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Post by TallPaul on Oct 26, 2020 12:06:10 GMT
When the so-called continental market rolls into town, the couple running the poffertjes stall are amongst the few who actually travel from mainland Europe.
My childhood fascination with watching things being made has never left me, so I'm sure they must wonder who the weirdo taking notes is!
The batter is decanted into a copper conical container with a hole at the tip, which is plugged, rather like the boy with his finger in the dyke, by the handle of a wooden spoon, which is then raised and lowered. Low-tech it may be, but it does the job perfectly.
I think, from memory, their standard portion is 12 pancakes, with two toppings from a very long list included in the very reasonable price. You even get a little Dutch flag on a cocktail stick. 🇳🇱
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Post by n1david on Nov 6, 2020 11:12:22 GMT
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 4, 2021 8:31:31 GMT
Happy national Fish and Chip day. I'll be celebrating by getting a deep fried Colin the caterpillar cake from my local chippy...
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 4, 2021 9:10:05 GMT
I might have a chippy tea to celebrate!
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Post by david on Jun 4, 2021 9:31:38 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2021 9:52:30 GMT
And people say there's no such thing as British cuisine.
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 4, 2021 12:30:16 GMT
I've just read that chip shop of the year in 2020 was the wonderfully named The Cod's Scallops in Nottingham.
"Mint sauce on your peas, duck?"
"Yes please, duck."
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Post by sfsusan on Jun 4, 2021 16:11:35 GMT
Stupid American question... how far north is far enough to get into good Northern chippy territory? I'd love to try some of the things being discussed (and a deep-fried Mars bar has been on the list for ages), but at the moment I don't have plans to go any further than York.
Side note -- On my first visit to London back in 1980, I was looking for a place for 'proper' fish and chips but was told by all and sundry that such a thing no longer existed in London. I think we were directed to some place under Blackfriars Bridge, but either it was closed or unmemorable, because as far as I'm concerned we never found what we were looking for.
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Post by lynette on Jun 4, 2021 17:34:16 GMT
You do not have to go north ( wherever that is) to get decent fish and chips. North London maybe 😂
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 8, 2021 6:38:57 GMT
Stupid American question... how far north is far enough to get into good Northern chippy territory? I'd love to try some of the things being discussed (and a deep-fried Mars bar has been on the list for ages), but at the moment I don't have plans to go any further than York. Side note -- On my first visit to London back in 1980, I was looking for a place for 'proper' fish and chips but was told by all and sundry that such a thing no longer existed in London. I think we were directed to some place under Blackfriars Bridge, but either it was closed or unmemorable, because as far as I'm concerned we never found what we were looking for. Ignore lynette , there’s nothing worth eating in London. York is in Yorkshire which is most definitely The North. Some might say it’s the epicentre. You’re definitely in the right vicinity for a proper chippy but not every chippy in York, or indeed Yorkshire is a proper chippy. Far too many Dirty Fries, Dirty Burgers and other dirty unmentionable items going on these days. Look for the word “ traditional fish and chips” when you’re googling and avoid places that sell an array of other cuisines like kebabs, Chinese, pizza etc. Better still, ask a proper local for advice. |
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 8, 2021 8:32:49 GMT
Get this, Someone in a tree. When I was in the chip shop on Saturday, there on the counter, behind the perspex screen and next to the hand sanitiser, was a pot of chip spice. I hope they never get the two mixed up! They'll be putting patties up on the board next. |
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Post by sfsusan on Jun 8, 2021 20:10:13 GMT
Look for the word “ traditional fish and chips” when you’re googling and avoid places that sell an array of other cuisines like kebabs, Chinese, pizza etc. Better still, ask a proper local for advice. Thanks, BurlyBeaR, I'll take your advice. |
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Post by peggs on Jun 8, 2021 20:49:24 GMT
Had lovely chips last week from a chip shop in Rye, sat in the car and ate them and most satisfying. We have a weekly chip van come round here but I do need to remember the chips are not superb and to not give in to the smell.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Jun 8, 2021 21:53:10 GMT
Come out of theatre. Walk straight into Covent Garden Shake Shack. Order cheese fries.
Walk over Waterloo Bridge eating cheese fries.
Get to the South Bank. Still hungry.
