Balik salmon
Apr 17, 2014, 4:45 pm
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Mmmmm...
Buying any home?
No, but I was there last Thursday. I have been an EXP for several years but this year dropped to Platinum. The lack of access to the BA first lounge is going to result in increased time at Caviar House. Had the balik plate and a glass of Sancerre. Yumm.
Originally Posted by PokerHammy
Buying any home?
Apr 18, 2014, 11:22 am
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Even things like wine are selected by airline catering for how they will taste at 35k feet, which often has nothing to do with how they taste on the ground.
Case in point: I enjoy Jack Daniels, neat, but when I've tried to drink it on a flight it tasted like gasoline.
ETA: Just found this rather timely and fascinating article regarding the of effect flying on flavor perception, as well as other catering challenges.
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Apr 18, 2014, 8:14 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PokerHammy
I did end up buying a box home from LHR last year. The salmon didn't taste as good as it did in CX F.
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Originally Posted by savekenny
Having had this several times on CX F, the one distinct difference is the very subtle flavor of the salmon, vs. the over saltiness you'd find in say, salmon served in the Hyatt lounges.
Your ability to perceive saltiness (and sweetness, etc.) decreases dramatically at flight altitudes. Something like 20 or 30% if I recall correctly?
Even things like wine are selected by airline catering for how they will taste at 35k feet, which often has nothing to do with how they taste on the ground.
Case in point: I enjoy Jack Daniels, neat, but when I've tried to drink it on a flight it tasted like gasoline.
ETA: Just found this rather timely and fascinating article regarding the of effect flying on flavor perception, as well as other catering challenges.
Originally Posted by PokerHammy
I did end up buying a box home from LHR last year. The salmon didn't taste as good as it did in CX F.
Quote:
Originally Posted by savekenny
Having had this several times on CX F, the one distinct difference is the very subtle flavor of the salmon, vs. the over saltiness you'd find in say, salmon served in the Hyatt lounges.
Your ability to perceive saltiness (and sweetness, etc.) decreases dramatically at flight altitudes. Something like 20 or 30% if I recall correctly?
Even things like wine are selected by airline catering for how they will taste at 35k feet, which often has nothing to do with how they taste on the ground.
Case in point: I enjoy Jack Daniels, neat, but when I've tried to drink it on a flight it tasted like gasoline.
ETA: Just found this rather timely and fascinating article regarding the of effect flying on flavor perception, as well as other catering challenges.
Apr 20, 2014, 8:23 am
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A note to any UK posters ... Ocado sell this.
Ł19.95 for 260gms ....
Some being delivered tommorow ...
Ł19.95 for 260gms ....
Some being delivered tommorow ...
Apr 22, 2014, 8:03 am
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I tried some for the first time today ... and have to be honest and say I don't get it at all. I can see that the fish itself is superior. It's texture is first class. But to me it is hopelessly under-smoked.
As an East-ender I believe that Formans London Cure is far, far much better.
http://www.formans.co.uk/home.php
As an East-ender I believe that Formans London Cure is far, far much better.
http://www.formans.co.uk/home.php
Apr 22, 2014, 8:53 am
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I like the fact that it is very lightly smoked, almost sashimi in texture.
Too much smoke, for me, ruins the delicate taste of the fish.
I also like the way it's cut, as opposed to the thin slices you more commonly see.
Too much smoke, for me, ruins the delicate taste of the fish.
I also like the way it's cut, as opposed to the thin slices you more commonly see.
Apr 22, 2014, 9:00 am
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Apr 22, 2014, 9:40 am
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I've never actually bought it, only had it on CX. I may well buy some later this year, though.
Apr 22, 2014, 9:54 am
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I also smoke my own salmon so I guess all of us have our own taste in these things.
Apr 22, 2014, 12:20 pm
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May 20, 2014, 2:15 am
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Back at LHR and just finished a very nice breakfast of a classic balik platter and a glass of house champagne at caviar house. This thread keeps in giving. 
May 26, 2014, 11:16 am
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I think it was about 35 pounds including the champagne and two small bottles of still water.
Originally Posted by Jasper2009
May 29, 2014, 12:45 am
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Sounds fancy, as does the price!