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Jst drank some milk:D
Kopparberg Pear Cider, too sweet and so but it is refreshing (especially after 10 miles biking and 6 sets of tennis!).
Whale crackers. Oh yes, they're better than gold fish.
Ice, it could be argued i'm both eating and drinking. No matter how one sided that arguement may be.....
Yes unfortunately they do. So should you ever find yourself in the company of a lotus blossom, be prepared to order soft drinks and refrain from overindulgence in the real stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Does anyone know where the 'Caesar' comes from in this meal?Quote:
Originally Posted by qimissung
After that amount of exercise, I would have spent the rest of the day (week?) drinking large quantities of whatever was to hand, except Fosters, which might as well be water.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
wiki says:Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_saladQuote:
The salad's creation is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini, an Italian-born Mexican.[1] Cardini was living in San Diego but also working in Tijuana where he avoided the restrictions of Prohibition.[2] His daughter Rosa (1928–2003) recounted that her father invented the dish when a Fourth of July 1924 rush depleted the kitchen's supplies. Cardini made do with what he had, adding the dramatic flair of the table-side tossing "by the chef."[3]
I'm having oatmeal from oats milled in the south of France.
I'm eating a cereal mix of frosted flakes, with Nestle Fitness Honey & Almonds, with a tall glass of cold water on the side.
They sound more filling than goldfishQuote:
Originally Posted by faithosaurus
I'm doing an icy cold ice coffee with triple chocolate icecream, and munching upon a toasted roast lamb and salad sandwich, with a special sweet chili sauce bought especially for the occasion :)
Afters will be chocolate ice cream and fresh pear slices
Do you know what happens to a pregnant woman when she reads such food descriptions?! HUH?! DO YA?! Now I'm starving!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by MystyrMystyry
I had to go out and buy a mouse as my other one had packed up. So I popped into a Wetherspoons for a pint or two which has determined my alcohol intake for this evening; which consists of a bottle of Soave to go with my Italian ready made salad that has a sachet of some kind of dressing which is very tangy and certainly livens up the food. I am just starting on some Vintage Cheddar & Onion Chutney flavour crisps.
There are many things in that post that are wrong. As it is party time I'm not going to beat you up about it...this time...Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
Currently I'm just finishing off my Kopparbergs at home after saying goodbye to some good work friends that I'll never see again. Joy and sadness entwined together, definitely.:Chevy_anim: (I don't know what that blue thing is about but it sort of sums up my feelings...sigh...)
Never mind, onwards and upwards and all of that.
I have just re-read it and whilst syntactically it may be a little clumsy, I thought I had got the message across. However, I have decided to stop eating crisps for a while as they are incredibly fattening. So I have just eaten a small pizza and will be cutting out the strong lager also; relying on Carlsberg Export rather than the Special Brew. I have now poured the first of two and will be following them with some brandy and coca cola.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
There is still a big tut tut in that, however, I will let you off, this time only...Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
Just finishing my bottle of champagne after my graduation!!! It's been a good day. I could certainly get used to champagne every day and being the centre of attention; it is the way it should be.
Neely is the best!!!:cheers2:
Congrats on the graduation Neely, I'm not surprised you were the centre of attention following your long-standing contributions to LitNet. When we come to the question as to whether Neely is the best however, this requires some thinking about. OK I've thought about it and all I can say is that Neely is the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Enjoy the Champagne for as long as it lasts.
Thanks a lot. After three days of eating and drinking out I'm off for an earlier night. Hence the fruit juice I'm currently drinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
Ha, I wasn't talking about syntax and you know that. :hand: I was talking about the food and drink products and withered establishments. Never mind. I must also advice that cutting out crisps for pizza in regards to reducing fat intake is probably not the best move too.Quote:
I have just re-read it and whilst syntactically it may be a little clumsy, I thought I had got the message across. However, I have decided to stop eating crisps for a while as they are incredibly fattening. So I have just eaten a small pizza and will be cutting out the strong lager also; relying on Carlsberg Export rather than the Special Brew. I have now poured the first of two and will be following them with some brandy and coca cola.
Tonight I'm back on spaghetti, and because my local store didn't have any Chianti, I have been drinking Sangiovese which is also for pasta dishes and very good it is too. Bye the bye, you probably noticed the closure of the NotW thread. By the time I switched on it was already closed but, as I said, the moderators must have the final say. It's a pity though, because the story still has some way to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Congartulations Neely !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
You are the best and let me tell ya, the Dreary Beery is celebrating.
At this moment Rusty Springs and Dusty Rhodes are doing a tango on top of the bar.