Notice somewhere else selling cheese fries...🍟🤤🤤😳
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Jun 8, 2021 21:53:40 GMT
Reader I ordered that second portion of cheese fries
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Post by lynette on Jun 9, 2021 16:03:23 GMT
Stupid American question... how far north is far enough to get into good Northern chippy territory? I'd love to try some of the things being discussed (and a deep-fried Mars bar has been on the list for ages), but at the moment I don't have plans to go any further than York. Side note -- On my first visit to London back in 1980, I was looking for a place for 'proper' fish and chips but was told by all and sundry that such a thing no longer existed in London. I think we were directed to some place under Blackfriars Bridge, but either it was closed or unmemorable, because as far as I'm concerned we never found what we were looking for. Ignore lynette , there’s nothing worth eating in London. York is in Yorkshire which is most definitely The North. Some might say it’s the epicentre. You’re definitely in the right vicinity for a proper chippy but not every chippy in York, or indeed Yorkshire is a proper chippy. Far too many Dirty Fries, Dirty Burgers and other dirty unmentionable items going on these days. Look for the word “ traditional fish and chips” when you’re googling and avoid places that sell an array of other cuisines like kebabs, Chinese, pizza etc. Better still, ask a proper local for advice. Ahem, just because I eat my Mars bars raw from the packet doesn’t mean I don't know food. One day, BB, one day…..😂 |
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 13, 2021 16:46:57 GMT
Something else to bear in mind, sfsusan , is that local newspapers in the north, and perhaps elsewhere, are slightly obsessed about compiling lists of the best chip shops in their patch, which can now, of course, be easily found online in seconds. York Press article |
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Post by hulmeman on Jun 13, 2021 17:49:52 GMT
A couple of weeks ago, I went for our occasional Friday night "chippy tea" to arguably the best chippy in south Manchester. By name it is Church Road chippy in Northenden. My order was to be delayed a few minutes whilst fresh fish and chips were being cooked (a bonus in itself!). As an apology for the delay the owner offered me a "'tater scallop". A thin slice of potato fried in batter. Dear god, it was like christmas and easter rolled into one!!!
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Post by sfsusan on Jul 24, 2021 14:47:01 GMT
I'm back from York and Whitby, where I had very good haddock & chips at Grace's in York and The Fisherman's Wife in Whitby. The Fisherman's Wife was slightly better, as the fish was moister.
I also had a deep-fried Mars bar... which was really not to my taste. Far too sweet, too rich, too gloopy. But I'm glad I tried it. (I'd actually consider trying a frozen Snickers bar, deep-fried... it should be less gloopy and less sweet, with a nice contrast between the hot crispy batter and the hopefully still-slightly-frozen chewy interior.)
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 24, 2021 16:56:36 GMT
Well I’d have been concerned if you weren’t able to find a satisfactory chippy in Whitby! Hope you had a great time in Gods Own Country.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2021 11:02:08 GMT
$200, but not a battered haddock or Pukka pie in sight. Poor effort, really.
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Post by TallPaul on Dec 29, 2021 14:51:55 GMT
I've just been to a very quiet Aldi. To shift them, they're having to sell party packs of mini battered sausages with a 75% discount. Serves 'em right! Nobody likes a bargain more than me, but anyone who thinks a sausage should ever be battered deserves battering themselves. 😠
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 30, 2021 9:16:15 GMT
I've just been to a very quiet Aldi. To shift them, they're having to sell party packs of mini battered sausages with a 75% discount. Serves 'em right! Nobody likes a bargain more than me, but anyone who thinks a sausage should ever be battered deserves battering themselves. 😠 They used to do battered burgers at ours. |
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Post by cheesy116 on Dec 30, 2021 22:33:41 GMT
Everything comes battered as standard in a Scottish chippy so I always find it unusual when visiting family across the border and you get an unbattered sausage when you ask for a sausage and chips!
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Post by bimse on Dec 31, 2021 11:17:42 GMT
The Magpie in Whitby , must be one of the best fish and chip restaurants and takeaways anywhere, I was so happy to go a couple of months back, during my first trip away from home in ages . It’s best to book ahead it’s that good. It’s the only chippy I know with a wine list , and they have digital information screens telling you (amongst other things) what make of potato they’re using for chips. it’s a serious business .
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