Kidneypunch!

So delicate, as to be almost as imperceptible as it was irrelevant ?

It is a name sometimes given to an 'onion tart' that was a classic of that region, it is in effect a Alsation onion tart aas you identified correctly, I have have heard it called and use the term myself Alsace Lorraine. Assuming that you know the recipe for that I have included a very nice "quiche Lorraine" recipe for your delight instead! Happy Cooking ! for the pastry 50g/2oz butter, cut into cubes 110g/4oz plain flour pinch salt 1-2 tbsp iced water 1 egg yolk a little beaten egg Blend together the butter, flour and salt until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Tip into a large, roomy bowl and gently mix in the water and egg yolk with cool hands or a knife, until well amalgamated. Put into a plastic bag and chill for at least one hour before rolling. Pre-heat the oven to 350F/180C/gas mark 4. Roll out the pastry as thinly as possible, line a 20.5cm/8"-wide by 4cm/112"- deep tart tin and blind bake - line the uncooked pastry case with a sheet of tin foil and fill with some dried haricot beans, for instance - for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, reserving the foil and beans. Brush the inside of the case with the beaten egg, which will form a seal. Return to the oven for a further ten minutes, until it is golden, crisp and well cooked, particularly the base. for the filling 8-10 thin rashers of rindless, smoked streaky bacon (Italian pancetta is perfect) cut into 1cm/12" pieces 1 small packet cream cheese 4 egg yolks 3 whole eggs 400mls/34 pint double cream 12 bunch chives, finely chopped a little salt and much pepper freshly grated nutmeg Lightly fry the bacon in a dry non-stick frying pan until a little crisp and some of the fat has run out. Drain on kitchen paper and spread evenly over the base of the cooked tart case. Whisk the cheese with the egg yolks and whole eggs. Stir in the cream and chives and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Turn the oven down to 325F/170C/gas mark 3. Pour the custard into the case. Fill it as full as you dare - there is nothing more sad than a half-filled quiche. If you find it easier, fill half the case first and the rest once it is in the oven, using a deep spoon. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until set. Allow to cool for at least ten minutes before eating, as hot tarts tastes of very little.

Was there one ?

I experienced a similar incident last year, although the gentleman said it was was a 'Quiche' on that occasion, after a brief but heated discussion over the recipe I concluded that it was a 'Alsace Lorraine' (onion tart) & not a 'Quiche' This accusation of advertising under false pretences, led to a rather uncomfortable silence for the rest of the journey.

Does that technicality really matter to you ? Is it important? It was last night for me, but as you say in actuality early this morning. I suspect you have somewhat missed the point of the original post!

I have just had to get a friend of my wife's teenage daughter to de code your message for me. But I believe between us & the use of an online urban dictionary we have got the general 'jist' of what you said. 'Good point, well made', I believe is the correct expression.

I think I've missed your meaning, I'm not familiar with your young people's hip talk ?

I don't know, is it ? what else is there to say ?

Bravo Daizie ! Well I shall put this whole incident (the one last night) behind me & put it down to the heat & the football. hopefully there wont be a repeat performance of that scale until 2014 ! I guess also that I probably shouldn't be so sour about people enjoying themselves either, it's only because I'm not getting any, I'm so grumpy. A pleasure chatting to you, & look forward to the next time....

If I made a grammatical error I apologise Peckhamgatecrasher ! Although I would be interested to know how you make a link between bad spelling & the frightening behaviour I witnessed last night ?

Ah I see what you mean, the tell tale signs, I didn't really want to get close enough to find out, I'm sorry that i cant give you much more information ! p.s. I have just read a previous post of yours in which you say you once poo'd behind the couch ?

I have no idea, how would i tell ?

I am somewhat shocked & a little upset at the idea of anyone running around naked anywhere other than in their own homes, and quite frankly I don't approve of that, but that's their own affair ! I feel this desire to run around naked is indicative of the moral decline of our nation, & find the whole idea disturbing. We need to get back to decent values for decent folk, & not encourage such debauched & paganisitc activities. Rest assured I will be writing to my MP first things in the morning regarding this dreadful matter !

I realise that there was football on yesterday & it meant a lot to people, but I was shocked last night when walking down Overhill Road around 3am to hear what can only be described as a debauched party going on, on the ground floor of one of the houses over the brow of the hill. It would appear these people had no consideration for others, as peels of laughter & shouting came from the open window, with loud music being played! I stopped for a moment to see people dancing in their front room, but moved off quickly as I feared any comment on my part may be encouraging some sort of aggressive response ! I was in two minds whether to call the police, but choose not due to the general feelings of disappointment that was in the air over the England game, and put it down to this, though none of them sounded disappointed. I feel this sort of behaviour is indicative of the moral decline of our nation & I wondered if these crazed drugged up lunatics did not have some sort of job to go to Monday morning ! A very sad day both for the Nation & for Overhill Rd.

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This is very sad to hear indeed, & is indicative of the moral decline of our nation. I suggest you report the incident to the proper authorities forthwith. My thoughts are with your daughter at this time !