Semolina pilchard

[Vlot Vlaams]

We all probably know sardines—along with herring, anchovies, sprats, and other familiar names to fish lovers.
Fewer people, however, are familiar with pilchards, which are simply a larger type of sardine.
All small oily fish from the same family and rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Notable Traditional Sardine / Pilchard Brands

• Imperial — (established: exact year unclear, early 20th century)
  Considered an old and reputable brand, especially in Belgium.
  Known for pilchards often sourced from Morocco, a major global hub for sardine/pilchard fisheries.

• Feuille d'Or — Established 1927
  A well-known classic brand, particularly recognized for sardines.
  Strong presence in Belgian supermarkets for decades.

• Cocagne — Established 1906
  Another historic brand, over a century old.
  Associated with traditional canned fish products including sardines and pilchards.

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About Moroccan Pilchards

• Morocco is one of the world’s largest exporters of sardines/pilchards.

• Many European brands (including the ones you mentioned) source fish from Moroccan Atlantic waters, known for:

  • Rich nutrients (due to ocean upwelling)

  • High-quality, flavorful fish

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Semolina pilchards

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Now, semolina is a kind of flower to bake things with, or to wrap them in and fry.

In French that would be "Farine de semoule" ==> in Dutch "griesmeel"

In Flemish one would make a.o. "Smoelbrood" which is phonetically short for "semoule".
But Flemish "smoel" means "geuele" as in "ta gueule!" 'shut up, kop toe"
In Dutch? you don't want to know they are very rude, aren't they, and outside the context it can harm.

Dutch Smoelbrood is made of "farine de semoule" and filled with raisins (optionally soaked in water or, why not, some more tasteful "liqueur.

A variant of this is “bread pudding,” where the semolina is replaced with leftover bread or croissants, all finely crumbled.
And especially for Linda: it’s an Italian woman here explaining a few tasty things.

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[Linda7Italian]

Ciao Vlot Vlaams, well this is a first, never thought I'd see the day when I posted something about Pilchards. They are certainly delicious and very good for you. And thanks to Sarah from Italy I now know all about semolina pilchards.

The word Pilchards makes me smile fondly, remembering a time I was walking out with a very handsome J. Pilcher, and we became known by all as The Pilchards.

Allora, pilchards drizzled with Hellmann's mayo ... gnam gnam!

[John Little]

Ciao Vlot Vlaams, well this is a first, never thought I'd see the day when I posted something about Pilchards. They are certainly delicious and very good for you. And thanks to Sarah from Italy I now know all about semolina pilchards.

The word Pilchards makes me smile fondly, remembering a time I was walking out with a very handsome J. Pilcher, and we became known by all as The Pilchards.

Allora, pilchards drizzled with Hellmann's mayo ... gnam gnam!

The thing about Vlot, is that I believe he is Dutch. The significant thing about that, is that he probably sneers at many of our feeble attempts at language learning knowing, how he probably does, every major European language fluently.

When our kids were young, we spent two weeks at a French gite. They had a communal games room where our two very blond children were playing when two dutch children, about the same very young age, came in and spoke to them in fluent French. When they got blank stares, they tried German and Spanish. Then, still getting no result, assumed they must be English and proceeded to have an animated conversation with them.

[Vlot Vlaams]

... he .. Dutch ...

One of these two is wrong.
My alias holds the answer.

[John Little]

She?
Sorry.

[Vlot Vlaams]

She?
Sorry.

No, that would then be "een vlotte vlaamse".

[Linda7Italian]

Allora, writes like a man with a Federer flourish, perhaps;-)

[Vlot Vlaams]

Allora, writes like a man with a Federer flourish, perhaps;-)

I know who Federer is (obviously), but his polished, almost “feminine” style isn’t really my thing—especially when he’s promoting something like a Jura automatic coffee machine.

Jura is a premium Swiss brand, and the price definitely reflects that. For many West European households, it’s probably a bit over the top—people tend to spend similar money on something like a Siemens or Miele instead.

Interestingly, “Jura” is also the name of a geographic region spanning parts of Switzerland and France, with its own distinct cultural and linguistic identity.

A friend of mine once hosted a housewarming, and toward the end of the night he asked everyone to gather in the open kitchen for what he called a “spectacle.” He then started the automated cleaning cycle of his high-end machine. We all sat there for ten minutes watching flashing LEDs, clouds of steam, and listening to the sounds of water heating and pumping. Honestly, it was quite the show—more entertaining than some things on TV.

