I’m learning all my Cantonese from this guy these days. Carlos Douh.
December 28th, 2011 - 10:45 am § in General
Trying new things – Romanesco
Although Waitrose might be shockingly expensive it is always good for a treat and they are good at having a wide range of products from different and niche suppliers. It always puzzles me walking around the place how the heck can pensioners constantly do their weekly shopping there. These must be wi[...]
December 21st, 2011 - 11:04 am § in General
Where has 2011 gone to?
Wow, this year has really flown by. Next year I will be in Hong Kong and Vietnam for a holiday so will be adding news and tastes from the Far East. Anyway, a quick question. Why aren’t so called cheap-cuts not so cheap any more? Damned celebrity chefs and their braised cheeks and shins![...]
May 31st, 2011 - 11:54 am § in Cooking & Recipes, Drink
Making my own rice wine
I remember as a teenage kid that there was a large glass jar, like the old fashioned ones for sweets, full of pink rice in a clear liquid. It used to be nice warmed up as some kind of alcoholic dessert. So, now as an adult of far too many years to mention, I thought [...][...]
May 8th, 2011 - 7:53 pm § in General
Why is seafood so expensive in UK
Having come back from Spain recently it is so annoying that buying seafood here in the UK, being surrounded by fertile seas, is so expensive. Mercadona in La Zenia is now my favourite place. They have a great seafood counter.[...]
February 26th, 2011 - 5:34 pm § in General
12.5% service charge at Viet Garden! Kidding me.
How the heck can Viet Garden in Islington add a service charge of 12.5%? No wonder they seemed empty last week. With places such as Wagamama, Yo! Sushi and even Gourmet Buffet (Chinese buffet restaurant) around the corner it means it is the last time they see my custom.[...]
February 2nd, 2011 - 10:38 am § in General
Happy Chinese New Year
Top of the year and morning to y’all and that like. Roast duck, shark fin soup and horrible candied sweets made out of strange nuts and roots are the order of the day around these times. May you all act like rabbits this year.[...]