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Post by jessyjellybean on May 24, 2009 3:24:12 GMT 8
Soul if you want to be made really truely welcome and be invited back to merry old England (should you chose to pay us a visit)you must eat mash and jellied eels  ;D ;)with gravy of course |
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Post by lynette on May 24, 2009 5:11:04 GMT 8
I was led to believe, by Kenny Munro who compiled the book, that it is a photo of William. It was taken by their mother. But does it matter? They are probably very similar and this pic is obviously some time ago (Grandpa Maclean passed some years ago - while Hans was filming DZ I believe) The picture in the book is very muted - that is the styling of the book. Many pages have these muted photos in the corner of the page. The actual picture is much smaller than the scan Gg has provided and even more muted. She has done a brilliant job of scanning so you can see it better. Cullen Skink is poached smoked haddock - in milk and wine. Served with mashed potaoes. Comfort food. Gordon Brown's contribution is Steak Pie. I'd cook something from it tonight but I'm going out. Why would there be Will photo with Grandpa? This does not make sense, the personal little confession is one of Hans. I think it's Hans and grandfather, but not on it. The brothers are just alike. I thought, that grandfather died in year 2001, around the film DeathWatch. |
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Post by scarredsoul on May 24, 2009 11:27:51 GMT 8
Soul if you want to be made really truely welcome and be invited back to merry old England (should you chose to pay us a visit)you must eat mash and jellied eels ;D ;)with gravy of course We've been planning a trip...but personally that just sounds nasty....not to knock on your homeland and comfort food but from the American point of view...ew. |
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Post by jenny on May 25, 2009 0:57:47 GMT 8
Well...as nasty as jellied eel sounds, I have always felt it important to try local delicasies when travelling. What is the point of going somewhere if you're not going to experience everthing! I've tried crickets in the south of Mexico, some pretty unique tapas in Spain and even though fish is not my favourite have given that a go in other places I've had a chance to visit! Although, I must say...everything tastes better with gravy on it!!
From the few things that have been described in the cookbook, there seem to be some interesting recipes, maybe not my first choice to cook!
Oh...and Gg...thanks for the photo. It is great to see Hans (or his brother) and grandfather doing something that they enjoyed. It is nice that his family has that memory! And it is obviously important to Hans if he is sharing a photo and recipe from 2 people that obviously mean(t) the world to him!
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Post by jessyjellybean on May 25, 2009 2:51:23 GMT 8
I wouldnt eat jellied eels either it just teases others :PWhere will I find this picture of Hans with his grandad?  |
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Post by lynette on May 25, 2009 3:14:35 GMT 8
I wouldnt eat jellied eels either it just teases others :PWhere will I find this picture of Hans with his grandad? Right here or in the book.   |
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Post by scarredsoul on May 25, 2009 15:34:28 GMT 8
Oh don't get me wrong, if and when we travel to other countries I will be trying the different kinds of food offered to me, simply because I have this simple belief that if I'm in the country than it's rude not to try anything that's offered to me. I'm hoping to get to try a few things but then again, jellied eels....I dunno about that one
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Post by jenny on May 25, 2009 20:36:10 GMT 8
Scarredsoul...just to let you know, I was just making a statement. I hope I did not offend! I just love traveling and eating and trying new things/experiences. Harder to do now with kids...especially picky kids! But I persevere!
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Post by cat on May 26, 2009 7:44:11 GMT 8
The Hebrides are GORGEOUS! remote, rugged, wind swept and interesting! and rainy when I was there last... shocker. After reading the above from Gg, I would like to visit The Hebrides even more! And thanks for mentioning the other food recipes from the book Gg. There are definately some things there that I would to have a go at making....mmmm muffins!  |
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Post by scarredsoul on May 26, 2009 14:43:01 GMT 8
Scarredsoul...just to let you know, I was just making a statement. I hope I did not offend! I just love traveling and eating and trying new things/experiences. Harder to do now with kids...especially picky kids! But I persevere! Oh no I didn't take any offense to it, I was just saying...I understand what you mean. I don't get a lot of chances to travel, only thing I've ever had from outside my comfort level was Chicago Pizza....umm...I'm sorry if there's anyone from Chicago but yuck. I'll take Brooklyn Style... I typically love trying new things, there's a few friends of ours that have already offered to take us out for Sushi when we go to New York for the first time. I've never had good sushi but I'm still willing to try it still. Picky eaters! Gotta love 'em |
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Post by cat on May 27, 2009 0:14:18 GMT 8
Well...as nasty as jellied eel sounds, I have always felt it important to try local delicasies when travelling. And jellied eels does sound nasty. That's right up there with frogs legs and snails! But I do agree that when travelling to different places, local delicasies should be tried...but surely there would be limitations on what somebody would be willing to eat. |
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Post by Gg on May 27, 2009 0:26:34 GMT 8
in Korea my brother ate live squid -- it even tried to save itself by grabbing the sides of his mouth with its tentacles! But he is the grossest man that ever lived so maybe it doesn't could.
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Post by lynette on May 27, 2009 0:31:00 GMT 8
I am frankly shocked that people can it eat. |
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Post by Gg on May 27, 2009 0:38:24 GMT 8
you mean squid? or live squid? I think my brother DID do it to be shocking, but I think Koreans do it because it is considered a delicacy.
I was a vegetarian the first time I went to England, and was still when I went to Scotland the first time and so I missed out then on the Haggis, blood pudding, etc thing, but since I have found that lots of the Scottish cuisine has something of a french twist on it. Actually I do find much of it comforting and warm, and I love the whimsical names. But I don't have the fish aversion mentioned by some. You've never tasted fish, though, unless you've tried it in Scotland, in Italy, and in Japan (or prepared by a Japanese person who loves you). American's (unless you're physically in Alaska where the Salmon tastes like candy it's so sweet and ruby red) have never actually tasted fish as its meant to be. We are too land locked a country.
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Post by cat on May 27, 2009 0:39:11 GMT 8
in Korea my brother ate live squid -- it even tried to save itself by grabbing the sides of his mouth with its tentacles! Hahaha...thats just mad. And funny!  Thanks for sharing that Gg! I'm a vegetarian as well and I plan to stay that way. I really don't like the thought of eating something that was once a living, breathing creature! |
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;D ;)with gravy of course
Thanks for sharing that Gg!