Author Topic: The Great Quail Challenge  (Read 39610 times)

Offline cookie1

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 37202
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2014, 09:36:24 am »
It's a bit oily. Possibly ok in the SC.

May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

https://www.facebook.com/The-Retired-Thermomixer-834601623316983/

Offline Halex

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10473
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2014, 11:10:58 am »
I had spatchcok quail recently in a restaurant, yum, but there was very little meat & lots of bones :(
Mum to Crown Prince......

Offline CreamPuff63

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7675
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #17 on: June 16, 2014, 11:32:51 am »
I've probably had quail and not even known. spatchcock for me tho  :D I wonder where I could get it from...maybe Northbridge?
Non Consultant from Perth, Western Australia

A balanced diet is a biscuit in each hand

Bonsai

  • Guest
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2014, 12:32:41 pm »
There's a butcher in Fremantle who has game, and one in Hamilton Hill

Offline gertbysea

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11555
  • Don't experience life from the cheap seats.
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #19 on: June 16, 2014, 12:32:52 pm »
They have both in Coles here in Far North Queensland . Can you believe that?

A spatchcock is just a a very small chicken. A quail is a game bird and not a tiny chicken

Really a spatchcock can feed 2. They can weight around 500 gm and up.

Restaurants often  say spatchcock because quail is not acceptable but they are very different birds.

So CP you joining the challenge?

My DH's has joined the spirit of the challenge and has been in the garage making me a something!! All will be revealed on Sat ? Or Sunday.? GF

Gert






Gretchen in Cairns, Australia

Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep. Carl Sandburg.

Offline goldfish

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5788
  • Love life's little light bulb moments!!
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #20 on: June 16, 2014, 12:48:51 pm »
either day is good for me, Gert.  Should we include a Spatchcock section as well?  :D

Offline gertbysea

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11555
  • Don't experience life from the cheap seats.
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #21 on: June 16, 2014, 01:24:41 pm »
After a very intense debate with myself I feel we should include all those who are opposed to the eating of Quails but who have no objection to eating small chickens should be included in the challenge.

I am of the mind that the challenge should  start from 0000 on Sat 21 to  2399 Sun 22 . This will allow for some to creat a meal which may include breakfast , brunch , lunch , afternoon tea and dinner.

Any thoughts?

Gert
Gretchen in Cairns, Australia

Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep. Carl Sandburg.

Online judydawn

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 39957
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #22 on: June 16, 2014, 01:26:47 pm »
It's good to see someone trying to get forum members motivated again Gert, is that what drove you to this challenge? 

Judy from North Haven, South Australia

Make the most of every day, you never know what is around the corner.

Offline gertbysea

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11555
  • Don't experience life from the cheap seats.
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #23 on: June 16, 2014, 01:32:45 pm »
We shall see Judy. We shall see.

This is a  very serious challenge. People around the world will take notice of our efforts to create the perfect quail/spatchcock meal .

No herb or spice will be left out .

Blood will be spilt. 

Bones will be broken.

Who will judge this challenge?

Gert



Gretchen in Cairns, Australia

Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep. Carl Sandburg.

Offline Wonder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4768
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #24 on: June 16, 2014, 09:56:12 pm »
Great idea Gert. I won't be joining in but will follow with interest.

Offline mab19

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6815
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2014, 06:02:54 am »
It looks as if I will be watching from the side line.

I've just asked DH if he would eat a quail if I cooked it.  The answer was a definate no, he thinks they are such cute little things so why would you want to eat one.

My first challenge would be to find one let alone cook it.   :D
The  man who said it can't be done should not interupt the woman doing it.

Offline EmeraldSue

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2439
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2014, 06:20:53 am »
Count me in! DH has just been to the central market and bought me a pack of quail.
It's been years since I've cooked them - I need to consult my recipe books
I'm thinking Asian flavours.......
"A messy kitchen is a happy kitchen and this kitchen is delirious." Anonymous

Offline CreamPuff63

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7675
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #27 on: June 17, 2014, 06:54:10 am »
I'll go spatchcock. One query - is it cooked in the TM or any other method?
Non Consultant from Perth, Western Australia

A balanced diet is a biscuit in each hand

Online judydawn

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 39957
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #28 on: June 17, 2014, 07:42:03 am »
Yes, wondered the same thing CP. 
Judy from North Haven, South Australia

Make the most of every day, you never know what is around the corner.

Offline gertbysea

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11555
  • Don't experience life from the cheap seats.
    • View Profile
Re: The Great Quail Challenge
« Reply #29 on: June 17, 2014, 08:28:26 am »
I think we would limit ourselves if we restricted it to the Thermomix  but maybe one element of the recipe should be in the Themomix. What do you think?

Gert
Gretchen in Cairns, Australia

Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep. Carl Sandburg.