Rants of a Rebecca

Cooking With Bec. Vol.4

Hi Brakes, and other non restrictive devices, Well it has been a while since I have done one of my cooking adventures. It is not that I am not cooking, it is just I haven't posted one. I was thinking about this the other day, so I decided to make something simple for you all to enjoy. Now this one is a real winter warmer, but it also is great in any weather conditions, and one the whole family can enjoy. Fish & Chips In this day and age of health foods, a good old serve of fish and chips can not be beat. You all know the feeling, it's Friday night, you just can't be stuffed cooking, so down to the local Fush 'n' Chups you go. As we all know, there is more to a fish and chips, than the obvious. These days there is a wide selection of types of fish, dim sims, potato cakes (potato scallops), crab sticks, chicko rolls, (tasmanian) Scallops, and even in some cases salads. Oh and I forgot to mention, you can get your fish grilled, for an extra 20 cents. Now if you think that subway got the idea for letting you choose your own salads, Fish and Chip shops, started this long ago. You can choose from the menu, what you want, how much of it you want, the only limit being $2 minimum of chips. Some places have set deals, like a snack pack, a dim sim, two potato cakes, crab stick, minimum of chips and a can of drink for $5, but you don't have to pick these, your local fish and chips shop can do any combination, with the minimum of fuss. Now one of the enjoyable things about F&C shops, is the entertainment you can get from the shop. The walls contain posters of local fish varieties, where you can update your Latin. A fine section of magazines are on hand, and local newspapers too. Some have a pinball machine, other a high bounce ball machine (usually 20 cents a ball). You can also get the stomach juices flowing, while you wait, with a Pickled Onion. Once you have your freshly wrapped golden goodies (with salt and vinegar, if you like), the world is your oyster, or your oyster is deep fried and wrapped in paper. If you had to drive to the shop, there is no greater feeling than the warm steam from the package, sitting on your lap as you drive. A small hole is ripped in the side, to allow for breathing, after all, this is you new baby. The odd piping hot chips is taken, and on some lucky occasions, you will even score a potato cake, or the crispy end of a bit of fish. Now depending on where you are eating your fish and chips, depends on the way you eat them. If it is a sunny day, then down the beach, spread out on a park table, is the way to do it. In a way, this is tourture for the fish. Those still swimming around in the ocean, will be filled with fear, from seeing their friends eaten, three seconds later they will have forgotten the whole thing and be filled with fear, from seeing their friends eaten, three seconds..... If you have taken them home, then a chip sandwich is a must. This starts with a fresh slice of bread, just enough butter to drip down your hand is spread on that slice. Then a potato cake, followed by as many chips as you can handle, and tomato sauce (Ketchup). The whole thing is finished off with another slice of bread, with just enough butter, like the first, and the whole thing is pressed down to a size that can fit in your mouth. This kind of sandwich is best eaten on a cold winters day. So there you have it, I hope I have opened up your eyes to one of the greatest food types known, and you can have a great evening of entertainment for the whole family. Blog Out HooRoo Bec

posted by Rebecca @ 6/04/2005 12:06:00 pm