Rare MMDown Under Posted December 22, 2022 #8076 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Just now, NSWP said: Up there you would not get many. They like Coolangatta to Surfers. yes it is more residential, with lots of little parks, before the developers ran wild! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted December 22, 2022 #8077 Share Posted December 22, 2022 There's not a thing wrong with keeping tinned food as reserves, although since I married centuries ago, the only tinned food I have in my pantry is tuna, anchovies, etc. Oh, and sometimes borlotti beans. My mother always had the kitchen cupboards bulging with tinned foods, and as a result, I'm a fresh food fanatic. My idea of paradise is meandering through fruit and vegetable markets, and I just love the fish market. I did the gargantuan Christmas shop at our Canberra Fyshwick markets yesterday, and was shocked beyond belief at the tally. I think it's double last year's, and we're not collecting the turkey and ham till tomorrow. I've often wondered about all that tinned food, because my father had the most amazing vegetable garden, always, and we kids were raised on its bounty. I think the tinned "backups" were a result of living through the war years, where everything was rationed, and I suppose there was a lingering fear that things would run out. Happy, peaceful Christmas to you all, and may January bring a year of the same, with good health all around, especially for you, Les. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 22, 2022 #8078 Share Posted December 22, 2022 54 minutes ago, Mareblu said: There's not a thing wrong with keeping tinned food as reserves, although since I married centuries ago, the only tinned food I have in my pantry is tuna, anchovies, etc. Oh, and sometimes borlotti beans. My mother always had the kitchen cupboards bulging with tinned foods, and as a result, I'm a fresh food fanatic. My idea of paradise is meandering through fruit and vegetable markets, and I just love the fish market. I did the gargantuan Christmas shop at our Canberra Fyshwick markets yesterday, and was shocked beyond belief at the tally. I think it's double last year's, and we're not collecting the turkey and ham till tomorrow. I've often wondered about all that tinned food, because my father had the most amazing vegetable garden, always, and we kids were raised on its bounty. I think the tinned "backups" were a result of living through the war years, where everything was rationed, and I suppose there was a lingering fear that things would run out. Happy, peaceful Christmas to you all, and may January bring a year of the same, with good health all around, especially for you, Les. I have some old recipes which call for creamed corn or tinned corn, which I used for years. One day it dawned on me I could use fresh corn. They needed tinned food in the bush, because they couldn't just pop in to town. However, all my country relatives had beautiful vegetable and herb gardens (in the back yard) and roses in the front yard. Wishing you all the joys of Christmas, good health and every happiness in 2023. I now appreciate why my grandmother used to wish everyone good health. Wishing you a return to good health Les. I love markets. We have a good fresh food one here at HOTA in Surfers Paradise, so we will go at 6 am tomorrow. We don't have a fish market, but we have a local seafood shop which provides seafood vans for the markets in Brisbane. I love the markets in Sydney and Melbourne and suburbs like Prahan. Our Govt did away with our old centre city market in its wisdom. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted December 24, 2022 #8079 Share Posted December 24, 2022 We are still snowed in on the wet coast of the Great White North. We are working through the freezer. Today was pie day. These are "Australian Style" meat pies made in Canada 🇨🇦 bye an Australian guy. One steak an mushroom one chicken curry. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted December 24, 2022 #8080 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Just now, Blackduck59 said: We are still snowed in on the wet coast of the Great White North. We are working through the freezer. Today was pie day. These are "Australian Style" meat pies made in Canada 🇨🇦 bye an Australian guy. One steak an mushroom one chicken curry. Good onya mate. They look ridgey didge.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted December 24, 2022 #8081 Share Posted December 24, 2022 This is the chicken curry it is a nice filling with very mild curry flavour 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted December 24, 2022 #8082 Share Posted December 24, 2022 (edited) The steak and mushroom has chunks of beef and sliced mushrooms with a thick gravy. Both could be eaten by hand. Unfortunately the place we got them from doesn't seem to stock them anymore 😕 Edited December 24, 2022 by Blackduck59 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 24, 2022 #8083 Share Posted December 24, 2022 12 minutes ago, By The Bay said: Good onya mate. They look ridgey didge.👍 No thisis a pie from Ridley Didge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 24, 2022 #8084 Share Posted December 24, 2022 On 12/22/2022 at 4:06 PM, GUT2407 said: My Nan always added some to apple pie, you’d never know if you hadn’t sat helping peel them. But she was of that vintage where every dunny had a Chook vine and fleshing out meals was necessary. Yep, good olde dunnyfruit. Never one of my faves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 24, 2022 #8085 Share Posted December 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: No thisis a pie from Ridley Didge A truckie or Ned Kelly sounds good about now. I hope they are still open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 24, 2022 #8086 Share Posted December 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, arxcards said: A truckie or Ned Kelly sounds good about now. I hope they are still open. I know they are at Thornton, Abermain and Port MacQuarie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 24, 2022 #8087 Share Posted December 24, 2022 33 minutes ago, Blackduck59 said: The steak and mushroom has chunks of beef and sliced mushrooms with a thick gravy. Both could be eaten by hand. Unfortunately the place we got them from doesn't seem to stock them anymore 😕 They both look good Lyle, but horse required on the meat one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 24, 2022 #8088 Share Posted December 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: I know they are at Thornton, Abermain and Port MacQuarie. I will skip Port Macquarie. Not a good