#jumbo flapjack

[smbhax]

Saturday Night Slam Masters - in Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium (PS4)

Session: https://youtu.be/h1MktTy3k4M

[youplush]

what’s your tiniest plushie and your biggest plushie?

Tiniest is Flapjack! ⬆️ About an inch long maybe!

Biggest is my tera jumbo nesoberi of You Watanabe! ⬆️ she’s 3 feet long!

[marcholasmoth]

OSRR: 3103

i've basically forgotten what i did today. except i made a mess of my table twice and had to clear a space by swiping my arm across it and taking everything with it. that was honestly really funny.

i managed to clear some junk out of my backpack, and i got to organize my box a little better, and i even had some protein today. it was just a mess most of the day.

i did get to put some new pins on my backpack - i now have the human realm squad, king, and eda pins on my bag. i've got connected teatime huntlow pins and a jumbo flapjack, and now the rest are on and the pocket is all owl house. i like it. it's uneven, but if i can find a camila pin and a clover pin, i'll be all set.

after work i headed to the bank to pick up some cash for nancy - we split the first checks i was able to get, which was plenty anyway, so since the deposits were finalized today, i was able to grab that and also reload my starbucks card.

i went and worked with the kids, going over spelling with one, multiples of six and penmanship with the other, and then nutrition with their mom. lots to do, lots got done. i also made sure the baby stopped crying. he's a hefty chonker who can move. and by god does he have a set of lungs on him. sheesh. it's a wonder nancy has any brain cells ever with all the noise and chaos.

after that i went and got dinner with kristen at margaritas. she's been dealing with a lot and i'm always happy to both lend an ear and eat mexican food, so it was nice to spend time with her. we also got ice cream and we talked about random things. it was nice.

then i came back to joel's and sat down and started cutting out stickers because joel had to do something for work starting at 9pm? i was so confused. but i spent a while cutting and trimming and i discovered im damn good at making round things consistent, in that i cut four and they're within less than half of a millimeter in diameter from one another.

eventually i decided it was time for bed and i packed my stuff up, stickers to be applied and others to be trimmed at a later time, so i went to bed, but i had to fix the sheets first. i didn't want the fitted sheet to roll me up in my sleep. it's done that before.

but the good news is joel came upstairs not long after that. now he's curled the other way in bed and he's probably halfway asleep.

also in my writing i have discovered that my writing block happens because i'm trying to force an idea that doesn't want to be written. now that i'm following the scenes in my head, it flows much easier and it's so much better than it was before. i never could figure out what writers mean when they say they're not the ones writing the story, that they're not making up stories about characters, but that the characters write the stories themselves and that it's not a voluntary thing, almost. but i get it. holly and fuchsia have their own plan. i'm just a witness. and honestly it's cool. now that i'm kinda just following them, i'm definitely more inclined to follow their path for a little longer before saying goodbye, but only surgery will tell me if that's feasible.

which surgery is in eight sleeps. i'm so excited.

[saharacook]

Chocolate nut raw protein bars

OK here's today's line up AND the at-home version.

No LIDL version available, sadly for my wallet. They do have a cocoa orange nakd knock off but I don't like those so there you go.

All are GF but none are soy free.

Clockwise from top right we have:

M&S

80p per 35g bar, 4g protein. Good moisture to bite ratio and strong, rich almost coffee like chocolate taste, with a treacle note that is coming from the raisins in the mix. Density managed via chicory fibre which seems to be the go-to for a lot of things. A slightly more attractive product to look at than the Nakd bar but that is not a high bar. Addition of peanuts and actual chocolate chips makes this much tastier and interesting than the nakd bar it is a copy cat of, but gram for gram it is actually pricier.

TREK PROTEIN

£1 per 45g bar, 7g protein. The answer to "what if we made nutella miserable?" A chonky literal brick of a product with substantial heft and 0 joy. Paler than the M&S version as it has more nuts and no raisins. Peanut flour and chicory fibre make up almost 20% of this and it shows. I have a lot of time for nakd as they were the only vegan treat in town for a while but this thing is a sad dry lump. Eating it is an experience in dutiful chewing and leaves your jaw sore. Honestly you are better off just eating nuts. I pity the hazelnuts in this product.

TRIBE PROTEIN

£1 per 38g bar, 5g protein. The objectively tastiest of them all, basically a layer of soft date paste on a slightly crunchy chocolate flapjack-esque base (probably cold pressed but could be baked not 100% sure) then topped with nuts making it feel like the fanciest. Protein comes from "soya protein crispies" which sounds like a terrible breakfast product. Addition of oats makes it not-like-the-other-ones but it sits in the same taste zone so I included it. Different textures make it interesting and it is my current fave for with afternoon coffee.

THE AT HOME VERSION

Goals here were to keep the chocolate goodness, make it soy free and improve on the cold-pressed bars by making them moist and softer. Getting the hard texture that the packet versions have probably involves a level of dehydration that I have no interest in.

