Monthly Archives: February 2007
In defence of Charles
It’s not often I find myself agreeing with Prince Charles but strangely I feel moved to defend him in the face of the tabloid condemnation he suffered today because he dared to suggest that childhood obesity could be cut by … Continue reading
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How do you like your eggs in the morning?
Save me from eggs in the morning! My surprise trip turned out to be New York and what a fantastic adventure. From the delis better than department store foodhalls on every street corner, to that bedrock of American dining, The Breakfast, the Big Apple is more like an entire orchard for the foodie traveller.
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Off for a foodie adventure
I’m off for a major foodie adventure. I know not where but one thing I’m sure of, my surprise birthday trip will be a major league eating experience. If the location allows, I’ll be blogging whenever possible but if it … Continue reading
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Paul’s grilled turbot, rarebit crust, celeriac & mustard veloute
You can tell from the title alone that this is no ordinary recipe! That’s because Paul is a professional – the Paul Taylor of Fat Loaf fame.
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Lunch break: Luso
HALF way thorugh February and not a single lunch review for 2007? I’m obviously a lady who doesn’t lunch enough.
Gathering up my Fussy Female Friend (FFF) I decided to try out Luso on Bridge Street and make amends.
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Has Marmite lost it oomph?
Thinner? Sweeter? Do you think Marmite has lost a certain something recently?
People keep telling me ‘it’s just not the same’ so I started to investigate.
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Is this the best bread ever?
I believe I’ve found the best bread in the world. Probably. This unassuming loaf from the Station Bakery in Criccieth is sold in corner shops around north Wales. There’s no special deli, its not expensive (70p) but it is the perfect bread for making toast.
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@ Harry Ramsden’s
Batter: Quite crispy but also rather thick. The underside of the batter reminded me of rubber backed carpet which has got wet and left behind a spongy trace when lifted from a concrete floor.
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