Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

[RunningCourage]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

satz123;1514167 wrote: Dear Mr d'Arsey
We commend you for your committment to all things running and on your efforts at cock crow this morning:thumbs:

But there is a little matter of the Army's breakfast ?
Some of the troops are wasting away and need sustinance forthwith.

If said sustinance is not forthcoming by 11 am we will be forced to get out of bed and off the couches to take drastic action.
Like bash you :bat:

Yours faithfully
Dr Benji Satzenbrau MD MC MRSA

Dr Doc B

My sincerest apologies for the delay in getting brunch ready. I admit, I was skiving again in the running shop ogling the shoes (again).
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Please forgive me

Alas, better late than never, here is today's brunch for the veritable army and all our friends (like the undies and daily affers).



Thanks for the bashing Doc. Actually quite enjoyed it :H

Yours as ever,

Mr D'Arsey Esq. MA MA'S MAD (Hons)

[Recluse]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Afternoon

satz123;1514141 wrote: So to the pub :
This is all a new concept to them - my not drinking. A phase - a kinda "but why" ????
I stayed the distance 'cos I want to PROOVE that a body can function & enjoy the chat without drink.
My SIL in particular after a few "are you not bored just there with your soda water ??" - and yes I was after while but I stuck it out -
not buying into that excuse to have to drink glass after glass of wine.

So I chatted away there - place full of drooling 'ol fellas - :yuk: - would prefer to be somewhere else - but stuck it out 'till 12.30.

Well done satzy...that's no small achievement! :goodjob:

InChains;1514199 wrote: ...and did i mention

day 10 af today

-inchy

...and nor is that! That's really excellent inchy. Carry on like this and you might not need to go to the drop in centre after all! (I'm on day one!)

JackieClaire;1514166 wrote: That was quick they've done it.

That's good! What was it, Jackie?

A question for the army cooks from an ignoramus...does anyone make their own stock from chicken carcasses (or whatever) or is it a complete waste of time/effort/money?

:hallo: arsey

[RunningCourage]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Reccie, my folks make stock from left over chicken and turkey carcasses whenever they have them, but other than cook 'em in a pot of water and slimmer slowly for ages, with some veg and herbs, i have no idea as to what else one needs to do. Seems pretty straight forward though - and does add MUCH flavour to soups etc. WAY more (imvho) than stock cubes can (although i personally use the latter!)

Reccie - CONGRATULATIONS! Day 1! No mean feat. Carry on Reccie-ing, you're doing such an amazing job! :woot:

Inchy just saw yer day 10 on the Sobert Shouty Outy thead - to repeat - :woot: feckin awesome!

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Recluse;1514226 wrote: Afternoon



Well done satzy...that's no small achievement! :goodjob:



...and nor is that! That's really excellent inchy. Carry on like this and you might not need to go to the drop in centre after all! (I'm on day one!)



That's good! What was it, Jackie?

A question for the army cooks from an ignoramus...does anyone make their own stock from chicken carcasses (or whatever) or is it a complete waste of time/effort/money?

:hallo: arsey

Making your own stock is very worthwhile. Not a hell of a lot of effort, and bursting with flavour.

Break the carcass apart, braise an onion until soft, add cubes of carrot and potato. Maybe a celery stick or two. A few bay leaves, ground black pepper, whole allspice, a few cloves... whatever you have in the line of fresh herbs. Add bones and skin to onion mix, pour on 2l of water and simmer away for an hour or two. Strain and use in soups, stews etc

[Siren136]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Recluse;1514226 wrote: A question for the army cooks from an ignoramus...does anyone make their own stock from chicken carcasses (or whatever) or is it a complete waste of time/effort/money?

Hi Army!!

Rec, I do make my own chicken and veg stock. Definitely NOT a waste of time. I posted about it in the real food thread, so copying it here:

I know the point of this recipe thread is for whole foods, particularly low-carb eating. However waste is one of my hugest pet peeves, so I thought I'd share a couple ideas.

1) Make your own chicken/turkey stock. Take the carcas from a roasted chicken or turkey and put it in the biggest soup pot you can find. Cover it with water. Add roughly chopped carrots (3), celery (3 stalks), onion (1), and Italian spices (basil, oregano, etc). Add spices you like - don't forget salt and pepper. Boil for a couple of hours then remove the chicken bones. Preserve them to remove the meat.

Strain the broth through a cheesecloth and discard the vegetables and spices. Remove as much meat from the bones and keep for soup. Broth can be clarified but this is not necessary. Just based on preference.

2) Make your own vegetable stock. When I am preparing vegetables for everyday meals, I save all the stuff I cut off my vegetables (broccoli stems, carrot ends/eels, potato skins, etc). About the only things I don't save are lettuce leaves and onion paper (they don't freeze well). I put them in the freezer until I have enough to make stock.

The method is the same - put it all in a pot with as much water as you can. Add spices and boil for at least a couple of hours. Then strain through a cheesecloth and store. The more vegetables you add the better. I will usually add onion, celery, carrot to ensure the taste is OK.

A tip is to put some stock in ice cube trays in case just a bit is needed.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

X-post :wavin: d'Arsey

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

And Siren too :hallo:

[Recluse]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Thanks arsey...I'm giving the chicken stock a go now...thought it would be worth trying it at least once in order to see what the end result is like, but I wasn't sure if folks bothered with this sort of thing in the real world.

[Recluse]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Xpost tips and siren...thank you both very much for your input!

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Recluse;1514241 wrote: Xpost tips and siren...thank you both very much for your input!

You were practically spammed with recipes :H:H:H

[Siren136]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

jinx, Tip - you owe me a Coke.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

I'm off for a nanna nap, folksies. See you in a few hours.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Siren136;1514245 wrote: jinx, Tip - you owe me a Coke.

:goodjob::H

[Siren136]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

I missed that bit about being on Day 1, Reccie!! That's great! How are you feeling? Busting with pride?

[Siren136]

Army Thread, Sunday 2nd June

Doing well, Molly, thanks! My husband just brought my puppies home, then left again, so all is once again right in the world :h:h:h

I'm not sure what I'll get up to today, but not gotten much done so far. Maybe some yard work if it doesn't get too humid.