On 7/10/2015 1:24 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>> On Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 9:41:46 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
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>>> > On 7/9/2015 11:30 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>> >>>> What a pity you were not in Whitby with us this afternoon!!
>>> >>>> Wonderful
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>>> >>>> The only problem was that I have a small appetite and the
>>> portions >>>> were
>>> >>>> huge!!! Still, the dog helped me out
>>> >>>
>>> >>> You got the right! My main problem now is where the heck can I get
>>> >>> fish and chips on this rock! We eat a lot of fish over here but most
>>> >>> of it is raw. My guess is that the Denny's in town will have it.
>>> >>> OTOH,
>>> >>> I suppose I could fry some up myself - I got a fryer full of >>>
>>> nasty-ass
>>> >>> oil.
>>> >>
>>> >> I make my own at home. If it helps this is what I use for my batter:
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>>> >> 400g plain flour, put in the freezer for 15 minutes before using
>>> >> 3tsp baking powder
>>> >> 550ml very cold fizzy water (you can use beer but we don't like it).
>>> >> 4 pieces of cod (or your favourite white fish)
>>> >>
>>> >> I always dust the fish first in a little flour; it helps the
>>> batter to
>>> >> stick.
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>>> >
>>> > Sounds great! The best part is that it's simple - I don't really
>>> need a
>>> > recipe. Thanks!
>>>
>>> True Nor I (I've been using it for too long) but that is what
>>> the recipe is. Try it with beer, it seems to be very popular, but it
>>> makes
>>> it too strong for us. Oh yes and add a bit of salt too. I cook mine in
>>> light oil at about 175c for between 5 and 10 mins depending on the
>>> thickness
>>> of the fish. Experiment to see how you like it best.
>>>
>>> Report back if you get around to it.
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>> I shall report back to you. BTW, I did have some fish tonight. No
>> chips though. Oddly enough, it was at a place called "Hot Dog on a
>> Stick." They serve a great English-style fried fish. I could have
>> ordered French fries with that but instead, I had the fish with a most
>> unexpected thing - fried zucchini. Normally, I would never order
>> zucchini over potatoes but a large spear of battered and fried
>> zucchini is a most wonderful thing.
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>> This is served with a generous portion of tartar sauce and ranch
>> dressing. Unfortunately, there was no malt vinegar anywhere to be
>> seen. Beats me why not. They probably don't realize they're serving
>> great fish in the English style or maybe they don't want to go down
>> that road. The place is unique in that they specialize in real
>> lemonade made from fresh lemons. This makes a good foil for the fried
>> food.
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>> Normally I don't ever go to Hot Dog on a Stick because they make those
>> poor young women wear uniforms that have to be the most degrading fast
>> food uniforms ever and, let's face it, chances are slim that one is
>> not going to feel a little sick after having a platter consisting
>> entirely of fried food. OTOH, I'm just darned pleased that I went
>> there.
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>> http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hot-d...aw 53bC24QULQ
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> Jolly good) btw if I were you, I would try the malt vinegar on chips
> first before using it on the fish. Myself I put loads on the fish,
> chips and mushy peas as well, but then I grew up with it)
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I'll pick up a bottle the next time I go shopping.
Speaking of condiments, bought some chicken the other day to take back
to the office because chicken is the only thing the guy that watches the
office when I'm not there will eat and I feel the need to feed him
because I just pay him peanuts. Well, more like peanut shells anyway -
hee hee.
Anyway, it came with biscuits so I asked the girl it I could have some
honey for the biscuits. She got a weird blank look on her face and
proceeded to reach under the counter and grabbed a big handful of
packets and put it in a bag. I thought that was an awful lot of honey
for 4 biscuits but then she proceeded to reach under there again to grab
another big handful of packets and put them in the bag. I thought that
was a rather odd thing to do. She kept on grabbing more stuff under the
counter 2 more times. I left carrying a bag full of strawberry and grape
jelly, honey, and ketchup. What - ketchup on a biscuit? She must have
thought I was Donald Trump!