nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 The above photo was one of the starters yesterday. they were balls of salt cod dipped in egg and breadcrumbs and deep fried. served on a bed of pureed roman cauliflower. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 this was the first starter julienne veg with a very light bagna cauda ( no garlic as I thought but anchovy with topinambur ( think it Jerusalem artichoke.) it was just enough to coat the veg and it was so tasty. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 The dessert was a base of lemon curd and mango sauce topped with a mango mousse decorated with meringue, raspberries and tiny cubes of gingerbread and alchechengi dipped in chocolate. Most of the other courses didn't have their photo taken unfortunately. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,409 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 Wot no chips! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 Happy to report only spotted 4 homeless & 2 dogs sleeping rough in doorways around Nottingham Market Square this Boxing Day evening, a lot less than normal, hopefully they have been taken in, watered & got some snap in there bellies & looked after, there all Gods Children x 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 35 minutes ago, nonnaB said: The dessert was a base of lemon curd and mango sauce topped with a mango mousse decorated with meringue, raspberries and tiny cubes of gingerbread and alchechengi dipped in chocolate. Most of the other courses didn't have their photo taken unfortunately. That wouldn't feed a cat ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 We weren't feeding cats. That was just 1 of 7 courses of haute cuisine. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 Anyway you should know that cats don't like citrus fruits. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 hour ago, nonnaB said: We weren't feeding cats. That was just 1 of 7 courses of haute cuisine. Nonna, the food looks delicious and wonderfully and artistically presented. Anybody can plonk meat and two veg on a plate but this has made it a work of art. Well done to Deborah and the team. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 !!!MAGIC, nonna, MAGIC!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Nonna the food looks wonderful. I have never been anywhere that served food that looked quite like those dishes, it's a pleasure that has escaped me. I am very much a food lover but can't eat much in one go, so a feast made by Deborah would be heaven for me. As Lizzie says well done to your daughter and her team. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,409 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Quote And there was me thinking a 7 course meal was a bag of chips and a 6 pack.... you live and learn. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Enjoyed a five bird roast for Boxing Day, made from chlorinated chicken, three scabby bus station pigeons & a crow 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Thankyou for all the lovely comments. I'll pass them on to Deborah. She is really clever at making a simple dish look really attractive. When people grumble about only having a small portion " tarted" up it makes me cringe. Its far better than having gravy splashed everywhere. Its more inviting to eat something that has been cared for. Seven courses sounds unbelievable to get through, but here its quite normal even on sundays to have a meal of even more courses. You don't have to stuff yourself til you burst. You take each course as it comes and you relax , chat and drink wine whilst waiting for the next course. A lot of people skip the pasta course or main course because they are already full . Years ago we had a restaurant here catered for weddings etc. One day a lady came in who had booked for her daughters wedding. She told me that every course had to be repeated in the sense that seconds would be offered after each course. I said ok thats usual here. But what shocked me was her reply. " I don't care about the quality, its the quantity of food that you give the guests" I told her that we didnt serve anything but quality food. To her it was important that her guests left fit to burst. At the ened most of the main course was left with her guests complimenting me and that there was too much food 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Love the fact it was served on old clear vinyl records? I will be having my breakfast served on a old Brooks all-weather leather bike saddle. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Where were you when they brought some modern plates out 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 22 minutes ago, radfordred said: Enjoyed a five bird roast for Boxing Day, made from chlorinated chicken, three scabby bus station pigeons & a crow Glad you enjoyed it, when you opened it was there some corn kernels and a bus ticket. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Yippee.!! Only 362 shopping days to go to Christmas. Think I'll go and buy an Easter egg. Morning all !!! Beekay. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Our drone in tree saga continues. Today a fishing line is being attached to an arrow which will be shot from a bow towards the trapped drone. It could kill the horse in the next field or impale someone walking down the lane. I look forward to the next episode. Our son is a lawyer so he has already constructed an alibi. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Arrow is now stuck in tree 2' above drone. Fishing line is attached and we are rocking the tree in a simple harmonic motion! Drone refuses to move. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Beekay said: Yippee.!! Only 362 shopping days to go to Christmas. Think I'll go and buy an Easter egg. Morning all !!! Beekay. Bet they are already in the shops too? Festivities should be all rolled into one. What would we call it? Chreaster or Eastmas? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 2 hours ago, philmayfield said: Arrow is now stuck in tree 2' above drone. Fishing line is attached and we are rocking the tree in a simple harmonic motion! Drone refuses to move. You should drink that beer that gives you wings , you could fly up and save your energy for better things Glad it didnt hit anyone. Be interesting what alibi he invented if and when ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Mission has failed. Line has been snapped, drone and arrow remain in tree. Awaiting next windy day. Chainsaw was suggested but it would have left a gap in the row of poplars and we don’t have a log burner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Mission has failed. Line has been snapped, drone and arrow remain in tree. Awaiting next windy day. Chainsaw was suggested but it would have left a gap in the row of poplars and we don’t have a log burner. Wouldn't it be easier just to climb the tree or send somebody's kid up to get it? You could always catch the kid without damage to the drone, or maybe blame the child. Just a thought ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 It’s a 60 foot poplar which is very skinny towards the top. Much too dangerous to climb. The drone is right at the very top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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