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15-11-2007, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jez  Fish B&S aye i have never even had Bubble & squeak  | I imagine you're not alone - it's a recycling dish to avoid waste. I suspect that most people with some greens and potatoes left over after a meal - into the bin! 
I watched the programme tonight - which is something serious for me - unless television has twenty-two overpaid blokes kicking a ball about, I seldom watch!  |
15-11-2007, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott I imagine you're not alone - it's a recycling dish to avoid waste. I suspect that most people with some greens and potatoes left over after a meal - into the bin!
I watched the programme tonight - which is something serious for me - unless television has twenty-two overpaid blokes kicking a ball about, I seldom watch! | I have been out voted on watching it. I have always done in the past but this tme around everyone else wanted to see the last of Autumnwatch! Oh well theres next week  . I'm the same Paul i don't watch tv a good deal it's a bit like fish? a bit samey
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15-11-2007, 08:20 PM
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Well, good times were had and he cooked most things using chillie (how do you spell that  )-garlic wine sauces .... Which suggests to me that most seafood is pretty tasteless - my own impression! But he does it in a fun way and puts the environmental aspects over very well.
I still have my doubts about his living from the wild - it's fine if a few people do it but what if thousands of people started fishing for pollock or diving for razors? I suspect we'd be back at the present state for these species? Okay, I'm a pessimist ... basically, we need to eat less. I cook fish once a week (ticking all the correct boxes, of course  ) but have also started cutting down the portion sizes - we never waste any but do we need to eat such large portions. I think not - speaking for myself and my belly!  Quote:
Originally Posted by Jez I have been out voted on watching it. I have always done in the past but this tme around everyone else wanted to see the last of Autumnwatch! Oh well theres next week . I'm the same Paul i don't watch tv a good deal it's a bit like fish? a bit samey | |
15-11-2007, 08:41 PM
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You are right there, it is tricky, thats why i won't by fish any more.
The thing about Red gurnard, is it is a by-catch from trawl netting. I have never bought it for that reason(well in the past). Though you can catch them fairly regularly around Swansea, along with Black Bream.
And i could not believe how big buisness Blue fin was. They are shipped to Japan, were a large fish can sell for £12,000 for one Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul mabbott I hope the sea bass was "line-caught and tagged or organically farmed" as it says in the list! Otherwise it's one of the big no-no's - like North Sea cod.
The list is a bit tricky to interpret. You need to know the fish, where it was caught, how it was caught, how it was transported, that it's not undersized, whether its provenance can be proved (tagging) ...
For those who didn't get the Graunidan the approved list (as long as not undersized) is:
Sprat
Pollack
Pouting
Mackerel (preferably line caught)
Megrim and witch
Scad or horse mackerel
Black Bream (especially from the Celtic seas)
Grey mullet
Red gurnard
Garfish
Not many of those in Waitrose!
We should make sure that "none of these pass our lips":
Whitebait
Cod (North Sea)
Hake
Bluefin tuna
Shark and huss (except dogfish)
Skate and rays (escept spotty, cuckoo, starry)
Halibut
Sea bass
Salmon
Eel
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16-11-2007, 06:49 AM
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Enjoyed last night episode very much..Hugh made the preperation of each catch look very quick and simple..didnt like the way he killed the crab though..with the use of a screwdriver..a little harsh..
Stewy..have you tried the Mars bar in batter yet..
Julie
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16-11-2007, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by juliejam Enjoyed last night episode very much..Hugh made the preperation of each catch look very quick and simple..didnt like the way he killed the crab though..with the use of a screwdriver..a little harsh..
Stewy..have you tried the Mars bar in batter yet..
Julie | Coming from that part of the world you would of thought so Julie but i've never had the pleasure, nor a deep fried pizza.......... |
16-11-2007, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy Coming from that part of the world you would of thought so Julie but i've never had the pleasure, nor a deep fried pizza.......... | Deep fried pizza no way..Can remember pineapple and banana fritters..Well im off to the market in the morning..gonna get myself some mussels..plus I make a lovely fresh watercress soup...
