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Modern Brick Lane: Modern Britain
I’ve read the eponymous Monica Ali novel and I had an impression of Brick Lane by reputation but I’d never actually visited. My recent visit was a real eye-opener of modern London and what a wonderfully vibrant and exciting place … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Review
Tagged bagel, beigal, beigel, Brick Lane, Culture, Dark Sugars, London, modern Britain, people-watching, Rough Trade, Shoreditch, Street Food, Subway
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A double helping of Parsi cafe
Over a thousand years ago a small group of Persians made the journey to seek their fortune in India. Many settled in Southern India but a small group eventually made it to Hindustan in the prosperous city of Bombay. They … Continue reading
Posted in Review
Tagged chai, Dishoom, Irani, keema per eedu, Lassi, Leamington Spa, Parsi cafe, Parsis, pau, Persian, sali boti, Zoroastrian
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In praise of lunch… and The Cross
On our recent lunchtime visit to Carters of Moseley my wife and I observed how refreshing it is to eat a lighter but tasty meal in the middle of the day compared to having a blowout in the evening. Back … Continue reading
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Lessons from a thriving High Street in East Yorkshire
I love infographics like this one which lays out well the economics of local vs national retailing. Some time ago I described in a blog my vision for the perfect market town http://ashbournevoice.co.uk/2013/11/10/the-perfect-market-town-a-vision/. As our daughter is at Hull University … Continue reading
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Tagged Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire Council, High Street, Minster, parking, Tesco, tourism, traffic
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Difference as defined by meringue
There’s nothing like a holiday to make you think about where you live. I recently visited the Languedoc region of France stopping in a gite. I’ve realised that what I enjoy about France in general is the nothingness of it: … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Arques, Carcassonne, Derbyshire, Jésuite, Kevin Costner, labyrinth, Lagrasse, Languedoc, Mirepoix, Perpignan, Quillan, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, tourism
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Never mind the pronunciation…cheese scone is king
When I was growing up a scone was a rather large item (it was in Yorkshire) stuffed with currants and even a little cherry. I hadn’t even realised that scones could be fruitless until I visited Devon for the first … Continue reading
Posted in Recipe
Tagged baking, butter, cayenne, Cheese scone, Cream Tea, eggs, mustard powder, parmesan, thyme
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Luuurvvv at The Beeches Bar and Grill
Restaurants seem to lose their minds at some times of year. At Christmas perfectly decent kitchens seem to ditch their standards and serve “what the people want”. All innovation disappears and, like it or not, the only fayre is turkey … Continue reading
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Tagged aphrodisiac, Christmas lunch, crab, crayfish, fishcakes, lemon posset, platter, popcord, prawn, Valentines Day, Venison, Wellington
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Marrakech… and the wonders of adventure
I believe the best holidays are based on experiences rather than sights and I can really see that. I’m probably a little odd but my own favourite moments have been the holidays where I’ve felt challenged and maybe seen something … Continue reading