In your honor, I just popped open a bottle of this:
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/a...m/IMGP1869.jpg
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Thanks Gilliatt much appreciated. We've had a very busy couple of weeks a wedding in Northern Ireland, a birthday, an anniversary, my silly hat day, works leaving dos, planning for a short break away and so on and on. I'm not complaining mind, but be glad to slow things down a bit.Quote:
Congartulations Neely !!
You are the best and let me tell ya, the Dreary Beery is celebrating.
At this moment Rusty Springs and Dusty Rhodes are doing a tango on top of the bar.
In your honor, I just popped open a bottle of this:
Yes I noticed the thread was closed which I'm not very happy about because it was a good place to go to get all the latest info. As we predicted at the start it seems to have now spread to The Mirror group papers but they seem to be doing a good job of repressing the story, it's not even on the front page of Guardian online.Quote:
Tonight I'm back on spaghetti, and because my local store didn't have any Chianti, I have been drinking Sangiovese which is also for pasta dishes and very good it is too. Bye the bye, you probably noticed the closure of the NotW thread. By the time I switched on it was already closed but, as I said, the moderators must have the final say. It's a pity though, because the story still has some way to go.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...-morgan-mirror
There's another one I can't stand Piers Morgan. He's done well for himself outside of the papers as well and taking on America with those silly voting shows I understand. America is welcome to him.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/21/wo...?_r=1&src=recg
It is clear that the rot is spread so far and wide. It's going to be difficult for them to burry it all but they'll manage it. There's a new football season coming along soon and I sense the general public are beginning to get a little bored of the scandal already. It has given people a glimpse of just how bent and corrupt the power systems are and how they operate, but the machine will be up and running again soon, even if it's taken a minor hit from which it might have to sacrifice a few victims.
Anyway, I'm going to grab a light breakfast of tea and toast.
Getting used to doing without crisps and drinking 5% vol lager. with cashew nuts to accompany.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
The Guardian and NY Times articles show the extent of phone hacking but it's largely hearsay and wouldn't stand up in court unless it were backed with investigative proof. I was interested to see the following in the NY Times, which must be the most rhetorical question of the century:
Could the Murdoch hacking scandal be a symbol of something more — a society that has lost its way?
A Mega Lolly.
Yes what dreadful nonsense.Quote:
Could the Murdoch hacking scandal be a symbol of something more — a society that has lost its way?
I've got a better one:
Could the Murdoch hacking scandal be a symbol of the abuse of power and our corrupt political system?
Anyway. Yesterday Me and Mrs Neely went out for an anniversary meal. (Over 10 years by the way!!!). I booked us a meal early (6.00pm) in this restaurant we have been in before, contemporary British, a quiet sort of place but it does sit on the top of a bar overlooking a sort of complex of buildings - oh I can give you a link??? I booked early because the evil one wanted to go and see a film (don't ask).
http://www.23barandrestaurant.co.uk/
It's not bad. I enjoyed the food last time so we went there. Unfortunately I didn't account for the Tramlines music festival which meant that town was heaving with thousands of people crowding the streets listening to the free music. This meant that we were sat in an empty restaurant (because of the time) looking down on a big gay rave* that was happening outside with drunken gays and nesbits throwing themselves all over the place when I was trying to enjoy my Thai fishcakes starter and have a nice peaceful meal. Suffice to say that it didn't happen. And we had to fight ourselves through that lot just to get in. It was at that point that we should have gone elsewhere but never mind - should have run a mile. Mrs Neely enjoyed looking out of the window people watching, but didn't like the food; I enjoyed the food, but was put off by the big gay rave out of the window. It just goes to show that you can't have it all.
Currently finishing off a little Gaymers pear cider, not the best drink in the world but my brother wanted to go halves on a case so I agreed. It's cold and somewhat refreshing at least.
* Of course I am far from homophobic but I don't want to be listening to, or watching, a gay/straight or otherwise rave under any circumstances, but especially not when I was trying to eat in peace...
Wow! How do you contain the excitement?Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
Coffee and corn nuts.
Today's long-awaited nice weather found me in a part of London where the weight of money keeps the nesbits at bay and it was very nice to be able to read a newspaper in civilised surroundings with a couple of beers. I really sympathise with your plight over the woofters (can't be bothered to write homosexuals ) but it's all grist to the mill.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Now what's this about buying a case of cider? I didn't know it was sold in such quantity but, when it comes to the fermented apple juice, you are well ahead of the game than I am.
Yes I like to bike around and escape the nesbits as well. It's amazing how a change of surrounding actually makes you feel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
Oh yes. The shop around the corner hardly bothers with individual beers/cans and instead (knowing the clients too well) justs sell in 6/12/15+ packs of lager, bitter and cider. Stella for example is on offer 2x15 bottle packs for £16.:crazy: I found myself buying another cider pack. Thirsty stuff the tennis lark.
