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Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:26 am
by Gob
By the time you’ve decorated the house and stuffed the stockings, Christmas can be costly – and that’s before you factor in the food.
But here’s some festive cheer for those on a budget. It’s possible to serve turkey with all the trimmings for as little as £2.89 ($4.59 US or $4.48 AU)per head, according to a study.
The Good Housekeeping Institute has put together a shopping list for a traditional Christmas dinner that it claims will serve eight for just £23.08. ($36.69 US or $35.85 AU)
Read more:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... z1cb5SeqVH
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:22 am
by Sue U
It's Christmas, why are you scrimping?
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:29 am
by Gob
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:38 am
by Sue U
Surely all those pre-packaged prepared foods can be made more cheaply at home? And 10 quid for a little frozen bird like that? Supermarkets here give them away, twice the size, just for buying your groceries there for the preceding month.
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:46 am
by Gob
Jeeezus, seriously?
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:00 am
by Lord Jim
We get our fill of turkey at Thanksgiving...
For Christmas we do a prime rib, baked potatoes, stuffed mushrooms and baby asparagus....
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:30 pm
by Sue U
Gob wrote:Jeeezus, seriously?
They're in the middle of the same promotion for Thanksgiving right now:
http://www.shoprite.com/cnt/thanksgiving2011.html
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:15 pm
by Sue U
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:19 pm
by Lord Jim
I'm sure it is a meal that will be long remembered in any event.
I'm sure you'll remember it every time you look in your checking account....
286 smackers a head...
Does that include wine?
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:30 pm
by Sue U
Lord Jim wrote:I'm sure you'll remember it every time you look in your checking account....
286 smackers a head...
Oh, I don't know. I wouldn't think that was too much to spend on the spousal unit as a Christmas present, and it's not like either of us needs or wants more "things." All in all I think it's probably a fair price for an experience like that. Honestly, if you go out to Alfred's you'd easily spend more than $100 a head, and that's just a steak house that you can (and apparently do) go to any time.
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:40 pm
by dales
Lord Jim wrote:We get our fill of turkey at Thanksgiving...
For Christmas we do a prime rib, baked potatoes, stuffed mushrooms and baby asparagus....
I'll be over a little after 2pm, Jim....medium-rare, please.
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:42 pm
by kristina
Horseradish sauce for the beef, I hope? Oh, and what's for dessert?
I'll bring the wine. Shall I pick you up at 1:30, Dales?
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:10 pm
by loCAtek
They're doing it at Target, too.
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:11 pm
by Sue U
kristina wrote:Horseradish sauce for the beef, I hope?
I've never understood that; it seems so wrong.
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:39 pm
by The Hen
Sue U wrote:Lord Jim wrote:I'm sure you'll remember it every time you look in your checking account....
286 smackers a head...
Oh, I don't know. I wouldn't think that was too much to spend on the spousal unit as a Christmas present, and it's not like either of us needs or wants more "things."
This will be my Christmes present to my family.
Gob is trying to take the glory and pay for the meal. But as I have done all the leg work, sent the amazingly crafted "pre-Thank You" card, the letter to Santa, and called the restaurant to find out the exact time I will need to call them to attempt to secure my booking for the date required, then I'm bloody we'll going to pay for it too!!!!
I collect ephemerals. So far this is turning into my greatest one.
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:00 pm
by Sue U
It's a beautiful thing you're doing, Hen.
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:01 pm
by Lord Jim
Horseradish sauce for the beef,
Absolutely.
medium-rare, please.
Wouldn't cook it any other way, Dale...
If somebody insists on having theirs ruined, they can always shove their piece in the microwave.....
and what's for dessert?
I usually pick up a variety of french pastries (eclairs, napoleons, etc.) at a little Italian bakery we like....
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:39 pm
by Gob
Lord Jim wrote:
Does that include wine?
Nope.
Here's the wine list
Heston Blumenthal of The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire has been described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cuisine. His work researches the molecular compounds of dishes so to enable a greater understanding of taste and flavour. His original and scientific approach to the molecular breakdown of cuisine has teamed him with fellow chefs, scientists and psychologists throughout the world. His restaurant, The Fat Duck, opened in 1995 and was awarded its third Michelin star in January 2004.
