Does anyone like beetroot on their sandwiches?
Sep 22, 2016, 4:07 am
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Devon and Spam are quite different products....
Spam (Spiced Ham is where the name came from) tastes significantly different to Devon... Devon has a much smoother texture too...
Devon is also commonly thinly sliced... and is a "processed meat" product...
I love it...
...but I think Bismarks attributed comment about sausages applies...
"The less people know of how laws and sausages are made the better they will sleep at night"
P.S. Beetroot is obligatory on a burger! Especially when wearing a white shirt. Any Aussie can tell you why...lol
Spam (Spiced Ham is where the name came from) tastes significantly different to Devon... Devon has a much smoother texture too...
Devon is also commonly thinly sliced... and is a "processed meat" product...
I love it...
...but I think Bismarks attributed comment about sausages applies..."The less people know of how laws and sausages are made the better they will sleep at night"
P.S. Beetroot is obligatory on a burger! Especially when wearing a white shirt. Any Aussie can tell you why...lol
Sep 25, 2016, 11:04 pm
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OK, just finishing a burger with "the Lot" at Greco's in Katoomba, and the lot included thinly sliced beetroot. I have admit I kind of like it, a bit like having sweet relish on a burger.
Pretty massive sandwich, too.
Pretty massive sandwich, too.
Sep 26, 2016, 1:50 am
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Sep 26, 2016, 3:01 am
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there used to be a fish and chip place a bit further down the road, almost at Waratah St that had the best hamburgers on the planet when I was growing up there. Great pineapple fritters too, until one tragic day they covered mine in salt instead of sugar. Ruined that particular delicacy for me forever.
Sep 26, 2016, 3:09 am
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my home town!
there used to be a fish and chip place a bit further down the road, almost at Waratah St that had the best hamburgers on the planet when I was growing up there. Great pineapple fritters too, until one tragic day they covered mine in salt instead of sugar. Ruined that particular delicacy for me forever.
there used to be a fish and chip place a bit further down the road, almost at Waratah St that had the best hamburgers on the planet when I was growing up there. Great pineapple fritters too, until one tragic day they covered mine in salt instead of sugar. Ruined that particular delicacy for me forever.
Sep 26, 2016, 3:33 am
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I'm eating Mexican at Darlinghurst just now and raising a glass of fine Aussie Chardonnay in honour of your visit to Katoomba.
Sep 26, 2016, 5:30 am
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hey, just across the road Is the Carrington. If you're not staying there at least head into their cocktail bar - it's breathtaking. Go into the main entrance (the white building up the driveway) turn left and prepare to gasp in awe. Take a walk around and enjoy, the staff won't mind. And visit the Paragon a few doors down the street. Have a coffee. And ask them to point you to the ballroom. Katoomba is a visit to the finest that Oz had to offer in 1900, and we managed to preserve it. Enjoy my beautiful town
I'm eating Mexican at Darlinghurst just now and raising a glass of fine Aussie Chardonnay in honour of your visit to Katoomba.
I'm eating Mexican at Darlinghurst just now and raising a glass of fine Aussie Chardonnay in honour of your visit to Katoomba.
I checked out the Paragon at lunch time. Very interesting little place, too.
Sep 26, 2016, 6:05 am
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Sep 26, 2016, 12:07 pm
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Beets, pickled or boiled, go well together with many other foods.
Aussies know that minced meat and beets are a perfect pairing, as do Swedes who mix beets, the mince, cream, capers and mustard for a traditional comfort food dish.
Swedes and other Northern & Jewish cooks also know a thing or two how to cure herring with beets. Glorious combo...
Not even to mention the mediterranean/byzantine versions. Nectar of the Gods!
Aussies know that minced meat and beets are a perfect pairing, as do Swedes who mix beets, the mince, cream, capers and mustard for a traditional comfort food dish.
Swedes and other Northern & Jewish cooks also know a thing or two how to cure herring with beets. Glorious combo...
Not even to mention the mediterranean/byzantine versions. Nectar of the Gods!