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Okra...

Ok, a tip for picking ur okra. Hold one in your hand upside down (thick woody part downwards) and snap the thin top part. If it snaps neatly then it's nice. If not then leave it. The saying is "it breaks, I take!". LOL
The short stubby ones tend to be the nicest... But do the test and see

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mama_mia said:
Okra...

Ok, a tip for picking ur okra. Hold one in your hand upside down (thick woody part downwards) and snap the thin top part. If it snaps neatly then it's nice. If not then leave it. The saying is "it breaks, I take!". LOL
The short stubby ones tend to be the nicest... But do the test and see

With yams, if ur buying a big piece then get them to cut both ends and inspect. There's no guarantee it will be perfect inside but at least you've tried.

When cutting it, cut it into pieces say two finger width. Then peel. Cut each round in half, then half, then half again; that should be perfect for saturday soup. Once cut put into cold water to stop it going black.
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Ah yay, cool! I shall go a veggie hunting tomorrow hopefully. Thanks! :)
 
ermintrude said:
Ah yay, cool! I shall go a veggie hunting tomorrow hopefully. Thanks! :)
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You're welcome hon. Let me know how you get on!
 
What part of London are you from mama ?
I used to live in roehampton which was near to Wandsworth,so south west London.
I now live in Suffolk and we have nowhere to buy spices or ethnic vegetables anywhere ,which is a bit of a pain when I see what you ,ermintrude and honeyoc make !!
 
Tracy831 said:
What part of London are you from mama ?
I used to live in roehampton which was near to Wandsworth,so south west London.
I now live in Suffolk and we have nowhere to buy spices or ethnic vegetables anywhere ,which is a bit of a pain when I see what you ,ermintrude and honeyoc make !!
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Hey Tracy
I'm dan saffff near Greenwich. Never been to Suffolk, nice??

Try online and see as I think that Tescos are pretty good.

Either way, I will be your gateway to ethnic food porn LOL

Kisses...

Mama Pimp

x x x
 
mama_mia said:
Hey Tracy
I'm dan saffff near Greenwich. Never been to Suffolk, nice??

Try online and see as I think that Tescos are pretty good.

Either way, I will be your gateway to ethnic food porn LOL

Kisses...

Mama Pimp

x x x
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Hahaha............. Bring it on lol :)
 
Evening all.

This was last nights dinner.... Spicy Cottage Pie
 

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Tonights dinner

Mama's Rich Jamaican Stewed Steak, rice and broccoli. Flippin Yum!

Now remember, I make up all of these recipes so don't really do measurements but have tried for you guys.

For me, this is about trial and error and personal taste. If youre not a confident cook and you want exact measurements I would advise searching for recipes online...x

Seasoning
Schwartz beef seasoning (I like the Montreal steak seasoning)

Steak
2 packs tesco Stewing steak (cheap cuts are fine) I think it's about 1kg

1 Red pepper
5-6 sprigs of Fresh thyme
3-4tbsps Passata or tinned chopped tomatoes
Scotch bonnet
Scallions or onion
Garlic
Worcester sauce
Beef stock
Soy sauce
Vinegar (any)

Season steak and let marinade for as long as you can
Brown steak in pan and put aside

Fry onions and garlic
Add half of the peppers
Add scotch bonnet to taste.
Add passata
Fry for a couple more minutes
add steak
Add beef stock just enough to cover
Add thyme
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash soy sauce
Dash vinegar
Taste and adjust (add more of above as needed)
Lid on pot

Simmer for 1.5-2hrs or on high in slow cooker
For crunch, add remaining red pepper about 10-15 mins before the end.

You can also add in some tinned beans (black eye, cannelini, butter beans) and that makes the sauce thicker and yummier. Add these in about half way through cooking.

I think that's it... Enjoy

Mama x
 

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Tracy831 said:
Oh my god !!
Could you post the recipe please :)
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Thanks Tracy, I thought you may like this one. Lol

Ok... Will add it in over the weekend x
 
mama_mia said:
Thanks Tracy, I thought you may like this one. Lol

Ok... Will add it in over the weekend x
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Thank you mama I even came back on here today just to have another look at the picture!!!!
Is that sad or what ???? Lol x
 
Tracy831 said:
Thank you mama I even came back on here today just to have another look at the picture!!!!
Is that sad or what ???? Lol x
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So...you're liking my porn huh?

LOL
 
That Jamaican stewed steak looks incredible!!! Also waiting patiently for the recipe :drool:
 
Honeyoc said:
That Jamaican stewed steak looks incredible!!! Also waiting patiently for the recipe :drool:
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Hey honey
Bubba got you up???

Ok, am taking the hint so will post soon lol
 
mama_mia said:
Hey honey
Bubba got you up???

Ok, am taking the hint so will post soon lol
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No, in Australia at the moment lol, we're 8 hours ahead!
 
Abigail'sMummy said:
Loving the food porn mama! Need to do me a food porn thread as well..:D
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Welcome AbigailsMummy!

You can never have too much food porn...looking forward to it.
 
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