In July 2006 Heston Blumenthal was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science by The University of Reading for his dedicated research and commitment to the exploration of culinary science.
GQ Chef of the Year
GQ Man of the Year Awards 2010
Trophy Gourmand
Austria 2010
BAFTA nomination in the Features category for "FEAST"
British Academy Television Awards 2010
Third Best Restaurant in the World
San Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2010
The Features and Lifestyle Award for Heston's Victorian Feast
The Royal Television Society Awards 2009
Food Book of the Year for The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
Guild of Food Writers Awards 2009
Winner of Design and Production Award for The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
British Book Industry Awards 2009
Winner of Photography Award for The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
James Beard Foundation Awards 2009
Winner of Design Award for The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards 2009
Second Best Restaurant in the World
San Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2009,2008,2007,2006
Best Restaurant in the UK and 10/10 score
Good Food Guide 2008, 2009,2010
BAFTA nomination in the Features category for “Heston Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection”
British Academy Television Awards 2008
Conde Nast Traveller Innovation Award for “Chocolate Wine”
2008
Best Overall Service
Restaurant Magazine Front of House Awards 2007
Best Restaurant in the UK
Good Food Guide 2007
Grand Prix de L’Art de la Cuisine
International Academy of Gastronomy 2007
GQ Personality of the year
GQ Glenfiddich Awards 2007
Best Production “Heston Blumenthal – In Search of Perfection” BBC2
GQ Glenfiddich Awards 2007
Chefs Chef
San Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurant Awards April 2007
Honary Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship for “… distinguished person whose activities have been of significant development to the chemical community..”
July 2006
Honorary Doctor of Science degree awarded by Reading University for recognition for his unique scientific approach to food and long-standing relationship with the University’s School of Food Biosciences.
Summer graduation ceremony July 2006
Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty the Queen
January 2006 New Years Honours List
Gault Millau, 19/20 rating
Gault Millau Guide January 2005
3 Michelin Stars
Michelin Travel Publications 2004
GQ Magazine Chef of the Year
GQ Magazine Man of the Year awards 2004
Square Meal/BMW Best out of Town Restaurant
Square Meal Magazine, BMW Awards 2004
Tatler Magazine Best Out of Town Restaurant
Tatler Magazine Awards 2004
Catey Awards Chef of the Year
Catering & Hotelkeeper Magazine 2004
Second Best restaurant in the World Award
Restaurant Magazine Worlds 50 Best Restaurant awards 2004
Restaurant Magazine Best European Restaurant Award
Restaurant Magazine, Worlds 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2004
Restaurant Magazine highest New Entry Award
Restaurant Magazine Worlds Best 50 Restaurants Awards 2004
Best Restaurant Award
Observer Food Monthly Awards 2004
Food & Wine Personality of the Year Award
GQ Magazine, Glenfiddich Awards 2004
Good Food Guide accreditation 9/10
2004
Best Cookbook of the year Worldwide for Family Food “a new approach to cooking”
Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2004
Best Children Cookbook for Family Food “a new approach to cooking”
Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2004
AA Guide chef’s chef of the year Award
AA Guide Publications 2002
Catey Awards Restaurateur of the year Award
Caterer & Hotelkeeper Magazine 2003
2 Michelin Stars
Michelin Travel Publications 2001
5 AA rosettes
AA Publications 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
AA wine list of the year
AA Publications 2002
AA Sherry List of the year
AA Sherry Publications 2002
AA Restaurant of Year Award
AA Publications 2001
Chef of the Year
Good Food Guide, 2001
Best of the year in Modern European category
Hotel and Restaurant Magazine, 2000
1 Michelin Star
Michelin Travel Publications 1998
Best Restaurant of the Year Award
Decanter Magazine, 1998
Oh, and he's self taught!!
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:45 am
by dales
kristina wrote:Horseradish sauce for the beef, I hope? Oh, and what's for dessert?
I'll bring the wine. Shall I pick you up at 1:30, Dales?
I'll be getting a lite buzz on in Sausilito, that's fine with me.
And Jim, those Italian desserts sound yummie!
post scriptum...Cigars, anyone?
Re: Xmas lunch
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:08 am
by Crackpot
KI always preferred straight horseradish