I included oats as chicory fibre isn't particularly available and I needed a dry binding agent. I had jumbo oats in and they needed a bit of crumbling to make them finer but I refuse to keep multiple grades of oat in the house as my flat is small and I am not quite that obsessed.

I added a chopped chocolate and peanut top because it makes the final thing look nicer as well as giving it variety in texture. Initial versions I mixed these in like the M&S bar but I prefer it with them on top.

I didn't bother with hazelnuts and stuck with peanuts but obviously you can substitute.

Final texture is akin to a chocolate brownie - it has that gooey chew.

Makes approx 12 40g bars at 16p each - price will flex depending on how cheap you can get your dates, I am blessed with a large turkish store on the corner.

200g chopped stoned dates (buy cheap ones this is not the time for fancy medjool)

100g peanut butter - I had smooth but crunchy will work

100g GF oats

15g cocoa

Vanilla essence

Pinch salt

15g chopped dark chocolate (LIDL)

15g chopped roasted peanuts (I used salted, YMMV)

* soak dates in boiling water (just enough to cover) for 10 mins, drain and smush dry

* blend dates into a pale creamy paste

* add other ingredients except chopped chocolate and peanuts

* stir well to break up oats

* press firmly into a container, mine was 16cm x 9 cm giving a mix height of 2.5cm

* leave in fridge overnight

* next day cut into 12 bars and press chopped nuts and chocolate on top - first version I topped the big block pre slicing then realised this would only be one edge of the bar so don't do that

[arcadequartermaster]

PATTYCAKE FLIPPER – Jumbo Flapjack / Kimala the Bouncer

RING OF DESTRUCTION SLAM MASTERS 2 (Capcom 1994)

[crazycookinglady]

Cherry and almond flapjack!

On my gap year I worked in a kitchen and developed this recipe from their normal flapjack recipe. It had become one of my standby cake recipes and one of my most requested!

Recipe

250g margarine

170g white sugar

140g golden syrup

330g small porridge oats (do not use jumbo)

50g flaked almonds

Almond extract to taste

As many glacé cherries as you want!

Melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup together then add everything together and bake at 180°c for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is a nice golden brown. (I like to decoratively sprinkle flaked almonds on top before baking but that is personal preference.)

IMPORTANT - cut the flapjack when it is still hot but leave it in the tin until completely cold and then cut it again. Otherwise it either all falls apart or is impossible to cut.

Enjoy!

H x

[quiringluke22939]

BEST ELECTRIC GRIDDLE

Preparing breakfast at home with an electric frying pan had become a relic of times gone by - that is as of not long ago. Electric frying pans are making a rebound in kitchens across America as individuals are hoping to get away from the exhausting breakfast nourishments that have come to overwhelm our lives. Numerous individuals forego breakfast and head directly to Starbucks or McDonald's for a not exactly sound beginning to their days.

 My children love it when we cook on the iron creation hotcakes, bacon, eggs, and even hashbrowns. I can at present recollect when my father would connect our electric iron and make us "breakfast for supper" as we called it in our home. It appeared to be a treat in those days having hotcakes and eggs for supper. 

These days, irons are better than anyone might have expected and will in general tidy up a lot simpler than the ones we utilized 10 or 20 years back. Just which frying pans get the best appraisals? What highlights would it be advisable for you to be searching for in a strong, solid frying pan? We go into a concise purchasing guide down beneath with audits on the top models.

The primary interesting point is the number of individuals you will normally be planning nourishment for on the iron. Models like the West Bend 76220 are alright for 1 or 2 individuals, yet it won't hold enough food on the 20 x 10 inch iron for bigger groups. 

The Presto Tilt'nDrain BigGriddle is offered on Amazon and gets fantastic audits from proprietors for it's size (23 by 17 inches) and the cost. The Wall Street Journal as of late gave the Presto iron a "Best Value" grant since it is evaluated at generally $40. Many have locally available temperature advisers for help with the cooking cycle, in spite of the fact that not all models in tests we set out to find out about played out that extraordinary. Sprinkle monitors are a pleasant element on the off chance that you plan on cooking eggs or bacon as oil can turn into an issue.

 The BroilKing Professional (PCG-10) has a decent measured splatter gatekeeper and tempered steel handles. Dribble plate are an element that all irons need or, more than likely you will tidy up a wreck off your counters each time you use it. Regarding cleaning, a few models like the West Bend are dishwasher safe, albeit most different brands are definitely not. 

The top brands for electric irons are Presto, Hamilton Beach, Rival, West Bend, and BroilKing. There are items like the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler ($130) that play out different capacities, for example, frying pan cooking, however they don't offer a similar comfort as the Presto or Broilking. For electric iron surveys, we discovered to have by a wide margin and away the most from customers and Epinions likewise gave some incredible proprietor criticism. 