day to be on the M1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted December 24, 2022 #8089 Share Posted December 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, NSWP said: They both look good Lyle, but horse required on the meat one. As I have mentioned in the past Les the "Orse" will have to wait until we are down under. I will try it when I'm there because it is an Ozzy thing and require real Ozzie pies. I may even try the mushy peas just to know if I like them or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 24, 2022 #8090 Share Posted December 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Blackduck59 said: We are still snowed in on the wet coast of the Great White North. We are working through the freezer. Today was pie day. These are "Australian Style" meat pies made in Canada 🇨🇦 bye an Australian guy. One steak an mushroom one chicken curry. You are fortunate to be able to buy an Aussie style pie in Canada. I bought a delicious brisket one at a market yesterday. So yummy! Perfect outdoor picnic food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 24, 2022 #8091 Share Posted December 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Blackduck59 said: The steak and mushroom has chunks of beef and sliced mushrooms with a thick gravy. Both could be eaten by hand. Unfortunately the place we got them from doesn't seem to stock them anymore 😕 Bummer for that, maybe order some online from whoever sells them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted December 24, 2022 #8092 Share Posted December 24, 2022 No Pies for us at the moment 🙂 We are preparing for Christmas lunch tomorrow with today's tasks including cooking up the beef & pork in the convection oven. We also will have ham & chicken & enough salads to feed everyone, at least. While we are preparing this, we are listening to Christmas music, including my present to myself (I know it's not Christmas until tomorrow, but I'm as 65 year old kid 🙂 ) - the Slim Dusty "Christmas on the Station" CD, just released in time for Chrissie. The recordings were done 50 years ago (Slim passed in 2003) & the music is most appropriate for an Aussie Christmas. My favourite so far is 'Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy' which brings back memories. Lyle, for your trip down-under you will need to familarise yourself with Slim Dusty. Oh, to finish up our lunch we had a fruit mince pie each, so we are still on track with pies. Merry Christmas to all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 24, 2022 #8093 Share Posted December 24, 2022 55 minutes ago, mr walker said: No Pies for us at the moment 🙂 We are preparing for Christmas lunch tomorrow with today's tasks including cooking up the beef & pork in the convection oven. We also will have ham & chicken & enough salads to feed everyone, at least. While we are preparing this, we are listening to Christmas music, including my present to myself (I know it's not Christmas until tomorrow, but I'm as 65 year old kid 🙂 ) - the Slim Dusty "Christmas on the Station" CD, just released in time for Chrissie. The recordings were done 50 years ago (Slim passed in 2003) & the music is most appropriate for an Aussie Christmas. My favourite so far is 'Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy' which brings back memories. Lyle, for your trip down-under you will need to familarise yourself with Slim Dusty. Oh, to finish up our lunch we had a fruit mince pie each, so we are still on track with pies. Merry Christmas to all. Saw a show on TV about using what you have in your pantry and fridge before cooking new stuff. So that is what I'm doing today. My daughter brought home a mushroom pie each (our favourites were sold out), so we're having a pie with old roasted vegs for lunch. Enjoy your Slim Dusty Christmas music. Have you visited his Museum? Hope you have a wonderful family Christmas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted December 24, 2022 #8094 Share Posted December 24, 2022 1 hour ago, MMDown Under said: Enjoy your Slim Dusty Christmas music. Have you visited his Museum? Hope you have a wonderful family Christmas. Yes we have been to the Kempsey Centre - my Dad & I have both been 'Mates of Slim Dusty' club members for some years. Since dad passed in 2016 we have kept his membership current - he would have liked that. Thanks Marion - my Mum will be joining us. She's 87 so we need to make the most of every Christmas. We hope you also have a wonderful Christmas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 24, 2022 #8095 Share Posted December 24, 2022 22 minutes ago, mr walker said: Yes we have been to the Kempsey Centre - my Dad & I have both been 'Mates of Slim Dusty' club members for some years. Since dad passed in 2016 we have kept his membership current - he would have liked that. Thanks Marion - my Mum will be joining us. She's 87 so we need to make the most of every Christmas. We hope you also have a wonderful Christmas My younger daughter is spending Christmas with her Nanna who turned 100 this year. I agree you need to appreciate every opportunity to celebrate together at those grand ages. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted December 24, 2022 #8096 Share Posted December 24, 2022 (edited) Got a butcher made duck and veal pot pie for Christmas eve. Very delicious French style gravy, probably the last thing I'll be baking this year with the heat wave coming🥵 Edited December 24, 2022 by ilikeanswers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 24, 2022 #8097 Share Posted December 24, 2022 2 hours ago, ilikeanswers said: Got a butcher made duck and veal pot pie for Christmas eve. Very delicious French style gravy, probably the last thing I'll be baking this year with the heat wave coming🥵 Duck and Veal pot pie sounds interesting mixture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 25, 2022 #8098 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Ok so I pinched it from Harry 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 25, 2022 #8099 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Merry Xmas all, we are putting last night's left overs into a pie for lunch. Not sure it will work though as there is a lot of trifle. 😉 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 25, 2022 #8100 Share Posted December 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Merry Xmas all, we are putting last night's left overs into a pie for lunch. Not sure it will work though as there is a lot of trifle. 😉 Mmmm trifle pie, my two favourite food groups in one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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