Posh Crisps

[Paul the 6th]

I'm not talking walkers sensations or even the shoddy offering which McCoys have come up with. I'm talking Kettle Chips, Phileas Fogg, Tyrells and Pipers...

What's your favorite "Posh Crisp Flavour"? I'm loving the sweet chilli ones by Kettle but Tyrells do a mean Cheddar and Onion one... Also, them sea salt and cracked indian black pepper ones are nice (the ones which taste a little bit like fire)...

So come on, am I alone in the cake and crisp club, or are there posh crunchy crisp fans like me who long to live in the open?

http://www.taquitos.net/im/sn/PhileasFogg-Calif.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_K9T3tfL58qU/SXnjKLSfwfI/AAAAAAAAFPE/OHLM5TaiKR8/s400/speciality_crisps.jpg

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Yum yum yum....

by the way I'm slightly merry and all on my own now that yorkie jones has left. Someone has to drink all this beer....

[DarrenSV650S]

IMO walkers sensations thai sweet chilli are better than kettle chips sweet chilli

[simesb]

Tyrrells Beetroot...........loverley

[dizzyblonde]

You must have read my mind......mmmmmmmm snacks.

Shuffles off to demolish Asdas version of beef Monster munch*..nom nom nom.


*cause I'm too skint for posh crisps

[keith_d]

IMO walkers sensations thai sweet chilli are better than kettle chips sweet chilli

+1 for Sweet Chilli Sensations

[DarrenSV650S]

You must have read my mind......mmmmmmmm snacks.

Shuffles off to demolish Asdas version of beef Monster munch*..nom nom nom.


*cause I'm too skint for posh crisps
You can't even afford real monster much? That's really bad

[Paul the 6th]

You can't even afford real monster much? That's really bad


You should have heard the stick I got from badger on the hardy bikers rideout for having cheap tesco biscuits!

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[DarrenSV650S]

You should have heard the stick I got from badger on the hardy bikers rideout for having cheap tesco biscuits!

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I just don't accept them. There's no justifying it

[dizzyblonde]

You can't even afford real monster much? That's really bad


lol, not that bad , I can, but 3 six packs for 3 quid is good, more for meeeeee:smt041
plus they taste good, but I changed my mind I'm eating frnech fries instead

[Lou M]

Any of the Kettle Crisps! Yum! But I have been trying the new Walkers range (where you vote for them) Chilli and Chocolate is good, but Fish and Chips, urgh I wanted to throw up!

[dizzyblonde]

I just don't accept them. There's no justifying it


thing is, cheaper 'value' ranges are actually branded products in disguise. OR at least made by the brands in cheaper clothing
Did you know that Tesco value brown sauce is actually Daddy's? well it was when I worked for Tesco a few years back!

[dizzyblonde]

Any of the Kettle Crisps! Yum! But I have been trying the new Walkers range (where you vote for them) Chilli and Chocolate is good,!

well do you want to come and take the packet in my cupboard because they are disgusting! Much prefer the aroma of Builders Breakfast when you open the packet to them...yuck.

[gruntygiggles]

Try making your own. Home made crisps are amazing if you have a mandolin and the right potatoes. just a light dusting of salt and paprika as they come out of the oven and you're good to go!

[Paul the 6th]

Try making your own. Home made crisps are amazing if you have a mandolin and the right potatoes. just a light dusting of salt and paprika as they come out of the oven and you're good to go!


how do you use a mandolin to make crisps please? :razz:

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/50437401/Mandolin.jpg

[DarrenSV650S]

You use the strings to slice the potatoes into wedges

[gruntygiggles]

Most amusing guys....was waiting for that...:smt026:smt046=D>


but I meant this one....

http://www.richmondcookshop.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=22_57&products_id=742&osCsid=91645644afa14a4a8cf180e3a19cc63d

:smt098

[Paul the 6th]

Most amusing guys....was waiting for that...:smt026:smt046=D>


but I meant this one....

http://www.richmondcookshop.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=22_57&products_id=742&osCsid=91645644afa14a4a8cf180e3a19cc63d

:smt098

mandolin = lush (and I've never heard of one! lol)

Why couldn't you just say a "potato slicer" like a commoner? :razz::smt077

[DarrenSV650S]

Do you know how many walkers sensations you can get for £27

[Paul the 6th]

"A mandolin takes the slog out of slicing small or large quantities of vegetables. It's so quick and easy - you'll be surprised."