The article in the WSJ was brief, yet enlightening. Purchaser Reports has not appraised irons in some time however we will refresh this article when they do give their supposition. Valuing is genuinely sensible with the least expensive irons beginning at $30 and going up to $130 for the expertly planned models. Shopping on the web at stores like  Walmart or Target is an extraordinary method to understand surveys and see pictures before purchasing your top pick.

 In the event that you like to prepare breakfast for companions or family and need bunches of room that a customary flapjack frying pan can't offer, go with the bigger irons we have recorded beneath. You can peruse the top selling electric irons online here.

he name BroilKing came up in numerous audits we read just as Presto. The Presto Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle ($40) gets acclaim for it's huge cooking region (23 by 17 inches) and the capacity to cook on a level surface or one that is somewhat calculated to permit oil to deplete off. 

The Presto iron can be found at Home Depot. Client audits are positive and rate it straight up there with the BroilKing. Concerning the BroilKing Black Electric Griddle ($55) which sells on a few sites, practically all proprietor input is strong. The nonstick cooking surface estimates 21 x 12-in so it can hold a lot of breakfast treats.

 You can cook hotcakes or burgers on this frying pan. A few people say it requires a significant stretch of time to warm the surface up to 425 degrees, however that doesn't impact the cooking capacity of the BroilKing.

The Hamilton Beach StepSavor Jumbo Griddle ($25) faired entirely well in audits and proprietors have generally beneficial comments about this spending frying pan. You will think that its online. It's one of the less expensive irons available yet performs satisfactory in many families. The 200-square-inch nonstick electric frying pan will do fine and dandy for family dinners and the movable warmth dial takes into consideration flexibility while cooking bacon, eggs, or frankfurters.

 The unit is dishwasher safe which makes cleanup genuine straightforward, albeit a few proprietors note that the dribble plate is difficult to eliminate and regularly sticks. The most ideal approach to deal with the dribble plate is to ensure your iron is cleaned regularly so the plate stays simple to work.

On the off chance that you need an expert arrangement frying pan, at that point all specialists state go with the Broil King PCG-10 Professional Griddle ($100). The BroilKing PCG-10 can deal with enormous requests with its 21 by 12 inch cooking zone that includes a splatter watchman and hardened steel handles for simple lifting and moving. 

You will pay a premium for this model however proprietors can't say enough regarding this expert looking iron. It warms up quick, cooks eggs, hotcakes, bacon, and hashbrowns easily, and has a tough plan.

[purvescreigh]

Electric Griddle

Preparing breakfast at home with an electric iron had become a relic of days gone by - that is as of not long ago. Electric frying pans are making a rebound in kitchens across America as individuals are hoping to get away from the exhausting breakfast nourishments that have come to rule our lives. Numerous individuals forego breakfast and head directly to Starbucks or McDonald's for a not exactly sound beginning to their days. My children love it when we cook on the frying pan making hotcakes, bacon, eggs, and even hashbrowns. I can at present recall when my father would connect our electric frying pan and make us "breakfast for supper" as we called it in our home. It appeared to be a treat in those days having flapjacks and eggs for supper. These days, frying pans are better than anyone might have expected and will in general tidy up a lot simpler than the ones we utilized 10 or 20 years back. Just which frying pans get the best appraisals? What highlights would it be a good idea for you to be searching for in a tough, solid frying pan? We go into a short purchasing guide down beneath with audits on the top models.

Purchasing Guide - The primary interesting point is the number of individuals you will consistently be planning nourishment for on the frying pan. Models like the West Bend 76220 are alright for 1 or 2 individuals, yet it won't hold enough food on the 20 x 10 inch frying pan for bigger groups. The Presto Tilt'nDrain BigGriddle is offered and gets fantastic audits from proprietors for it's size (23 by 17 inches) and the cost. The Wall Street Journal as of late gave the Presto iron a "Best Value" grant since it is estimated at generally $40. Many have installed temperature advisers for help with the cooking cycle, despite the fact that not all models in tests we set out to find out about played out that incredible. Sprinkle watches are a decent element in the event that you plan on cooking eggs or bacon as oil can turn into an issue. 

The BroilKing Professional (PCG-10) has a decent estimated splatter gatekeeper and tempered steel handles. Trickle plate are a component that all frying pans need or probably you will tidy up a wreck off your counters each time you use it. Regarding cleaning, a few models like the West Bend are dishwasher safe, albeit most different brands are definitely not. The top brands for electric frying pans are Presto, Hamilton Beach, Rival, West Bend, and BroilKing. There are items like the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler ($130) that play out different capacities, for example, iron cooking, however they don't offer a similar accommodation as the Presto or Broilking. For electric iron surveys, we discovered  to have by a long shot and away the most from customers and Epinions likewise gave some incredible proprietor criticism.

