tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post5677703125263488965..comments2024-03-28T17:46:36.997-07:00Comments on Kitchen Connection: WE ARE THE CHAMPIGNONS! Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-51842875940239095692018-04-19T05:31:20.564-07:002018-04-19T05:31:20.564-07:00PS I love champignons.PS I love champignons.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-70544142437798716042018-04-19T05:29:54.095-07:002018-04-19T05:29:54.095-07:00I'm not a great watcher of sports and, indeed,...I'm not a great watcher of sports and, indeed, I was never a great participant either until later life when I took up croquet with a reasonable degree of success. As a young teenager I had lung problems but went to a school where games and PE were very high on the agenda. Most games involve running which was beyond my capability if the distance was more than a 100 yard sprint or sustained as in soccer or rugby. Only having one useable eye made tennis and cricket impossible. Later I became a soccer linesman and nearly took my refs ticket but soccer started to become too much of a business and I lost interest. I used to be a member of the Lancashire County Cricket Club and really enjoyed watching the old style test matches. These days I enjoy lawn tennis on the television and that's about it, so I have no sport dinner conversation whatsoever. As few of my friends do either that's not a problem.<br /><br />As for being eligible I work on the basis that as I've never fancied myself I don't see why anyone else would.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-57374998725841284772018-04-15T01:36:21.365-07:002018-04-15T01:36:21.365-07:00Yes, Jan...I do.. There's isn't much I do...Yes, Jan...I do.. There's isn't much I don't like! We're so lucky to have such a varied range of fresh foods at our fingertips...and I sure make the most of it. :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-34106511576776240632018-04-11T13:31:51.245-07:002018-04-11T13:31:51.245-07:00Yum! Love mushrooms.
We had some this evening with...Yum! Love mushrooms.<br />We had some this evening with a moussaka ... don't you just love aubergines too!<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-51371332956932261382018-04-10T20:26:16.796-07:002018-04-10T20:26:16.796-07:00Hi RK....Remy, my male cat loves chicken. And when...Hi RK....Remy, my male cat loves chicken. And when I buy a BBQ chicken it's a given I share it with him. Shama, his sister, doesn't care for it much, but he loves it! In fact, Remy thinks he is my permanent luncheon companion and always is interested in what I'm having...and insists on sharing!!! :)<br /><br />It's good to hear from you, my dear...take good care...and thanks for coming by. :)<br />DeleteLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-59474175232578462102018-04-10T19:21:47.454-07:002018-04-10T19:21:47.454-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-53342202361064221122018-04-10T17:38:19.642-07:002018-04-10T17:38:19.642-07:00Speaking of cats joining us for food...I set down ...Speaking of cats joining us for food...I set down a package of (cooked) chicken that I got for someone else, and Mandrake helped himself! Riot Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725825736285347870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-18909209759322167732018-04-09T16:45:16.944-07:002018-04-09T16:45:16.944-07:00I, too, eat a lot of mushrooms, Jenny. I love the...I, too, eat a lot of mushrooms, Jenny. I love them...I always have since I was a little girl. Along with our grandmother, when we were little kids, my brother and I would go collecting the field mushrooms after the rain. I've also grown my own. <br /><br />As for the marinated canned or fresh "champignons"...small button mushrooms they make for a great hors d'oeuvre. I've made them very often over the years, for both home entertaining and when I was cooking professionally, etc. And, I still do include them in antipasto platters to this day. They are a popular addition.<br /><br />Actually, sauteed mushrooms will be part of my lunch today - accompaniments to some grilled short loin lamb chops. <br /><br />"Mr. Boastful" convince no one other than himself. :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-26996658687704334602018-04-09T15:02:42.100-07:002018-04-09T15:02:42.100-07:00Sounds like Mr. Boastful was trying to convince hi...Sounds like Mr. Boastful was trying to convince himself he must be the most eligible bachelor in Melbourne, as well as convince other people! I always seem to buy a lot of mushrooms, something about them appeals to me but in practice only ever eat them gently sauteed or, (in small quantities) raw in salads. They have a rather nice nutty taste eaten raw, in smallish quantities. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-75980056801850885452018-04-08T16:54:18.511-07:002018-04-08T16:54:18.511-07:00Yes, Lynn...small button mushroomas as shown in th...Yes, Lynn...small button mushroomas as shown in the recipes! lol "Champignon" is the French name, often used in other countries...as it frequently is here in Australia.<br /><br />And, yes...that fellow was most odd...although he didn't believe he was! ;)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-3109816827114617592018-04-08T06:43:08.991-07:002018-04-08T06:43:08.991-07:00An odd man, it seems. I didn't know what cham...An odd man, it seems. I didn't know what champignons were either - I just googled. Mushrooms, right?Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-56770907287839489392018-04-06T19:19:05.399-07:002018-04-06T19:19:05.399-07:00Hi Yorkie...that saying certainly does contain a t...Hi Yorkie...that saying certainly does contain a truth...and that fellow was a prime example of an empty vessel...and a most foolish one. <br /><br />He had such a false impression of himself, I'm sure he didn't recognise his own reflection when looking in a mirror! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by...I hope you wiped the mud off your boots before you did! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-26305143983841072752018-04-06T16:24:45.206-07:002018-04-06T16:24:45.206-07:00Regarding the pompous Melbourne lawyer, he reminds...Regarding the pompous Melbourne lawyer, he reminds me that a lot of truth is contained in the old saying, "Empty vessels make the most noise". It's nice to gradually and naturally discover things about the people we meet. Humility is an admirable quality. Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-1627259993838781662018-04-06T14:39:52.846-07:002018-04-06T14:39:52.846-07:00G'Day, DUTA...I almost hit the heights of 5ft ...G'Day, DUTA...I almost hit the heights of 5ft 9 inches (175.2cm). I doubt there is little to envy about me! lol<br /><br />The Commonwealth Games event is similar to the Sumer Olympic Games. The Games are held every four years. <br /><br /><br />The Commonwealth Games, similar to the Olympics is a multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, bringing athletes from 71 countries throughout the world. Over 6,600 athletes and team officials from the competing countries have converged on the Gold Coast. The competitions commenced on Thursday, 5th April and will continue through over the following 11 days. <br /><br />The current Games are being held here on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. I live in the Gold Coast Hinterland, which is not far away from all the activity. But I will be staying well away from the activity...watching the events I want to watch via my TV. :)<br /><br />Sure, some sports people are being paid a lot of money these days...it's a business and if some are able to make good money from their sporting abilities/talent and hard work, then good luck to them, I say. <br /><br />There is a lot of hard work and long, long hours put in over many years to become an elite athlete...and that is not only by the athlete...by their supporting families, etc.<br /><br />I enjoy and appreciate watching humans giving it their best. Showing humans can achieve much if they set their minds to it is a welcome respite for a change. It's far more pleasurable than hearing about all the murders, robberies etc., etc., that go on endlessly day after day..... <br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :) Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-49314545503743113002018-04-06T06:02:09.280-07:002018-04-06T06:02:09.280-07:00Basketball player? That means you're tall. I&#...Basketball player? That means you're tall. I'm not; so, height is one reason I might envy you.<br />Nowadays, sports people are paid too much for too little and, I feel, sports in general, has deteriorated like all other things. I like to watch, however, women gymnastics, ice skating/dancing.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-82994121501074375082018-04-05T07:11:56.515-07:002018-04-05T07:11:56.515-07:00G'day, Cathy...Firstly...yes today was memorab...G'day, Cathy...Firstly...yes today was memorable. The wonderful Mick Fanning has hung up his competitive board. He's a credit to his chosen sport, to his family and to himself. A great surfing living legend. :)<br /><br />That guest I described in my post was so, so full of himself...he was unbelievable...and deserved to be taken down a few pegs. He rubbed the other guests, my staff and me up the wrong way. I wasn't alone in my assessment of him. With his inflated image of himself he caused much amusement!<br /><br />Today was a wonderful first day of the Games. Young Jake Birtwhistle did well coming second in the triathlon...he was beaten by only seven seconds. How great for him.<br /><br />The swimming tonight was terrific, too....world record by our girls in the 4x100metre relay...Gold medal and world record...very exciting. :)<br /><br />There's nothing quite like a good old meat pie with the juices running down your chin...and pastry bits going everywhere!! Love it! lol<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. One day we'll have to sit down together, and enjoy a good feed of fresh prawns! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-23385850959453288022018-04-05T07:05:59.083-07:002018-04-05T07:05:59.083-07:00Hey Annie. I like watching people giving their b...Hey Annie. I like watching people giving their best...no matter what field it is in...sports, arts - whatever...striving to reach the goals they aim for. Being the best that they can be in whatever it is. I admire them...their inner fortitude and determination is to be admired, I think.<br /><br />As for finger food....I like finger food. Freshly cooked prawns...just as is...no fancy sauces etc., aren't sticky!!! Anyway, you save on water by licking your fingers! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)<br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-11541764455472490682018-04-05T06:59:51.475-07:002018-04-05T06:59:51.475-07:00Hey Linda...you're probably more familiar with...Hey Linda...you're probably more familiar with the name "button mushrooms"..."champignon" is the French name for the small white button mushies.