Made for a bunch of sausages.. and feck me these ones are worth a million! X Can I remember quantities? Nope.. (really need to get a grasp on that!) x Can I remember ingredients.. nope.. (sorry).. x Can I be… Read More ›
Month: October 2013
Pork scratchings!!
Call ’em what you want..and all the world over has various names for them.. yet to be fair.. having bought and eaten this ‘it may kill ya’ snack.. I reckon I have it.. NAILED DOWN! I have a good pal….. Read More ›
Jack’s Anti Heston’s Beef Stew
This from my pal Jack.. I have to agree entirely! Heston’s food food ‘consumers’ just doesn’t work! Have tried many of his available products in the store.. not one that good! Was pretty pleasing to see row after row of… Read More ›
Pauls-Pickles (@PaulsPickles) replied to one of your Tweets! Kebab meat!
Kebab, Kebob, gyros.. or whatever.. shaadduuPps alreadys!! X If ya like meat ya like kebab.. from the first time human set alight to a bit of meat on a stick.. to the stumbling outta a club/bar.. to enjoying the finer… Read More ›
I know it’s awful (offal) but I like it!!!
This form Jack.. it’s good timing considering our weather.. the cold is for sure rolling in.. now I don’t count pigs cheek as Offal.. is it? I like em! Anyhoo. .. here you go.. reads nice as ever Jack! What… Read More ›
Jamaican blend sausages
Mr Fitz tries international flavours of the world.. just a couple of kilos of the finest Jamaican.. Wishful thinking?? Wistful dreaming? Nah.. wanna captcha those flavours of JAMAICA! Scotch bonnet.. ginger, pimento, garlic.. some thyme.. and some ‘other’ secrets! 2… Read More ›
Flapjacks and Wraps
Ok.. have tried.. I have tried.. well ok not tried persay.. yet thought very long and hard about it.. Porridge.. for sure it’s good for you.. and that slow release energy thingy is not to be sniffed at.. I did… Read More ›
Breakfast in bed
Mrs Fitz very kindly made me breakfast in bed today! The clocks have gone back in time.. and she awoke at a-stoopid-aclock.. x Japanese white tea.. scotch pancakes, porchetta grilled.. very lucky boy! I had two bed fellows though both… Read More ›
Kebabs fit for a king
My mind wandered into the realms of turrets, elephants, pink castles, shimmering heat and starry nites.. all because of a reduced chicken in the local store.. x I had thoughts of skinning the chuck, marry-nate-ing-it and spatchcoking to roast.. Decided… Read More ›
Paul’s Pickles & a jaunt
Took Mr Wentworth out for a jaunt today.. as Mrs Fitz suggested good for us to get out.. and he is such a star in the truck x We decided on Hitchin Market.. us supposed to be pretty good and… Read More ›
An Apple Rose Tart & A Love Story
Originally posted on The Novice Gardener:
We had been staring at each other, and we always seemed to bump into one another, even though I had made the extra effort to avoid the encounter. So, finally I said,”We can’t keep…
Lonestar grill.. and pasta supper
Was looking forward to visiting this place.. the Lonestar grill.. supposedly a cool Americana joint.. well according to trip advisor.. of which ‘A’ they have 12 nice friends.. ‘B’ it’s true.. So off I tootled.. Upon arrival it’s in a… Read More ›
Middle eastern wraps
Gone back to wonderful wraps.. the pilloweee warm breads.. dusted with zatar spice prior to heating.. chopped Romano peppers, beef tomatoes, scallions, iceberg lettuce, guacamole, tatziki, and beet root and sour cream sauces.. All atopped with diced red onion, ras… Read More ›
No-bones fish & Duck legs
I promised Mrs Fitz I would get her some fish for supper without any bones.. I promised.. After lengthy discussions with the fish counter person.. who is very helpful I must say.. we arrived at the choice of some tilipia… Read More ›
Sausage roll & Chicken wings
I have some family over.. so what do you feed small boys? Chicken wings and sausage rolls of course!! X Using Mr Fitz sausage meat with added sage and Mexican onion powder.. All butter puff pastry.. rolled out.. sausage smushed… Read More ›
Corned beef Hash & Crab linguine
A delightful supper this evening.. truly delightful.. Crab Linguine for Mrs Fitz.. Corned beef Hash for me.. (Mr Fitz ahem x).. Went to the store.. still a little jat legged.. ya getme? Mixed white and brown crab.. mixed with Italian… Read More ›
mussels and frites
Post from Jack.. catch ya soon Jack x Well couldn’t be bothered doing anything fancy so looked in the fridge and found a pack of mussels in white wine sauce that I got from Aldi. I don’t often go there… Read More ›
Double baked potatoes
Baked potatoes… mmmmm Let me say it again.. BAKED POTATOES… MMMMMMMM! x When the weather draws in and you are feeling like you need a big foodie snuggle.. nothing better than proper baked potatoes.. not the Ping variety.. the in… Read More ›
Tuna pasta lunch
What to make for Mrs Fitz’s lunch? Am trapped indoors.. well not trapped.. looking after new arrival Cora Murley.. she cool.. no fear whatsoever! It’s great for Mr Wentworth…x Hmm.. cupboard time.. a can of tuna.. some tomatoes in the… Read More ›
Heston’s beef & dumplings
Got this mail from my Pal Jack.. Are any of Heston’s ‘consumer’ foods any good? We have tried a bunch of them.. and always been disappointed!! Just as Mr. Fitz saw the pack of shin and marrow I went… Read More ›
Mr Fitz pork and leek sausages last of the bath spuds
Made some pork and leek sausages.. its been a terribly autumnal day today.. we had a SMACK of thunder followed by hailstones!!! Sheesh almighty! So decided pork and leek sausages would make the perfect supper.. Pawed up some of the… Read More ›
The perfect poached eggs on toast
Www.cookingwithmrfitz.com Mrs Fitz loves poached eggs.. yet we are not fans of The Oil an vinegar store.. it sucks and set fire to my brand new oven a while back! Decided to have a nice simple breakfast. Not… Read More ›
Squidless rings!