 The article in the WSJ was brief, yet useful. Customer Reports has not appraised frying pans in some time however we will refresh this article when they do give their feeling. Evaluating is genuinely sensible with the least expensive frying pans beginning at $30 and going up to $130 for the expertly planned models. Shopping on the web at stores like , Walmart or Target is an incredible method to understand surveys and see pictures before purchasing your top pick. . In the event that you like to prepare breakfast for companions or family and need loads of room that a conventional hotcake frying pan can't offer, go with the bigger frying pans we have recorded underneath. You can peruse the top selling electric frying pans online here.The name BroilKing came up in numerous audits we read just as Presto. 

The Presto Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle ($40) gets acclaim for it's huge cooking zone (23 by 17 inches) and the capacity to cook on a level surface or one that is somewhat calculated to permit oil to deplete off. The Presto frying pan can be found at Home Depot and. Client surveys are positive and rate it straight up there with the BroilKing. Concerning the BroilKing Black Electric Griddle ($55) which sells on a few sites, practically all proprietor input is strong. The nonstick cooking surface estimates 21 x 12-in so it can hold a lot of breakfast treats. You can cook hotcakes or cheeseburgers on this iron. A few people say it requires a significant stretch of time to warm the surface up to 425 degrees, yet that doesn't impact the cooking capacity of the BroilKing.

The Hamilton Beach StepSavor Jumbo Griddle ($25) faired entirely well in audits and proprietors have generally beneficial comments about this spending iron. You will think that its online at . It's one of the less expensive irons available yet performs adequate in many family units. The 200-square-inch nonstick electric iron will do fine and dandy for family dinners and the movable warmth dial takes into account flexibility while cooking bacon, eggs, or hotdogs. The unit is dishwasher safe which makes cleanup genuine straightforward, albeit a few proprietors note that the dribble plate is difficult to eliminate and regularly sticks. The most ideal approach to deal with the dribble plate is to ensure your iron is cleaned regularly so the plate stays simple to work.

 You will discover the Hamilton Beach frying pan available to be purchased at , Todaysconcept, and Dmart.If you need an expert arrangement iron, at that point all specialists state go with the Broil King PCG-10 Professional Griddle ($100). The BroilKing PCG-10 can deal with enormous requests with its 21 by 12 inch cooking territory that includes a splatter gatekeeper and treated steel handles for simple lifting and moving. You will pay a premium for this model however proprietors can't say enough regarding this expert looking frying pan. It warms up quick, cooks eggs, hotcakes, bacon, and hashbrowns easily, and has a durable plan. You can get it at Comforthouse.

[smbhax]

GamePro issue 65 (Dec 1994) ad for Saturday Night Slam Masters, Genesis version; illustration of Jumbo Flapjack by Tetsuo Hara (Fist of the North Star)

[hubercharlie90518]

GRIDDLE

Preparing breakfast at home with an electric iron had become a relic of times gone by - that is up to this point. Electric irons are making a rebound in kitchens across America as individuals are hoping to get away from the exhausting breakfast nourishments that have come to overwhelm our lives. Numerous individuals forego breakfast and head directly to Starbucks or McDonald's for a not exactly solid beginning to their days.

 My children love it when we cook on the frying pan making flapjacks, bacon, eggs, and even hashbrowns. I can at present recall when my father would connect our electric frying pan and make us "breakfast for supper" as we called it in our home. It appeared to be a treat in those days having flapjacks and eggs for supper. These days, frying pans are better than anyone might have expected and will in general tidy up a lot simpler than the ones we utilized 10 or 20 years prior. Just which irons get the best evaluations? What highlights would it be advisable for you to be searching for in a solid, dependable iron? We go into a short purchasing guide down underneath with surveys on the top models.

Purchasing Guide - The primary interesting point is what number of individuals you will normally be getting ready nourishment for on the iron. Models like the West Bend 76220 are alright for 1 or 2 individuals, yet it won't hold enough food on the 20 x 10 inch iron for bigger groups. The Presto Tilt'nDrain BigGriddle is offered on and gets magnificent audits from proprietors for it's size (23 by 17 inches) and the cost. The Wall Street Journal as of late gave the Presto iron a "Best Value" grant since it is estimated at generally $40. Many have installed temperature advisers for help with the cooking cycle, despite the fact that not all models in tests we set out to find out about played out that extraordinary. 

Sprinkle watches are a decent component in the event that you plan on cooking eggs or bacon as oil can turn into an issue. The BroilKing Professional (PCG-10) has a decent estimated splatter watchman and tempered steel handles. Dribble plate are an element that all irons need or, in all likelihood you will tidy up a wreck off your counters each time you use it. As far as cleaning, a few models like the West Bend are dishwasher safe, albeit most different brands are definitely not. The top brands for electric frying pans are Presto, Hamilton Beach, Rival, West Bend, and BroilKing. 

