Southampton, Exciting Southampton

Looking for somewhere to visit?
Then come to Southampton. Walk the Titanic mile.
Visit Tudor House Museum or The Sea city Museum.
Walk the historic City walls. There are even a couple of medieval pubs!
The Red Lion, Below Bar and The Duke of Wellington in Bugle St.
For shoppers look no further than West Quay.
For dining try Kutis Thai Restaurant which is housed in The Royal Pier.
Take a stroll along Weston Shore and look out over the waters where the great liners have sailed.

Southampton has a lot to offer, all year round. I've lived here all my life and i still find places to go, and things to do, that I haven't done before.

Hidden treasure

Southampton has one or two hidden treasures and one of them is Hatch Grange. Until we got a dog three years ago we never new it existed. Perched on a hill in West End, the park is a real gem. When the leaves on the trees change colour in autumn the colours are amazing.
The views are good too, with plenty of walks to take your dog on. Where is it? You'll have to find it!

Southampton, wonderful Southampton

Looking for somewhere to visit?
Then come to Southampton. Walk the Titanic mile.
Visit Tudor House Museum or The Sea city Museum.
Walk the historic City walls. There are even a couple of medieval pubs!
The Red Lion, Below Bar and The Duke of Wellington in Bugle St.
For shoppers look no further than West Quay.
For dining try Kutis Thai Restaurant which is housed in The Royal Pier.

Kedgeree

This is scrummy.
You will need:
Nice piece Smoked Haddock
1 Onion finely chopped
2 Tblspoons oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
Half tsp Tumeric
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1 tbl spoon frozen peas
2 hard boiled eggs.
Cup of basmati rice cooked.

Method:

Fry Cumin seeds for a minute then add onion and cook until golden
Stir in peas.
Meanwhile cook Haddock in microwave
Add fish hard boiled egg spices, salt to taste and rice to pan
Stir gently to mix, cook for a few minutes and serve.

Curry Night!

Lamb Dopiaza

Ingredients:

500g diced Lamb, 2 large tomatoes, 1 Large onion, 6 cloves garlic, 10g Fresh ginger, 150ml Greek style yogurt, 2cm stick Cinnamon, 5 black peppercorns, 4 green cardamoms, 4 cloves, 1 bay leaf,
1.5 tsps coriander, 1 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp turmeric, 1.5 tsps garam masala, 0.5 tsp chili powder and handful chopped coriander.

Method:
Blend tomatoes garlic and ginger to smooth paste. Add to yogurt with all powdered spices, salt to taste and mix well. Set aside. chop three quarters of the onion and fry in 5 tablespoons of veg oil until well browned. Slice the remaining onion and set aside.
When the onion is browned add the whole spices and fry for 2 mins. Add the Lamb and seal on all sides. Now add the yogurt spice mix, bring to the boil stirring constantly, now turn down heat cover and simmer for 40-50 mins until lamb is tender adding more water if necessary to stop the sauce becoming too dry. Add the sliced onion 30 mins into cooking time.
Taste and adjust seasoning adding a little lemon juice if you feel it needs it.
Add chopped coriander stir and serve.

Delicious Dessert!

LEMON POSSET (6 servings) By Frances Cross

600 ml double cream 140 g caster sugar 2 large lemons, juice & grated zest

1. Put double cream in large pan with sugar. Bring slowly to boil and simmer 3 mins.

2. Take off heat, add lemon juice and zest and whisk well.

3. Pour into 6 ramekins or glasses and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Easy peasy!

Sweet & Sour from Southampton

Quick and easy Sweet and Sour Sauce

4 Tblsp of brown sugar
1 Tblsp of Tomato Ketchup
1 Dsrtsp of Soy Sauce
Splash of white wine vinegar

Mix  Tsp of Cornflour with a little water

Method
Put first 4 ingredients in saucepan and heat through until sugar is melted stirring constantly
Add Cornflour and stir to thicken, take off heat and serve.

Easy Peasy!