Monday, January 28, 2019

Kedgeree, Cold and Snow, TV, Instapot.

I got round to making Kedgeree on Friday - I used 2 of the 5 pieces of smoked haddock. I was pleased it turned out very well and we both enjoyed it. The grated egg yolk really makes it, in my humble opinion.

Too cold to go out so the fish pie will have to wait for a while, although I might make another kedgeree and get some more smoked haddock from the store. The temps haven't been this cold for a while, today it was -24°C with the wind chill. I remember that temperature from when we first came to Canada. Took the dog out for a walk and I ducked back into the car. Matt returned with frozen tears. The dog loved it mind you.

To say I am harrassed is to put it mildly. Sunday afternoon the TV decided to quit on us. I thought it was going to go any time but was hoping it would last a bit longer. I phoned Best Buy and got a good deal, we don't watch much TV anyway and it would be delivered for free. Once I had paid for it I discovered the delivery would  be through Canada Post and it would probably arrive Tuesday. Great, except we won't be here Tuesday. Even if we were, the mailman doesn't bring parcels upstairs so we would have to find someone to help. However, we have lunch out and a medical appointment on Tuesday and I can't cancel the latter yet again. That means we have to go to the post office to collect the parcel, us? We are in our 80s and I don't think either of us could carry a TV. By the time I realised all this it was too late to cancel, I could just leave it at the Post Office and they will eventually return it to Best Buy who will eventually return my money, or, hopefully, I could get Community Support Services to pick it up for me. Will probably have to ask them to take away the old one for us too.

I have been toying with buying an Instapot. A friend swears by hers and I need a new Dutch Oven so an Instapot would do the job. Trouble is, having such a small kitchen, where am I going to put it? Apart from which, having to buy a TV maybe I will have to put it off.

I thought this looked good especially if you are serving lots of snacks.

Air Fryer Shrimp a la Bang Bang

"This is my take on a popular dish from a restaurant chain. My version is made in an air fryer instead
of being deep-fried. The end result was perfectly crispy sweet and spicy shrimp."

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 Tbs sriracha sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 head loose leaf lettuce
2 green onions, chopped, or to taste (optional

1. Set an air fryer for 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, and sriracha sauce in a bowl until smooth. Reserve some bang bang sauce in a separate bowl for dipping, if desired.

3. Place flour on a plate. Place panko on a separate plate.

4. Coat shrimp first with flour, followed by mayonnaise mixture, then panko. Place coated shrimp on a baking sheet.

5. Place shrimp in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.

6. Cook for 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

7. Serve in lettuce wraps garnished with green onions.

Author: Soup Loving Nicole
Source: All Recipes

Have a great day
 

14 comments:

  1. Maybe one of the drivers you use could take you to the post office, get the television, and then take it upstairs for you for a little extra?

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    1. More or less what I was thinking, hoping, Alex. Have to get to old one taken away too.

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  2. If you're not home for the delivery, call the post office and see if they will re-deliver. I'm surprised it's not coming by UPS or Fed Ex though. For bigger deliveries, they are cheaper.

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    1. I am pretty sure they don't do that, but yes, phoning would be a good idea Diane. I am surprised too.

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  3. I had to look up an Instapot and it looks much like a pressure cooker? Is that right? I really hope you can get someone to deliver it for you, or, that it actually comes while you are at home! Perhaps you could arrange with a neighbor to keep an eye out for it and they let the delivery guys in?

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    1. Not heard of it Lisa, they are all the rage at the moment. Yes, it is a modern version of a pressure cooker and according to my friend, much easier to use. Buzzer system would make that difficult to do, she would have to stay in our apartment to get the call.

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  4. I think this is the first time I've read that you have a dog! I had no idea!

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    1. We don't JoJo, we had 3 German Shepherds in England, one was still alive when we came to Canada. We also had a mutt which was mainly husky but she died whilst we were in NC - had a twisted gut, but she was 13 1/2. Not had a dog since.

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  5. I'm sorry about the TV jumble mess. I'm shocked your Best Buy won't deliver it right to your house up to your flat. That sucks.

    Insta pots look fun and so much you can do with them. Then there's the Ninja Foodi (Foodie spelled wrong).

    There are smaller Instapots that might be a better match for your space. I say, ditch anything you're not using. Is there anything that can go?

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    1. Yes, I was a bit Ivy, but it was a pretty cheap TV.

      Not heard of the Ninja Foodi. No, I need a 6 qt because I like to make stuff and freeze most of it. My present Dutch Oven is 5 qt

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    2. The Ninja Foodi is a big one that does pressure cooking and air crisp - It's like the InstaPot but jacked-up. I have a good friend who loves, loves, loves her InstaPot and she makes all kinds of things. I can see you loving and using yours often. Hope you get one.

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    3. My friend is the same about her Instapot, she has 2 or 3, can't remember. Different sizes. As for me getting one Ivy, with the TV expense may not be able to.

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  6. I would die without a tv and I bought mine in 1997! That sucks but I hope you find someone to help you and, if not, call Information Niagara by simply dialing 211. You can ask if there is any service that can help the elderly with things like this.

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    1. I don't watch a lot of TV Birgit. Matt watches a lot more than I do. At the moment we are playing Cribbage.

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