There are items like the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler ($130) that play out numerous capacities, for example, iron cooking, yet they don't offer a similar comfort as the Presto or Broilking. For electric frying pan surveys, we discovered to have by a wide margin and away the most from customers and Epinions likewise gave some extraordinary proprietor input. The article in the WSJ was brief, yet instructive. Shopper Reports has not appraised frying pans in some time however we will refresh this article when they do give their sentiment. Estimating is genuinely sensible with the least expensive frying pans beginning at $30 and going up to $130 for the expertly planned models. Shopping on the web at stores, Walmart or Target is an incredible method to understand surveys and see pictures before purchasing your top choice. In the event that you like to prepare breakfast for companions or family and need bunches of room that a customary hotcake iron can't offer, go with the bigger frying pans we have recorded underneath. You can peruse the top selling electric irons online here.

Best Electric Griddle:

The name BroilKing came up in numerous surveys we read just as Presto. The Presto Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle ($40) gets acclaim for it's huge cooking territory (23 by 17 inches) and the capacity to cook on a level surface or one that is marginally calculated to permit oil to deplete off. The Presto iron can be found at Home Depot and . Client surveys are positive and rate it straight up there with the BroilKing. Concerning the BroilKing Black Electric Griddle ($55) which sells on a few sites, practically all proprietor input is strong. The nonstick cooking surface estimates 21 x 12-in so it can hold a lot of breakfast treats. You can cook flapjacks or cheeseburgers on this frying pan. A few people say it requires a long time to warm the surface up to 425 degrees, yet that doesn't impact the cooking capacity of the BroilKing.

Spending Electric Griddle:

The Hamilton Beach StepSavor Jumbo Griddle ($25) faired entirely well in surveys and proprietors have generally beneficial comments about this spending iron. You will think that its on the web. It's one of the less expensive frying pans available yet performs satisfactory in many families. The 200-square-inch nonstick electric frying pan will do fine and dandy for family suppers and the customizable warmth dial takes into consideration flexibility while cooking bacon, eggs, or wieners. The unit is dishwasher safe which makes cleanup genuine basic, albeit a few proprietors note that the trickle plate is difficult to eliminate and frequently sticks. The most ideal approach to deal with the dribble plate is to ensure your frying pan is cleaned regularly so the plate stays simple to work. You will discover the Hamilton Beach iron available to be purchased. 

Proficient Griddle:

On the off chance that you need an expert arrangement iron, at that point all specialists state go with the Broil King PCG-10 Professional Griddle ($100). The BroilKing PCG-10 can deal with huge requests with its 21 by 12 inch cooking zone that includes a splatter watchman and hardened steel handles for simple lifting and moving. You will pay a premium for this model however proprietors can't say enough regarding this expert looking frying pan. It warms up quick, cooks eggs, flapjacks, bacon, and hashbrowns effortlessly, and has a strong plan.

[krystanadrew]

Series: Slam Masters

When the first game in the series was brought to the west, most character names were changed: Aleksey Zalazof was renamed Biff Slamkovich Lucky Colt was renamed Gunloc Sheep the Royal was renamed Alexander the Grater "Missing IQ" Gomes was renamed King Rasta Mysterious Budo was renamed Great Oni Titan the Great was renamed Titanic Tim El Stinger was renamed El Stingray Kimala the Bouncer was renamed Jumbo Flapjack The Astro was renamed Scorpion

[briscal]

jumbo flapjack stans make some noise

Saturday night slam masters army rise up

[emrize]

what are my ocs' nicknames for boobs

Nizaq - "breasts?" Tynmaise - "dingers" Zahanni - "nippleos" Xieirel - "nippers" Quita - "bubbies" Belisha - "bazookas" Raz'qa - "gazingas" Gnah - "love miffins" Maeven - "nippleoons" Mirin - "hindenburgs" Zarara - "cha-chas" Haye - "flapjacks" Gillian - "blinkers" Ixxie - "jobbers" Ami - "jumbos" Lacoda - "u-boats" Nepherea - "juggs" Valyra - "pips"

[addtothebeauty]

In addition to being a talented actress on screen and writer, Danai Gurira has also read a few audiobooks. Since we still have some time before The Walking Dead comes back and it seems like her public appearances will be minimal for awhile, now is a good time to listen!

The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa by Alexander McCall Smith-- From the author of the phenomenally successful, New York Times best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency mystery series, comes this spellbinding collection of African folktales from Zimbabwe and Botswana.When a woman becomes the target of ridicule from her husband's new wife, the jilted woman befriends a talking guinea fowl, who helps her get revenge. In another tale, a young woman who lives in a cave falls victim to the wicked scheming of a dangerous cannibal. And when a woman suspects her husband is actually a lion, she asks her brother for help in driving the cunning beast away from her and her two sons, who may also be lions!The more than 30 stories in this wonderful anthology have a uniquely African flair, but still manage to tap into ideas, love, jealousy, and ambition, that are universally human. And since folktales are part of an oral history, hearing them spoken aloud by a cast of wonderfully talented, completely authentic narrators is pure magic.  Available on Audible.

