tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5425458206957455505..comments2024-03-29T09:54:08.208+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Christmas greetings 2016.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16934854434160947732016-12-26T00:43:47.977+00:002016-12-26T00:43:47.977+00:00We couldn't face the pud', or the cheeses....We couldn't face the pud', or the cheeses.... too much of everything; but wonderful. Cro xxCro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87720532367917602292016-12-26T00:42:47.816+00:002016-12-26T00:42:47.816+00:00I've not tried grating Parmesan on top. Sprout...I've not tried grating Parmesan on top. Sprouts have become something of a joke in the UK, but I love them. They just need treating with 'respect'.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-52979766977643129472016-12-26T00:10:12.267+00:002016-12-26T00:10:12.267+00:00Is the log store where you hide the whiskey?Is the log store where you hide the whiskey?Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255717931620460104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-80570841382026082862016-12-25T23:32:12.712+00:002016-12-25T23:32:12.712+00:00we did christmas...sprouts and xmas pud...but not ...we did christmas...sprouts and xmas pud...but not together!! xxgzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45276071559002926522016-12-25T18:35:26.355+00:002016-12-25T18:35:26.355+00:00Oops, I spot the error now! I did mean 30 mins per...Oops, I spot the error now! I did mean 30 mins per kilo and NOT 15! Sorry - Thank goodness you're a good cook, Cro!<br />XMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7561736538379193742016-12-25T18:12:19.680+00:002016-12-25T18:12:19.680+00:00Oh Cro, I was wondering why sprouts had to cook fo...Oh Cro, I was wondering why sprouts had to cook for so long, but eventually caught on the little joke! I also steam for 15 minutes, quick fry in diced smoked pancetta, dish out on the plate, a bit of grinded pepper and freshly grated parmesan on top. <br />XMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26815814363332104722016-12-25T16:04:41.716+00:002016-12-25T16:04:41.716+00:00I love Sprouts; all ways. Best for Christmas is li...I love Sprouts; all ways. Best for Christmas is lightly cooked then fried with smoked bacon and a few Chestnuts. Enjoy your Sprouts; very best wishes, Cro xxCro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-13436505470279972492016-12-25T14:36:05.609+00:002016-12-25T14:36:05.609+00:00Overcast, breezy and cool, but dry.Overcast, breezy and cool, but dry.cumbrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047500383078884463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37539453855494972802016-12-25T14:10:33.615+00:002016-12-25T14:10:33.615+00:00That's a very good picture of you! I'm the...That's a very good picture of you! I'm the only one in the family who really likes Brussel sprouts. Maybe that's the secret, I'm not cooking them long enough ;) Have a very merry Christmas!-Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-3848584049519695342016-12-25T13:48:18.967+00:002016-12-25T13:48:18.967+00:00Get your surf board out, put on your baggies, and ...Get your surf board out, put on your baggies, and enjoy!<br /><br />Have a good Christmas Gwil, Cro.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22407397265656443392016-12-25T13:34:23.107+00:002016-12-25T13:34:23.107+00:00Sorry, I can't stomach the Beach Boys on Chris...Sorry, I can't stomach the Beach Boys on Christmas Day. Enjoy your sprouts. <br /><br />Great hat. Great beard. Great photo. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-80247168819024985802016-12-25T13:00:58.081+00:002016-12-25T13:00:58.081+00:00I'm just about to start my preparations, but I...I'm just about to start my preparations, but I refuse to do the washing-up. Have a peaceful day, Cro xx<br /><br />Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39402415792920969762016-12-25T12:59:25.871+00:002016-12-25T12:59:25.871+00:00Wise; very wise! Have a lovely day, Cro xxWise; very wise! Have a lovely day, Cro xxCro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20337491828275132252016-12-25T12:02:51.392+00:002016-12-25T12:02:51.392+00:00Thank you Santa Cro. We are eating with family at ...Thank you Santa Cro. We are eating with family at their house this year so no cooking for us...maybe just the washing up! Have a wonderful day xlibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23024414165643796162016-12-25T12:02:02.991+00:002016-12-25T12:02:02.991+00:00Merry Christmas Santa Cro - I put my sprouts on in...Merry Christmas Santa Cro - I put my sprouts on in October just to make sure they were done :)elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77438160103604349902016-12-25T10:39:36.541+00:002016-12-25T10:39:36.541+00:00I love sprouts. We both do. But ourd are boiled fo...I love sprouts. We both do. But ourd are boiled for 30 minutes because we like them soft and mushy.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37114768653495799632016-12-25T09:43:17.484+00:002016-12-25T09:43:17.484+00:00We've just had some Elderflower Champagne with...We've just had some Elderflower Champagne with smoked salmon and caviare on bikkies, whilst Skyping the children. It's starting off very well. Very best wishes Potty, Cro xxCro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87808620070352802202016-12-25T09:41:26.798+00:002016-12-25T09:41:26.798+00:00I've never understood why people hate Sprouts ...I've never understood why people hate Sprouts so much; I love them. They simply have to be treated with respect. Best wishes Graham, Cro.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45044496272578877712016-12-25T09:40:08.578+00:002016-12-25T09:40:08.578+00:00I reckon 10-15 mins is enough. I shall then fry mi...I reckon 10-15 mins is enough. I shall then fry mine briefly with smoked bacon and chestnuts.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-72665089899053498462016-12-25T09:34:11.831+00:002016-12-25T09:34:11.831+00:00Belated Xmas wishes to you all. I've just sent...Belated Xmas wishes to you all. I've just sent off photos taken of today's morning walk to friends in the UK and Spain which heavily feature the dogs and our guest dog dressed as Santa Paws oppening her pressies. Quick glass of Bucks Fizz, shower, dress up (!) and boil up the sprouts for lunch. Have a great day.pottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834163803780455512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62144574425082860142016-12-25T09:22:55.556+00:002016-12-25T09:22:55.556+00:00Well it's a good job I read the comments! I co...Well it's a good job I read the comments! I cook sprouts exactly the way you do. I buy cooked and vacuum packed chestnuts (I use lots of chestnuts for things including chestnut soup). At the moment I'm sure they would make a better investment than gold! Have a great day Cro.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-54324680614197264722016-12-25T09:08:40.069+00:002016-12-25T09:08:40.069+00:00Your comment about the sprouts made me smile. I h...Your comment about the sprouts made me smile. I have a friend who went to Uni in London and who lived in Crosby, Liverpool. When he was going home for the week end he would ring his mother from the station before he boarded the train and tell her he was on his way. Her reply was always the same 'I'll put the vegetables on now.' (3 hour journey to Liverpool)!<br />I cook my sprouts for ten minutes whether they like it or not.<br />Happy Christmas.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77118750647486735182016-12-25T09:00:18.010+00:002016-12-25T09:00:18.010+00:00Very dull and damp here, and I now have to go to f...Very dull and damp here, and I now have to go to fetch a wheelbarrow load of logs. I may be some while. Best wishes, Cro.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-863052912250100132016-12-25T08:58:49.804+00:002016-12-25T08:58:49.804+00:00I love the Beach Boys, you can almost feel the war...I love the Beach Boys, you can almost feel the warmth. Best wishes, Cro xxCro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-84587040480309063422016-12-25T08:58:03.046+00:002016-12-25T08:58:03.046+00:00Dull and wet here in Bournemouth, but hey, a roast...Dull and wet here in Bournemouth, but hey, a roast dinner and good whiskey can make any day bright. Have a really good day Cro.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255717931620460104noreply@blogger.com