Www.cookingwithmrfitz.com Well Mr Fitz l went to Waitrose this morning for our weekly shop and to pick up my free Daily Mail. (really Jack! Other much better papers are available!b) I saw on one of the shelves… Read More ›
Anniversary supper
It’s our anniversary.. the wedding one.. So what with having Cora Murley and a very bouncy yet tryin to be helpful Mr Wentworth.. it has made supper a wee bit difficult.. Gone for a spatchcocked chuck.. cut the back bone… Read More ›
Chorizo style sausage and Cora Murley
Back home now.. rested? Kinda!!! X Keeping the multiple flights ‘jet lag’ away as much as possible.. gods bless Melatonin huh! X Off we went this morning and picked up the new addition to the Fitz household.. Mr Wentworths. Sister….. Read More ›
Home coming delights..
I Love Mrs Fitz.. like really love her.. and particularly when I have been travelling hard.. she always makes me a shepherds pie.. and some buttermilk irish soda bread.. It’s become world renowed as I travel.. everyone from customs to… Read More ›
Real Yankee food
After the small struggles with eating ‘serviced’ food.. let’s try takeout.. this is the lands that invented it right? It’s gotta be good.. Oh oh mama.. yup it’s good Hot dog on a stick.. pure genius, designed by a mad… Read More ›
Supper at Charlie Palmers Four seasons Vegas.. and Mickey J Cirque..
Went for a supper at Charly Palmers inside the Four Seasons here in Las Vegas.. The service was straight outta a comedy sketch! It was like a reality show where they take people that have never worked in the service… Read More ›
Sage in Aria. Vegas..
Wow it’s a long walk from the Palazzo to this joint!! Sheesh already!! X The Sage in Aria is in what appears to be a shopping mall.. it kinda puts you off already! Passed by loads of interesting things and… Read More ›
Morels and Mounties
Think the Mounties may be on to me! Perhaps the post about the thanksgiving was not good? X Breakfast at Morels though was nice.. of course donuts with home made jam.. covered in powdered sugar.. is naturally the best way… Read More ›
Canadian thanksgiving supper
Am in Vegas.. and have been invited by my pals from Toronto to join them for Canadian thanksgiving supper.. never tried it so thought why not!! Canadian Thanksgiving seems to be all about the harvest.. so that kinda nice x… Read More ›
Breakfast at the Delano.. Miami
Having had no supper.. Suffering from itchy eyes.. and a dry throat.. (maybe a few too many cigars..), heck they were making them in front of me.. Breakfast.. a good spread.. great floridian OJ.. eggs with tabasco.. jalapeños! A lovely… Read More ›
Brunch at the Delano Miami..
Time for brunch.. After a wonderful wander around the city.. and stopping at Versaces house.. unfortunate that incident and look what happened to the fashion house once he passed.. shame.. I used to love those mad prints.. and the medusa… Read More ›
Breakfast in Miami the Mondrian
Have arrived in Miami.. it’s hot.. yet very frickin cool huh!! X Am lucky enough to be staying at the Mondrian first.. and breakfast.. am hungry! Gone for eggs easy.. applewwod bacon wheat toast and a side of sausage and… Read More ›
Fish lunch and samosa chaat
It Friday.. so fish for Mrs Fitz.. After much discussion with the woman on the fish counter about which would not have bones.. we minimised the risk by taking on some fillets of mackerel.. in the oven bag.. Uhoh.. there… Read More ›
How to eat: kebabs
http://Www.cookingwithmrfitz.com Dropped some homemade doner off for Jack this morning had to return the excellent pressure cooker book he lent me.. and a now empty and clean kilner jar of the very good red pepper gravy.. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2013/sep/26/how-to-eat-kebabs Thanks… Read More ›
Happy Friday breakfast! & Doner kebab
Happy Friday.. Breakfast today of two types of yoghurt from the dairy collective.. a blood orange and a passion fruit.. lovely yoghurt them.. you really must track ’em down.. with figs.. they are lovely and jammy at the moment.. and… Read More ›
Injun.. UNDER pressure.. dah dah dah..
