Mundane News

[Hill Wimp]

That is very true.

A toaster is far to easy and pedestrian for them. Unlike their highly complicated coffee machine.

 

[potsy]

I made it into work, my chest infection came with me
Only 12 hours to suffer.

 

[Hill Wimp]

I've been catching flies

 

[Salty seadog]

I've been catching flies

right,I'm gonna give a like, not sure what for though,

 

[Illaveago]

I'm quite peckish this morning, most unlike me.

Popped into the station cafe to see if I could get some toast.

They looked at me aghast from amongst the sesame and quinoa wraps.

No toast

What no one qualified to make toast, a skills shortage?

 

[summerdays]

What no one qualified to make toast, a skills shortage?

One of my summerlings did some time as a an assistant house mistress in a boarding school to earn some money. They had to pass a toaster skill test before they were allowed to use it, though it was removed from their common room when they were found putting the bread in "pre-buttered"

 

[steveindenmark]

4.30 am, 50km commute. Its December and I am taking gear off. If it carries on like this I will be in shorts by New Year.

 

[Hill Wimp]

right,I'm gonna give a like, not sure what for though,

I fell asleep and woke to find my mouth wide open.

 

[Salty seadog]

I fell asleep and woke to find my mouth wide open.

less than ladylike.

 

[Hill Wimp]

less than ladylike.

It wasn't my best moment I will admit.

 

[Lullabelle]

@User I require your knowledge. We have discussed trying some proper Spanish sherry, not the old lady stuff, proper stuff like what Rick Stein has been waxing lyrical about, there have been a couple of suggestions on the cooking bites forum but was wondering if you could suggest anything else?

 

[fossyant]

Work until Thursday lunch, then off until new year.

Might have a blast round Clayton Vale on Friday

 

[potsy]

I made it til lunch then had to throw in the towel, booked the rest of the week off and can now get myself well

Got to the car and had a proper coughing fit, had to wait a few minutes for it to settle down before I could set off.

 

[TVC]

What are you having it with?

I've got a rather excellent Alvear Pedro Ximenez 1927 Dulce Viejo, which goes beautifully with desserts and cheeses (try it with queso Cabrales).

I've also got a rather nice Williams and Humbert 12 Year Old Oloroso. Very good as an apperitif or with nibbles, such as nuts, olives or anchovies. Also very good to cook with.

I can also recommend the Lustau East India Solera. A blend of dry Olorosso and sweet Pedro Ximenez. Great with chocolate desserts and blue cheeses.

If you really want to push the boat out then I can recommend the Alvear Amontillado Viejísimo Solera Fundación - but it is spendy! A cheaper version is the Fernando de Castilla Antique Amontillado Sherry which is very nice as well. Good as an aperitif.

If you want an alternative to a sherry, I can also recommend the El Grifo George Glas. I'll see if I can track down a UK stockist. It's a sweet red wine that is excellent with desserts and cheeses.

It will be with some cold meats and light tapas on Christmas Eve, we are looking for something decent that you can get in better supermarkets as time is now short.

 

[TVC]

I'd go for the Williams & Humbert 12 Year Old Oloroso and/or the Fernando de Castilla Antique Amontillado, both of which are available at Waitrose.

Thank you