The “ I’ve got something to say, but it doesn’t warrant its own thread “ thread.

[grobyfox1990]

44 minutes ago, CornwallFox said:

Cakes. 

The ratios are all wrong in normal cakes.

Needs to be a huge increase in the usage of buttercream and a decrease in the amount of cake within each cake.

Very good point

[Stuntman_Mike]

I'm completely on board the Padel hype.

 

Apart from the court costs, it's been class starting out. 

 

[Thefox81]

1 hour ago, CornwallFox said:

Cakes. 

The ratios are all wrong in normal cakes.

Needs to be a huge increase in the usage of buttercream and a decrease in the amount of cake within each cake.

Ive got my take on this (patiserrie chef of 26 years btw.) Cakes like a victotria sponge or a lemon drizzle are extremely light so require less buttercream. But for your cakes like a carrot cake or coffee walnut we add extra buttercream in adding it to the sides and top of the cake also as they are a denser sponge. Hope this helps 👍

Edited 11 August by Thefox81

[The Bear]

A lot of cakes have criminally low amount of filling these days. Like 2mm worth and then 2 inches of cake on top and bottom. It's fine if the cake isn't dry but when it is it's not very pleasant. 

[CornwallFox]

1 hour ago, Thefox81 said:

Ive got my take on this (patiserrie chef of 26 years btw.) Cakes like a victotria sponge or a lemon drizzle are extremely light so require less buttercream. But for your cakes like a carrot cake or coffee walnut we add extra buttercream in adding it to the sides and top of the cake also as they are a denser sponge. Hope this helps 👍

Interesting

Tbh I think my view is entirely based on moisture level. 

A lemon drizzle gets away with it due to the moisture that seeps in - but I made one from scratch with home grown lemons once and in the middle i put a layer of homemade lemon curd - it was even better. 

Moisture/mouthfeel for the win.

Edited 11 August by CornwallFox

[Thefox81]

3 hours ago, The Bear said:

A lot of cakes have criminally low amount of filling these days. Like 2mm worth and then 2 inches of cake on top and bottom. It's fine if the cake isn't dry but when it is it's not very pleasant. 

Blame the price of everything going up. And since Brexit we can no longer import the chocolate we used to get from Belgium. Cake = quick and cheap. But doing a proper buttercream with boiling sugar and water added into warm whisked up eggs then gradually adding the butter = long process and expensive.

 

2 hours ago, CornwallFox said:

Interesting

Tbh I think my view is entirely based on moisture level. 

A lemon drizzle gets away with it due to the moisture that seeps in - but I made one from scratch with home grown lemons once and in the middle i put a layer of homemade lemon curd - it was even better. 

Moisture/mouthfeel for the win.

We do that also. Victoria sponge is soaked in a vanilla syrup and obviously has a layer of raspberry jam as well. Lemon drizzle is my favourite. A tip for you is to soak the sponge 30 mins or so before you start to construct it and make sure the syrup is boiling so it seeps through. Finish it off with lemon julienne that has been in your left over syrup then sprinkle with granulated sugar 

[grobyfox1990]

1 hour ago, Thefox81 said:

Blame the price of everything going up. And since Brexit we can no longer import the chocolate we used to get from Belgium. Cake = quick and cheap. But doing a proper buttercream with boiling sugar and water added into warm whisked up eggs then gradually adding the butter = long process and expensive.

 

We do that also. Victoria sponge is soaked in a vanilla syrup and obviously has a layer of raspberry jam as well. Lemon drizzle is my favourite. A tip for you is to soak the sponge 30 mins or so before you start to construct it and make sure the syrup is boiling so it seeps through. Finish it off with lemon julienne that has been in your left over syrup then sprinkle with granulated sugar 

You appear to be a fantastic friend to have 

[Thefox81]

41 minutes ago, grobyfox1990 said:

You appear to be a fantastic friend to have 

Going back a few years but this is what i can make. Any tips on desserts id be more than happy help.

[Parafox]

1 hour ago, Thefox81 said:

Blame the price of everything going up. And since Brexit we can no longer import the chocolate we used to get from Belgium. Cake = quick and cheap. But doing a proper buttercream with boiling sugar and water added into warm whisked up eggs then gradually adding the butter = long process and expensive.

