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What is for brunch or lunch ?

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Frenchgalinspain Tue 28-Nov-23 12:48:41

28 / 11. Tuesday.

Sometimes, my husband and I enjoy having brunch during the week at home instead of a typical Menu del Día as we live in The Madrid Capital.
Eggs Benedict is quite versatile and can be prepared with either Smoked Salmon or Bacon or Ham. Eggs Florentine is quite a healthy alternative and French toast is always quite endearing.

RosiesMaw Sun 07-Jul-24 19:37:50

kittylester

The cafe in Thorpeness used to do fabulous gf custard tarts. So nice (and rare!) that I had to have 2.

Well it would be rude not to as they’d gone to all that trouble!

RosiesMaw Sun 07-Jul-24 19:40:27

Note, this is my original post. NOTHING said about Greek Moussaka

Is it not Greek by definition?
It would be like specifying Scottish or maybe German Haggis or not-Irish Irish Stew!

RosiesMaw Sun 07-Jul-24 22:00:11

Now you’ve got me Googling and there are other Moussakas!
It seems there is a significant difference between the Turkish and Greek versions of this dish. Namely, the Turkish version is not layered and baked and looks like stew made of equal parts auberigine, tomato, onions and minced meat, and is usually served with the Turkish version of pilaf.
A lighter take on the classic Greek casserole, Egyptian moussaka layers saucy spiced ground beef with onion, bell peppers, garlic, and tender roasted eggplant. With no béchamel sauce, this gluten-free recipe is quick and easy enough for a weeknight.

Every day’s a school day on GN!

Callistemon213 Sun 07-Jul-24 22:02:36

A banana sandwich (with apricot jam)
Probably not very healthy.

Dinner was more interesting.

Callistemon213 Sun 07-Jul-24 22:03:48

Oh, custard tarts mmmmmm

Mollygo Sun 07-Jul-24 22:06:01

Banana sandwiches. Mmmmm.

Callistemon213 Sun 07-Jul-24 22:09:58

Mollygo

Banana sandwiches. Mmmmm.

Banana is good for you, isn't it?
I didn't feel like anything else.

RosiesMaw Sun 07-Jul-24 22:15:10

I think tomorrows brunch/lunch might be bacon bagels WITH tomato ketchup

petra Mon 08-Jul-24 07:57:21

Frenchgalinspain
Do you have a YouTube channel?

petra Mon 08-Jul-24 07:57:56

Callistemon213

Mollygo

Banana sandwiches. Mmmmm.

Banana is good for you, isn't it?
I didn't feel like anything else.

And the skins are good for the garden.

Frenchgalinspain Mon 08-Jul-24 08:48:53

Monday .. July 8th, 2024 ..

Today I am working remote from home and so shall be preparing:

Lake perch baked with Extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper grinded, fresh dill herb, white wine, a drizzle of lemon, garlic, a sprinkle Provençal herbs (dried) and a little sliced finely leek.

The starter is a Spinach Salad with tomato, fennel bulb sliced finely and a home made vinaigrette.

The Wine shall be: Almavid - Bodegas López Campos Ecological Rosé .. Valmojado, Toledo. Lovely and refreshing.

Callistemon213 Mon 08-Jul-24 08:50:48

petra

Callistemon213

Mollygo

Banana sandwiches. Mmmmm.

Banana is good for you, isn't it?
I didn't feel like anything else.

And the skins are good for the garden.

I never remember that petra!

RosiesMaw Mon 08-Jul-24 09:11:50

RosiesMaw

I think tomorrows brunch/lunch might be bacon bagels WITH tomato ketchup

Or should it be HP? Hmm

kittylester Mon 08-Jul-24 11:12:38

Lunch today will be sausages with scrambled eggs on toast.

Tea will be cold roast pork from yesterday with fried potatoes, onions and left over carrots. Mine will have loads of onions pickled in balsamic with it while DH will have tomato and chilli pickle (all bought in)

I have made cheese and chilli scones to have with this afternoon's brew.

petra Mon 08-Jul-24 12:47:51

Frenchgalinspain
The reason I asked do you have a YouTube channel is because you posted a photo where you said it had been made from scratch.
As the same photo is on YouTube I wanted confirmation or not that you did or did not have a Chanel.

RosiesMaw Mon 08-Jul-24 13:10:13

RosiesMaw

RosiesMaw

I think tomorrows brunch/lunch might be bacon bagels WITH tomato ketchup

Or should it be HP? Hmm

No, ketchup after all.

RosiesMaw Mon 08-Jul-24 13:31:27

PS How do you get any work done, OP if you have wine every day at lunch/brunch? 🍷🍷🍷

Frenchgalinspain Mon 08-Jul-24 19:08:36

petra

Frenchgalinspain
The reason I asked do you have a YouTube channel is because you posted a photo where you said it had been made from scratch.
As the same photo is on YouTube I wanted confirmation or not that you did or did not have a Chanel.

A group of Italian Gastronomic Students and myself prepare the focaccia approx. 10 years ago in Italy.

They may have put it on a you tube. I was not aware as it is at least a decade ago.

I only have a digital PDF magazine in Spanish & French on that focuses on interviews, enology, travel & trade fairs ..

Jaxjacky Mon 08-Jul-24 19:28:16

RosiesMaw

PS How do you get any work done, OP if you have wine every day at lunch/brunch? 🍷🍷🍷

I’m pretty sure it’s only one glass, not unusual.

Callistemon213 Mon 08-Jul-24 20:19:37

Mushroom omelette.
A yogurt.

Water.

That sounds so boring 😃

Frenchgalinspain Mon 08-Jul-24 20:45:58

Jaxjacky

RosiesMaw

PS How do you get any work done, OP if you have wine every day at lunch/brunch? 🍷🍷🍷

I’m pretty sure it’s only one glass, not unusual.

Very common to sip a wine through a 2 course lunch ..

RosiesMaw Mon 08-Jul-24 20:47:59

I must be missing out Jaxjacky because I certainly do not have a glass of wine with lunch every day!
Is anybody else similarly deprived?
(I don’t even have a glass of wine in the evening, maybe a wee dram when it’s as cold as this, but drinking every day would pile on the pounds on and (sadly) probably be frowned upon! )

Callistemon213 Mon 08-Jul-24 22:42:47

I'm deprived too.
In fact I'd be 😴 in the afternoon if I had wine at lunch-time.

Callistemon213 Mon 08-Jul-24 22:43:43

Even a three course lunch would make me 😴!

Frenchgalinspain Tue 09-Jul-24 07:37:08

Tuesday.
July 9th, 2024 ..

Lunch today shall be:

The main: Roast chicken with a Dijon mustard sauce.

The Starter: A light version of a Caear Salad without chicken.

Wine: A Rosé Prosecco.

Dessert: Fruits with 3 French cheeses.

In Spain, our main meal of the day is: 14.00 ..

Dinner: Is always very light and normally is a tapa or 2 shared.