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Come Inside... => The Restaurant => Topic started by: TG on November 17, 2008, 01:58:09 PM
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I have just bought 3 pears for 88p.
Is this cheap?
I got them from the greengrocers mentioned at the beginning of the pickled Onions thread (the shop run in a shoebox by Hobbits).
It got a bit confusing in a gratifying way:
TG: Three pears please.
Hobbit: What type?
TG: Er.. Pear shaped ones please.
H: I have three types (then proceeds to name pear types, thereby confusing TG to the point of insanity) Which type do you want?
TG: Dunno. Not for me, stepson visiting, he asked for nice pears.
H: OK. (then proceeds to start lifting fruit boxes off of other fruit boxes whilst whistling the theme tune from 'The Lord of the Rings' and presents me with 3 items of the said fruit)
At this point TG becomes frightened, accidents can happen when a hobbit is rummaging through 2 metric tonnes of produce in a shop the size of your average outdoor karzi)
TG: Cheers. (pays and runs)
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So, is that cheap for pears?
I dont really care to be honest. Shopping there is a hell of a lot more fun than Sainsburys! happy088
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I like a nice pear eveilgrin:
Not for me, stepson visiting, he asked for nice pears
He may have something else in mind eveilgrin:
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I like a nice pear eveilgrin:
Not for me, stepson visiting, he asked for nice pears
He may have something else in mind eveilgrin:
Er.. Nope.
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Well he has three then.Make him devour them
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Be about right for "Named" varieties rather than the run of the mill 99p for a kilo in Asda.
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Names what? "Pert"?
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Online organic ones are nearly twice that price eeek:
You might get a Tesco's Value pear cheaper ... rubschin:
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At the checkout, like eyes:
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I went grocery shopping in Limassol today... all the signs are in Greek like...
Anyhoo... rhubarb looks a lot like rocket as far as I'm concerned... Banghead
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eveilgrin:
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I went grocery shopping in Limassol today... all the signs are in Greek like...
Anyhoo... rhubarb looks a lot like rocket as far as I'm concerned... Banghead
Rocket
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gourmetherbs.com.au%2Fimages%2Fherbpics%2Frocket.jpg&hash=b324cd3dd8c55dda773146d8f3f350f6d0d91d7c)
Rhubarb
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwinewriter.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2Frhubarb.jpg&hash=7f499fa276cb5d711311619ba85e6c93e33702d0)
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbjcrum.com%2Fimages%2Fspecsavers.jpg&hash=d738c724043eae5d55939c2488cde217b5e94977)
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OR
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.postimage.org%2FPq1f7k59.jpg&hash=52428e3696212fc21be1d15124c05e528135ecfc) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1f7k59)
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Before you put the rhubarb leaves into the salad ... whistle:
Rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances, including oxalic acid which is a nephrotoxic and corrosive acid that is present in many plants. The LD50 (median lethal dose) for pure oxalic acid in rats is about 375 mg/kg body weight,[8] or about 25 g for a 65 kg (~140 lb) human. While the oxalic acid content of rhubarb leaves can vary, a typical value is about 0.5%,[9] so a rather unlikely five kilograms of the extremely sour leaves would have to be consumed to reach an LD50 dose of oxalic acid. Cooking the leaves with soda can make them more poisonous by producing soluble oxalates.[10] However, the leaves are believed to also contain an additional, unidentified toxin,[11] which might be an anthraquinone glycoside (also known as senna glycosides).[12] In the petioles, the amount of oxalic acid is much lower, only about 2-2.5% of the total acidity.[13]
The roots have been used as an aggressive laxative for over 5,000 years.[14] The roots and stems are rich in anthraquinones, such as emodin and rhein. These substances are cathartic and laxative, which explains the sporadic use of rhubarb as a slimming agent.
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Before you put the rhubarb leaves into the salad ... whistle:
Rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances, including oxalic acid which is a nephrotoxic and corrosive acid that is present in many plants. The LD50 (median lethal dose) for pure oxalic acid in rats is about 375 mg/kg body weight,[8] or about 25 g for a 65 kg (~140 lb) human. While the oxalic acid content of rhubarb leaves can vary, a typical value is about 0.5%,[9] so a rather unlikely five kilograms of the extremely sour leaves would have to be consumed to reach an LD50 dose of oxalic acid. Cooking the leaves with soda can make them more poisonous by producing soluble oxalates.[10] However, the leaves are believed to also contain an additional, unidentified toxin,[11] which might be an anthraquinone glycoside (also known as senna glycosides).[12] In the petioles, the amount of oxalic acid is much lower, only about 2-2.5% of the total acidity.[13]
The roots have been used as an aggressive laxative for over 5,000 years.[14] The roots and stems are rich in anthraquinones, such as emodin and rhein. These substances are cathartic and laxative, which explains the sporadic use of rhubarb as a slimming agent.
He wouldn't be that daft .................................................... would he?
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LL might garnish his serving with some, just for the aggressive laxative effect whistle:
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Should we
tip warn her off like? whistle:
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LL spotted it as soon as I got in.... ::)
That'll sting for a bit... redface:
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LL spotted it as soon as I got in.... ::)
That'll sting for a bit... redface:
It would have stung even more if you'd eaten the leaves ;)
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LL spotted it as soon as I got in.... ::)
That'll sting for a bit... redface:
Not the old clip round the ear with a wet leaf was it?
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LL spotted it as soon as I got in.... ::)
That'll sting for a bit... redface:
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After all that he fecked off back to France without touching said pears.
Still, he bought me a massive piece of Roquefort so I aint complaining.
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After all that he fecked off back to France without touching said pears.
Still, he bought me a massive piece of Roquefort so I aint complaining.
Stew the pears, touch of alcohol, baguette & Roquefort ... done!