Dori
Lunch today was gazpacho followed by calamari.
Markit
[ATTACH type="full" alt="1696259443079.jpeg"]3818[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="1696259443079.jpeg"]3818[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]Looks like something out of Men In Black
Balifrog
Lunch today was gazpacho followed by calamari.[/QUOTE]Spanish cold soup, I know that one, but the idea of a cold "soup" always "surprised" me a bit.
Balifrog
My breakfast of champions (Kurt Vonnegut)[ATTACH=full]3817[/ATTACH][ATTACH]3817[/ATTACH] Local tahu (stuffed tofu) crisped up (better than original) in my new air fryer and my first attempt at perkadel (corn fritters) admittedly not the prettiest but damned tasty, will improve with practice. Own brand peanut and sweet chili sauce just o round out the huge bali coffee in a beer mug.[/QUOTE]Tell me, when you say "breakfast" do you mean the real early brekkie of more like "brunch" ?Because honestly, no way I would be able to swallow this at 06:00 amEdit : not even with beer after a night on the piss !
Markit
Spanish cold soup, I know that one, but the idea of a cold "soup" always "surprised" me a bit.[/QUOTE]I keep meaning to make one too - have a good recipe to share?
Markit
Tell me, when you say "breakfast" do you mean the real early brekkie of more like "brunch" ?Because honestly, no way I would be able to swallow this at 06:00 amEdit : not even with beer after a night on the piss ![/QUOTE]Usually about 7ish. It's actually quite light with tofu and vegetable (sprouts and cabbage) if you don't know it, double fryed. I sometimes throw in a couple of spring rolls (lumpia) that also go down well with sauces. Most days I don't even eat breakfast so when I do that delays any further meals into the later afternoon. I would struggle with a croissant with chocolate and espresso so I guess it's what you're used to isn't it. I used to love a good German breakfast with crusty rolls, cheese and wurst (cold cuts) with a couple of boiled eggs - now I would struggle with that too. Lived in the UK with breakfasts usually being the "full English" with fried eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms and buttered toast all washed down with lashing of hot, sweet tea. YUM
Balifrog
I used to love a good German breakfast with crusty rolls, cheese and wurst (cold cuts) with a couple of boiled eggs - now I would struggle with that too.Lived in the UK with breakfasts usually being the "full English" with fried eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms and buttered toast all washed down with lashing of hot, sweet tea. YUM[/QUOTE]Worked in Germany (Bavaria, where the "real" ones live) for a few months, and yes their fruhstuck is nice.Spend time in UK also (London, Sizewell powerplant and Newcastle). In the winter their breakfast is OK, but as I didn't want to have my French passport revoked I passed on the beans and the black pudding....And don't start me on milk in the tea.....
gtrken
I have a decent pension, after a 49 year career. And yep, socialist France takes care of it's pensioners.Food is after rent my biggest expense. There used to be a time it was alcohol, party and women....good old days.And no, I don't drive... Always use Grab or GoCar.In fact your question surprises me...It's not like we're speaking about a 1 million lunch in a nice hotel.If one can't afford a simple pizza and 2 glasses of wine... my goodness...And I was alone.I didn't retire overseas to live / lodge / eat worse than in my country and eat local stuff. Nothing wrong with people "going local", simply not my style.FYI, as it isn't a secret my "food at home" budget is 5M / month (and I nearly always exceed it). Restaurant budget 3,3 M.The Missus is half of the time with me in Bali, and is included in that budget.[/QUOTE]So based on that assumption , when the missus is NOT here the budget is more expensive due to the GF ?Or did I mis read that :)CheersStill EvilKen
gtrken
Usually about 7ish. It's actually quite light with tofu and vegetable (sprouts and cabbage) if you don't know it, double fryed. I sometimes throw in a couple of spring rolls (lumpia) that also go down well with sauces. Most days I don't even eat breakfast so when I do that delays any further meals into the later afternoon.I would struggle with a croissant with chocolate and espresso so I guess it's what you're used to isn't it.I used to love a good German breakfast with crusty rolls, cheese and wurst (cold cuts) with a couple of boiled eggs - now I would struggle with that too. Lived in the UK with breakfasts usually being the "full English" with fried eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms and buttered toast all washed down with lashing of hot, sweet tea. YUM[/QUOTE]Your UK breakfast sounds like an American breakfast, only smaller and insert coffee( lots) instead of tea.CheersJust thinking of it makes me fatterKen
Balifrog
So based on that assumption , when the missus is NOT here the budget is more expensive due to the GF ?Or did I mis read that :)CheersStill EvilKen[/QUOTE]Nope, no g/f. No need to complicate life !
