I shall be sampling "Rules" in London today

[scouse mouse]

Hi Standby 06.30

 

Think I mean blind scouse. Anyway, when my mum used to make it, she had it standing on the hob for about 2 days.

 

Hope you can help. Sorry if this is boring for everyone.

[standby 06.30]

to get the authentic taste of scouse you must take care with your prep,

!st rob some root veg,cut into large chunks, pretend your a bouncer at the Graffton,

2 borrow some scrag end of lamb, if it has been used more than 3 times reject it.

3 I will assume your lekky has been cut off, so saw up someones fence, and place in the grate, light and wait for it to heat up to wood mark 3.

4 fill a pot with water, bring to a slow simmer place in the the scrag end cook for 1hr,

5 add cubed veg, cook till tender,

6 for a taste of the wirral, add parsley and croutons

7 removed scrag end and return to owner,

8 serve and enjoy,

That is blind scouse, for Lob, it has to be a very special meal leave the meat in.

May I suggest a glass of Yates Aussie white, you should splash out and get the 3 months old vintage.

Mouse you have done well, did you marry your probation officer;) regards

[scouse mouse]

Did not marry my probation officer, but was given a nice anklet for Christmas last year. Only problem, it bleeps when I go too far from the house!!!

 

No, married a RAF man, and have lived all over the country/world. Settled down after retirement (his) back to the North West of England where people still talk to you at bus stops, and still have smiles on their faces and a sense of humour.

 

Thanks for the recipe. Might have a go at making it. Darn, i'll have to pay that gas bill now.

[forest_]

On the subject of Gordon Ramsey’s restaurants, I have been to Claridges in Mayfair.

Located in the excellent Five star hotel (This being a true five star hotel of the old school), the grand dinning room has a feel of formal but relaxed and is the ideal place to enjoy English cuisine at its very best.

The service was excellent as you would expect in a Ramsey establishment. The wine list was like ancient leather bound bible with pages of fine wines to test the largest of wallets with prices from £25.00 - £1000's +.

The food was excellent, i am very critical and tend to view the so called Michelin rated restaurants with caution. The price for three courses was

£ 30.00 with was the Sunday afternoon price. I believe you can double this price at the Weekend.

So to fellow Brits or our friends from the rest of the World when in London give it a try.

[corkpopr]

Rules was 234 dollars for lunch and only a glass of wine! Hardly a value but then neither are the 30 dollar full english breakfasts.