Repeating the same thing for at least a fortnight is apparently habit forming, but I think for my case I might need to use the “12 steps” from AA but for rice and fried food. The bacon needed eating though – don’t judge me! November 9 A sight that pretty much says “f— y’all” to […]

Going chicken-free was probably not the best idea if there wasn’t a steady supply of a decent substitute – so for the sake of a clean record and breathing work colleagues I caved. As tasty as it is, the easiest source is from the local shop which is suspiciously not very loud about its animal […]

It’s no secret that I like rice, and I find that with age I no longer possess the ability to simply eat what I want. Inspired by friends that have completely avoid (solid) carbohydrates, I have attempted to gently (hah) wean myself with a reduced intake alongside avoiding the easy (and tasty) protein – chicken. […]

I’ve long liked graphic arts and I have also had an appreciation for tasty food, so it’s no wonder I have quite an appetite for cooking/food porn manga. I guess that my like for Japanese food started when I was a teenager but has – thankfully developed beyond the cliché – moved to also cover […]

What an epic week – quite busy and draining, but it’s been an interesting experience to moonlight in the drinks industry/hospitality; a backup plan when the dayjob can’t do it. One thing these events does do is leave one to absolutely appreciate wholesome, home-cooked meals with VEGETABLES. Oh, and losing my voice was met with […]

As late autumn makes way to less interesting produce, it’s been far too easy to go for chicken so it’s a lifesaver to have a stash of frozen seafood. It would be good to practise more cooking that has less oil involved, but oh – what timing for beer events to put a halt on […]

Corn is a little hit and miss here, and it’ll be a miracle if it were as tasty as back ‘ome down under; however, cooked as fresh as possible is a start. I’ve been meaning to give the corn and rice combination a try – rather carby but it’s an interesting change. At least the […]

It’s good to see that the art of butchery is not lost – and one that is also keen on experimenting rather than always sticking to the same thing since it’s “tradition”. Unfortunately, in this case the unusual experiment of adding pineapple and pork probably was never going to work as a sausage filling due […]

Feeling slow to recover but at least we have french beans and some balsamic to make probably the tastiest renditions of bean kimpira I’ve cooked (recipe soon!). Though yellow zucchini is a recent feature in the farm shop, it’s rather convenient there’s still the lacto-fermented dill pickles to provide a contrasting flavour. September 8 Bluh, […]

Wooo a bank holiday week! Gotta take ’em while ya got ’em! Actually, the week started off gently before melting into a manic, chaotic and perhaps a tad silly (Jägerbombs at 2am at your hotel on a multiday beer festival? Kids: just say no) extended weekend. Though I did miss the work summer BBQ (whole […]