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There are times, like today, where I've been really busy at work, come home, and just can't be bothered to cook. Fortunately, I have an app on my desktop and phone where I can order food from selected takeaway outlets. Quite handy during this current situation where their doors are closed to the public.
Tonight it was fish and chips from a local chippy, nicely cooked and delivered to my front door! I opted for the large battered cod and plain chips (in my local area, most chippys give you the option of having your chips fried in orange batter).
I grew up near the coast so it is something I always enjoyed (in moderation haha) and they had good fish and chip shops there. Where I live now it is a bit hit and miss, some of them are good, others are dreadful! It's one of those dishes that has to be cooked right otherwise everything is spoiled! We have an American restaurant just down the road from here. A nice selection of meals, but I reckon they won't be anything near as good as what you have where you live!As an American, I highly doubt any place here can do fish and chips justice. So I think I specifically want to go there just to get some really good fish and chips. Also I love cod fish. So this made my mouth water just thinking about it haha
Its ordinary batter with a touch of paprika added to give it an orange glow. It's one of the delicacies in my local region known as the Black Country, in the English Midlands and virtually unheard of outside the area. I heard that during wartime where certain foods were scarce, they broke the monotony by frying chips in batter with an orange coating!What's orange batter?
The main ones are Mcdonald's, Burger King and KFC. Burger King never fails, McDonald's does nothing BUT fail, and KFC is a complete joke.
Then there's Wimpy, Subway, and if you're really lucky, Uncle Sams - now, why we have a British fast food chain named Uncle Sams is beyond me, but their chicken burgers are second to none. I've seen a few Taco Bell's popping up, and I think we've started seeing a few Nathan's emerging as well (which for me is really weird.)
Plus, all of the usual pizza joints, but I prefer to order mind from the kebab shops. They're half the price and twice the size, and I think Dominoes and Pizza Hut are greedy. I'd rather give the independents my business.
Wow, a three paragraph post on fast food - I have issues.
Its ordinary batter with a touch of paprika added to give it an orange glow. It's one of the delicacies in my local region known as the Black Country, in the English Midlands and virtually unheard of outside the area. I heard that during wartime where certain foods were scarce, they broke the monotony by frying chips in batter with an orange coating!
To be honest, I really don't know! I've never tried one. The bright orange really puts me off. I'd rather stick with my normal chips! But I've seen others buying them and they enjoy them - each to their own!That sounds nice. Can you taste it, or is it just a visual thing?
KFC is good.. but you're always going to have a bad time afterwards, lol.
Never heard of Uncle Sams or Wimpy. Subway depends on the location.. some locations are good.. and some are horrid.
I've been to two Wimpy's in the past few years. I went to a Wimpy restaurant in Peterborough and it was just how I remembered it in years gone by. There's also a Wimpy takeaway outlet not far from here, on the edge of the forest at Cannock Chase. It's the most unlikely place you'd ever expect to find one!Wimpy has been dying a very slow death for a long time now. I haven't been to a Wimpy bar since the 90's, and even then it was because everywhere else was busy.
I've been to two Wimpy's in the past few years. I went to a Wimpy restaurant in Peterborough and it was just how I remembered it in years gone by. There's also a Wimpy takeaway outlet not far from here, on the edge of the forest at Cannock Chase. It's the most unlikely place you'd ever expect to find one!
I couldn't believe it when I first saw it - and I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't just dreaming. It's on the edge of a road in the middle of nowhere - just woodland. It's tiny as well - just a small shack. Definitely not like the restaurants I got used to seeing in our towns and city centres. But they did the usual menu and presumably did a good trade. It's a shame there are not many of them now. I remember going them when I was little - it was a weekend treat.They're not as prolific as they used to be, the fact that they're showing up literally in forests sounds about right. Lol.
I couldn't believe it when I first saw it - and I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't just dreaming. It's on the edge of a road in the middle of nowhere - just woodland. It's tiny as well - just a small shack. Definitely not like the restaurants I got used to seeing in our towns and city centres. But they did the usual menu and presumably did a good trade. It's a shame there are not many of them now. I remember going them when I was little - it was a weekend treat.
Let's make everyone drool.
Sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do.There are times, like today, where I've been really busy at work, come home, and just can't be bothered to cook. Fortunately, I have an app on my desktop and phone where I can order food from selected takeaway outlets. Quite handy during this current situation where their doors are closed to the public.
Tonight it was fish and chips from a local chippy, nicely cooked and delivered to my front door! I opted for the large battered cod and plain chips (in my local area, most chippys give you the option of having your chips fried in orange batter).
One of my favorites!Honey roasted Nuts.
Oh gosh. Were you making it or was someone else making it?I can tell you what I'll eat in a couple of way-too-long hours - tasteful lasagna, I'm dying from my seat for an hour because of this delicate smell. Time is passing wayyy too slow right now.
Oooooof, you tease me so.I've got pasta and a seafood sauce on the stove right now...
Um, yes, they were delicious!Oh my word.I think I'm in love....with the food you made. That all look so delicious!! I've never had olive bread but it looks divine. You did such a good job!!
Also...I need those cupcakes in my life. yumyumyum
Oh, good choice.I thought about it, but decided to go with fish and rice because I already had it defrosted... I'll definitely enjoy it when I finally do get some, though.
You got it!Showing appreciation through food... I understand this. And I am so glad that you were able to make such a wonderful meal!
But don’t leave us hanging. The cupcakes have caught my interest. Are you willing to share the recipe?
I mean, who doesn't do the Shrek line when making waffles?Waffles.. I was thinking of that Donkey and that one quote from that Shrek movie thing the whole time I was making them.
I make the BEST plant-based burgers of all time, just saying.Plant based burgers - no, seriously, I'm not joking.
I'm not a vegan. I just take the plant based option once or twice a week to switch things up.
I make the BEST plant-based burgers of all time, just saying.
You're right, since burger is short for hamburger.If it doesn't say "moo" or "baa" when you stick a fork in, it's not a burger.
We need a new name for plant-based burgers.
Any suggestions?
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