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Cooks' Questions on Miscellaneous
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Q: We are spending Christmas in Sydney, Australia this year, my parents are coming over for a holiday, so I want to cook something really special for Christmas lunch. Do you have any ideas, that don't involve turkey.
Q: I am on a three-year posting in Barbados and have joined a small cookery group which meets once a month. For our pre-Christmas meeting I have been asked to cook a turkey breast with a difference. I would love some advice.
Q: I make 2 Truffle Tortes at Christmas but have found it difficult to purchase liquid glucose, even from the pharmacist at Sainsburys in Swansea. Can I substitute with another type of sugar which is more easily found?
Q: When ordering the Christmas Goose (Prunes & Armagnac) my Butcher told me to make approx 30 skewer insertions in the body of the goose to let the fat run out. Is this necessary as Delia makes no mention of this practice?
Q: I want to try "prunes in Armagnac" with my goose this year, I can’t see Armagnac in the shops. What is it and what is a good alternative?
Q: My son is allergic to nuts, specifically Brazil nuts. With Christmas coming up this becomes more of a issue than at other times of the year. Can you tell me what I can use as an alternative for such things as marzipan on the cake and ground almonds in pastry and puddings?
Q: How long does the Christmas Chutney keep for?
Q: I refer to Delia’s Christmas Dried Fruit Compote. I would like to make this without alcohol, but what could I use instead of port? I think you can use tea, but not sure. Any ideas?
Q: How far in advance is it safe to prepare prawn cocktail as a starter for Christmas day?
Q: I have successfully made Cheese and Parsnip Roulade from Delia Smith's Christmas but can no longer source sage derby cheese locally. I have dried and fresh sage. How much sage would you suggest