26A by Diana Evans-- Identical twins Georgia and Bessi live in the loft of 26 Waifer Avenue. Down below, their Nigerian mother puts cayenne pepper on Yorkshire pudding, and their father roams the streets of Neasden, prey to the demons of his Derbyshire upbringing. Forced to create their own identities, the Hunter children build a separate universe. Older sister Bel discovers sex, high heels, and organic hairdressing; the twins prepare for a flapjack empire; and baby sister Kemy learns to moonwalk like Michael Jackson. But when reality comes knocking, the fantasies of childhood start to give way. How will Georgia and Bessi cope in the adult world, and which of them will be stronger?Wickedly funny and devastatingly moving, 26a is an extraordinary first novel, a successor to Zadie Smith's White Teeth and Monica Ali's Brick Lane. Part fairytale, part nightmare, it moves from the mundane to the magical with flair and imagination.--Unfortunately, the version Danai reads is really hard to find. I haven’t been able to find it yet. 

Welcome to Zanzibar Road by Niki Daly-- On a hot day in Africa, the neighborhood of Zanzibar Road is bustling! There’s always someone ready to share a funny story, lend a helping hand, or celebrate a big day. As soon as Mama Jumbo walks down this special street, she knows she’s found the perfect place to settle down. And with her kind heart and big imagination, she’s sure to fit right in with her neighbors. There’s Baba Jive, who likes to play his sax; Bro Vusi and his bookmobile; Louie-Louie, who sells sweets in his shop; mischievous Juju; friendly Kwela and Buti; and lovable Little Chico. You’ll get to meet all of these delightful characters in five short, funny, and sweet stories, just right for reading alone or sharing with a neighbor of your own. Available on Audible. Also, someone has recently uploaded a sample on Youtube.

The Stone Virgins by Yvonne Vera-- Award-winning author Yvonne Vera is one of Zimbabwe's most acclaimed writers and social critics. The New Yorker calls The Stone Virgins "haunting." After decades of guerrilla war, Rhodesia finally succeeded in severing the reigns of British colonial rule. But by 1982, the leadership of Robert Mugabe had led the country toward a horrifying outbreak of violence and brutality. The effects of the liberation are still being confronted today. Available on Audible.

[carolcooks2]

Welcome to my new series…food-related of course…I was challenged way back at the beginning of this year by Pete…who suggested that maybe I should use ingredients and cooking methods where the letter used, for example, was the last letter i.e Pizza(A)…

On reflection, I think it was a good idea although how I will fare when I get to some letters I am not sure if it will be doable but I will give it a good go… I am not one to back of if challenged…hehe

Today it starts with Bicarb(B)

Bicarb – Also known as Sodium bicarbonate, aka baking soda…Baking soda tends to be the American name, while in the UK and in Australia we tend to call it bicarbonate of soda (Bicarb).

Bicarb, or baking soda, is an alkali that is used to raise soda bread and full-flavoured cakes such as gingerbread, fruit cake, chocolate cake, and carrot cake. It needs an acid (as well as moisture) to activate it so is often combined with cream of tartar, yogurt, buttermilk, or milk.

Bicarbonate of soda gives off carbon dioxide, which expands in a mixture. Once the mixture is cooked, the carbon dioxide is replaced by air, leaving a light cake or bread.

As with all raising agents, use the amount specified in the recipe. Adding extra bicarbonate of soda can result in a peaked or collapsed cake, a strong unpleasant flavour, and a greenish tinge.

Carob –  I have just learned something I thought carob was another name for cocoa well it isn’t…Carob powder and carob chips are similar to cocoa powder and choc chips in colour, however, carob is less bitter and has a naturally sweet flavour.

It is also caffeine-free and higher in fibre…It can also be used as an alternative to cocoa powder and by adding coffee it will also taste like chocolate.

Carob bean juice can also be used as a safe and effective way to treat diarrhea in children.

Crab – Who doesn’t love a crab sandwich or a crab curry? I know I do … There are thousands of different types of crabs that are divided into over 850 species. Most varieties of crab have a hard outer shell (called an exoskeleton), 3 walking legs on either side of their body, and 2 pinching claws.

Of course, like other foods, there are always the more popular of the species which we love to eat…King crabs are one of the most common and best types of edible crabs due to their large size and delicate taste.

Of the smaller crabs, the one which is very popular here are Blue crabs which are a type of swimming crab that have 2 paddle-like feet to help it swim. In fact, its scientific name literally means ‘beautiful savory swimmer.’

