Hi Sydme....Thanks for the three stars which may have been a little premature, because you've had really good advice from all those who followed on from me.
This evening, Viv and I had our weekend roast meal. ( No cooking on Sundays; we relax with crosswords,telephoning friends and Drinking etc. etc. ) We had shoulder of lamb (cheap and sweet ) which was roasted with a topping of both mint from the garden and freeze dried dill tops. Served with roast pots, minted peas, candied carrots and my gourmet gravy.(packeted powder, dash of vinegar, good grinding of pepper and made with milk instead of water.)
Viv said the meal was great. Now that is real encouragement from my wife for me to continue as the galley slave and cook for both her and her female friends.
Consequently, I won't mind if you and others regard me as a cooking con-man. ( as are some TV chefs.) It's all a matter of taste!!
Best Wishes..........Ron.( Mutton not Lamb.)