bone. Hot at first then lower temperature.

Agree. Did a Half leg the other week and mine was still quite pink around the bone.

 

[JohnM]

Agree. Did a Half leg the other week and mine was still quite pink around the bone.

I use a meat thermometer to get roasts just right.

 

[anat0l]

Roast is out. Tastes pretty good...took a bit longer than I thought.

Some parts are well done, others quite pink, but at least it is all juicy.

 

[Austman]

I'm thinking 180-200 degrees for an hour or so (tops), cook to about 60 degrees internal then rest. Seasoning will be garlic, rosemary, salt and mustard. ?

Too late to add, except perhaps for next time - that a quality meat thermometer is a great investment.

 

[anat0l]

Too late to add, except perhaps for next time - that a quality meat thermometer is a great investment.

Lucky I have and use one

 

[JessicaTam]

Too late to add, except perhaps for next time - that a quality meat thermometer is a great investment.

And half an hour per pound (approx 500g) @ 180.

 

[medhead]

Been a while since I've roasted and beef only. SWMBO does the roasting now always magnificent, although the last pork was troubled by the oven door not sealing well. Anyway, we have never used a thermometer. But that's probably just a matter of practice.