Snow News
Ahh don’t you just love it , a little bit of now , possibly the wrong type of snow and Britain well England comes to a bloody standstill.
It snowed a little last night by the way.
As my mate a nurse stated this morning .
I love the fact that I have got into work without any problems (apart from it taking a little longer due to having to drive a bit slower) in my Clio, yet the hospital car park is empty of most of the Chelsea Tractors [ ED- 4×4 Gas Guzzlers that ladies that do lunch in own ] as their owners haven’t ‘braved’ the roads. Its only deep when they’re still finding bodies after three days!
I’m looking forward to cycling to work , just have to take it a bit easy and leave a bit earlier.
Anyway these chillier days have allowed me to conjure up some comfort food recipes that are fairly cheap , seasonal , and filling , no preservatives or dodgy colours just good tasty grub.
So here for Stivs , Jun Ya & Co , The Kiwi Iwi are 2 new ones that my house mate approved of and consumed like a Dyson.
Mushroom , Stilton & White Wine/
Serves 4
50g / 2 oz Butter
1 Large Onion , Finely chopped
1 Clove Garlic , chopped
400g / 13 oz Closed cap mushrooms, sliced
700 ml / 1 1/4 pints Vegetable Stock
100g / 3 1/2 oz Stilton cheese , crumbled
1 Tablespoon Fresh parsley , chopped
200 ml / 7 1/2 fluid oz white wine
Melt half the butter in the pan , sweat the onion and garlic off without colouring and until soft.
Add about two thirds of the sliced mushrooms to the pan all of the stock then bring to boil , cover and simmer for about 20 minutes , stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat add the cheese and half the parsley , then stir until the cheese has melted.
Blend until smooth.
Meanwhile melt the remaining butter in a pan fry off the remaining mushrooms for about 5 minutes until lightly coloured , stir in the remaining parsley and set aside.
Return the blended soup to the pan [ I have one of those hand blenders so do it in the pan as it cooks , it always seems to work for me ] add the wine, season with some fresh black pepper.
Reheat gently , then stir in the fried mushroom and serve.
I know the Stilton may seem expensive but it’ makes the difference , i was fortunate to get some at a stupid price of 20p for 100g. hence that’s why I cooked up this one.
It could do 4 normal people , but I think one would be tight on the portions.
I think it does 2 [ allowing for a smaller second portion each if so desired ] as good supper.
So there you go.
Anyway Heathrow has now been closed , so has the airport behind me , it’s very quiet.
Better get some more snaps in.
My bro has just made a rather interesting statement , when will Christmas cards stop having snow on them and Easter cards start having snow on them ?
Pathways all cleared for my neighbours , stops them sliding about I suppose, and I have clearded off the bird feeding station so that the little ones can actually get some grub in today.
I do hope that the trains are running later , otherwise I’m knackered for my work.
I was going to post another recipe now that I have just finished and again it’s been given the housemate approval.
Home made baked beans , they may take some more time making but hell they taste a whole lot better.
Maybe i’ll do that on another day.
6 comments Monday 02 Feb 2009 | Porl | DYRMS, Garden, Photo, Recipe
I got ski’s to lent…..
I just love home made soups. Time for another visit methinks.. stay warm. xx
Home made soups seem to be my forte
Nice topping on your garden!
Great pics!! and you have all those cigarettes to keep you warm as well!
hmm, gives me the warm fuzzies! love the pics of your bike etc – just like a cake with topping! Hope you made it to work on your cycle and they didn’t have to shovel you out?….see you soon