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16-11-2007, 02:54 PM
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Talking of watercress have a go at these Julie, tasty,tasty, very,very tasty. Cheese and watercress scones |
16-11-2007, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy | Thanx Stewy they looked yummy..might just give them ago..Your a lad full of useful tips...cheers..
Julie
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16-11-2007, 03:27 PM
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I don't like crab as I find a bit too "fishy" if you know what I mean but I liked the look of what Hugh done with it last night. |
16-11-2007, 03:48 PM
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Cant be too bothered with the prepartion of crab all a bit too messy..to feed two people you do need a descent size one..Ive had Crab cake's served on rocket salad with new potatoes that was well nice..Hugh was lucky to be cooking one from freshy caught ..If you buy from a supermarket you dont really know exactly how many days old they are...
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16-11-2007, 03:55 PM
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I've just been given the book! 
1/2 price in Waterstones, 15 quid. |
16-11-2007, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy I've just been given the book!
1/2 price in Waterstones, 15 quid. | Lucky you ..What time is Dinner..I'll bring the Cider..
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16-11-2007, 04:08 PM
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8pm and bring a couple of bass with ya! |
16-11-2007, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy 8pm and bring a couple of bass with ya! | Looks like its going to be a fishy night ...I'll getting my coat its a long drive and dont want you starting without me..
Julie
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16-11-2007, 10:42 PM
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Luckily I managed to catch Hugh again last night... and what a fishy treat!
Agree with Julie about the screwdriver on the crab  but you can't beat fresh crab with just a hint of mustard powder and a dash of vinegar....Mmmmmm!
I've not had razor clams before... has anyone else tried them? I seem to recall many a tv presenter trying to lure them out of their sandy holes on the beach by pouring salt into them and 'grabbing' them quick lol!
Watercress soup... Mmmmmm (again!) The simple things are so good eh!
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17-11-2007, 11:42 AM
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No i haven't ever tried Razor clams. I enquired at my local farm shop-£1 a clam...20 clams a bundle so £20 a bundle then...that seems steep as i have seen them on tinternet for £5.50 a kilogram
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17-11-2007, 01:57 PM
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I wouldn't pay that, especially as you can get them for free if you live near the sea. Anyone remember all the people getting cut feet by them in Paignton Devon a few years back? Bathers injured by plague of razor-sharp molluscs |
17-11-2007, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewy | They can cause a nasty cut. I once had 4 stitches on my finger from one. I was gathering them the way Cazzie explained. Though i use a washing up bottle full of heavily salted water. Grabbed one, its shell was brittle and it sliced me. Fairly painfull,especially with the salt.
They are really nice to eat. Though i cant eat them anymore, alone with mussels. They make me really ill. |
18-11-2007, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by C C They can cause a nasty cut. I once had 4 stitches on my finger from one. I was gathering them the way Cazzie explained. Though i use a washing up bottle full of heavily salted water. Grabbed one, its shell was brittle and it sliced me. Fairly painfull,especially with the salt. | Nasty that esp with the salt added into the cut ....Perhaps the name Razor clam also implies that they cut like razors too. I'll bear that in mind and take a pair of gloves if i ever pulling them out!
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18-11-2007, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by juliejam Enjoyed last night episode very much..Hugh made the preperation of each catch look very quick and simple..didnt like the way he killed the crab though..with the use of a screwdriver..a little harsh..
Stewy..have you tried the Mars bar in batter yet..
Julie | How less harsh can you get? he was killing the thing, personnely I get a large pan of water to a good rolling boil and put the in. trouble is it blows the nippers off.
A fisherman friend of mine recomends put the crabs in lukewarm water then bring to the boil, now I call that harsh.
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18-11-2007, 04:54 PM
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I'm led to believe that putting them in the freezer for half an hour shuts down the crabs system and then you plunge them into boiling water, I think the way Hugh killed it might be an old traditional French way perhaps?
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