tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post3741412091161781786..comments2024-03-29T09:54:08.208+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Priorities.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-73230357514268489762016-07-26T06:47:14.446+01:002016-07-26T06:47:14.446+01:00At home when I was young we had a tiny little spoo...At home when I was young we had a tiny little spoon/dish combo that I had to use to make the mustard from powder....I loved using that dainty little spoon!libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74779632379543514282016-07-26T06:26:30.829+01:002016-07-26T06:26:30.829+01:00As a small child, it was always my Sunday job to p...As a small child, it was always my Sunday job to prepare the mustard. I've loved it ever since.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5954287035172811242016-07-25T19:11:47.473+01:002016-07-25T19:11:47.473+01:00Totally with you on the whole powdered English mus...Totally with you on the whole powdered English mustard thing Cro, although I prefer pork pies with proper homemade piccalilli.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255717931620460104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19029104900433976362016-07-25T18:09:53.997+01:002016-07-25T18:09:53.997+01:00Growing up as a child in hot Arizona we never had ...Growing up as a child in hot Arizona we never had mayo on our sandwich only mustard. So I am a huge fan of different mustards. <br />So I understand your love of a certain mustard with the wonderful pork pie !<br />Now I must look up what the certain pie looks like.<br /><br />cheers, parsnip and thehamishangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21782107172437364912016-07-25T17:47:13.062+01:002016-07-25T17:47:13.062+01:00Don't pack the meat in too tightly...and leave...Don't pack the meat in too tightly...and leave a larger central hole than you think you are going to need...make four little pillars of minced pork to support the lid...and four airholes at the sides of the top...fill hot and fill until it comes out the airholes!<br />Le Pré de la Forgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396822372095610004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12240540621652751612016-07-25T15:54:21.073+01:002016-07-25T15:54:21.073+01:00I am an obsessive reader of labels. If you mix you...I am an obsessive reader of labels. If you mix your own mustard there are just two ingredients; mustard powder and water. If you buy a jar of ready made mustard there are probably 20 ingredients. Frightening.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40059554715910506022016-07-25T15:53:40.083+01:002016-07-25T15:53:40.083+01:00We have a branch of Iceland Overseas in the next t...We have a branch of Iceland Overseas in the next town, and they sell all sorts of goodies, and have an excellent range of Waitrose goods too. Can't say I've seen the powdered Coleman's mustard, but they do have the larger jars - better than nothing!Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-43533506436580464482016-07-25T14:13:54.165+01:002016-07-25T14:13:54.165+01:00Although Coleman's mustard is available at my ...Although Coleman's mustard is available at my local grocery store, I have only tasted it in the UK. This is an easy situation to remedy soon.<br /><br />I discovered something the last time I bought my usual jar of Maille mustard. The fine print on the label revealed that it was made in ... Canada. I began to examine labels on other brands of "French" mustards and discovered the same provenance.<br /><br />I don't usually put on my reading glasses when buying my usual products. Now I am wondering if other mysteries are lurking on the shelves.<br /><br />Best wishes.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10777088052659356042016-07-25T14:04:29.873+01:002016-07-25T14:04:29.873+01:00A Brit Shop did open up for a while near here, but...A Brit Shop did open up for a while near here, but it was so badly run that it closed very quickly. Shame.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15227156448338248172016-07-25T14:03:29.079+01:002016-07-25T14:03:29.079+01:00I've not heard of them.... I've been out o...I've not heard of them.... I've been out of the UK for a long time. However I did hear that Chelsea's meat pies are the very best in the Premier division; but they do cost about £5.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19508133680917336652016-07-25T14:01:34.013+01:002016-07-25T14:01:34.013+01:00My son also brought over several packs of Pork Scr...My son also brought over several packs of Pork Scratchings..... maybe he's after his inheritance!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-61824077524152040382016-07-25T12:30:47.701+01:002016-07-25T12:30:47.701+01:00Colmans have recently introduced a mild version of...Colmans have recently introduced a mild version of the real thing for wimps.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24577095975187542712016-07-25T10:48:54.055+01:002016-07-25T10:48:54.055+01:00Wonderful story.
We are very lucky that we have a...Wonderful story.<br /><br />We are very lucky that we have a Bobby's British Shop only two tram rides away. Other staples apart from mustard include Tate & Lyle's black treacle, PG Tips tea, and Quaker Oats porridge. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-28378167610622679412016-07-25T10:35:50.133+01:002016-07-25T10:35:50.133+01:00Cro, you haven't answered Potty's comment ...Cro, you haven't answered Potty's comment where I admitted to a culinary faux pas !!!! I need absolution !!! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89844174923322857842016-07-25T10:33:13.291+01:002016-07-25T10:33:13.291+01:00A pork pie is a rare treat for me as I'm alway...A pork pie is a rare treat for me as I'm always mindful of trying to keep the calories and fat content down, boring I know. But I had an absolute corker at a pub quiz evening recently, made by a local butcher. It had some subtle spice added to it and was top notch. Makes it difficult to stop at one piece though.<br /><br />JeanShrimpton and Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936163290981358252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1159097565295474822016-07-25T10:25:12.426+01:002016-07-25T10:25:12.426+01:00I'm sure I've put on weight after just tha...I'm sure I've put on weight after just that one. Diet when everyone has gone home.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90735034895875671252016-07-25T10:24:14.143+01:002016-07-25T10:24:14.143+01:00They are natural cousins. Two brilliant British in...They are natural cousins. Two brilliant British inventions.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-53587413863241848462016-07-25T10:23:49.794+01:002016-07-25T10:23:49.794+01:00We had pork pie for lunch yesterday, I like those ...We had pork pie for lunch yesterday, I like those with a thick, crispy crust - terribly fattening, but worth it. English mustard is a must.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69861233145801780522016-07-25T10:23:09.395+01:002016-07-25T10:23:09.395+01:00It's that initial kick that I love. Grey Poupo...It's that initial kick that I love. Grey Poupon is good, but Colman's is always the best.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7519448035565299582016-07-25T10:20:22.238+01:002016-07-25T10:20:22.238+01:00No, I have got some, it's just that I'm la...No, I have got some, it's just that I'm lazy.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79902529297473529032016-07-25T10:19:54.287+01:002016-07-25T10:19:54.287+01:00I've just been given a selection of very fancy...I've just been given a selection of very fancy French mustards, I have a feeling that they'll all be 'average'.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69327501276880352512016-07-25T10:18:18.417+01:002016-07-25T10:18:18.417+01:00Delicious... what a good idea. If I was back in En...Delicious... what a good idea. If I was back in England I think I'd do the same.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44935554767930779242016-07-25T10:17:01.420+01:002016-07-25T10:17:01.420+01:00Branston would be perfect with a good Pork Pie.......Branston would be perfect with a good Pork Pie.... better even than mustard maybe!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88107481093142876962016-07-25T10:16:47.952+01:002016-07-25T10:16:47.952+01:00A good pork pie is only milimetres away from a gre...A good pork pie is only milimetres away from a great scotch eggJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56884792483801629382016-07-25T10:15:55.714+01:002016-07-25T10:15:55.714+01:00I don't think we have a Super U around here.
...I don't think we have a Super U around here. <br /><br />I have made my own Pork Pies, but found getting the jelly into them very tricky; in fact I totally failed. I might try again this winter.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com