Crumb – a very small piece of bread, cake, or biscuit…which has many uses it can be used to coat meat or fish or as a sprinkling with some cheese on top of an au gratin…

Biscuit or cake crumbs can be used as a fruit topping or toasted and used to top ice cream or as a decoration for a dessert…So whatever you do don’t waste anything like this as it can be made into crumbs…

Corncob – the part of the maize plant on which the grain grows…

A popular and tasty vegetable which can be boiled, baked, BBQ’d…Cut from the cob and made into creamed corn, or eaten as a side or a topping for a jacket potato it is very versatile, plentiful, and tasty…

Curb –delivery (food industry term):      The practice of delivering an order in bulk to the pavement in front of a retail store; or from the tailgate of a truck to an adjacent platform

Herb – A Culinary herb, which is available fresh or dried, include basil, bay leaf, chervil, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, savory, tarragon and thyme. Used for their aromatic properties, flavour, and texture.

Hobnob- A New World style of wine that is evenly balanced, fruit-forward, with a rich mouthfeel and hints of oak. 5 popular varieties – Pinot Noir, California Chardonnay, Merlot, Red Blend, and Cabernet Sauvignon. …

Hobnob is also a biscuit/cookie …It is the brand name of a commercial biscuit. They are made from rolled oats and jumbo oats, similar to a flapjack-digestive biscuit hybrid, and are among the most popular British biscuits. McVitie’s launched Hobnobs in 1985 and a milk chocolate variant in 1987. Wikipedia

Honeycomb- A honeycomb is a mass of hexagonal prismatic wax cells built by honey bees in their nests to contain their larvae and stores of honey and pollen.

  This is my lovely fresh honeycomb…

Honeycomb is also a lovely sweet which can be covered in chocolate crunchie or used in desserts…

  Made with golden syrup, sugar, and bicarb it is fun to make and although very sweet good to eat as a treat or stir some through your ice cream.

Ingredients:

butter, for greasing

200g caster sugar

5 tbsp golden syrup

2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

Let’s Cook!

Butter a 20cm square tin.

Mix 200g caster sugar and 5 tbsp golden syrup in a deep saucepan and stir over a gentle heat until the sugar has melted. Try not to let the mixture bubble until the sugar grains have disappeared.

Once completely melted, turn up the heat a little and simmer until you have an amber-coloured caramel (this won’t take long), then as quickly as you can turn off the heat, tip in 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda and beat in with a wooden spoon until it has all disappeared and the mixture is foaming. Scrape into the tin immediately but be careful as the mixture will be very hot indeed..be careful…

The mixture will continue bubbling in the tin, simply leave it, and in about 1 hr – 1 hr 30 mins the honeycomb will be hard and ready to crumble or snap into chunks.

Enjoy!

Kebab- I love a good homemade kebab either formed around a skewer and then cooked on the BBQ or if I am making chicken kebabs then I use lemongrass as my skewers and then they impart a lovely lemon flavour. or marinate your meat and skewer it with onions and peppers and pop on the barbie…

or make your own kebab meat like I did the other week and make your own pitta with love green chilli peppers.

Lamb- A meat I cannot always get here and to my way of thinking lamb, if it is lovely spring lamb, is best eaten with jersey royal potatoes and fresh peas and beans…

Rhubarb –A perennial plant with thick red stalks and large green leaves that are poisonous. The stalks have a tart flavor and are often used in pies and tarts. My favourite rhubarb pie and custard.

They do have absolutely glorious looking leaves but never ever be tempted as they are poisonous to eat…

Scab – Causes rough scabby patches on the potato skin and the flesh underneath. It is unsightly and can affect storage potential. Any potatoes with scab should be used quickly.

Shrub – An old-fashioned sweetened fruit drink, sometimes spiked with liquor which seems to be having a revival over recent years. All you have to do is make a flavoured vinegar for wonderful drinks with soda and ice or with cocktails…

Sparerib – The long cut of meat from the lower breast bone of the hog. Spareribs are best cooked slowly so that their fat can be rendered and they can become tender.

These were absolutely delicious…finger bowls required and a bib…

Squab –  is a young domestic pigeon, typically under four weeks old, or its meat. The meat is widely described as tasting like dark chicken.

Syllabub – An English dessert comprised mainly of whipped cream sweetened with sugar and flavoured with sherry, brandy, or Cointreau. Lemon zest, fruit preserves or puree may also be swirled into the cream.

That’s all for this week see you in two weeks for the letter C (organiC)

Please stay safe as it seems in some places lockdowns are being introduced again…not good xx

About Carol Taylor:

Enjoying life in The Land Of Smiles I am having so much fun researching, finding new, authentic recipes both Thai and International to share with you. New recipes gleaned from those who I have met on my travels or are just passing through and stopped for a while. I hope you enjoy them.

