|
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above.
You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
|
 |
|
11-06-2002, 06:44 AM
|
 |
Groovy Administrator
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Sarf London, innit?
Posts: 4,926
|
|
Urgent Menu help required!
Yes, another thing that's been left to the last minute. 
Firstly, does anyone know what these are in English -
Mille Feuille of Orange Scented Sponge and Puff Pastry with Vanilla Cream and Red Berry Compote
&
Iced Chocolate Parfait in a Bitter Chocolate Cup with Raspberry Coulis
I've never seen them at Burger King so I'm totally lost. 
Secondly, which of these starters goes better with the main course of Braised Leg of Lamb Steak and Garden Veggies:
Chargrilled Chicken Fillets on Oriental Vegetables and Thai Vinaigrette (my current choice)
or
Peppered Goats Cheese in Filo on Seasonal Leaves with Honey Cider Dressing (just worried that the goats cheese would be too tangy for some)
Let me know!!!! 
__________________
|
11-06-2002, 06:50 AM
|
 |
Save the Cheer******....
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: White Stilletto Land
Posts: 16,913
|
|
Hi Bev,
Just asked my lot at work what Mille Feuille is and none of them know what it is either - you're not alone on that one!!!
As for the starters - i'm a bit of a ravenous meat eater and agree that the chicken will go better before the main course than the goats cheese.
Lots of people eat chicken - not so many would eat goat's cheese. However, sounds like a good veggie option.
Let us know what the final decision is. Blow me, you've only got 17 days! How you feeling?
Dawn 
__________________
Saturday 16th June 2001 - St Catherine's Church, 
Some people are like slinkies, not really good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs
|
11-06-2002, 06:54 AM
|
|
Groovy Administrator
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Sarf London, innit?
Posts: 4,926
|
|
I was feeling alright until I realised I only had 17 days! 
I think the chicken it is then, but still confused about the desserts - looked it up online and got loads of menus and french pages through! 
__________________
|
11-06-2002, 06:56 AM
|
 |
sooo happy sooo smuggie
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: staffordshire
Posts: 975
|
|
Bev
a Mille feuille is puff pastry the exact translation is 1000 leaves i guess the best likeness is a vanilla slice which reading yours again i think vanila slice with orange sponge and red berry sauce is the simplest translation i can give you. A Parfait i like a very rich soft icecream which they will serve in a chocolate case with rasperry sauce
as for the starters i woulod probablu opt for the cheese but thats personal tast the other option might be a bit safer as goats cheese can be a bit of an aquired taste
hope that helps
helen
__________________
 helen & chris 13 Sept 2003 
and baby makes 3 our family is complete i couldn't ask for more. 
|
11-06-2002, 07:07 AM
|
 |
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 7,033
|
|
I had it once - it was like a flakey pastry topped thingy. It flew off in the wind cos we were al fresco! Made a little dog happy though..!
That doesn't help much does it?
I'd be inclined personally to go with the goat's cheese because its quite light compared with the main course. But chicken is bound to be safer than goat's cheese... maybe...
m
x
__________________
|
11-06-2002, 07:08 AM
|
|
Groovy Administrator
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Sarf London, innit?
Posts: 4,926
|
|
You star! 
I agree, I would have thought the goats cheese a better option generally, but I know there are so many fussy eaters there that they wont touch it! Thanks for your help Helen!!
__________________
|
11-06-2002, 07:11 AM
|
|
sooo happy sooo smuggie
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: staffordshire
Posts: 975
|
|
Anytime 
I might not be able to help with most things but cookery is definately my specialist subject
hope it tastes as good as it sounds
h.
__________________
helen & chris 13 Sept 2003
and baby makes 3 our family is complete i couldn't ask for more.
|
11-06-2002, 07:22 AM
|
|
Save the Cheer******....
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: White Stilletto Land
Posts: 16,913
|
|
Wow, Mille Feu..... wotsit sounds lovely!!!
Sorry Mel didn't get to finish hers
Bev, sorry to have reminded you of the timing but you'll have a fab day!
Take care
__________________
Saturday 16th June 2001 - St Catherine's Church,
Some people are like slinkies, not really good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs
|
11-06-2002, 07:26 AM
|
 |
Bunny-loving smuggie!!
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: In my sweet ickle house in deepest Essex
Posts: 1,466
|
|
I didn't know what a mille feuille thingy was until recently, and I'm not sure I do now! I had one (apparently) at a restaurant recently - it was a mf of chargrilled vegetables (spot the veggie!)... Which was basically criss-crossed strips of courgette, peppers, aubergine etc, but there wasn't a bit of pastry in sight. Not that I was expecting any, but after reading these posts I'm a little confused... Do chefs give dishes these names just so they can chuckle at people trying to guess what they're going to be eating?! :confused:
Jo
|
11-06-2002, 07:29 AM
|
|
sooo happy sooo smuggie
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: staffordshire
Posts: 975
|
|
Hi Jo
generally yes chefs use these fancy names to make what they cook sound posh but the exact translation of mille fieulle is a thousand leaves or layers so chefs tend to use the name for lots of layered dishes such as your veggi one but when its a dessert it generally includes pastry
helen.
