Lemonade Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Morrisons on King Street do a damn fine breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Morrisons on King Street do a damn fine breakfast.can you define "damn fine" ?If cheap saussages made out of lips and assholes, with watery, salty bacon, slimey batery eggs & some cheap beans is "damn fine" - AKA cheap for a hillock of shite food - then I'll stick to bran flakes.I'm not getting at your Lucky, I just think that people questing for lots of food for as cheap as possible are really missing the point to "good food".Who here tries to save money by first buying cheap food?I'm watching the Jamie programme on C4, and agree completely with him...and when people moan that "posh food is too expensive" - yet happily pay 25 - 35 quid a month on mobile phones, or getting a huge telly - they certainly have their priorities wrong.what is the most important thing in life? - surely the stuff we put inside ourselves, rather than gadgets and trinkets?(sorry...I had a wee rant there).anybody else think that "good food" doesn't have to mean "expensive food" ? (and even if it is, the expense is worth it?)* normal transmission resumes * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest treader. Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 can you define "damn fine" ?If cheap saussages made out of lips and assholes, with watery, salty bacon, slimey batery eggs & some cheap beans is "damn fine" - AKA cheap for a hillock of shite food - then I'll stick to bran flakes.I'm not getting at your Lucky, I just think that people questing for lots of food for as cheap as possible are really missing the point to "good food".Who here tries to save money by first buying cheap food?I'm watching the Jamie programme on C4, and agree completely with him...and when people moan that "posh food is too expensive" - yet happily pay 25 - 35 quid a month on mobile phones, or getting a huge telly - they certainly have their priorities wrong.what is the most important thing in life? - surely the stuff we put inside ourselves, rather than gadgets and trinkets?(sorry...I had a wee rant there).anybody else think that "good food" doesn't have to mean "expensive food" ? (and even if it is, the expense is worth it?)* normal transmission resumes *he's right, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Jamie Oliver is a prick though, making the whole point null and void. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Jamie Oliver is a prick though, making the whole point null and void. I guess you are right, someone caring so much about food production, values and trying to get people passionate and themselves caring about what they put inside themselves, other than buying a new xbox or big telly every year....yeah, he's a prick alright....because he's pretending all that...and he's got a fat tongue & a silly accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 To be honest though, if the fat lazy buggers don't care what they're eating, then leave them to it. Natural selection and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 To be honest though, if the fat lazy buggers don't care what they're eating, then leave them to it. Natural selection and all that.now that....I kind of do agree with...but you've got to try haven't you?besides, think of the strain on the NHS from fat lazy turds...if they ate "better" - then we'd have a better system, in the long run....wouldn't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 now that....I kind of do agree with...but you've got to try haven't you?besides, think of the strain on the NHS from fat lazy turds...if they ate "better" - then we'd have a better system, in the long run....wouldn't we?Ah. Touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 can you define "damn fine" ?If cheap saussages made out of lips and assholes, with watery, salty bacon, slimey batery eggs & some cheap beans is "damn fine" - AKA cheap for a hillock of shite food - then I'll stick to bran flakes.I'm not getting at your Lucky, I just think that people questing for lots of food for as cheap as possible are really missing the point to "good food".Who here tries to save money by first buying cheap food?I'm watching the Jamie programme on C4, and agree completely with him...and when people moan that "posh food is too expensive" - yet happily pay 25 - 35 quid a month on mobile phones, or getting a huge telly - they certainly have their priorities wrong.what is the most important thing in life? - surely the stuff we put inside ourselves, rather than gadgets and trinkets?(sorry...I had a wee rant there).anybody else think that "good food" doesn't have to mean "expensive food" ? (and even if it is, the expense is worth it?)* normal transmission resumes *Well generally speaking I only venture into the world of fried breakfasts very occasionally, and usually when I'm hungover. I have a good and healthy diet most of the time, and I figure if I eat well 6 days a week then having a bacon roll on a Sunday morning isn't going to much damage in the long run. Similarly if I have a big fried breakfast perhaps once a month then again, I don't feel bad about it. Sometimes a great big plate full of fried shite just hits the spot wonderfully. You couldn't do it every day or you'd probably die but for a wee 'treat' now and again, bring on the lips and assholes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 bring on the lips and assholes....is that a proposition?....he he...yeah, I do hear you about the "treat" of a fried brekfast...but, imagine a fried breakfast with local saussages, black pudding, freerange eggs etc...the taste doesn't even compare...now, where is there a place in Aberdeen that would do that for you?....and be "reasonably priced"...not many if any, I'd imagine, and I think that's my point...if we didn't mind forking out for "a treat" - even if that was a fried brekkie...I'd love to set up a place that did "taste" ranther than "price" - I think people would flock - quality always gets noticed...or so I hope (!)my favourite "cut" is the ox tail - doing a slow roasted moroccan stew (cinamon, star anis, pepper, tomato & big chunky ox tail) probably costs about 5 to make 3 days worth of stew...it's tasty and lasts - but people A, don't like "offal"B, don't have a clue how to cook itC, can't get holod of it in a supermarket (easily).but...it's worth it - banter with the local butcher, satisfaction you are sourcing local produce (ok, not the spices)...and it's tasty to boot.I'm just on a ramble, as I love good food...and just wanted to throw in a few things to a discussion about where's the best fried brekkie in aberdeen - knowing that ultimately, there isn't one really...