 

We do that also. Victoria sponge is soaked in a vanilla syrup and obviously has a layer of raspberry jam as well. Lemon drizzle is my favourite. A tip for you is to soak the sponge 30 mins or so before you start to construct it and make sure the syrup is boiling so it seeps through. Finish it off with lemon julienne that has been in your left over syrup then sprinkle with granulated sugar 

[AKCJ]

That Count Binface clip doing the rounds has had me howling.

[Sampson]

52 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

That Count Binface clip doing the rounds has had me howling.

The American one? Same, I'm never really sure if Binface is actually all that funny, but that was a great bit of comic timing.

[AKCJ]

15 minutes ago, Sampson said:

The American one? Same, I'm never really sure if Binface is actually all that funny, but that was a great bit of comic timing.

Yeah I generally think he's a bit of an arse and time waster but that genuinely made me laugh.

[Nalis]

Cant think of a more underwhelming event than 'watching' the eclipse by looking at a small shadow through a piece of fvcking cardboard

[Craig]

Our last total eclipse 

[NJFox]

24 minutes ago, Nalis said:

Cant think of a more underwhelming event than 'watching' the eclipse by looking at a small shadow through a piece of fvcking cardboard

Watched the 2024 one with glasses. It wasn't so much about watching as it was the immersive experience. The temperatures plummeting, insects and other animals stopped making noise. For 3 minutes, it was dark in the middle of the day, and nature didn't know what to do.

 

But yes, my wife couldn't have been less interested. Either you're all in on it, or its dumb.

[The Bear]

2 minutes ago, Craig said:

Our last total eclipse 

Unless you plan on living until 2090....

[Stuntman_Mike]

42 minutes ago, Nalis said:

Cant think of a more underwhelming event than 'watching' the eclipse by looking at a small shadow through a piece of fvcking cardboard

Yeah, I think people without the glasses should choose blinding themselves.

 

It's a bit of fun and a cheap way for many to get a feel of it, especially kids. 

[Parafox]

22 minutes ago, Craig said:

Our last total eclipse 

Sorry to split hairs, but it isn't a total eclipse.

 

"Today, August 12, 2026, the UK is experiencing its most significant deep partial solar eclipse since 1999. The moon will cover over 90% of the sun, temporarily darkening skies across the country during the early evening". 

 

[CornwallFox]

54 minutes ago, Nalis said:

Cant think of a more underwhelming event than 'watching' the eclipse by looking at a small shadow through a piece of fvcking cardboard

It's better when you're sat on a beach with practically the best view in the uk

[Parafox]

1 hour ago, Nalis said:

Cant think of a more underwhelming event than 'watching' the eclipse by looking at a small shadow through a piece of fvcking cardboard

 

32 minutes ago, NJFox said:

Watched the 2024 one with glasses. It wasn't so much about watching as it was the immersive experience. The temperatures plummeting, insects and other animals stopped making noise. For 3 minutes, it was dark in the middle of the day, and nature didn't know what to do.

 

But yes, my wife couldn't have been less interested. Either you're all in on it, or its dumb.

The dimwits on SM saying "I dun't know what all the fuss is abaht. Ya dun't need all these speshul glasses and pin'ole whatsits. I watched it in 1999 with my eyes. Didn't do nuffink to my eyesight". 

 

No you ****ing didn't. 

Edited 12 August by Parafox

[Parafox]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjEm63Z1JuWAxUJQEEAHfRkHmIQwqsBegQIEhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DlcWVL4B-4pI&usg=AOvVaw2ktdNDn-zR31bnPxPxRkZ1&opi=89978449

Edited 12 August by Parafox

[Parafox]

This eclipse event has been known about for some time. I'm surprised no supermarkets or other commercial enterprises haven't tried to monetise it in some way.

[Bert]

40 minutes ago, Craig said:

Our last total eclipse 

Mate we’ve been in a total eclipse since May 2023 

[Bellend Sebastian]

Fans of a circular object moving in front of another circular object are in for a real treat

[Parafox]

2 minutes ago, Bellend Sebastian said:

Fans of a circular object moving in front of another circular object are in for a real treat

There's also this:

 

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/2237117/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-time-solar-eclipse-tonight

 

Edited 12 August by Parafox