Comments on: No Amphibians Were Hurt in the Making of This Dish… http://www.weareneverfull.com/no-amphibians-were-hurt-in-the-making-of-this-dish/ Musings on Starters, Mains, Desserts and Second-Helpings... Thu, 23 May 2013 12:59:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jonny & Amy http://www.weareneverfull.com/no-amphibians-were-hurt-in-the-making-of-this-dish/comment-page-1/#comment-376959 Jonny & Amy Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:00:34 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/?p=102#comment-376959 @Rachel: lol. I have heard the same about licking toads although apparently there are some distinctly poisonous varieties that one is best advised to steer clear of. And, people often say frogs legs taste like chicken, but they don't really. In my experience, they tasted mostly of garlic, butter and parsley with an after-taste of chablis. Considerably better than chicken in my view. @Rachel: lol. I have heard the same about licking toads although apparently there are some distinctly poisonous varieties that one is best advised to steer clear of. And, people often say frogs legs taste like chicken, but they don’t really. In my experience, they tasted mostly of garlic, butter and parsley with an after-taste of chablis. Considerably better than chicken in my view.

]]> By: Joan Nova http://www.weareneverfull.com/no-amphibians-were-hurt-in-the-making-of-this-dish/comment-page-1/#comment-370855 Joan Nova Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:48:30 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/?p=102#comment-370855 I've always heard the name 'toad in the hole', but never quite knew what it was. That looks amazing! I’ve always heard the name ‘toad in the hole’, but never quite knew what it was. That looks amazing!

]]> By: Jonny & Amy http://www.weareneverfull.com/no-amphibians-were-hurt-in-the-making-of-this-dish/comment-page-1/#comment-370745 Jonny & Amy Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:27:43 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/?p=102#comment-370745 @Sarah: I wondered whether you'd rise to the bait! (kidding) All that are available over here, typically labeled "English peas" are the frozen variety, so we make do with what meagre resources are available. And, yes butter and cream are the way forward. We encourage you to give it a try. I mean, sure, toad in the hole or fish and chips are rich enough already but because the peas here aren't marrowfats, they don't mush as well, so you have to give them a little extra help. A small piece of boiled potato is another good alternative to get it all to stick together and be, well, you know, mushy. @Sarah: I wondered whether you’d rise to the bait! (kidding) All that are available over here, typically labeled “English peas” are the frozen variety, so we make do with what meagre resources are available. And, yes butter and cream are the way forward. We encourage you to give it a try. I mean, sure, toad in the hole or fish and chips are rich enough already but because the peas here aren’t marrowfats, they don’t mush as well, so you have to give them a little extra help. A small piece of boiled potato is another good alternative to get it all to stick together and be, well, you know, mushy.

]]> By: SarahC http://www.weareneverfull.com/no-amphibians-were-hurt-in-the-making-of-this-dish/comment-page-1/#comment-370469 SarahC Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:01:48 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/?p=102#comment-370469 We've communicated before on the subject of mushy peas ... but really! Frozen peas? Butter and cream? What kind of sedition are you spreading on that side of the Atlantic? Dried marrowfats and a bicarb of soda tablet for that genuine vibrant green (probably banned by the FDA over there but still ...) Accept no substitutes. :-) Love toad in the hole, one of my very favourite meals of all time. We’ve communicated before on the subject of mushy peas … but really! Frozen peas? Butter and cream? What kind of sedition are you spreading on that side of the Atlantic? Dried marrowfats and a bicarb of soda tablet for that genuine vibrant green (probably banned by the FDA over there but still …) Accept no substitutes. :-) Love toad in the hole, one of my very favourite meals of all time.

]]> By: Rachel (S[d]OC) http://www.weareneverfull.com/no-amphibians-were-hurt-in-the-making-of-this-dish/comment-page-1/#comment-369850 Rachel (S[d]OC) Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:40:33 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/?p=102#comment-369850 Glad this post went the amphibian-free route. I have yet to develop the adventurousness to eat Kermit. I remember in college once the cafeteria doing some international brunch that featured toad in the hole. That was as close to the authentic experience I have ever had. This recipes makes me long to experience once again. Anything with sausage will make my heart soar. Maybe not eating real toads, but how about licking them? ;-) Glad this post went the amphibian-free route. I have yet to develop the adventurousness to eat Kermit.

I remember in college once the cafeteria doing some international brunch that featured toad in the hole. That was as close to the authentic experience I have ever had. This recipes makes me long to experience once again. Anything with sausage will make my heart soar.

Maybe not eating real toads, but how about licking them? ;-)

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]]> By: Kevin http://www.weareneverfull.com/no-amphibians-were-hurt-in-the-making-of-this-dish/comment-page-1/#comment-208 Kevin Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:25:17 +0000 http://www.weareneverfull.com/?p=102#comment-208 I have been wondering what toad in the hole was. It look tasty. I have been wondering what toad in the hole was. It look tasty.

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