Couldn't be bothered with the cooking so I have just grabbed a cheese sandwich with a couple of Carlsberg Exports and treated myself to a bottle of Courvoisier brandy. I also purchased a large bottle of Coca Cola which will create a useful mix for the cognac.
Cheese sandwiches make up a large part of my day-to-day intake, there is not a day goes by that I don't have one I think. Must be mature cheddar though...
Currently knocking back my third or so Pimms. Not bad. It would be rude not to enjoy it seeing as it was bought me, but I would certainly consider buying it myself as it is more than drinkable. Also had today, in terms of alcohol, several pints of Bitburger (top German lager) and a few Gaymers pear. Don't worry though, the biking and tennis is burning it all off. Must have done 50 mile on the bike and 30 sets in the last four days easy. Got a cool tan as well. Looking even more attractive.
More Pimms please. (Treating the six weeks holiday like the last ever holiday - it's the only way to do it.) Come on more Pimms and ice!!
Blueberries :)
Chocolate eclairs!
Fish 'n' Chips.
How is it you have managed a tan when the weather down here has been indifferent at best? We were more or less promised a summer similar to 1976 but it's turned out to be the usual half and half nothing to write home about season. I have just finished a Quorn escalope with some mushrooms and am now drinking lager. I must go and get some more coca cola to take with my brandy. I fully recommend it as a soporific for insomniacs but only if they don't have to get up in the mornings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Oh the weather up here in the north has been quite good. Plenty of sun and so forth in-between bits of cloud.Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
I can't eat Quorn because it upsets my stomach. I think that it only runs of quality stuff. I'm also not a fan of coke and brandy, although that is my brother's favourite drink when he is drunk. Damn expensive in pubs though.
Really funny stuff tonight as he ordered two Pimms for us in a bar not realising that they are not the most "manliest" drinks in the world. Sure, you had to be there but to see his face....quality stuff.
Neely: "Looking even more attractive." :)
I love that archaic use of the word "fair", Neely. Thank you. That word isn't used here - other than to mean pale.
I have to see if I can buy Pimms here! I've got to try that.
Emil: "I must go and get some more coca cola to take with my brandy. I fully recommend it as a soporific for insomniacs but only if they don't have to get up in the mornings."
Really? I always drink early enough so it can wear off completely before I go to bed because I'm afraid of what it might do to me while I'm asleep. I've wondered what kind of dreams I'd have if I went to sleep tipsy! I usually have to get up early, but maybe I should try this on the weekend and see what happens. A little wine really helps my appetite. I need a way to sleep better.
I've never heard of Quorn. That's a new one to me! I Googled it, but I'm still not clear on that one.
Here's the latest Pimms advert:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Vw3lNqWvw
And no, that's not me walking down the street in the middle. Wrong sort of hat...
Here's how you make it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfYMd...eature=related
Currently I'm a little confused in my drinking, German lager here, a little cider, a bit of wine with food, Pimms??? I don't know - it's everywhere.
I haven't noticed a greater tendency to dream with brandy and coke, as I dream fairly frequently anyway: usually just before waking, which is annoying because it's virtually impossible to continue with the dream and find out what happens next.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vonny
On the subject of Quorn, below is an extract from Wikipedia which may be of some help. I eat it because I dislike kitchens and hate cooking, which bores me to distraction, and Quorn is fast and easy to prepare.
Quorn is the leading brand of mycoprotein food product in the UK and Ireland.[1] The mycoprotein used to produce Quorn is extracted from a fungus, Fusarium venenatum, which is grown in large vats.[2]
Quorn is produced as both a cooking ingredient and a range of ready meals. It is sold (largely in Europe, but also in other parts of the world) as a health food and an alternative to meat, earning the Vegetarian Society's seal of approval.[3] As it uses egg white as a binder, it is not a vegan food.
Ha, here's me get excited about the weather and today is completely dull and threatens rain.
I'm not having breakfast today, aside from a little juice, as I pretty much feasted last night having gone for a curry and hoovered up.
I'm just sitting here picking at a bowl of cashews nuts and, speaking of breakfast, it's time fixed up something for myself. Toast and tea I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
About to have a cup of black vanilla tea. Yum.
Just about to smash, I mean sip, a couple of Sierra Nevada Pale Ales. My local Tesco has done a new line of them which is a bonus. Currently finishing a Badger beer. I've been drinking quite a lot of late, more than usual, because after all I am on holiday; have to make every day count!
"Another beer Mr Neely?"
"I don't mind if I do."
I have to say I am very impressed with Bulmers new crisp blend. As a mass produced sort of cider this is pretty good. Champagne-like lightness and flavour! Seriously, try it.