In recognition....

[Venerable(ish)Bede]

I recognition of the good C'pn's transition from being 'really nice' to 'a shining beacon', Chef offered to produce a treat.

The C'pn requested figgy pudding on toast, which I'm sure we can all agree is an inspired combination. It is perhaps because of that fact that Chef chose to interpret the request.

The more observant amongst you will doubtless have noticed that the dish departs from most of Chef's normal creations by virtue of the fact it displays the sort of motion normally associated with foodstuffs from Chef's kitchen post consumption. Environmental health have been informed.

Furthermore, those with even keener eyes may have acknowledged that there does not appear to be any figs, and come to that any toast. Many lesser cooks might see that as a failure, but Chef advises (through slightly clenched teeth due to a foolish experiment with gaffer tape) that the substitution of a pineapple core for the figs and a shaped carpet tile for the toast is worthy of The Ivy and may well earn him a coveted Pirelli Nut.

Raise glasses to the C'pn.

[vein]

Originally Posted by Venerable(ish)Bede

I recognition of the good C'pn's transition from being 'really nice' to 'a shining beacon', Chef offered to produce a treat.

The C'pn requested figgy pudding on toast, which I'm sure we can all agree is an inspired combination. It is perhaps because of that fact that Chef chose to interpret the request.

The more observant amongst you will doubtless have noticed that the dish departs from most of Chef's normal creations by virtue of the fact it displays the sort of motion normally associated with foodstuffs from Chef's kitchen post consumption. Environmental health have been informed.

Furthermore, those with even keener eyes may have acknowledged that there does not appear to be any figs, and come to that any toast. Many lesser cooks might see that as a failure, but Chef advises (through slightly clenched teeth due to a foolish experiment with gaffer tape) that the substitution of a pineapple core for the figs and a shaped carpet tile for the toast is worthy of The Ivy and may well earn him a coveted Pirelli Nut.

Raise glasses to the C'pn.

i, i, my head hurts! WHAT!?

[captainff]

Dear Chef,

My heartfelt thanks go out to you for the time and effort that went into creating Figgy Pudding on toast for, especially the way that you took the idea and added your own personal twist to the recipe. Not many would be brave enough to attempt a project of such grace and artistry but not only did you do that, you managed to do it with style.

I remain astounded that my rantings have earned me such a rare honour. My only hope (apart from refridgerated toilet paper) is that I live up to the expectations that have now fallen on my shoulders. It was never my intention to climb to such dizzy heights as I have.. .. .. I merely took a wrong turning somewhere. It seems that many have assumed that I have a pocket sized navigation device, but this is blatantly untrue.

Long may your cooking continue unabated in this place. I am confident that the average customer at The Ivy couldn't tell their Hollandaise from their Mayonnaise.. .. .. a situation that I know has lead to the breakdown (and subsequent arrest) of many a good chef. Don't be fooled by the bright lights ,and pay rise, into making a colossal error of judgement. You can gather stars in Mario Galaxy; you don't need them from the tyre center.

Chef I salute you (and wish a speedy recovery to all those who are still in intensive care after the incident with the pomegranates ) for your unfettered, unrefined, unusual talent. The confluence of events that foretold your arrival was indeed a strange and magical one, the likes of which we may never live to experience again.


Thank you.

[wii_willy_winker]

I think you picked up that acid that was dropped on the carpet lastnight

It doesnt help that i cant all i can is a little red X in your first post....

[<mojo>]

Captain , I would be honoured to present to you a roll of the highly sought 'refrigerated toilet paper' . However unfortunately I needed to use it myself afer receiving carpet burn from sampling chefs makeshift toast .

[biddenden_sue]

Can I have some of what you lot are on?

This thread has inspired me to get some Old Peculiar in for Crimbo! It'll remind me of the good Captain! LOL

[<mojo>]

Originally Posted by biddenden_sue

Can I have some of what you lot are on?

This thread has inspired me to get some Old Peculiar in for Crimbo! It'll remind me of the good Captain! LOL

I hope that you're not insinuating that this conversation is in some way being influenced by the consumption of psychoactive substances .

I can assure that this is not the case .
Unless you can count the common bouts of ergotism resulting from chefs supply of homegrown rice .

[red daze]

Originally Posted by Venerable(ish)Bede

Furthermore, those with even keener eyes may have acknowledged that there does not appear to be any figs, and come to that any toast. Many lesser cooks might see that as a failure, but Chef advises (through slightly clenched teeth due to a foolish experiment with gaffer tape) that the substitution of a pineapple core for the figs and a shaped carpet tile for the toast is worthy of The Ivy and may well earn him a coveted Pirelli Nut.

Raise glasses to the C'pn.

whatever you are on - can I have some please

[captainff]

Originally Posted by red daze

whatever you are on - can I have some please

I'm currently on £3.75 per hour.. .. .. I'm not sure that you really want that.

[biddenden_sue]

I'd love it - I'm only on £3.04 an hour!