(cheap grey saussages, tastless factory eggs, salty, watery bacon etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 my favourite "cut" is the ox tailHigh 5 for the ox tail. I've not had it for a long time!!! The problem is people use supermarkets and cheap restaurants for convenience.Obviously going to a butchers will give you better quality produce and, most likely, helpful tips on how to cook what you've just bought. It's about customer service really. Although, those who work in supermarkets are trained it's not quite the same as going to the butchers, the fishman and his van or, if there still is one near you, a fruit shop!!Although Jamie Oliver is kinda annoying, kudos to him for actually trying to do something. The number of families who are disadvantaged but thing it's cheaper to buy ready meals need to be educated that cooking for scratch tastes far better and isn't any more expensive!! I could go on... but I'll stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 High 5 for the ox tail. I've not had it for a long time!!! The problem is people use supermarkets and cheap restaurants for convenience.Obviously going to a butchers will give you better quality produce and, most likely, helpful tips on how to cook what you've just bought. It's about customer service really. Although, those who work in supermarkets are trained it's not quite the same as going to the butchers, the fishman and his van or, if there still is one near you, a fruit shop!!Although Jamie Oliver is kinda annoying, kudos to him for actually trying to do something. The number of families who are disadvantaged but thing it's cheaper to buy ready meals need to be educated that cooking for scratch tastes far better and isn't any more expensive!! I could go on... but I'll stop.yeah, there is a fish van in Kingswells every Thursday (and he's got two others, and He's hoping to have one in Inverurie (I live there now...so I am happy).)Again, this thing about convenience..."I am too busy to cook" - I love this excuse...to busy to make something that is in fact, one of the simple pleasures in life. Too busy doing what? - putting the feet up in front of the TV, I'd imagine (no?)It's most definitely because people don't know how to cook in the UK (well "the general public")...Imagine if we had a food culture like Italy or France? I just think it'd make our lives so much more the richer, having the ability to make one of the fundamentals of life that brings pleasure. To put this aside for watching telly or working 12 hours a day...is a travesty.and I think that Jamie "is annoying" (to most people), because he's actually so passionate about food that people just can't identify with that - OR they are embarrassed that they can't cook themselves, ergo, slag off the mirror holder.... again, just some thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I should do a food / art thing...where I make a pot of ox tail and invite anyone who wants (here) to come and have lunch with me at transition extreme and shoot the breeze about art & culture...who'd be up for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I should do a food / art thing...where I make a pot of ox tail and invite anyone who wants (here) to come and have lunch with me at transition extreme and shoot the breeze about art & culture...who'd be up for that?Sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I should do a food / art thing...where I make a pot of ox tail and invite anyone who wants (here) to come and have lunch with me at transition extreme and shoot the breeze about art & culture...who'd be up for that?Yeah, i'd be up for a feed. I live right near Transition as well. Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm going to look into it ... I'd said to Johnny that Merlyn Riggs is doing a lot of food / art discussion, so she might be up for joining in (She's doing a residency at Deveron Arts at the mo...so might well be up for it?)...I'll look into getting some kind of sponsorship / partnership with a butchers...and I'll see if Transition "won't mind" (of course!).I'll keep you posted... It's something I'd love to do - I kind of already do it as part of the Networking nights with Creative Cultures - but this is more around "the food" - much like merlyn's work...but I'd also like to see stronger relationships with the food community with the artistic....There's only one life, and we should make the most of it!good food and banter? (isn't that what it's all about?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm going to look into it ... I'd said to Johnny that Merlyn Riggs is doing a lot of food / art discussion, so she might be up for joining in...Merlyn was in my friend's class at uni! I liked her Afternoon Tea piece.You should write to Jamie Oliver!! You could be like the Aberdeen ambassador for his projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickle Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Where can I get a decent breakfast in Aberdeen?Meeting some friends at 9.40am tomorrow and can't think for the life of me where to take them!So where did you end up going? and did you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'd just sent mr Tibet this link : Slow Food International | good, clean and fair foodhe'd mentioned bill Drummonds "food / art" stuff too : Penkiln BurnIn Aberdeen, I know of several artist working with food as a vehicle to stimulate debate in an artistic context...it's all good - I will endeavour to make this happen - for those who care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 So where did you end up going? and did you enjoy it.I went to beautiful mountain in the end.And it was really good.The food was all fresh, organic or local.Not greasy at all. Quite pricey, but well worth the money.Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Oddly enough, or not, I had a Beautiful Mountain breakfast as well. It was pricey (I think it was more expensive than the last time I was there), but best breakfast I've had in ages. Grease free and even the small breakfast is a fairly hearty portion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 illicit still? used to be decent. get a pint with it too.Nay. Got a breakfast there a few weeks back and it was rancid.I enjoy eating there on the whole, but I would avoid their breakfasts unless you like dry, hard food that is hard to swallow.They do wicked Vegetable Fajita Salads, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Nay. Got a breakfast there a few weeks back and it was rancid.I enjoy eating there on the whole, but I would avoid their breakfasts unless you like dry, hard food that is hard to swallow.I've not had good food in the Illicit Still for about 10 years.It's always crap these days.I found the same with the breakfast there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 does Littlewoods (or is it now something else?) restaurant upstairs still exist? It did decent, but basic breakfasts cheaply, and the no-smoking bit was nice (still had some of the old decor from when it was the Trades place).Used to go in there a lot when I was a student, 5 items and coffee with change from two quid, good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Exactimundo! Plus the ambience in the old bit was pleasant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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