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[deptfordmarmoset]

When there's pearl barley in your soup do you fish them out first and eat them, throw them away or save them for last? (I leave them till last )

 

[MikeG]

When there's pearl barley in your soup do you fish them out first and eat them, throw them away or save them for last? (I leave them till last )

Density is the key. You need an optimum density, which can be controlled by eating just a hint of the pearl barley as you go, leaving lots to the end. You don't want to have just wet pearl barley left at the end, either, so you are continually assessing if the ratio of remnant pearl barley to liquid and other items such as lumps of chicken or whatever is optimal. Years and years of practise goes into getting stuff like this just right.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Just thought i'd mention that it was 15 years ago yesterday since i went to my first Accrington Stanley game and 2 years ago yesterday since i broke my leg.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Density is the key. You need an optimum density, which can be controlled by eating just a hint of the pearl barley as you go, leaving lots to the end. You don't want to have just wet pearl barley left at the end, either, so you are continually assessing if the ratio of remnant pearl barley to liquid and other items such as lumps of chicken or whatever is optimal. Years and years of practise goes into getting stuff like this just right.

A thoroughly coherent exposition of balanced barley consumption. If only politics made as much sense.

 

[Katherine]

Pearl barley in a winter casserole

 

[Accy cyclist]

I'm thinking of buying a bright orange track suit. What do you reckon?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Pearl barley in a winter casserole

Aw,i'd love a bowl of that Katherine! Do you put lamb's neck end in for the meat?

Edit...Just realised,you said casserole not broth.

 

[Speicher]

Pearl barley in a winter casserole

Is that instead of, or as well as, dumplings?

 

[NorthernDave]

Barley should only ever be served combined with hops, water and yeast.

I'm thinking of buying a bright orange track suit. What do you reckon?


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Looks good, go for it.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Barley should only ever be served combined with hops, water and yeast.
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Preferably roasted

 

[Accy cyclist]

Looks good, go for it.

Seriously? I won't look a bit Jimmy Savilleish will i?

 

[NorthernDave]

Seriously? I won't look a bit Jimmy Savilleish will i?

I've never met you, so I don't know what you look like, but as long as you dont combine it with a load of blingy jewellery it should be ok

 

[Reynard]

I'm thinking of buying a bright orange track suit. What do you reckon?


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If you're going to go for that colour, might I suggest you get a proban one and go motorsport marshalling instead?

 

[Katherine]

Aw,i'd love a bowl of that Katherine! Do you put lamb's neck end in for the meat?

Edit...Just realised,you said casserole not broth.

Good in both. Lamb would be my first choice.

Is that instead of, or as well as, dumplings?

Well, now that you have suggested it, it will have to be, as well as, next time.

Unfortunately, It will have to wait. One-handed cooking is quite limiting.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Fine return to culinary form, Reynard. I'm still trying to square that chocolate spread nonsense with a meal like this. Pearl barley I presume? I love it, love it, love it. Pearl barley in a winter casserole or stew (even a broth)...........there's nothing better.

Three words-
Deep Fried Turkey.