Food at Uni

Re: The secret of cream soup?

Author: ciokas
Forum: Recipes -> Request
Date: 2008-07-02

I recently asked a chef in the restaurant I'm working in the recipe of a cream soup. Tried to make it yesterday, but had little success. Anyway, I'll try and share my experience.

The chef said:
Chop an onion and some garlic, put butter in a pan, melt the butter, put the onion and garlic in the pan
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Re: Mallory Court

Author: steve
Forum: North of England -> Restaurants/Cafes
Date: 2008-06-24

Wow great find James.

I may have to pop there when my girlfriend comes home

Mallory Court

Author: JamesFoster
Forum: North of England -> Restaurants/Cafes
Date: 2008-06-24

This place is without doubt the classiest restaurant in the area (The only one in Warwickshire with a Michelin star), and ought to be well outside a student budget, however, a little fishing on their website uncovered a fantastic Lunch menu that weighed in at only about a fiver more than your averag
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Re: The secret of cream soup?

Author: steve
Forum: Recipes -> Request
Date: 2008-06-18

Hmm, the secret of making cream soup, eh?

I'm not quite sure I can answer your question, but welcome to the site!

Normally if I'm making soup I just see what vegetables etc. I have lying around and blend them with my trusty hand blender! Then if I have any cream lying about, a little bit of that o
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The secret of cream soup?

Author: ciokas
Forum: Recipes -> Request
Date: 2008-06-18

Hey, does anyone know what's the secret of making cream soups? Cheap methods preferred Thanks!

Re: Favourite Drink?

Author: Ella
Forum: General -> Food Chat
Date: 2008-06-03

that sounds like the voice of experience...

Re: Favourite Drink?

Author: Tom
Forum: General -> Food Chat
Date: 2008-05-29

I think that the bay at Cullercoats is an ideal spot for some drinks on the beach. Its steep sides mean that it is very sheltered from the cold North Sea breezes. And, day or night, there are always other groups of young drinkers that you can join in with if you get tired of your own company. If you
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Re: Good Wine

Author: Tom
Forum: General -> Food Chat
Date: 2008-05-29

Before you wrap up the Lambrini next Christmas, it's worth remembering to enclose a helpful list of local bus shelters. Some disposable plastic cups (with Santa motif) would make this a sure-fire winner.
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Re: Hangover Butty

Author: steve
Forum: Recipes -> Snacks
Date: 2008-05-28

It is a challenge. I like to arrange two eggs with the yolks next to each other, then put the third on top so that the other two yolks provide a sort of wall for the third egg.

Re: Hangover Butty

Author: meow
Forum: Recipes -> Snacks
Date: 2008-05-28

Oh. My. God. This is a miracle recipe, can't believe I never thought of this myself. How do you keep 3 eggs in between 2 slices of bread though? Surely it would go everywhere?

Re: Perfect Basmati Rice

Author: meow
Forum: Recipes -> Quick dishes
Date: 2008-05-28

Very good recipe, but if you want to make life even easier (and yes, to cheat a little bit), you should look into buying a rice cooker. They can be as cheap as £10 for a very good one that can serve up to six people. All you have to do is put in the rice grains, add a little bit of water and let it
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Re: Mexican Chimichanga

Author: meow
Forum: Recipes -> Meat dishes
Date: 2008-05-28

That recipe sounds absolutely immense! Definitely going to try this one sometime soon, sounds delicious. Good work.

Re: Good Hearty Fare

Author: meow
Forum: General -> Food Chat
Date: 2008-05-28

Whist some people may list jellied eals or kipper sarnies as favourite dishes, I'm a realist here and I realise these are disgusting. My personal favourite dish is a toss-up between the legendary "fish and chips" or something along the lines of the pie line. Steak and kidney is a definite
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Re: Basic larder

Author: meow
Forum: General -> Cooking Tips
Date: 2008-05-28

There is a definite absence here in your larder of alcoholic products. Surely this is an essential product to have in stock?

On an other note, I love having spicy sauces like Tabasco or, even better, hot pepper sauce made from Scotch Bonnet peppers. Try your local Carribean shop for the latter! Bri
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Re: Good Wine

Author: meow
Forum: General -> Food Chat
Date: 2008-05-28

Certainly can't rival a good bottle of the Italian wine classic Lambrini. Always a winner! Worth noting that family members would be joyous if you bought them this as a Christmas gift.

Re: Britain's Best Dish

Author: meow
Forum: General -> Food Chat
Date: 2008-05-28

I heard a rumour that the superhero character "Ironman" (he's just released his first film byt the way) derived from a diet based entirely on Irn Bru. Amazing what they can get away with in consumer products these days. Would have though a consumer watch dog would have stepped in here. Rem
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Re: Exotic Foods

Author: meow
Forum: General -> Food Chat
Date: 2008-05-28

does that picture imply that there is a $10, 000 fine for Durians...?

Re: Masterchef

Author: meow
Forum: General -> Food Chat
Date: 2008-05-28

If you blow up and make it big, don't let it get to your head. Would be a great shame for a FoodatUni user to fall off the rails. Not everyone can handle the constant media light, look at Britney Spears. But otherwise, all the best. You can always return to the underground if it all becomes a bit to
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Re: Favourite Drink?

Author: meow
Forum: General -> Food Chat
Date: 2008-05-28

Yeah I agree, similarly nothing beats a big group of you and your mates enjoying some drinks on the beach, particularly along the North East coastline. In fact, I'm sure they encourage it there.

Re: How to make ANY boring salad AMAZING

Author: drummatt
Forum: Recipes -> Salads
Date: 2008-05-24

I agree, it is lovely stuff. You can use it, and other ingredients to make a dressing for your salad as well:
1 chopped garlic clove
1 tsp dijon mustard
30ml balsamic vinegar
100ml extra virgin olive oil
pinch of Salt and Pepper
Shake or mix ingredients together.
Adjust these quantities to suit y
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