Markit
Nope, no g/f.No need to complicate life ![/QUOTE]I think this calls for a new thread on Indonesian girl/boy friends, don't you?
Balifrog
I think this calls for a new thread on Indonesian girl/boy friends, don't you?[/QUOTE]Maybe, but I won't be able to contribute a lot to that thread, let alone post pics....The Missus and me left HKG in Oct 2017 and part of the deal was to switch to good papa / good mama mode. Which we did.But I am sure Old Bali hands like you and others may have a few stories to share ?
Balifrog
Yesterday was a bit of a busy day in the kitchen..Lunch : Croque Monsieur. Now, it may look like a ham and cheese sandwich but has nothing in common with the usual cheap industrial ham + cheddar.Ingredients : Ham and Emmental. For the topping : cream, Emmental, Parmigiano (I sometimes use Brie, which gives it a stronger flavor but I hadn't any in the house.Butter both toast (I use salted butter), one layer of grated Emmental, 2 (or 3) layers of ham, another layer of Emmental, close the sandwich and put the topping.In the oven at 175 C for 15 / 20 minutes (the last minutes on the top position in order to give a nice brown color)[ATTACH type="full"]3819[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]3820[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]3821[/ATTACH]Served with lettuce and a vinaigrette sauce (1/3 Balsamic vinegar, 2/3 olive oil, garlic, shallots, mustard, pepper, salt)[ATTACH type="full"]3822[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]3823[/ATTACH]
Balifrog
Dinner : Spicy chicken tights in the oven.Ingredients / Spices :[ATTACH type="full"]3824[/ATTACH]Let macerate 3 hours in the fridge[ATTACH type="full"]3825[/ATTACH]Served with baby potatoes, fried with garlic, shallots and chives.[ATTACH type="full"]3826[/ATTACH]Globally a busy day as I am in bachelor mode and do everything myself.... For the chicken I made 6 pieces, so I still have some for tomorrow or later.
Markit
Dinner : Spicy chicken tights in the oven.Ingredients / Spices :[ATTACH type="full" alt="DSCN0591.JPG"]3824[/ATTACH]Let macerate 3 hours in the fridge[ATTACH type="full" alt="DSCN0594.JPG"]3825[/ATTACH]Served with baby potatoes, fried with garlic, shallots and chives.[ATTACH type="full" alt="DSCN0596.JPG"]3826[/ATTACH]Globally a busy day as I am in bachelor mode and do everything myself.... For the chicken I made 6 pieces, so I still have some for tomorrow or later.[/QUOTE]look into getting an air fryer - the above would have profited from a crispy covering on both the chicken and the tates. You don't need to fire up the large oven for something so small and it's built for small portions.
Markit
Dinner : Spicy chicken tights in the oven.Ingredients / Spices :[ATTACH type="full" alt="DSCN0591.JPG"]3824[/ATTACH]Let macerate 3 hours in the fridge[ATTACH type="full" alt="DSCN0594.JPG"]3825[/ATTACH]Served with baby potatoes, fried with garlic, shallots and chives.[ATTACH type="full" alt="DSCN0596.JPG"]3826[/ATTACH]Globally a busy day as I am in bachelor mode and do everything myself.... For the chicken I made 6 pieces, so I still have some for tomorrow or later.[/QUOTE]Not to be pedantic they are called "chicken thighs" not tights. Tights are what you wear over your head when window peeping.
PERtoDPS
Had been thinking about it when retiring , but at the end I decided "feck it, let's just enjoy retirement ! "A "food like at home" French place I can recommend in Sanur is PARISI, located on Batur Sari.My regular hangout. Typical French home cuisine, without pretention and very decent prices. Not the usual tourist trap.And the chef is French.[/QUOTE]Love Parisi, they do a fantastic steak and mash too. Were delivering free to my home in the pandemic and really nicely presented, decent wine menu and great resturant
Balifrog
look into getting an air fryer - the above would have profited from a crispy covering on both the chicken and the tates. You don't need to fire up the large oven for something so small and it's built for small portions.[/QUOTE]Nope, It's not KFC fried chicken, so no "crispy" covering...I cook the traditionnal way, so oven it is.
meerkat
can find these Lions Mane mushrooms in health food stores here - great memory medicine amongst other benefits
Balifrog
can find these Lions Mane mushrooms in health food stores here - great memory medicine amongst other benefits[/QUOTE]First time I hear about it, had to Google it up ! Bon, I lived 70 y without it and I dont think it will revive my JD /G.T. damaged braincells now.
