The Kitchen and Drinks Cabinet

[Captain WH Rollins]

We love chatty period, and would be fascinating to see how Christmas food differs around our globe!
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A very interesting idea, all the different Christmas foods served around the globe. I look forward to reading through the posts, as and when they are posted.

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Captain WH Rollins

 

[Davejoyg]

A very interesting idea, all the different Christmas foods served around the globe. I look forward to reading through the posts, as and when they are posted.

Regards
Captain WH Rollins

My in-laws handle Christmas dinner. I seldom know what it is until we get there but past treats have included full turkey dinners, stuffed pork roast, or ham as the main center piece. All three meals include lots of sides brought by different family members. My wife will make a pecan pie for this almost always since it is a family favorite.

 

[Captain WH Rollins]

Late Sunday lunch - pan fried pork loin chops with scallions, steamed Egyptian potatos with butter and thyme, mixed fresh green salad with red wine and dijon vinaigrette dressing and something suitable to drink. Later on for dessert - cheesecake with mixed fruit.

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Captain WH Rollins

 

[Madge59230]

Shop bought cheesecake or home made? Fruit on top or naked? Baked or cold mix?

 

[ItsRalphy]

Shop bought cheesecake or home made? Fruit on top or naked? Baked or cold mix?

oh dear - 1) either, but homemade is guaranteed to be good, naked on top for me, and cold

 

[Captain WH Rollins]

Shop bought cheesecake or home made? Fruit on top or naked? Baked or cold mix?

Homemade cheesecake with mixed fruit on the side, like to have the cheesecake warm and the fruit slightly chilled - @ItsRalphy

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Captain WH Rollins

 

[Madge59230]

And to wash it down, something slightly chilled and sparkling?

 

[Davejoyg]

I missed lunch today so reading this is really making me hungry. Can't make anything new because need to clean out the leftovers in the fridge first. @Captain WH Rollins I checked flight times...don't think I can make it for dinner

 

[ItsRalphy]

And to wash it down, something slightly chilled and sparkling?

Go for a Prosecco, that's my advice.

 

[Captain WH Rollins]

I missed lunch today so reading this is really making me hungry. Can't make anything new because need to clean out the leftovers in the fridge first. @Captain WH Rollins I checked flight times...don't think I can make it for dinner

Teleportation is what you really need and good insurance in case something goes very wrong during transportation. There will always be other dinners.

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Captain WH Rollins

 

[Captain WH Rollins]

And to wash it down, something slightly chilled and sparkling?

I always decide on the food first and give myself time to think about the wine. With pork dishes, especially fried pork chops and slow roasted shoulder, I prefer ripe fruity reds.

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Captain WH Rollins

 

[Madge59230]

I always decide on the food first and give myself time to think about the wine. With pork dishes, especially fried pork chops and slow roasted shoulder, I prefer ripe fruity reds.

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Captain WH Rollins

Makes me fall asleep in the afternoon!

 

[Captain WH Rollins]

Makes me fall asleep in the afternoon!

You will feel refreshed after you wake up and ready for dessert.

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Captain WH Rollins

 

[Madge59230]

You will feel refreshed after you wake up and ready for dessert.

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Captain WH Rollins

And then correct exam papers! Thats the task for this afternoon. Might manage a bottle of Belgian beer.

 

[Captain WH Rollins]

And then correct exam papers! Thats the task for this afternoon. Might manage a bottle of Belgian beer.

It is very difficult to choose from all the Belgian beers available, so I never try to. I just enjoy trying all the different styles of beers - among them St. Feuillien Blonde and Arend Tripel.

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Captain WH Rollins

 

[Madge59230]

Some of them are seriously strong. Our local supermarket has over one hundred different. I like our local stuff. La Goudale is a good north of France beer and a very interesting visit to their new brewery if you get the chance. You walk around above the production. No publicity but near st omer its not that far from the uk.

 

[ItsRalphy]

we,, we are having Christmas a week early today, as my son and family are at his wifes parents for Christmas itself - so Roast Turkey with ALL the trimmings (including pigs in blankets, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, and loads of sprouts and roast potatoes, followed by Christmas pudding - fantastic!!!

 

[Captain WH Rollins]

we,, we are having Christmas a week early today, as my son and family are at his wifes parents for Christmas itself - so Roast Turkey with ALL the trimmings (including pigs in blankets, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, and loads of sprouts and roast potatoes, followed by Christmas pudding - fantastic!!!

It has been quite a while since we last had pigs in blankets during Christmas, what a good idea.

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Captain WH Rollins

 

[Captain WH Rollins]

Some of them are seriously strong. Our local supermarket has over one hundred different. I like our local stuff. La Goudale is a good north of France beer and a very interesting visit to their new brewery if you get the chance. You walk around above the production. No publicity but near st omer its not that far from the uk.

It is interesting you should mention there being over one hundred, it is the first thing I noticed when I first started buying Belgian beer, the wide variety to choose from. It was somewhat of a problem deciding where to start. I will try La Goudale next time - many thanks.

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Captain WH Rollins

 

[Davejoyg]

Simple Sunday afternoon lunch requested by my youngest daughter...potato chip chicken with steamed peas, corn and rice. Doesn't get much easier.