Comments on: ‘Fish n Chips’ and…Rocky Road

By: Libby

Libby — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:53:41 +0000

I went to a Catholic primary school but had no idea that this ‘no meat on Friday’ rule existed until I started working at my local fish and chip shop towards the end of year 12.

Needless to say, I got a bit over fish and chips after some time (despite being really into it as a kid because it was a rare treat at my house). After reading this post, Charlie, I have to say that I wouldn’t mind some potato cakes (Victoria, represent!) and a piece of battered whiting!

By: betsyb

betsyb — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:43:46 +0000

Love your take on rocky road!

By: Kimby | a little lunch

Kimby | a little lunch — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:26:47 +0000

Charlie, chocolate relates to most everything, especially a great food story, so your Rocky Road segue made complete sense to me. 🙂 Back in the day, I grew up with the term “to go,” reminiscent of the drive-ins my folks took us to (infrequently.) My hubby still laughs to this day when I place an order at a drive-thru (also infrequently — not a huge fan of “takeaway”), where I inevitably ask, ” Could I get that to go?” (Isn’t that what drive-thru’s are for?) Anyway, thanks for a highly entertaining post!

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:06:17 +0000

No, it’s a different friend. These two friends have never met. One was from my primary school years in New Zealand and the other from my high school years in Australia.

By: Minnie@thelady8home

Minnie@thelady8home — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:56:11 +0000

One would think we in general had a lot harder childhood…but in fact we didn’t. We had simple pleasures. But restaurant eating was definitely once in a year affair. Fish and chips as a dish we discovered in US, and now we love them on our sojourns to the beach. The rocky road looks delicious.

By: Nuts about food

Nuts about food — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:01:58 +0000

Is this the same friend, or did all your friends have thursday night traditions? I remember your recent story about your friend’s father bringing home candy on Thursday nights that you could choose from… And what are battered savs?? Need to look that up now…

By: mjskit

mjskit — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:40:01 +0000

Growing up we never got “take-a-way” (we called it take out), but on Wednesday night we went to a local Mexican restaurant because kids could eat for 99 cents (all you could eat). Adults paid $1.50. For a family of 7, that was a big deal. My mama fried catfish and french fries all of the time, so we had fish n chips A LOT and man were they good! However, we never had these Rocky Road treats! These look great! Another enjoyable post!

By: Christine @ Cooking Crusade

Christine @ Cooking Crusade — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:25:40 +0000

I have lots of childhood memories at fish n chip shops too.. All part of being Aussie I guess? haha. this slice looks diviiine – so chocolatey! it reminds me a bit of fudge almost!

By: Sophie

Sophie — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:52:52 +0000

Recently, I have seen many rocky road recipes & yours looks insanely delicious!
MMMMMMMM!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:42:02 +0000

Loved the memories. Sounds like you had some great times with friends. I remember staying with mine a few times while my parents were away. It was always such a treat. 🙂