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10:21am Thursday 22nd January 2009

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I have been trying to get used to doing more cooking at home. It’s not something that I have done loads of over the past few years, so it’s taking some getting used to. Last week I made a chilli and it was horrible! It was watery and tasteless. Today, not wanting to be beaten, I decided on a second attempt.

First time around, I had made a huge saucepan and only added a small teaspoon of chilli powder. This I decided had to be my error. Perhaps in actual fact I was supposed to add a tablespoon? Well it was a huge pot again, so I decided to go with two tablespoons for good measure.

I called tea and some excited little monkeys came bounding enthusiastically to the dinner table. Alf proceeded to take a huge mouthful, went bright red and gasped, before choking and shouting “I need a drink!”

It was at this point that I decided to taste the chilli and I swear steam came out of my ears, it was that hot! I felt really bad. Poor Alfie still has red cheeks two hours later! The children had sandwiches for tea.


Comments (20)

1:32pm Thu 22 Jan 09

john c says...

You wicked wicked Mum,
BTW, if you have room in the pan (or a spare pan and split the chilli) you can rescue a too hot chilli by added more base ingrediance to the dish, lots of things work well, baked beans, tinned new potatoes, tinned tomatoes even peas or carrots at a push.
You wicked wicked Mum, BTW, if you have room in the pan (or a spare pan and split the chilli) you can rescue a too hot chilli by added more base ingrediance to the dish, lots of things work well, baked beans, tinned new potatoes, tinned tomatoes even peas or carrots at a push. john c

3:23pm Thu 22 Jan 09

Mr_Spunk says...

So let me get this straight, you have 6 kids and cooking is "not something that I have done loads of over the past few years"

What the hell have you been feeding them then? Has Ronald McDonald been feeding them for you?
So let me get this straight, you have 6 kids and cooking is "not something that I have done loads of over the past few years" What the hell have you been feeding them then? Has Ronald McDonald been feeding them for you? Mr_Spunk

3:40pm Thu 22 Jan 09

Mum's The Word says...

Thanks John C lol, maybe it will be third time lucky with the chilli.

Mr **** you seem to have some kind of personal gripe with me! Yes! I have six children, four I gave birth to and two who are my stepsons. BUT I would like to state that they are all my babies and I am proud and blessed to have them! I also work. Now, is there anything else you want to ask me? whilst we are settling a few scores. Btw, what gives you the right to judge? If you were aiming for me to bite, I did today.
Thanks John C lol, maybe it will be third time lucky with the chilli. Mr **** you seem to have some kind of personal gripe with me! Yes! I have six children, four I gave birth to and two who are my stepsons. BUT I would like to state that they are all my babies and I am proud and blessed to have them! I also work. Now, is there anything else you want to ask me? whilst we are settling a few scores. Btw, what gives you the right to judge? If you were aiming for me to bite, I did today. Mum's The Word

3:52pm Thu 22 Jan 09

Mum's The Word says...

Oh and I forgot to answer your question, it's my partner who has done the majority of the cooking over the past few years.
Oh and I forgot to answer your question, it's my partner who has done the majority of the cooking over the past few years. Mum's The Word

5:11pm Thu 22 Jan 09

viks says...

we all have to start somewhere, and trial and error are the best way to learn something new....x

we all have to start somewhere, and trial and error are the best way to learn something new....x viks

7:49pm Thu 22 Jan 09

miss aj says...

don't worry we all make mistakes
and to the bloke who keeps making nasty remarks my husband does most off the cooking to does that me a bad mum as well.
don't worry we all make mistakes and to the bloke who keeps making nasty remarks my husband does most off the cooking to does that me a bad mum as well. miss aj

2:53pm Fri 23 Jan 09

Berry_Bassett says...

“don't worry we all make mistakes”

You have made plenty, your grammar is appalling!
“don't worry we all make mistakes” You have made plenty, your grammar is appalling! Berry_Bassett

3:46pm Fri 23 Jan 09

miss aj says...

sorry did not know i was back at school.
sorry did not know i was back at school. miss aj

4:06pm Fri 23 Jan 09

Mum's The Word says...

You are not back at school, pay no heed. The mistakes of others are often pointed out by those wising to hide much worse shortfalls. It's very transparent.
You are not back at school, pay no heed. The mistakes of others are often pointed out by those wising to hide much worse shortfalls. It's very transparent. Mum's The Word

4:39pm Fri 23 Jan 09

AllyT says...

Hi Mum

I too have nearly wiped out my sons taste buds through trial and error LOL

Oh to live in the perfect world some of these readers come from !!
The real world must be a scary place to be.

Have a good week
x

Hi Mum I too have nearly wiped out my sons taste buds through trial and error LOL Oh to live in the perfect world some of these readers come from !! The real world must be a scary place to be. Have a good week x AllyT

8:20pm Fri 23 Jan 09

Grad says...

Lasagne is surprisingly easy (and the packet usually comes with a recipe on). If you buy dried it is quite cheap and great for a big family. Cook it with chips or with a salad and you'll have a meal for 6 in no time at all! Another good 'big family' dish is potato bake. (Layer of potato, layer of white sauce & veg/.cheese then repeat...) Also shepherds pie. I'm getting hungry now. Rather hilariously the security word is, pass-some!
Lasagne is surprisingly easy (and the packet usually comes with a recipe on). If you buy dried it is quite cheap and great for a big family. Cook it with chips or with a salad and you'll have a meal for 6 in no time at all! Another good 'big family' dish is potato bake. (Layer of potato, layer of white sauce & veg/.cheese then repeat...) Also shepherds pie. I'm getting hungry now. Rather hilariously the security word is, pass-some! Grad

2:22am Sat 24 Jan 09

still an oldcrone says...

