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Post by Sir Chancelot on Jan 20, 2010 19:52:51 GMT
Not being a true local I am not an expert on one of Guernsey's traditional and much loved dishes. ;D ;D ;D However as I have been asked what bean jar is following mention of it during a match report (thanks Diddy ::)), here is just one recipe. These vary slightly from parish to parish and from family to family. Everyone has their "secret" ingredients. But the outcome is often the same. :o :o :o Very much the stuff of Guernsey folklore. Our former local L'auberge Divette used to serve up a "mean one" I am sure Jerseylugs or the Spider will know about the Jersey versions. hubpages.com/hub/Delicious-Traditional-Guernsey-Bean-Jar-Recipe
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Post by H&J on Jan 24, 2010 12:25:55 GMT
Jersey Bean croc on the go, has been in oven since 8pm last night, due out tonight for reheating tomorrow........ could be a windy darts game later......I don't use hock or beef shin just a couple of belly slices and pork medalions chopped up, beans, onion, pepper , herbs and bay leaf with some stock.
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Post by Sir Chancelot on Jan 24, 2010 14:40:11 GMT
Jersey Bean croc on the go, has been in oven since 8pm last night, due out tonight for reheating tomorrow........ could be a windy darts game later......I don't use hock or beef shin just a couple of belly slices and pork medalions chopped up, beans, onion, pepper , herbs and bay leaf with some stock. Mmmmmmm. Jersey version "sounds" just as potent as the Guernsey version. Hope it will not be your secret weapon for the forthcoming Jersey v Guernsey Inter-Insular on 24th April. Any idea of the venue yet ?
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Post by Sir Chancelot on Jan 27, 2012 12:04:16 GMT
Another truly unique and Channel Islands specialty "The Ormer" will feature and be part of BBC One's Countryfile to be broadcast on Sunday 29th January 19.00 hrs. These local shellfish which can only officialy be harvested by hand at low tides during certain times of the year are the stuff that legends are made of ! Watch it and be educated ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Sir Chancelot on Jan 30, 2012 8:13:22 GMT
Fair depiction of gathering Ormers however it looked like a "plant" for the presenter ::) No showing of the bartering that goes on afterwards, which is often followed by a trip to the pub. Can be cooked and served with just about anything, so Tommo would be happy with Curried Ormers :o
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Post by barbelman on Jan 30, 2012 8:25:45 GMT
Fair depiction of gathering Ormers however it looked like a "plant" for the presenter ::) No showing of the bartering that goes on afterwards, which is often followed by a trip to the pub. Can be cooked and served with just about anything, so Tommo would be happy with Curried Ormers :o Ahhh...I caught the end of that and wondered what they were... cheers Tony
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2012 9:57:29 GMT
They're supposed to be a bit like a scallop. Can you eat them out of the shell, Stormin'?
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Post by Sir Chancelot on Jan 30, 2012 11:10:33 GMT
Once cleaned and cooked which requires them being cut out of shell, I suppose they could be served on a cleaned shell. Scallops taste different and an ormer is often described as a cross between steak and fish, with it's own distinctive taste. I did not make the last tide, but hope to have a mooch in a "secret location" next legal tide. Everyone has his or her favourite hunting ground, the hardest accessible often giving up the largest catches. Four of five is often called a "feed" and it is a tradition that if you get a good catch it is nice to give some to an elderly neighbour who can not get to the beach any longer to fish themselves ;D
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Post by Sir Chancelot on Dec 2, 2012 15:46:00 GMT
Layabouts do not have a league match this Tuesday so we have been invited by the lovely Donna :-* around to her and Diddy's place for Bean Jar and Layabouts Xmas party, followed by a visit to the nearby Fontaine to support the other teams. Could be an "explosive" night, knowing the powers of Donna's Bean Jar ::) ::)
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