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Am I the only person whose consumption of Hotel Chocolat chocolate amounts to zero?
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As someone who had a motorbike enthusiast live next door for 4 years (thankfully he has now moved on), I know how frustrating it can be. Sending hugs! Our idiot neighbour took to using our drive to fix his bikes while I was out at work!! On a number of occasions he was still there when I got back and heated words were exchanged. He always reacted like I was inconveniencing him!! I was glad to see the back of him!
Am I the only person whose consumption of Hotel Chocolat chocolate amounts to zero?
Mr C once gave me three of the Hotel Chocolat 100% choc bars.... I think they put me off HC forever.
Don't let the 100% put you off! Their 85% is gorgeous!Mr C once gave me three of the Hotel Chocolat 100% choc bars.... I think they put me off HC forever.
Yes, new pup. Bless her. It was all rather a whirlwind. No 3 was always on the cards, anytime in the last/next couple of years. We don’t want 2 dogs the same age, so that when one shuffles off, the 2nd is left pining. So we are building a rolling pack, spaced around 5 years apart (shih tzus can reach 15+ years). Always a young nipper, and an older retiree, with a middleaged in the middle to play with the youngster and be a grownup companion to the oldie. Nothing ever goes to plan, but we are trying. Lol. So far, the pack dynamic is a joy to watch.
My lunch:
Yes, weird, eh? Its a carnivore variant on prawn cocktail.
Basically the double cream replaces the mayo, and then instead of tomato sauce (sickly!) i use a smidge of any spicy pickle from the cupboard.
Endless potential variations, from herring, salmon, any flaked fish or back to prawns.
A much better day today for me. I'm feeling much better in myself and less stressed. A trip to the dentists and hygienist this morning for me - I still have amazingly good teeth apparently! I must be blessed with good genes, almost 43 and no fillings! We did a spot of gardening and then lived dangerously ignoring the weather forecast and barbecuing in the rain!
B: Lime and Orange chia pudding with almonds. Black coffee.
Mid morning: Almond milk cappuccino with cream
L: Cheese and mushroom omelette with salad
Mid afternoon: Almond milk cappuccino with cream
D: Chicken in harissa yoghurt marinade (BBQ) and smoky grilled aubergine (BBQ) with baby spinach, cherry toms, olives and crumbled feta. One (and the final one!) 85% Hotel Chocolat baton! Decaf coffee.
Just a very quick toss in olive oil, paprika, oregano, s&p. I think aubergine naturally gets a smoky flavour when it's grilled, but even more so when cooked on a proper (not gas!) bbq. It was delicious!Glad you’re feeling a bit better. I’m very impressed by your fillingless teeth. I think I had my first filling in primary school.
Was your aubergine just chucked on the bbq or did you marinade it in something to give the smoked flavour? I wish Mr C liked aubergine - I love it
I agree. I sometimes mix a condiment in with creme fraiche / ff Greek yoghurt and use instead of mayo or making a sauce. Nice with mustard, horseradish, harissa, pesto, etc. I've used lime pickle before and love the sound of cream spiked with garlicky pickle. That's just made me think......has anyone made a LC version of coronation chicken? It used to be one of my favourite sandwich fillings. From memory, I used to put mango chutney in the mixture, along with curry powder, mayo, creme fraiche, etc. Not sure how it would work without it.....Makes more sense now, as a carnivore prawn cocktail. The cream/ spicy condiment mixture has potential in my book as a change from mayo. I love h/m mayo but find it such a fag to make, and I don’t like to go overboard on the shop stuff.
I’m envious of your doggy household.
I agree. I sometimes mix a condiment in with creme fraiche / ff Greek yoghurt and use instead of mayo or making a sauce. Nice with mustard, horseradish, harissa, pesto, etc. I've used lime pickle before and love the sound of cream spiked with garlicky pickle. That's just made me think......has anyone made a LC version of coronation chicken? It used to be one of my favourite sandwich fillings. From memory, I used to put mango chutney in the mixture, along with curry powder, mayo, creme fraiche, etc. Not sure how it would work without it.....
I had to google that as I have never heard of it before.traditional coronation chicken
No - you can can share that honour with me - but I'll admit to a liking for 85% Lindt dark choccie, usually when I find it on offer!Am I the only person whose consumption of Hotel Chocolat chocolate amounts to zero?
Am I the only person whose consumption of Hotel Chocolat chocolate amounts to zero?
Am I the only person whose consumption of Hotel Chocolat chocolate amounts to zero?
Just a very quick toss in olive oil, paprika, oregano, s&p. I think aubergine naturally gets a smoky flavour when it's grilled, but even more so when cooked on a proper (not gas!) bbq. It was delicious!
My brother is the same with his teeth, so it must be good genes!