I bet I will.

[gruntygiggles]

mandolin = lush (and I've never heard of one! lol)

Why couldn't you just say a "potato slicer" like a commoner? :razz::smt077

Because then I'd have had the google monsters that are on here come and tell me that it is actually called a mandolin :smt120

[gruntygiggles]

"A mandolin takes the slog out of slicing small or large quantities of vegetables. It's so quick and easy - you'll be surprised."


I bet I will.


They are amazing but if you're not used to using them, make sure you use the guard or they will just take the whole side of your finger off!

[Paul the 6th]

Because then I'd have had the google monsters that are on here come and tell me that it is actually called a mandolin :smt120

too true. And if you spelled it wrong, you'd prolly be lined up and shot for it :)


They are amazing but if you're not used to using them, make sure you use the guard or they will just take the whole side of your finger off!

So once they've been serenaded by the mandoline, do you grill them or summink? I guess kettle and co will prolly deep fat fry them and whack a shed load of flavouring/salt on? Care to share any recipes giggles? :)

[dizzyblonde]

that Mandolines a bit pricey for being a posh egg slicer innit?

[gruntygiggles]

that Mandolines a bit pricey for being a posh egg slicer innit?

Get a JML super slicer for £9.99 from asda, (not woolworths anymore:-( and all leading JML stockists....lol

[DarrenSV650S]

:smt120
Is it just me or does that face look like Thomas the tank engine

[gruntygiggles]

too true. And if you spelled it wrong, you'd prolly be lined up and shot for it :)




So once they've been serenaded by the mandoline, do you grill them or summink? I guess kettle and co will prolly deep fat fry them and whack a shed load of flavouring/salt on? Care to share any recipes giggles? :)

Been years since I've made my own, but from memory, you need to have a large area covered with tea towels, or I prefer good quality kitchen towel (like Plenty that used to be called Bounty).

Wipe any dirt off tatties, slice on thin setting and lay out on covered surface making sure there are no overlaps. Then blot the top of them all to get all the moisture off. I used to try and stay as healthy as possible and so I would get out a pastry brush and brush them all with vegetable oil. Then i'd stick them all in a big bowl and rub them together with my hands to get the oil spread over the un-oiled side too and then lay them out on oiled baking trays. Don't salt them before cooking as the salt will draw the water out of them and they won't crisp up.

Put them in a low oven preheated to about 160, gas mark 3 and leave them in, checking on them every five minutes until you can see that they have gone a nice golden brown. If you have a few trays in on different shelves which you'll need if you want a decent quantity, just swap the trays one or twice./ If you think they are sticking, just turn them over, otherwise, you can leave them.

Cover the large surface with kitchen towel and when the crisps are ready, taken them out and spread them over the kitchen towel to blot the oil off.

I usually used to just sprinkle sea salt and a little smoked paprika on them, but you can do anything you want really. Adding a tiny bit of onion powder to a little salt and having really finely grated parmesan sprinkled over while still hot was nice. I used to use herbs....one of my favs was crumbling a lamb oxo cube into a bowl with some finely chopped fresh rosemary ( or you could use dried) and sprinkling that over.....that was a nice combo.

Up to you really, but I might make some in the week and let you know if I remembered my old recipe properly!!!

[Magnum]

I like the kettle salt and vinegar (or whatever fancy name they have). They taste like the chips at the bottom of a bag from the chip shop. nomnomnom

[gruntygiggles]

Is it just me or does that face look like Thomas the tank engine

Not just you......I see what you mean!

[Paul the 6th]

Not just you......I see what you mean!

woooo amehzin @ crisps recipe :)

do you know how to do a victoria sponge cake? :D

[Jamiebridges123]

Gotta love the real posh crisps.

I myself love the Kettle Chips Salt and Vinegar flavour.. really tangy. Buy them whenever I can.

[Paul the 6th]

"sea salt and balsamic vinegar"... :D

[rowdy]

Ah, these posh crisps you speak of,
I went into a pub I used to frequent last year that has now gone all lah de dah, used to be somewhere where you could play a game of pool or sling some arrows, but now one of these poncy places that have done away with these popular public house past times and replaced them with leather sofas and the like,
so I go to the bar and order some ale and packets of crisps for my friend and I.
Not content with handing over said crisps the barman produces two wooden bowls and emptys the packets of posh crisps into them, now thats posh. Oh and they were Tyrrols sea salt and black pepper don't you know.

