Eating out of the freezer and cupboards challenge - part two

JIL

I had numerous steaks and bits of beef in the freezer, so took them out, chopped them up and casseroled them with some beer, oxo cube and yeast extract/marmite and onions. Made a really good pie filling.  Made some for the inlaws for their freezer.

pamsdish

I think we are all hoping for some reunions soon @zafiro1984, my daughter, her partner and my grandson, are hoping to visit in the next few months, fingers crossed, haven`t seen her since Nov 11th 2019
IN: 0
OUT: Belly pork

carinjo

Morning food friends, need some advice. I am new to rhubarb (which grows on my allotment) and am having real difficulty not messing up any recipe i try. Last night i tried this: 
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a small roasting tin, toss the rhubarb, onion wedges and garlic with the balsamic vinegar, a little olive oil and some seasoning. Roast in the oven for 20 mins. It came out a sludgy burnt mess! 
Also, tried to make a gin, but it tasted like underripe fruit. 
So, 2 questions: when is a rhubarb stalk ripe, and how to prevent it from becoming mush in the oven?
I know this is not quite the right thread, but it the one i participate in, so what can you do 

pamsdish

Not much help @carinjo all I know is rhubarb is "pulled" not cut, so assume like apples only ready when it comes away in the hand.

carinjo

Thanks @pamsdish, i knew about the pulling, but if it difficult, probably leave it for a bit. I have been putting some effort in my harvesting! 

borollan

In : essential fruit and veg shop, chicken breasts and turkey
out : corned beef

pamsdish

IN: 4 Portions of very nice mackerel pate, freeze it so I can`t eat it.
OUT: Turkey mince

pamsdish

IN: 0
OUT: 4 fish fingers for a sandwich and a bag of prawns for tomorrow. 

borollan

In : 0
Out : nan breads, chicken breasts

zafiro1984

In 0
out: 3 x lamb chops, for last night's tea. We have been living on leftovers since last Friday when son and DIL came to visit and there is still pate, part of a turkey and ham raised pie I made, plus fruit so I think the freezer can have a rest for a few more days