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High-end Bean-to-cup fully automated coffee makers

Here’s a **high-end comparison of flagship fully automatic (bean-to-cup) machines from JURA, Miele, and Siemens—focusing on their most expensive / premium consumer models:** (≈€2,000–€3,000+)**.

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Flagship models compared

• JURA → Z10 (or newer variants like J10/GIGA 10 depending on market)
• Miele → CM 7750 CoffeeSelect
• Siemens → EQ900 Plus (TQ90 series)

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Top-tier models (quick view)

JURA Z10

Miele CM 7750

Siemens EQ900 Plus

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PRODUCT COMPARISON TABLE

Attribute	Jura Z10 Aluminium	Miele CM 7750 CoffeeSelect	Siemens EQ900 Plus TQ907FZ3
Price (EU typical)	€2.4k–€3k	€3.2k–€3.5k	€1.9k–€2.8k
Drink variety	50+ incl. cold brew	20–25	30+
Cold brew capability	Unique (pressure cold extraction)
Bean containers	1	3 (CoffeeSelect)	2
Grinder tech	Auto-adjusting P.R.G. grinder	Quiet steel grinder	Dual grinder system
Milk system	Auto milk + sweet foam + chocolate	Auto milk, very precise	Auto milk + manual fine-tuning
Customization depth	High	Very high (profiles + beans)	Very high (baristaMode)
User interface	4.3" touchscreen + rotary	Touch + physical buttons	Large touchscreen + app
Smart/app control	Yes	Limited	Best (Home Connect)
Build quality	Top-tier Swiss	Top-tier German (very robust)	Very good
Specialty strength	Innovation & drink variety	Precision & bean flexibility	Smart features & control

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Key differences (what really matters)

1) Innovation vs precision vs smart control

• JURA Z10 → most innovative

  • Only one with true cold brew via pressure extraction (JURA Belgium)
  • Massive drink menu (50+) (JURA Belgium)

• Miele CM 7750 → most “coffee purist”

  • 3 separate bean hoppers → switch beans per drink (rare feature)

• Siemens EQ900 Plus → most “tech-forward”

  • Best app + baristaMode (manual tuning like a semi-pro machine)

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2) Coffee quality (real-world)

• All three produce excellent espresso & milk drinks

• Differences are subtle:

  • Miele → most consistent + quiet + refined extraction

  • JURA → slightly more “automated perfection” + variety

  • Siemens → best if you like tweaking parameters yourself

From user feedback:

“espresso quality is excellent but not dramatically better than cheaper Jura models” (Reddit)

Translation: you’re paying for features, convenience, and luxury, not huge jumps in taste.

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3) Milk & specialty drinks

• JURA Z10 → most advanced (sweet foam, chocolate foam, cold drinks)
• Miele → best for classic cappuccino/latte precision
• Siemens → flexible but slightly less “polished” foam system

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4) Bean flexibility (huge differentiator)

• Miele CM 7750 → winner

  • 3 bean types (e.g. espresso, decaf, filter roast)

• Siemens EQ900 → runner-up

  • 2 hoppers + switching

• JURA Z10

  • Only 1 hopper → weakest here

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5) Ease of use vs control

• Easiest: JURA (press button, perfect result)
• Balanced: Miele
• Most control: Siemens (baristaMode, profiles, app)

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Verdict (who should buy what?)

• Go for JURA Z10 if:

  • You want the most advanced, luxury “do everything” machine
  • Cold brew + huge drink variety matters
  • You prefer zero tweaking

• Go for Miele CM 7750 if:

  • You care about coffee purity & flexibility

  • You switch between beans (espresso vs decaf vs specialty)

  • You want quiet, ultra-solid engineering

• Go for Siemens EQ900 Plus if:

  • You like control + tech + app integration

  • You want a “prosumer” feel in a super-automatic

  • Best price/performance at the high end

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Bottom line

• Best overall luxury experience: JURA
• Best coffee flexibility: Miele
• Best smart + value high-end: Siemens

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[Linda7Italian]

Federer e "almost feminine" sono tre parole che non accosterei facilmente; graceful, elegant, yes indeed! The gorgeous George Clooney does "Nespresso" so I must look out for Juro.