Hi MTW, lol, well you are braver than me the only chilli I make is with help from a jar! Thinking of your Alfie reminds me of the time when my son aged about four decided to tip the pepper pot up to taste some, the lid fell off and he had a mouth and nose full...he didnt stop sneezing for a long time!

A belated Happy New Year by the way!
Hi MTW, lol, well you are braver than me the only chilli I make is with help from a jar! Thinking of your Alfie reminds me of the time when my son aged about four decided to tip the pepper pot up to taste some, the lid fell off and he had a mouth and nose full...he didnt stop sneezing for a long time! A belated Happy New Year by the way! still an oldcrone

2:32am Sat 24 Jan 09

still an oldcrone says...

Mr S punk you may be but do you now have the balls to apologise to MTW for your gross misjudgment of her? I could say so much more but will refrain from doing so, except that your negative comments are so inappropriate on a blog spot!
Mr S punk you may be but do you now have the balls to apologise to MTW for your gross misjudgment of her? I could say so much more but will refrain from doing so, except that your negative comments are so inappropriate on a blog spot! still an oldcrone

11:36am Mon 26 Jan 09

Ankh says...

Why the hell did you cook a chilli and not taste it before serving it?

Surely any idiot knows to taste what they are cooking before serving it.
Why the hell did you cook a chilli and not taste it before serving it? Surely any idiot knows to taste what they are cooking before serving it. Ankh

1:59pm Mon 26 Jan 09

viks says...

all I can say to Ankh Morpork is... before you imply that everyone who doesnt taste their food whilst cooking is an idiot, I would just like to say that I dont, the reason being I cant taste anything... unless food is increadably spicy, food tastes all the same to me..
all I can say to Ankh Morpork is... before you imply that everyone who doesnt taste their food whilst cooking is an idiot, I would just like to say that I dont, the reason being I cant taste anything... unless food is increadably spicy, food tastes all the same to me.. viks

3:30pm Mon 26 Jan 09

Mum's The Word says...

Ankh wrote:
Why the hell did you cook a chilli and not taste it before serving it? Surely any idiot knows to taste what they are cooking before serving it.
Lol :) Have you tried cooking with six children distracting you, the phone non stop ringing, the door going, the kids fighting,somebody blocking the toilet, the cat trying to trip you up for food... shall I go on! It goes "mum" "mum" "mum"
I guess tasting the chilli stupidly slipped this idiots mind :)
[quote][p][bold]Ankh[/bold] wrote: Why the hell did you cook a chilli and not taste it before serving it? Surely any idiot knows to taste what they are cooking before serving it.[/p][/quote]Lol :) Have you tried cooking with six children distracting you, the phone non stop ringing, the door going, the kids fighting,somebody blocking the toilet, the cat trying to trip you up for food... shall I go on! It goes "mum" "mum" "mum" I guess tasting the chilli stupidly slipped this idiots mind :) Mum's The Word

3:50pm Mon 26 Jan 09

Berry_Bassett says...

Ankh Morpork, I applaud your comment – spot on there.

Get the violin out! How long would it have taken to test it? I know what it's like to be a mum and that is no excuse.

“somebody blocking the toilet” was that from the meal you made the previous night? Haha :)
Ankh Morpork, I applaud your comment – spot on there. Get the violin out! How long would it have taken to test it? I know what it's like to be a mum and that is no excuse. “somebody blocking the toilet” was that from the meal you made the previous night? Haha :) Berry_Bassett

6:45pm Mon 26 Jan 09

Mum's The Word says...

somebody blocking the toilet” was that from the meal you made the previous night? Haha :)

Ummm... quite possibly lol!
somebody blocking the toilet” was that from the meal you made the previous night? Haha :) Ummm... quite possibly lol! Mum's The Word

12:17pm Tue 27 Jan 09

yeti says...

hi mums,persevere with the chilli,it's not too difficult once you have it sussed.add cumin to your chilli,and use instant gravy as a good base stock(just add as much as you need to create a sauce).
hi mums,persevere with the chilli,it's not too difficult once you have it sussed.add cumin to your chilli,and use instant gravy as a good base stock(just add as much as you need to create a sauce). yeti

4:43pm Tue 27 Jan 09

Captain Sensible says...

Simple chilli - 500 grams reasonable quality mince, 1 large chopped onion, 1tsp cumin powder, 1tsp coriander powder, 1 heaped tsp chilli powder (or more or less whatever) 1 tin chopped tomatos, 1 tin red kidney beans. Heat some oil in a heavy based pot, chop the onion, add, soften. Add the mince, brown it, add the spices, stir and cook for a couple of minutes, add salt to taste, pour in the tomatos stir, then add the kidney beans. I prefer to cook it slowly for a couple of hours on a low heat in the oven, or better still make it the day before you want it. Oh and if you want add a couple of fresh chillis too. Dont forget the sour cream when you eat it!If you want to be especially clever add a table spoon of cocoa powder and a couple of cloves of garlic. This makes it really rich and dark. Yum.
Simple chilli - 500 grams reasonable quality mince, 1 large chopped onion, 1tsp cumin powder, 1tsp coriander powder, 1 heaped tsp chilli powder (or more or less whatever) 1 tin chopped tomatos, 1 tin red kidney beans. Heat some oil in a heavy based pot, chop the onion, add, soften. Add the mince, brown it, add the spices, stir and cook for a couple of minutes, add salt to taste, pour in the tomatos stir, then add the kidney beans. I prefer to cook it slowly for a couple of hours on a low heat in the oven, or better still make it the day before you want it. Oh and if you want add a couple of fresh chillis too. Dont forget the sour cream when you eat it!If you want to be especially clever add a table spoon of cocoa powder and a couple of cloves of garlic. This makes it really rich and dark. Yum. Captain Sensible
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