Questions for our British friends - Page 137

**rosestone** · December 15th, 2014, 04:15 PM

The Euro Song Contest is a load of cobblers, featuring godawful songs that often have titles like 'Boom bang a bang'!

**Greenman** · December 15th, 2014, 04:21 PM

The Eurovision Song contest used to be several countries competing for a nice trophy and possibly a chance to get their song made into a record and make it into various charts around Europe. Since the heady days of the 1970s & 80s and with so many new countries joining the EU unfortunately it has now taken a political turn and country votes for country-not unusual because that is what you are supposed to do but not your nearest neighbour or area. However the UK will always vote for Ireland and vice versa. It lost all it's meaning and became a joke which hosts Terry Wogan and now Graham Norton play on making fun of the other countries ludicrous lyrics and ever more ridiculous outfits. If you thought TInk a Loo was daft I remember Diggy Loo, Diggy Ley and of course the Dutch song that won in the 70s 'Ding a Dong" which is actually rather good. I think Benny Hill was taking the mickey-as did Monty Python when Graham Chapman parodied it with "Bang tiddle bang, bong tiddle bing" etc (or words to that effect) The UK has not won the Eurovision Song Contest since 1997 with Katrina and the Waves "Love Shine a Light" - and we never will with the way the scoring system works and the countries voting.

MaxJoker : Fat chance of that matey, unless my hands suddenly fall of my wrists

**SanteeFats** · December 15th, 2014, 04:37 PM

Looks like Max gave me the answer.
assuming Greenman can still type.

Thank all of you for your post

**tygrkhat40** · December 18th, 2014, 02:22 PM

Presenter: And so, Inspector Zatapathique, the forensic expert from the Monaco Murder Squad sings his song, 'Bing Tiddle Tiddle Bong'.
Zatapathique: Quoi? Quoi? Tout le monde, quoi? Mais, le monde. D'habitude. Mais. Je pense.
Zatapathique and Singers: Bing tiddle tiddle bang
Bing tiddle tiddle bing
Bing tiddle tiddle tiddle tiddle
Bing tiddle tiddle tiddle BONG!

**winebeavis** · January 20th, 2015, 05:21 PM

Lyle's Golden Syrup.

Kind of expensive and hard to find here. About $6 for a 14 ounce bottle.

I use the stuff for making beer. Many of the English old ales call for a couple of ounces of it here and there. Are there any other uses for it?

It seems to just be a a semi-simple syrup cooked to the early caramelization stage. Is it something different?

**rotobott** · January 20th, 2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by winebeavis

Lyle's Golden Syrup.

Kind of expensive and hard to find here. About $6 for a 14 ounce bottle.

I use the stuff for making beer. Many of the English old ales call for a couple of ounces of it here and there. Are there any other uses for it?

It seems to just be a a semi-simple syrup cooked to the early caramelization stage. Is it something different?

It's used over here mainly for cooking, I used to like it drizzled over porridge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_syrup

**haroldeye** · January 20th, 2015, 07:35 PM

Quite nice on pancakes with a dash of lemon juice.

**pierrelm** · January 20th, 2015, 08:56 PM

Treacle Tart! Made with golden syrup, breadcrumbs and lemon to cut through the sweetness.
Serve with Custard and enjoy...

**Dr Pepper** · January 21st, 2015, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winebeavis

Lyle's Golden Syrup.

Kind of expensive and hard to find here. About $6 for a 14 ounce bottle.

I use the stuff for making beer. Many of the English old ales call for a couple of ounces of it here and there. Are there any other uses for it?

It seems to just be a a semi-simple syrup cooked to the early caramelization stage. Is it something different?

Er YES-it IS something different. Do a search on 'golden syrup' and the Wikipedia entry will show up-which explains everything in more detail than you probably want ;-)....essentially it derives from the early stage of sugar refining-you could consider it a higher, more refined grade of molasses or treacle.
Definitely not caramelised in any way shape or form...

Used extensively in baking-and to a lesser extent in cooking-if I'm cooking corned beef or silverside (the proper stuff, not the rubbish you get in tins!) I always add about a tablespoon to the pot-along with the obligatory dash of malt vinegar, peppercorns and a couple of bay leaves. IIRC golden syrup forms the basis of hokey-pokey as well....

**Sandi Anderson** · January 21st, 2015, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winebeavis

Lyle's Golden Syrup.

Kind of expensive and hard to find here. About $6 for a 14 ounce bottle.

I use the stuff for making beer. Many of the English old ales call for a couple of ounces of it here and there. Are there any other uses for it?

It seems to just be a a semi-simple syrup cooked to the early caramelization stage. Is it something different?

When i was a teen, i used to put it on toast, hmmmmmmm

December 15th, 2014, 04:21 PM	#1362
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,538 Times in 19,356 Posts	The Eurovision Song contest used to be several countries competing for a nice trophy and possibly a chance to get their song made into a record and make it into various charts around Europe. Since the heady days of the 1970s & 80s and with so many new countries joining the EU unfortunately it has now taken a political turn and country votes for country-not unusual because that is what you are supposed to do but not your nearest neighbour or area. However the UK will always vote for Ireland and vice versa. It lost all it's meaning and became a joke which hosts Terry Wogan and now Graham Norton play on making fun of the other countries ludicrous lyrics and ever more ridiculous outfits. If you thought TInk a Loo was daft I remember Diggy Loo, Diggy Ley and of course the Dutch song that won in the 70s 'Ding a Dong" which is actually rather good. I think Benny Hill was taking the mickey-as did Monty Python when Graham Chapman parodied it with "Bang tiddle bang, bong tiddle bing" etc (or words to that effect) The UK has not won the Eurovision Song Contest since 1997 with Katrina and the Waves "Love Shine a Light" - and we never will with the way the scoring system works and the countries voting. MaxJoker : Fat chance of that matey, unless my hands suddenly fall of my wrists __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

December 18th, 2014, 02:22 PM	#1364
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December 15th, 2014, 04:15 PM	#1361
rosestone Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,256 Thanks: 79,772 Thanked 37,955 Times in 2,261 Posts	The Euro Song Contest is a load of cobblers, featuring godawful songs that often have titles like 'Boom bang a bang'!

December 15th, 2014, 04:37 PM	#1363
SanteeFats Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Santee, Ca Posts: 60,854 Thanks: 281,915 Thanked 814,485 Times in 60,902 Posts	Looks like Max gave me the answer. assuming Greenman can still type. Thank all of you for your post

January 20th, 2015, 07:35 PM	#1367
haroldeye Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halfwitistan Posts: 5,716 Thanks: 113,553 Thanked 59,974 Times in 5,708 Posts	Quite nice on pancakes with a dash of lemon juice.

January 20th, 2015, 08:56 PM	#1368
pierrelm Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midst the fen mists Posts: 5,450 Thanks: 55,798 Thanked 72,921 Times in 5,422 Posts	Treacle Tart! Made with golden syrup, breadcrumbs and lemon to cut through the sweetness. Serve with Custard and enjoy...