__________________
helen & chris 13 Sept 2003
and baby makes 3 our family is complete i couldn't ask for more.
|
11-06-2002, 07:55 AM
|
|
Save the Cheer******....
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: White Stilletto Land
Posts: 16,913
|
|
Helen, are you a chef?
If so, do you want a new friend (s)????????
Dawn
__________________
Saturday 16th June 2001 - St Catherine's Church,
Some people are like slinkies, not really good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs
|
11-06-2002, 08:04 AM
|
 |
J's Wife - Will's Mummy
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: From NI, now in Yorkshire
Posts: 10,793
|
|
Whilst I am a carnivore (one of my mates once described me as a 2 meat and one veg sort of person...  ) i would agree that the goats cheese sounds better with the lamb.
Both desserts sound fabulous btw
Guess J and I will be panicking at that stage too... |
11-06-2002, 08:17 AM
|
 |
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: London UK
Posts: 219
|
|
I would go for the Goats Cheese starter as to me, the Thai Chicken one doesn't really go with the traditional Lamb theme.
But that's just me & if you know you have fussy eaters then maybe you are right to go for the chicken. On the other hand, who cares about what everyone else will fancy! Go for the one that appeals to you.
As for the dessert, I am afraid I am 100% swayed byt the word 'Chocolate'. Other things don't get a look in when theres choccie available!
KarenP.
__________________
Happily married Smuggie!
|
11-06-2002, 08:21 AM
|
|
Groovy Administrator
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Sarf London, innit?
Posts: 4,926
|
|
Arse - confused now. Do you think I should ask the hotels opinion? They serve these posh dinners all the time, they must know what would work best. ARRGGHHHH.
__________________
|
11-06-2002, 08:24 AM
|
|
Groovy Administrator
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Sarf London, innit?
Posts: 4,926
|
|
Hmm, the Goats cheese is definately the better option, and now I think of it if they are that fussy they won't eat spicy chicken either surely. Hmmm... makes no odds to me as I'm a veggie, but I'll try and check with Mark before I send the crucial email off!
__________________
|
11-06-2002, 08:34 AM
|
 |
Groovy Mummy
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Brighton
Posts: 3,248
|
|
A parfait is like an combination of a creamy ice-cream and mouse (very nice).
I agree with the others and think the cheese would be a better starter.
All sounds lovely Bev.
Emx  |
11-06-2002, 08:37 AM
|
 |
Can't touch this
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Under the stars
Posts: 8,820
|
|
Bit late, but here's my 2p worth!! Go for melon every time!!!
Sorry, not a fan of goats cheese, and thai chicken doesn't really go with lamb!
If you are a veggie, what are you eating Bev??? :confused:
__________________
Lo & Mark - 15th September 2001
My gorgeous  James, arrived 03/10/05 
and  Olivia completes our family, 29th March 2008
Hammertime!
|
11-06-2002, 08:46 AM
|
|
Save the Cheer******....
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: White Stilletto Land
Posts: 16,913
|
|
God, it's so difficult isn't it.
Bev,
You're not going to please everyone. My posting was my own personal choice, but you must have what you fancy eating.
What do YOU want????
We went for chicken at our wedding simply because it was the 'safe' option, but after saying that we had a melon starter (ahem!).
As for your guests, if they don't like what you've chosen - let them eat cake!!!!
Dawn
__________________
Saturday 16th June 2001 - St Catherine's Church,
Some people are like slinkies, not really good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs
|
11-06-2002, 08:47 AM
|
|
Groovy Administrator
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Sarf London, innit?
Posts: 4,926
|
|
Don't know yet, waiting for the veggies otions to come through.
__________________
|
11-06-2002, 08:47 AM
|
 |
Very Happy Wife!
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Sunny South
Posts: 873
|
|
Hi Bev
Have just asked H2Bs opinion for you (trained chef) amd he reckons go for the Goats Cheese option in order to "provide a series of tastes that will amuse all of the tastebuds"!!
Oh my god!! I thought I knew him well, but god knows where that came from. And yes MF is like a vanilla slice - loads of puff pastry layers. Compote and Coulis are basically the same thing... sauces with the former being thicker than the latter!!
HTH
Janey
xx
| |
William Robert born 21st Dec06
Tied the Knot on 10th August 2002