https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/80811#M43459 just for you love arse What Is Poaching?Home<BR /> <BR /> The Perfect Poached Egg<BR /> <BR /> Great recipe books<BR /> <BR /> What is Poaching?<BR /> <BR /> Egg Gallery<BR /> <BR /> Poached Egg recipes<BR /> <BR /> Other Ways To Cook An Egg<BR /> <BR /> Links To Other Related Sites<BR /> <BR /> Sitemap<BR /> <BR /> Poach - cook (an egg), without its shell, in or over boiling water<BR /> <BR /> Strange that a method of cooking should share its name with a type of stealing. There does not seem to be any correlation between the meanings (even though egg-stealing is a known form of poaching!). <BR /> <BR /> According to an undisclosed source it is derived thus: Back-formation from Middle English poched, poached, from poche, dish of poached eggs. <BR /> <BR /> From Old French, from past participle of pochier, to poach eggs.<BR /> <BR /> From poche, pocket, bag (from their appearance), of Germanic origin.<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> <BR /> The Book Of Household Management<BR /> Whilst conducting research for this site, I stumbled on a great little site containing text from what they call, "ex-classics". Books that were once deemed classics but not anymore.<BR /> <BR /> "The Book of Household Management", by Mrs. Isabella Beeton, was published in 24 parts in 1859-1861, and then in book form in 1861. It contains a great section on eggs and apparently was an immediate success (in its time), it has long been regarded as the quintessence of Victorian cookery. It has been published and republished in new editions which modified the original more and more; when the last edition appeared in the 1960's little if any trace of Mrs. Beeton's work was left.<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> <BR /> Mrs Beeton it seems had been poaching eggs this way at least 160 years ago and I'm sure the method itself is older still.<BR /> <BR /> Here's a link to the index of the book as it contains some great advice on how to run your household. If you want to go straight to chapter XXXIII the egg section follow this link instead. You'll need to scroll down to the bottom of the page to find it. <CENTER><BR /> <A href="http://s710.photobucket.com/albums/ww104/1jeffery53/?action=view&amp;current=homer-1.gif" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww104/1jeffery53/homer-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></A><BR /><BR /><BR /> </CENTER> Sat, 15 May 2010 20:40:32 GMT 1jeffery53 2010-05-15T20:40:32Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32622#M8520 <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:">😄</span> All you have to do is say whether you would spit or swallow the food that the person above you has suggested and then leave your choice<BR /> <BR /> I'll start with..<BR /> <BR /> <B>Pickled onions</B> <CENTER><HR width="50%" /><BR /> <CENTER><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i13.tinypic.com/4if6xr4.jpg" border="0" alt="Meow" /></A><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"></A></CENTER></CENTER> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:48:14 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32622#M8520 cats.pyjamas 2008-10-24T15:48:14Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32627#M8523 swallow :^O<BR /> <BR /> <B>Brussel sprouts</B> <BR /><HR /><CENTER><AHREF><IMG src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh292/the-end-is-near2008/rukiatheendisnear.jpg" border="0" alt="theendisnear" /></AHREF></CENTER> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:58:36 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32627#M8523 the-end-is-near 2008-10-24T15:58:36Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32632#M8524 Swallow<BR /> <BR /> Sardines <P><CENTER><A href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v11/1937mgta/?action=view¤t=toothiesettings.jpg" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/1937mgta/toothiesettings.jpg" border="0" /></A></CENTER></P><P><FONT size="1">Google my ID. Go on, you know you want to.</FONT></P> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:42:58 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32632#M8524 oily-hands-mg-parts 2008-10-24T16:42:58Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32637#M8529 <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":face_with_open_mouth:">😮</span><BR /> <BR /> Could'nt wait to open this thread.]:)<BR /> <BR /> dissappointed to say the least, but i will play your game.<BR /> <BR /> Sardines<BR /> <BR /> SWALLOW.<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> Marmite <CENTER><A href="http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/pgriffiths/?action=view&amp;current=MINTYHALLOWEEN.jpg" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/pgriffiths/MINTYHALLOWEEN.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></A> <CENTER></CENTER></CENTER> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:53:59 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32637#M8529 mint-sauce-2hat 2008-10-24T16:53:59Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32644#M8532 marmite ,swallow:-x<BR /> <BR /> just for Minty..Clarks pie!:^O Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:42:50 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32644#M8532 the-fall-and-rise-of-mrf 2008-10-24T18:42:50Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32648#M8535 Spit<BR /> <BR /> Cheshire cheese <CENTER><A href="http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/_aida_/?action=view&amp;current=is2.jpg" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/_aida_/is2.jpg" border="0" alt="unicorn and moon" /></A><CENTER></CENTER></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:25:41 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32648#M8535 indigo*dream 2008-10-25T09:25:41Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32652#M8538 swallow<BR /> <BR /> mushy peas <CENTER><HR width="50%" /><BR /> <CENTER><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i13.tinypic.com/4if6xr4.jpg" border="0" alt="Meow" /></A><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"></A></CENTER></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:21:03 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32652#M8538 cats.pyjamas 2008-10-25T11:21:03Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32658#M8542 swallow<BR /> <BR /> cauliflower cheese <BR /><HR /><CENTER><AHREF><IMG src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh292/the-end-is-near2008/rukiatheendisnear.jpg" border="0" alt="theendisnear" /></AHREF></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:16:28 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32658#M8542 the-end-is-near 2008-10-25T12:16:28Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32666#M8546 :_| spit!!