We ate well tonite.. that mutton number plus the karsson saag with bath spuds gig,, The mutton? I added butter beans and frozen peas.. it worked my friends.. lovely x Great mutton lollipops (fashionable huh? X ) in a delicious… Read More ›
No pressure.. stew, an injun & some fish..
Inspired by my pal jacks easy cheatey spag boll the other day.. am gunning for a stew.. you know when you need fortifying? Well this is one of them moments.. Stewing beefs.. chopped, two chopped up casserole packs.. half pint… Read More ›
KC’s DOUGLAS CORK
Have you hear of this place? KC & sons.ie..?? Google it (other search engines are available yet I don’t think as good..x).. it’s worth it.. they even have a Q cam so you can check the line.. and it can… Read More ›
A grey day.. yet can you eat the following?
Started with a grey day today.. had breakfast watching the foggyness.. Off to Cork city to take care of some unfortunate business.. a sad long story.. So some cheering up needed.. went searching for food.. Found a bunch of animals!!… Read More ›
Kinsale Last supper.. boo!
After a busy day.. we are taking supper in the hotel.. it’s supposed to be of a good standard, and to be fair it’s more than adequate.. We skipped starters and jumped feet first into the mains.. I went for… Read More ›
Kinsale desert.. or dessert.. we are deserting it anyways!
After a lovely lunch cooked by Chef Jonny Hartnett of the Blue Haven Group.. we took the walk to the following stops.. Ice cream first at Sundays it’s Sunday after all! Bubblegum flavor for my niece..with sprinkles of 100’s an… Read More ›
Goood Morrrning KIIIINNNSALE!
It’s not the sunny day today.. boo.. x Yet after a good breakfast, a swim and a steam.. off for a wander into Kinsale.. stopping for lunch at Hamlets.. WOWSERS! They have Mr Fitz sausages on the menu!! Ok.. not… Read More ›
Kinsale part two
Have gone for the fish and chips upon Chef Johnny Hartnett’s recommendation .. and I must admit.. apart from that I do not normally eat the shishies.. it was fantastic.. is it being by the sea that does that to… Read More ›
No-Cook Buttered Eggs: Food + Cooking : gourmet.com
Got sent this from Jack.. answers those questions and thoughts I had!! Cool! X Thanks Jack! http://Www.cookingwithmrfitz.com Http://www.gourmet.com/food/2009/04/buttered-eggs-easter-recipe After reading your post re buttered eggs I had to GOOGLE and found this. Thought you might be interested. X Sent… Read More ›
Kinsale part one
Have arrived in Kinsale.. the weather is still superb.. is this really Ireland? Kinsale is one of those superb picturesque postcard places.. and in the sunshine even better! Have managed to meet up with the fantastic up-coming chef.. Johnny Hartnett….. Read More ›
Cork City
Have arrived in Cork City.. a wonderful city.. in beautiful Eire.. and it is glorious sunshine.. some places really shine in the sun and this is one of those.. I first came here many years ago.. and boy has the… Read More ›
Truffle butter
What to do with that wonderful truffle brought back from our hunting.. ? Due to travel for the next couple of weeks.. needed to ‘preserve’ it’s rarity and make sure we could enjoy it in the future! So truffle butter… Read More ›
Veal schitznel lunch & Steak Pies
Off to Eire so had last nite some freezer pies.. and very fine they were too! Charlie Bighams steak numbers.. problem was forgot the box.. luckily a quick call to my attorney assisted with the temp and time.. and perfect… Read More ›
Jacks: Cheats Spag Bol
This is a great cheatey recipe from My pal Jack.. move over Delia!! Jack’s at the helm! Www.cookingwithmrfitz.com Tonight I decided to cook some Spaghetti Bolognese. I had a jar of that well known ready made sauce prepared by… Read More ›
A somerset jaunt..
As we leave somerset with our truffles and heads full of new found knowledge.. we (me an Mr Wentworth) decide to take in some of the food related sites along the way.. First stop Julien Temperleys Cider Brandy distillery.. perhaps… Read More ›
Truffle Hunters..!
We made it.. after a breakfast worthy of a good hunt, me & Mr Wentworth drove the short distance to the secret location.. After gaining access through the big iron gates.. we meet Marion Dean.. with a big smile.. and… Read More ›
Truffle hunting pre-dinner
Some may have received a post already.. apologies.. here is the real deal.. We have arrived ready for tomorrow’s truffle hunt.. he better get it! Mr Wentworth was great on the journey.. and we passed stonehenge.. are we druided up?… Read More ›
Cooking with Mr Fitz 