I always think I know best (well, I do know best) but you can’t blame me for that attitude – I get it from my mum. So you can imagine when we’re in the same room and disagree about something – arguments and then stroppiness generally ensue (from us both). Growing up on (what seemed […]
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A last meal of lamb pilaf before – doom – no kitchen
I knew that the last few days would be difficult. After a leak from the bathroom in February, we finally got our builder to replace our kitchen ceiling … and whilst he was at it, we decided to get him to take down the naff wallpaper, build some shelves and do a few other cosmetic […]
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My Grandad would have been 100 yesterday. He made it into his 80s, which was pretty decent considering he was an 80 a day smoker who according to him began puffing before he reached his teenage years, while working the markets in South East London. He was diabetic in his senior years, but didn’t let something […]
D is for Denmark – Nordic bar
I am slightly in love with all things Nordic – people from that region have beautiful accents, generally are beautiful (who wouldn’t love to be tall and blonde?), and seem to be genuinely nice people. Of course there are always exceptions, but I am yet to find any which have made me love the Nordics […]
A belated birthday night out at Joe Allen
For my birthday in June, I wanted to eat at Joe Allen restaurant in Covent Garden. The reason for this was because of a Jay Rayner review in the Observer – I like his reviews anyway, and have been rewarded by following his previous recommendations, including Mishkins. I also love Marina O’Loughlin’s reviews in the […]
A week of two halves
My week started off well and with good intentions. The cawl turned out beautifully and I did have it with the cheesy dumplings, which were perhaps slightly undercooked, but stodge has never been an issue for me. Sea bream on Monday night with leek mash was very tasty and I would definitely have it again […]