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Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 10:54 am
by JLv3.0
ZedLeg wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 10:22 amUnfortunately, it's impossible to talk in a Scottish accent without sounding like an idiot (shut up JL
).
Nope
Ah you guys are alright I suppose
Weird one about ciabatta being heavy - I've always thought of it as a light, fluffy sort of a bread. Are you Northern types slathering it in lard and dripping, like normal?
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 10:58 am
by NotoriousREV
JLv3.0 wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 10:54 am
ZedLeg wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 10:22 amUnfortunately, it's impossible to talk in a Scottish accent without sounding like an idiot (shut up JL
).
Nope
Ah you guys are alright I suppose
Weird one about ciabatta being heavy - I've always thought of it as a light, fluffy sort of a bread. Are you Northern types slathering it in lard and dripping, like normal?
Ciabatta's weird. It's a very open texture but somehow also really dense. I prefer a baguette for soft and fluffiness.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 11:00 am
by JLv3.0
I have a feeling I mentioned this the other day, but Victoria train station in the late 90s had this Italian sandwich shop that would coax a breaded chicken escalope, mozzarella and salami into the best part of an entire ciabatta. Mother of God how good was that.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 11:12 am
by ZedLeg
There was a deli in Edinburgh briefly that did the American style of Italian food and they would make these incredible Chicken Parmigiana or meatball sandwiches on chiabata. Unbelievably messy to try and eat but worth it.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 11:37 am
by Rich B
Alex_ wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 10:51 am
I like my bagels untoasted.
when they’re really fresh, then yep.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 11:39 am
by JLv3.0
That salt beef bagel with pickles and mustard from Page 1 is haunting me. Sounds fantastic.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 3:23 pm
by Jobbo
JLv3.0 wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 11:00 am
I have a feeling I mentioned this the other day, but Victoria train station in the late 90s had this Italian sandwich shop that would coax a breaded chicken escalope, mozzarella and salami into the best part of an entire ciabatta. Mother of God how good was that.
There was a place opposite the courts on the Strand (Messrs. C, it was called) which also did lovely things with ciabattas in the mid-late 90s. I found somewhere else (Mark_BT52 would remember it, opposite the ITN building) where they put a chicken escalope in whatever you fancied. Making me hungry now. ETA: Google Streetview just goes back far enough to find a pic; Rudi's sandwich bar.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 3:27 pm
by GG.
There's a place called the Little Gatsby behind where I work that does a similar thing. Think that might have to be tomorrow's lunch...
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 3:38 pm
by Gavin
When we have Bagels they are toasted.
Best snackage was when I worked in Docklands, a wee oriental guy called Tony had a knackered red van and he had the most amazing rolls. Cheese and Onion omelette in one of those rolls.......
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 4:31 pm
by duncs500
I can eat bagels toasted or untoasted, but toasted is better. Ciabatta can be done both ways too, I like it lightly toasted with pastrami, rocket, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Man, bread is delicious... I wish it wasn't so bad for you.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 6:06 pm
by Rich B
duncs500 wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 4:31 pm
Man bread is delicious, I wish it wasn't so bad for you.
man bread? I don’t even want to know!
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 6:12 pm
by duncs500
Rich B wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 6:06 pm
duncs500 wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 4:31 pm
Man bread is delicious, I wish it wasn't so bad for you.
man bread? I don’t even want to know!
I'm sure you've gnawed on plenty of man bread in your time Rich.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 6:21 pm
by Rich B
duncs500 wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 6:12 pm
Rich B wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 6:06 pm
duncs500 wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 4:31 pm
Man bread is delicious, I wish it wasn't so bad for you.
man bread? I don’t even want to know!
I'm sure you've gnawed on plenty of man bread in your time Rich.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 6:24 pm
by JLv3.0
Well. That escalated - quickly.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:08 pm
by DeskJockey
Bagels should be toasted to avoid the doughiness.
Ciabatta is amazing if done right (this is like deja vu all over again, I'm sure we had a similar thread on the old forums): lightly toasted and decked out with smoked salmon, avocado, prawns, lemon, salt and pepper and some crunchy iceberg lettuce.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:22 pm
by Marv
DeskJockey wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 9:08 pm
Bagels should be toasted to avoid the doughiness.
Ciabatta is amazing if done right (this is like deja vu all over again, I'm sure we had a similar thread on the old forums): lightly toasted and decked out with
langoustines, smoked salmon, avocado, prawns, lemon, salt and pepper and some crunchy iceberg lettuce.
EFA.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:24 pm
by DeskJockey
Marv wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 9:22 pm
DeskJockey wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 9:08 pm
Bagels should be toasted to avoid the doughiness.
Ciabatta is amazing if done right (this is like deja vu all over again, I'm sure we had a similar thread on the old forums): lightly toasted and decked out with
langoustines, smoked salmon, avocado, prawns, lemon, salt and pepper and some crunchy iceberg lettuce.
EFA.
To quote the ref in Celebrity Deathmatch "I'll allow it". I shall try that.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 1:33 pm
by GG.
Jobbo wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 3:23 pm
JLv3.0 wrote: ↑Tue May 08, 2018 11:00 am
I have a feeling I mentioned this the other day, but Victoria train station in the late 90s had this Italian sandwich shop that would coax a breaded chicken escalope, mozzarella and salami into the best part of an entire ciabatta. Mother of God how good was that.
There was a place opposite the courts on the Strand (Messrs. C, it was called) which also did lovely things with ciabattas in the mid-late 90s. I found somewhere else (Mark_BT52 would remember it, opposite the ITN building) where they put a chicken escalope in whatever you fancied. Making me hungry now. ETA: Google Streetview just goes back far enough to find a pic; Rudi's sandwich bar.
Here's the Great Gatsby sandwich I mentioned.
Lightly toasted ciabatta with a very thin, not overly crunchy outer crust, perfect crispy breaded chicken escalope, thin slice of cheese, salad, mayo and a dash of home-made chilli sauce to finish.
Think I need a lie down.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 3:35 pm
by NotoriousREV
The crust to bread ratio is all wrong.
Re: Bagels
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 4:10 pm
by Nathan
Rev - I'm certain you gave up bread. Please update the database.
