A Most Unlucky Day (Share ur experiences, too!)
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If I can get Ming away from the feast, there well may be, Anita!Anita Bensoussane wrote:
And there I was looking forward to eavesdropping on a bit of Ming/Moonraker banter!
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What feast? Who's been having a feast and not inviting me? Beware the wrath of Ming.
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Anita Bensoussane wrote: Thanks, Ming. Eid Mubarak!
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Excuse my ignorance folks, but what's Eid Mubarak?
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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Eid Mubarak means "Happy Eid". Eid-ul-Fitr is the holiday at the end of the month of Ramadan.
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According to the Wiki article, you're supposed to be feasting on samosas, rice, handesh (whatever that is!) and shemai!Ming wrote:What feast? Who's been having a feast and not inviting me? Beware the wrath of Ming.
We had our main day of celebration yesterday and feasted on steamed lamb, roast potatoes and parsnips plus cabbage, carrots, and gravy. A Bosnian family who live round the corner from us gave us some of their home-made cakes and biscuits (swirly batter confections and pastries flavoured with nuts, honey and almond paste.) And of course, no celebration would be complete without chocolates (we plumped for Quality Street because we love the toffee and caramel varieties.)
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Steamed lamb? Sounds revolting! This leads me on to think, what is a feast? A large, rich meal; a pleasurable abundance of something; a gluttonous gorging of food and drink, a la Henry VIII.....?Anita Bensoussane wrote:and feasted on steamed lamb, roast potatoes and parsnips plus cabbage, carrots, and gravy.
I think my ideal feast would need to be more than a roast dinner! I imagine a very long table, laden with pastries, savouries, bowls of Indian dishes, rice, barrels of delicious ales and of course, good company.
All washed down with a glass of Andrews.
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One man's meat is another man's poison!Moonraker wrote:Steamed lamb? Sounds revolting!
Is that an invitation?Moonraker wrote:I think my ideal feast would need to be more than a roast dinner! I imagine a very long table, laden with pastries, savouries, bowls of Indian dishes, rice, barrels of delicious ales and of course, good company.
Oh, and wouldn't the "good company" prefer to sit on chairs?
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Eid Mubarak to all Muslims here (I'm one myself)!
"A holiday — a mystery — an adventure — and a happy ending for dear old Barney!" said Roger. "What more could anyone want?"
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Have a nice day to all those who aren't wrapped up in religious celebrations.
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Nigel, better get the food ready, 'cos I'm on my way to your house in 6 hours!!!
Kidding!
Kidding!
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Menu
Quorn Roast
Roast Potatoes
Roast Parsnips
Broccoli
Broad Beans
Carrots
The only thing is, it might all be gone in 6 hours!
Quorn Roast
Roast Potatoes
Roast Parsnips
Broccoli
Broad Beans
Carrots
The only thing is, it might all be gone in 6 hours!
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Goodie, I could be round in ten minutes! Only kidding!!
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