I love shopping at the local markets, finding fresh, natural ingredients, new strange fruits and vegetable ones I have never seen or cooked with. I am generally the only European person and attract much attention and I love to try what I am offered and when I smile and say Aroy or Saab as it is here in the north I am met with much smiling.

Some of my recipes may not be in line with traditional ingredients and methods of cooking but are recipes I know and have become to love and maybe if you dare to try you will too. You will always get more than just a recipe from me as I love to research and find out what other properties the ingredients I use contain to improve our health and well being.

The environment is also something I am passionate about and there will be more on this on my blog this year

Exciting for me hence the title of my blog, Retired No One Told Me! I am having a wonderful ride and don’t want to get off, so if you wish to follow me on my adventures, then welcome! I hope you enjoy the ride also and if it encourages you to take a step into the unknown or untried, you know you want to…Then, I will be happy!

Please stay safe and well and follow your governments safety guidelines remember we are all in this together xxx

        The Culinary Alphabet with a twist…The letter B(herB)

Welcome to my new series…food-related of course…I was challenged way back at the beginning of this year by Pete…who suggested that maybe I should use ingredients and cooking methods where the letter used, for example, was the last letter i.e Pizza(A)…

The Culinary Alphabet with a twist…The letter B(herB) Welcome to my new series…food-related of course…I was challenged way back at the beginning of this year by Pete…who suggested that maybe I should use ingredients and cooking methods where the letter used, for example, was the last letter i.e Pizza(A)…

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Fudgy Flapjacks

I must apologise upfront if you came here looking for pancakes!  I'm not talking about that kind of flapjack!  Here in the UK, on the Isle of Mann, in Ireland and yes, surprisingly . . .  Newfoundland, a flapjack is a oaty bar, baked in a flat tin in the oven and then cut into squares or rectangles. 

Typically it is made from four basic ingredients.  Oats, butter, golden syrup and sugar.  This results in a dryer version of a flapjack.  Today's version has the inclusion of sweetened condensed milk, which will give you a fudgier, less crumbly version.

Both are delicious.  Both are simple to make.  You can find my recipe for the regular ones here . . .  four perfect ingredients.

Flapjacks are quite sweet . . . but glorious.  I suppose this is why they are so enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or a cold glass of milk.  Children absolutely love them! 

No surprise there!

The addition of sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk) results in a chewier flapjack, not quite so dry as the other ones . . .  an attribute which I quite enjoy. 

I can remember the first time I saw a flapjack here in the UK.  I wasn't quite sure what to make of them.  I wasn't sure that I was actually going to like them  . . .

I was actually quite, quite surprised.  It was love at first bite!

This is the kind of treat I dreamt about all those years ago when I was devouring Enid Blyton books and wondering about Tuck Boxes  . . .

These are great keepers and perfect for the Tuck Box! 

They also freeze very well  . . .

Perfect for tucking into lunch boxes and picnic baskets  . . . .

Perfect for enjoying as a sneaky mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack  . . .

In short, pretty perfect no matter how you wish to enjoy them, and I guarantee you will enjoy them! 

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Fudgy Flapjacks

prep time: 10 minscook time: 30 minstotal time: 40 mins

Using condensed milk helps to create a dense fudgy flapjack.  Flapjacks are oaty bars here in the UK.  Perfect for enjoying with a hot cuppa or a cold glass of milk.

ingredients:

125g butter (1/2 cup)

100g golden syrup (generous 1/4 cup,  3.5 oz)

90g  caster sugar (1/2 cup fine granulated sugar)

280g porridge oats (3 1/2 cups)

half to a full tin  (397g) sweetened condensed milk (14 oz tin)

2 tsp vanilla extract

instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F gas mark 4.  Line an 8 inch square baking tin with greaseproof paper.  Set side

Melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup together in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring often.  Do not allow to boil.  Add the condensed milk and vanilla (1/2 of the tin).  Cook, stirring for a further 5 minutes until the mixture turns a shade darker.

Remove the pan from the heat and gradually stir in the porridge oats.  You may need some extra oats, depending on whether your oats are  jumbo oats or not. You want a mixture which is well filled with oats, but not stiff.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin, smooth out and flatten in the tin.

Bake for between 12 and 30  minutes, turning the pan around halfway through the bake time to help them bake evenly.  If they are browning too quickly or you are afraid they might burn, turn the oven temperature down  slightly. They are done when the edges are browning slightly, whilst the centre is just turning golden.

Leave to cool in the tin for 25 to 30 minutes before lifting out and cutting into squares.

These were baked to enjoy with some yogurt for a teatime dessert.  I think you need to give them a go.  I think you will find that they are incredibly tasty and invariably moreish!  How's that for a tasty mouthful!  Todd just loves these.  

Source: https://theenglishkitchen.blogspot.com/2019/01/fudgy-flapjacks.html