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Originally Posted by GadgetFreak
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At LHR terminal 3 now. The Balik order that just arrived looks wonderful. Thanks for this thread as a reminder. ;) |
Originally Posted by PokerHammy
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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. :D
Originally Posted by savekenny
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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.
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 aBroadAbroad
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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. 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. |
A note to any UK posters ... Ocado sell this.
http://www.ocado.com/productImages/5...214a8579bc42ac £19.95 for 260gms .... Some being delivered tommorow ... :) |
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 |
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. |
Originally Posted by PresRDC
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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. http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psmxvin308.jpg |
Originally Posted by uk1
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I agree about too much smoke. But this seemed to have no smoke, in fact no real flavour - just wonderful texture. Ours was supplied (I thought they all were ...) uncut to preserve freshness.
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psmxvin308.jpg I've never actually bought it, only had it on CX. I may well buy some later this year, though. |
Originally Posted by PresRDC
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It is very lightly smoked and I can totally see how someone would think it lacks flavor. For me, though, it's about perfect.
I've never actually bought it, only had it on CX. I may well buy some later this year, though. I also smoke my own salmon so I guess all of us have our own taste in these things. |
Originally Posted by uk1
(Post 22742093)
I also smoke my own salmon so I guess all of us have our own taste in these things.
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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. ;)
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Originally Posted by GadgetFreak
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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. ;)
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Originally Posted by GadgetFreak
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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. ;)
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I think it was about 35 pounds including the champagne and two small bottles of still water. |
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