<br /><br />Yes...I was thrilled just to have been chosen for the team. I was only about 14 or 15 years old at the time. The most exciting part of it all was having the trip away to another town. That had never happened to me before..or after, for that matter. lol<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-60326614099628908092018-04-05T06:53:14.550-07:002018-04-05T06:53:14.550-07:00I think all participants are winners as well in an...I think all participants are winners as well in any games. No, I don't care for most finger foods because I don't like to get my hands sticky. Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-11875478170389662162018-04-05T06:49:15.717-07:002018-04-05T06:49:15.717-07:00Dear Aunty Andrew....I don't need wine to lubr...Dear Aunty Andrew....I don't need wine to lubricate my story-telling abilities! Having someone who is interested enough in hearing them is enough incentive! :) <br /><br />Even though I drink very rarely these days...I still do like a good red such as a Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. I've a few bottle here...probably because I drink rarely these days! <br /><br />I should set up the table; prepare a special three or so course dinner for myself...open a bottle and start telling myself stories! I'll certainly have a captive audience then! And if I interrupt myself, it will be okay...because I'll know the story, anyway! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)<br /><br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-9213292567287292332018-04-05T04:50:37.096-07:002018-04-05T04:50:37.096-07:00Oh, had I have known you back then I could have wa...Oh, had I have known you back then I could have warned you about eligible bachelors from Melbourne. I am tempted to say, what games? But our ABC makes sure I hear about them. You would only be a boring dinner guest until we poured you your third glass of wine and then you would become a brilliant raconteur. Aunty Andrew knows such things. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-71922407551278139502018-04-05T04:39:56.830-07:002018-04-05T04:39:56.830-07:00I grimaced when i read about the man eating his pr...I grimaced when i read about the man eating his prawns with a knife and fork, thought for a moment he might never have come across them before but then recalled you said he was a lawyer from Melbourne and even back in those days every one would have known what a prawn was and how to eat them.<br />Mind you Lee my mother was appalled when she visited us from the UK in the early 1970s and we bought pies for the kids from a milkbar down at the beach and then ate them hot from the paper bag. She thought we were going to take them home to eat off a plate with a knife and fork. <br />And we had our first champion 'crowned' today - a silver crown for a young lad from Tassie - and meanwhile down here on the Surf Coast at Bells one of our champions passed his crown to the next generation.<br />Take care<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487589871746402154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-75210114255866792812018-04-05T04:22:15.110-07:002018-04-05T04:22:15.110-07:00I didn't know what champignons were either, ti...I didn't know what champignons were either, till today, but I do love them, better to play half a game than not at all (volleyball for me)Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-28812942989711676542018-04-05T02:34:30.270-07:002018-04-05T02:34:30.270-07:00Hey Margaret. Each to their own...our own, I gues...Hey Margaret. Each to their own...our own, I guess. I've always enjoyed watching the Summer and Winter Olympics - when I've had the chance to do so. And I will watch the events I'm interested in, in the current Commonwealth Games.<br /><br />In the years since I've stopped working, reached the age of retirement I have the time to watch the sports I choose to watch. During my working life I very rarely watched television, never having time to do so.<br /><br />I also used to entertain a lot, but gave up doing that a few years ago. Dinner parties or luncheons were enjoyable...the catering of and the actual act of have guests sitting around the dinner table...but I neither have the energy (the hips don't allow it anymore) or the money to continue the practice. But I have many great memories....<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-78013818390387721392018-04-05T02:27:39.906-07:002018-04-05T02:27:39.906-07:00See...I don't understand feeling "proud&q...See...I don't understand feeling "proud" not having played any sport, of any kind. I am not, and never have been a dedicated "sporty" type...having only played the sports that I have just for the fun of doing so, but I find that to be quite an odd statement! :)<br /><br />Playing sport as a child I enjoyed and I believe it is a good thing for a kid to do. It doesn't have to a pressured thing, but I think children should play sport of some kind...it doesn't have to be madly competitive.<br /> <br />For a time back in the early to mid-80ss I played golf every Wednesday morning. Never competitively or part of the golf club - that never interested me. I always played just nine holes with a couple of friends...and we had a great time. We'd hit off around 7 am or before...and then it would be all over and done with early. <br /><br />Golf is a fun game to play...in my opinion...not everyone has the same opinion, of course.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.com