The totally off-topic thread

[Milboo]

Its officially winter, I activated the car seat heaters today for my 4.5klm commute to work.

Too funny! I did the same for my 11km trip. Not ready to turn the heaters on yet. Added bonus is the warmth going direct on sore back muscles.

 

[Milboo]

Black pudding is yum. Even more yum though, is heading to Ireland and having some white pudding :mrgreen:

Friend arrived in Ireland yesterday and first thing she did (it was breakfast time) was have black pudding and fried potato cake for breakfast.

 

[JohnK]

DO you use a sportwatch to keep tabs on steps?

Samsung Health. I guess not 100% accurate but pretty close.

 

[Denali]

Friend arrived in Ireland yesterday and first thing she did (it was breakfast time) was have black pudding and fried potato cake for breakfast.

I told my husband it's fried and put enough tomato sauce on it, it'll be fine .

I read Dr Ron's 2014 Scotland trip report today... Looks like lots of sea food will be enjoyed. And high tea... Scones and jam... Cream...

 

[Denali]

I can see why people don't fly Jetstar.

Jetstar plane starts taxiing to runway with ground worker attached to nose

 

[Flashback]

For the city, I'll be booking Hilton or Waldorf, IHG ect but for Isle of Skye, there isn't a Novatel to be seen.

My husband shopping #2. I asked for 1 x small box of cotton tips and 1 hair product.

He bought 6 of each, enough for years.

You can't beat the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton for location (plus it has an exec lounge, although it's average at best). If you book far enough ahead you can get it for around £100/night (depending on season; this time of year tends to be £2-300). If you get stuck though, the rate I've negotiated is pretty decent.

Friend arrived in Ireland yesterday and first thing she did (it was breakfast time) was have black pudding and fried potato cake for breakfast.

What! No white pudding?! Missing out...

 

[Denali]

You can't beat the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton for location (plus it has an exec lounge, although it's average at best). If you book far enough ahead you can get it for around £100/night (depending on season; this time of year tends to be £2-300). If you get stuck though, the rate I've negotiated is pretty decent.



What! No white pudding?! Missing out...

I was going to book the Hilton Carlton for our first night/arrival day for one night and then thinking Waldorf when we return to Edinburgh as they have a castle view room that hubby will like.

 

[Flashback]

I was going to book the Hilton Carlton for our first night/arrival day for one night and then thinking Waldorf when we return to Edinburgh as they have a castle view room that hubby will like.

Doable, I haven't stayed at the WA yet. The DoubleTree has some nice castle views also and has a great pub across the road with a good selection of Scotch Whisky with guys who really know their stuff.

 

[drron]

But don't think Scottish brekkies are healthy.The fat dripping off the eggs and bacon.even at times the grilled tomatoes doused with butter.And they have the temerity to blame the English for their health problems.

 

[JohnK]

Friend arrived in Ireland yesterday and first thing she did (it was breakfast time) was have black pudding and fried potato cake for breakfast.

The name black pudding is misleading. From what I've see it's awful. No interest in trying.

 

[LadyC]

Spanish black pudding is much nicer. Lots of delicious spices. I enjoyed it much more than i thought i would.

 

[donovan301]

The name black pudding is misleading. From what I've see it's awful. No interest in trying.

Each to their own, of course John.... but, If ye doth not taste the fruits, the ye hath no retort towards the taste of the fruits.

Asides that, then I'm figuring you're not a friend of Lambs Fry either...( fried lambs liver to be accurate.)

If the taste overall is too much, try black pudding fried and then crumbed through mashed potato...

Full of Zinc and anti-oxidents, but yes also unsaturated fats and salt.

All tastey goodies have a price, but in moderation serve no harm.

People say lambs brains is an awful idea too, but most have never enjoyed the experience.

Done right, served right, enjoyed right ...

Go on John, Push the envelope, Give it a whirl,.....worst can happen is you reinforce your opinion.
Who knows, could be the next tasting plate in J lounges

 

[drron]

I love lambs fry.
Lambs brains are great.
Black pudding is yuck.

 

[Flashback]

The name black pudding is misleading. From what I've see it's awful. No interest in trying.

I tried it before I read what it was - just as well, as otherwise I wouldn't have tried it either. Just try it.

 

[oz_mark]

I love lambs fry.
Lambs brains are great.
Black pudding is yuck.

Despite a very English grandmother that spent much time in my childhood trying to convince me otherwise, yuck, yuck and yuck

 

[Denali]

New ugg boots for hubby as the tread on his old pair were starting to go.

He was excited to find extra chunky, supportive soles. Hiking uggs?!

ugg boots and Australian sheepskin products - Hiking Sole Tall

 

[love_the_life]

I love lambs fry.
Lambs brains are great.
Black pudding is yuck.

Nope,
nope,
agree

My mother used to try and trick us by telling us lamb's fry was steak. My sister fell for it but not me!

While we are on yucky food, does anyone remember brawn. Mum used to boil sheep's heads then pick the meat to make brawn set with jelly....not a fan!

 

[Quickstatus]

At Yum Cha:
Chickens feet
Curdled pigs blood
sheeps or is it pigs intestines

dont have to go to monkeys brain in some parts of China

Don't forget Durian - just a natural fruit for those who use vegetarianism to evade the above and the like

 

[Denali]

My mother in law and her sisters use to feed the kids , "Yaya's special chicken legs".

They found out in their 40s that they were rabbit legs and some of the cousins were traumatized when they found out.

 

[donovan301]

At Yum Cha:
Chickens feet
Curdled pigs blood
sheeps or is it pigs intestines

dont have to go to monkeys brain in some parts of China

Don't forget Durian - just a natural fruit for those who use vegetarianism to evade the above and the like

Ahhh, My old mate Durian

Have you ever tried it lightly fried with bacon, Sea urchin rowe, Maple sauce (not too much, just a taste), Coriander (minimal) and lime juice( just a squeeze)?

I'd try for a further descriptive, but words are useless.