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[Dannyalcatraz]

I don't like eggplant, and would skip it, but the pork looks pretty good--what'd you do for the gravy? Definitely looks like a decent sear at any rate.

It’s a packet of brown gravy mix, whisked with drippings from cooking a bunch of chicken- essentially broth- with parsley and thyme added. Maybe a bit of black pepper.

Then, as a final touch, I deglazed my pork loin frying pan and poured that through a strainer into the gravy.

It came out good!

I could have done a roux and made it from scratch, but I wasn’t feeling it.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Mom has for decades played a role in life akin to Auntie Mame. Many family members and friends have been exposed to new things (mostly food these days) because of her cajoling and/or sharing. Often, I’m her assistant or even functionary in these experiences. Today was one such day.

I somehow wound up being the head waiter at Chez Kidz tonight, and I did not disappoint. They’d ask about this, that or the other in the fridge or pantry- mini dill pickles, pickled turnips, fancy cheeses, herbal teas, etc.- and I served it up. Surprisingly, they kept asking for more! I eventually packed up some stuff in ziplock sandwich bags and gave them a whole box of the tea bags when they left. (I also sent my cousin a text detailing what his kids were vacuuming up.)

 

[Zardnaar]

Best pie awards winner for supreme pie.


Only 1400 km away hmmnn.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Those pies look gorgeous! And I love the story of their partnership. A truly wholesome story.

(If you go, eat one for me!)

 

[Zardnaar]

Those pies look gorgeous! And I love the story of their partnership. A truly wholesome story.

(If you go, eat one for me!)

Bit far for me. Fat Bastards pies in Invercargill is a lot closer.

The cheese they put in them is basically just aged cheddar we have it in the fridge. Must be some good gravy they're using.

Had two steak and cheese pies the other night. They're the equivalent of heat and eat pizza they weren't that good, ok at best.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Cheddar & beef is a combination as old and reliable as ham & swiss.

 

[Zardnaar]

Cheddar & beef is a combination as old and reliable as ham & swiss.

Yeah it's basically the default pie. Steak and cheese but apparently mince and cheese is more popular overall .

Generally don't eat a huge amount got some for free. Even at that price they weren't great.

Gamenight what to eat hmmn. Think we're having the burger joint with Nepalese as plan B

 

[Zardnaar]

Flaming Chook Burger 2.0.



Favorite game night place rebranded and is changing a few items.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Most impressive!

 

[BookTenTiger]

Tonight I am making chicken pot pie. I made the crust dough yesterday, and I just finished cooking the chicken. I've got some time before cooking the meal, but I'm looking forward to it - I love chicken pot pie!