[Jamiebridges123]

"sea salt and balsamic vinegar"... :D

Yeah those. Orgasmically good. :D

[gruntygiggles]

woooo amehzin @ crisps recipe :)

do you know how to do a victoria sponge cake? :D


Yep.....any recipe requests, shoot them at me and I'll post or pm them to you, I have hundreds stored in my head!

[Sally]

"sea salt and balsamic vinegar"... :D

Thats my poison of choice :P

[gruntygiggles]

Ah, these posh crisps you speak of,
I went into a pub I used to frequent last year that has now gone all lah de dah, used to be somewhere where you could play a game of pool or sling some arrows, but now one of these poncy places that have done away with these popular public house past times and replaced them with leather sofas and the like,
so I go to the bar and order some ale and packets of crisps for my friend and I.
Not content with handing over said crisps the barman produces two wooden bowls and emptys the packets of posh crisps into them, now thats posh. Oh and they were Tyrrols sea salt and black pepper don't you know.

If I were to run a pub, cafe or restaurant I would have to cook seasonal dishes and no fancy nancy carp.

I'd have 2-3 mains that would appeal to the masses, but the rest I would cook according to what was in season and fresh from my local suppliers every day. I'd get my deliveries in the morning (the spec being the freshest, best quality produce) and go from there to write up my menu for that particular day.

That way, if you visit the establishment regularly, you know there are a few dishes that will always be on the menu, but you also know that there will always be fresh seasonal new dishes to try out.

I hate these bistro bars and pubs that try to be something they are not. The Welly in Bristol has a really pretentious menu now and is way overpriced, serving slow roasted lamb shanks with mash and gravy and all sorts. Slow roasted my ar$e. Slow roasted Lamb shank shoud have th emeat falling off the bone, not tough and rubbery like the carp they serve.

All you need to do is cook good food and cook it well. No need to fuss things. If you use good produce, let the flavours speak for themselves!!!

I love food and cooking....can you tell?

[northwind]

I LOVE KETTLE CHIPS. MMMMMMM... I've sat and eaten my way through the extra-big packs solo, it rips the **** out of your mouth, instantly kills your kidneys from salt poisoning, and grease oozes out of every pore the next day but it's worth it.

[Magnum]

I LOVE KETTLE CHIPS. MMMMMMM... I've sat and eaten my way through the extra-big packs solo, it rips the **** out of your mouth, instantly kills your kidneys from salt poisoning, and grease oozes out of every pore the next day but it's worth it.


They don't tell you that in the adverts...

[northwind]

Marketing is a complicated business :D

[Dave20046]

I'd rather have some crispy pastrami

[ooger]

pARSNIPS!

[JamesMio]

Kettles Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar crisps - I'm convinced those things are laced with heroin or something, once the bag's open I cannot stop eating them!!

[Mel]

Mmm .... Kettle chips - sea salt and pepper..could live of those! :D

[Miss Alpinestarhero]

I love the Kettle crisps ones: cracked black pepper and sea salt..yum yum

Damn I want some now :(

[Sally]

Kettles Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar crisps - I'm convinced those things are laced with heroin or something, once the bag's open I cannot stop eating them!!

+1, theyre worse than pringles for just wanting to finish the pack :P

[JamesMio]

They've had to be banned from our house, seriously I'm that bad with them!!

I don't have any problem with any other foods / drinks, but if there was a Kettles S&V Anonymous helpline I'd have it on speed-dial.

[SoulKiss]

Discovered at lunchtime the local Tesco is doing 2 packs of Posh Crisps for £2

So, one Kettle Seasalt and Balsamic and a packet of Phileas Fogg Sea Salt and Indonesian Black Pepper were nabbed.

The latter are working REALLY well with a pot of Tesco Jalapeno Houmus

[Miss Alpinestarhero]

Discovered at lunchtime the local Tesco is doing 2 packs of Posh Crisps for £2

So, one Kettle Seasalt and Balsamic and a packet of Phileas Fogg Sea Salt and Indonesian Black Pepper were nabbed.

The latter are working REALLY well with a pot of Tesco Jalapeno Houmus

Bargain :D