<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> rhubarb crumble <CENTER><HR width="50%" /><BR /> <CENTER><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i13.tinypic.com/4if6xr4.jpg" border="0" alt="Meow" /></A><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"></A></CENTER></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:22:31 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32666#M8546 cats.pyjamas 2008-10-25T13:22:31Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32670#M8549 swallow the crumble and spit the rhubarb<BR /> <BR /> lemon meringue <BR /> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:37:26 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32670#M8549 very*scary*absinthe*fairy 2008-10-25T13:37:26Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32675#M8551 swallow<BR /> <BR /> tripe and onions <CENTER><HR width="50%" /><BR /> <CENTER><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i13.tinypic.com/4if6xr4.jpg" border="0" alt="Meow" /></A><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"></A></CENTER></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:40:41 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32675#M8551 cats.pyjamas 2008-10-25T13:40:41Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32680#M8554 *bleurgh* spit spit spit !<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> garlic brad<BR /> <BR /> <A href="http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/selfishcow/smilies/?action=view&amp;current=breathkiller.gif" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/selfishcow/smilies/breathkiller.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></A> <BR /> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:44:41 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32680#M8554 very*scary*absinthe*fairy 2008-10-25T13:44:41Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32685#M8557 <B>bread</B> not brad :8} ... whoever HE is ... <BR /> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:45:23 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32685#M8557 very*scary*absinthe*fairy 2008-10-25T13:45:23Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32690#M8560 :^O<BR /> <BR /> swallow<BR /> <BR /> cheese and onion crisps <CENTER><HR width="50%" /><BR /> <CENTER><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i13.tinypic.com/4if6xr4.jpg" border="0" alt="Meow" /></A><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"></A></CENTER></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:49:14 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32690#M8560 cats.pyjamas 2008-10-25T13:49:14Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32697#M8564 Swallow<BR /> <BR /> Cheese and potato pie <CENTER><A href="http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/_aida_/?action=view&amp;current=is2.jpg" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/_aida_/is2.jpg" border="0" alt="unicorn and moon" /></A><CENTER></CENTER></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:09:47 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32697#M8564 indigo*dream 2008-10-25T14:09:47Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32702#M8567 Swallow<BR /> <BR /> Stilton cheese <BR /><HR /><CENTER><AHREF><IMG src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh292/the-end-is-near2008/rukiatheendisnear.jpg" border="0" alt="theendisnear" /></AHREF></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:30:22 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32702#M8567 the-end-is-near 2008-10-25T15:30:22Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32705#M8569 swallow<BR /> <BR /> alphabetti spaghetti <CENTER><HR width="50%" /><BR /> <CENTER><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i13.tinypic.com/4if6xr4.jpg" border="0" alt="Meow" /></A><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"></A></CENTER></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:19:30 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32705#M8569 cats.pyjamas 2008-10-25T16:19:30Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32712#M8571 <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span><BR /> <BR /> swallow<BR /> <BR /> an octopus ring Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:38:02 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32712#M8571 mr.snap-ant 2008-10-25T20:38:02Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32717#M8575 spit<BR /> <BR /> prawn cocktail <CENTER><HR width="50%" /><BR /> <CENTER><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i13.tinypic.com/4if6xr4.jpg" border="0" alt="Meow" /></A><A href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"></A></CENTER></CENTER> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:17:48 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32717#M8575 cats.pyjamas 2008-10-25T22:17:48Z https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32720#M8578 spit<BR /> <BR /> Lasagne <CENTER><A href="http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/_aida_/?action=view&amp;current=is2.jpg" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/_aida_/is2.jpg" border="0" alt="unicorn and moon" /></A><CENTER></CENTER></CENTER> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:02:38 GMT https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Fun-and-Games/Spit-or-Swallow/m-p/32720#M8578 indigo*dream 2008-10-26T10:02:38Z