On 18/08/2015 11:01, Martin wrote:
On 18 Aug 2015 09:06:40 GMT, Emery Davis wrote:

On Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:59:11 +0100, Christina Websell wrote:

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Myself, I eat almost anything. Except tripe and I don't fancy squid
either.

I'm with you: tripe is a step to far. People around here adore it though.

I associate tripe with post WWII food shortages and dehydrated mashed potato
POM.
IMO tripe is tasteless and has a slimy texture.




Actually, I think it's deeply yummy. I've eaten white and dark tripe.
Never cooked it; all our family ate it washed straight from the butchers
with vinegar, salt and pepper. Exquisiste! Can't buy it now for
trying. Last time I asked for some, the butcher said "Is it for your
dog?" Totally barking.
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Spider
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Gardening on heavy clay

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On 18/08/2015 11:01, Martin wrote:
On 18 Aug 2015 09:06:40 GMT, Emery Davis wrote:

On Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:59:11 +0100, Christina Websell wrote:

[]
Myself, I eat almost anything. Except tripe and I don't fancy squid
either.

I'm with you: tripe is a step to far. People around here adore it
though.

I associate tripe with post WWII food shortages and dehydrated mashed
potato
POM.
IMO tripe is tasteless and has a slimy texture.




Actually, I think it's deeply yummy. I've eaten white and dark tripe.
Never cooked it; all our family ate it washed straight from the butchers
with vinegar, salt and pepper. Exquisiste! Can't buy it now for trying.
Last time I asked for some, the butcher said "Is it for your dog?" Totally
barking.
--
Spider

When I had a lot of dogs, I used to get what is called green tripe for them,
which is not the same as white tripe that humans eat. It absolutely stank
but they loved it.
So I guess that's what your butcher thought you wanted.

Absolutely wouldn't eat tripe myself. No way.

You probably need a specialist butcher to get some now to eat yourself. I
don't think it will go well in the supermarkets.

Tina

On 01/09/2015 17:29, Christina Websell wrote:
"Spider" wrote in message
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On 18/08/2015 11:01, Martin wrote:
On 18 Aug 2015 09:06:40 GMT, Emery Davis wrote:

On Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:59:11 +0100, Christina Websell wrote:

[]
Myself, I eat almost anything. Except tripe and I don't fancy squid
either.

I'm with you: tripe is a step to far. People around here adore it
though.

I associate tripe with post WWII food shortages and dehydrated mashed
potato
POM.
IMO tripe is tasteless and has a slimy texture.




Actually, I think it's deeply yummy. I've eaten white and dark tripe.
Never cooked it; all our family ate it washed straight from the butchers
with vinegar, salt and pepper. Exquisiste! Can't buy it now for trying.
Last time I asked for some, the butcher said "Is it for your dog?" Totally
barking.
--
Spider

When I had a lot of dogs, I used to get what is called green tripe for them,
which is not the same as white tripe that humans eat. It absolutely stank
but they loved it.
So I guess that's what your butcher thought you wanted.

Absolutely wouldn't eat tripe myself. No way.

You probably need a specialist butcher to get some now to eat yourself. I
don't think it will go well in the supermarkets.

Tina

How little you know.
Morrison's had it for sale in prepacks in the butchery dept. today.

Good evening,

even if Emery has already explained, that people around here
(Lower-Normandy) love tripe, I would be glad to have your definition of
“tripe�, as I see a slight chance for a mix-up and that the expression
may be used in a wider sense in France (and Germany, btw.).

That said, there are different ways to transform, serve and consume the
kind of « tripes », that you can find here. And I have only made very
good experience. I am *not* eating everything and cannot understand some
of the enthusiasm that locals have for other dishes, typical for the
region or the country.

Tripes are okay with me. Beautiful aircraft, too, even if I preferred
the Snipes ... ;-)

Michael

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"David Hill" wrote in message
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On 01/09/2015 17:29, Christina Websell wrote:
"Spider" wrote in message
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On 18/08/2015 11:01, Martin wrote:
On 18 Aug 2015 09:06:40 GMT, Emery Davis wrote:

On Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:59:11 +0100, Christina Websell wrote:

[]
Myself, I eat almost anything. Except tripe and I don't fancy squid
either.

I'm with you: tripe is a step to far. People around here adore it
though.

I associate tripe with post WWII food shortages and dehydrated mashed
potato
POM.
IMO tripe is tasteless and has a slimy texture.




Actually, I think it's deeply yummy. I've eaten white and dark tripe.
Never cooked it; all our family ate it washed straight from the butchers
with vinegar, salt and pepper. Exquisiste! Can't buy it now for
trying.
Last time I asked for some, the butcher said "Is it for your dog?"
Totally
barking.
--
Spider

When I had a lot of dogs, I used to get what is called green tripe for
them,
which is not the same as white tripe that humans eat. It absolutely
stank
but they loved it.
So I guess that's what your butcher thought you wanted.

Absolutely wouldn't eat tripe myself. No way.

You probably need a specialist butcher to get some now to eat yourself.
I
don't think it will go well in the supermarkets.

Tina

How little you know.
Morrison's had it for sale in prepacks in the butchery dept. today.

so maybe Spider needs to go to Morrisons. I never go there. It's quite
offensive to say "how little you know" tbh.
I know the supermarkets I frequent don't have it which is why I suggested a
specialist butcher.

Just a variation of the „overgrown courgettes“ theme.

Being on the road a little too much these days, I had more opportunity
to listen to some of my favorite CDs again... I do not know if this is
even english, but as the Krauts come to Normandy to die anyway, I will
take the risk. This is the main theme of my garden experience this year:

Four walls of courgettes are closing in on me
I'm attacked by « Blanche de Virginie » and “White Volontee�
If I eat'em all they'll kill me
Oh Jesus save my soul (... skip that one)
I can't go back to my garden,
Not before them snowflakes fall...

Go here for a better version:
https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...lls+of+Raiford

Bye,

Michael (maybe)

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