@slimfern posted:Me too.......my dad was stationed there for 3 years
awwww
White crab meat only needs a splash of vinegar.....no ponciness thank you
@slimfern posted:Ha! I usually just go for a main....might share a starter ...never have pud
same here slim -usually only have a main
The reason "unusual" fish don't sell in the UK is because the GBP is staggeringly conservative when it comes to fish.
Sounds harsh, but it's true: I get strange looks from other customers for ordering haddock instead of cod in a chippy. 
@Kaytee posted:I have been known to have two starters and ditch the main....not got a big appetite🤣
nor me kaytee
Judge doesn’t like the chefs helping each other
@Rocking Ros Rose posted:ginger criticising again
Yes, but at least his score doesn’t count 
@Eugene's Lair posted:The reason "unusual" fish don't sell in the UK is because the GBP is staggeringly conservative when it comes to fish.
Sounds harsh, but it's true: I get strange looks from other customers for ordering haddock instead of cod in a chippy.
I'd struggle to eat anything that came out of our waters....I live by the coast 
@Baz posted:Oh he’s asking for help again …..that won’t go down well
seems a bit mean minded tbh -nothing wrong with helping each other
I'm now agreeing with Daniel about not letting the others plate my dish: this lot don't seem as confident and sure-footed in the kitchen as those in previous heats...
@Rocking Ros Rose posted:ginger criticising again
He’s a bit full of himself
@Kaytee posted:None of the others have objected
agree - personally I think its nice they help each other
@Eugene's Lair posted:I'm now agreeing with Daniel about not letting the others plate my dish: this lot don't seem as confident and sure-footed in the kitchen as those in previous heats...
No, they don’t
@Kaytee posted:He’s a bit full of himself
very much so - not keen at all
@Rocking Ros Rose posted:agree - personally I think its nice they help each other
Yes, but tbh they should be able to get their dishes out on time ….
@Eugene's Lair posted:I'm now agreeing with Daniel about not letting the others plate my dish: this lot don't seem as confident and sure-footed in the kitchen as those in previous heats...
However at a banquet he’d help with the plating ....can’t mass cater on your own
Good point about the eater not knowing what a "Crab Pulsar" is: previous chefs haven't been shy about providing background info...
@Eugene's Lair posted:I'm now agreeing with Daniel about not letting the others plate my dish: this lot don't seem as confident and sure-footed in the kitchen as those in previous heats...
Harsh comments & low scoring won't help
If the fish is supposed to be boned...that’s a bit off
@Kaytee posted:However at a banquet he’d help with the plating ....can’t mass cater on your own
Oh, I agree in principle: I just wouldn't trust this lot!
@Baz posted:Yes, but tbh they should be able to get their dishes out on time ….
agree but it happens every week - but think its a double edged sword tbh Bazzy - they are encouraged to do different often complex dishes which makes them pushed for time -a simple dish easily in the time limit would be a no no in this context
@Eugene's Lair posted:Good point about the eater not knowing what a "Crab Pulsar" is: previous chefs haven't been shy about providing background info...
Yes….not many props being used this week
@Baz posted:
Bones ….not good
awful - fancy finding one in your fish
@Rocking Ros Rose posted:agree but it happens every week - but think its a double edged sword tbh Bazzy - they are encouraged to do different often complex dishes which makes them pushed for time -a simple dish easily in the time limit would be a no no in this context
Yes, but they will have practiced surely , so the timings should be ok …..
@Rocking Ros Rose posted:awful - fancy finding one in your fish
That would finish me off …I wouldn’t eat another mouthful
@Eugene's Lair posted:Oh, I agree in principle: I just wouldn't trust this lot!
You and me both tbf🤣