The Sun is Out, the Sky is Blue - Best Stoke up the Barbie!
By stonesthrow | Sunday, April 10, 2011, 16:08
The forecast is looking good Glastonbury People, the sun is set to shine for another few days yet (allegedly) so what better to do than dust off the barbeque and invite some friends and family over for al fresco grub.
Stephens the Butcher in the Market Place are great for tasty sausages and other meaty treats. Get salad leaves from the Earthfare organic fruit and veg section or check out the latest Glastonbury Fruit and Veg Shop in the Gauntlet. Earthfare are also the best bet for veggie sausages and tofu for throwing on the meat-free barbeque. Co-op can supply a range of relishes, dressings and sauces to accompany your feast, and Burns the Bread is the best place to head for soft rolls, baguettes and ciabatta bread. Get olives, sun dried tomatoes, vine leaves, hummous, cheeses and more from Artisans Foods.
A lovely summery drink to try is a Bellini, which is made with sparkling Prosecco and peaches, both available from Morrisons, Co-op). Put tinned peaches into a blender and blend until smooth. You will need to have chilled the Prosecco and into cocktail or wine glasses, pour a quantity of the blended peach before adding the wine. The ratio should be approx 1 third peaches to two thirds wine. You can also use strawberries, apricots and melon for a variation of this.
Here is a good veggie barbeque recipe you may like to try:
Devilled Tofu Kebabs
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8 shallots or button onions
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2
tbsp
tomato purée
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2
tbsp
light
soy sauce
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1
tbsp
sunflower oil
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1
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1
tbsp
wholegrain mustard
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300g
firm smoked
tofu
, cubed
- 1 courgette, peeled and sliced
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1 red pepper, deseeded and diced
cover with boiling water
and set aside for 5 mins. Cook the potatoes ina pan of boiling water
for 7 mins until tender. Drain and pat dry. Puttomato purée, soy
sauce, oil, honey, mustard and seasoning in a bowl,then mix well.
Toss the tofu in the marinade. Set aside for at least 10mins.
2.
Heat the grill. Drain and peel shallots or onions, then cook inboiling
water for 3 mins. Drain well. Thread the tofu, shallots,potatoes,
courgette and pepper on to 8 x 20cm skewers. BBQ for 5 - 10mins,
turning frequently and brushing with remaining marinade before serving.Photo courtesy of The Gifted Photographer
Comments
That was more of a Liberal answer than a conservative one CS. It's a bit windy out there this morning though. I shall have to peg my under garments on well or i shall be going to Street to get them back.
By sexualdevil at 12:43 on 11/04/11
ReportSorry about that SD, it was me - I had a shedload of unwanted copies of the Somerset Clarion I wanted to get rid of and the recycling centre in Street was closed!
By cardinal_sin at 11:44 on 11/04/11
ReportI was a bit worried when i read that headline ST. I could just see a whole load of Barbie Dolls going up in smoke.. It has been a lovely day,but could i appeal to all budding gardners. When it is a nice day like this and we can have our windows and doors open for the lovely fresh air don't light bonfires. Wait until it is a dull day. Nothing gets my goat more than someone spoiling a lovely day by burning up rubbish.
By sexualdevil at 22:15 on 10/04/11
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