Published on 7 October 2009 in London, 10 Years in London, DLR, food, London, railways, St Pancras
Yesterday I shared the first part of a list I wrote about things I like in London. But that was only five things. And if you're doing a ten year celebration you've got to have ten things. It's tradition, or an old charter, or something.
Published on 14 September 2009 in Food and Drink, TV Programmes, BBC, food, television, television programmes
One cookery programme firmly with the recession in mind however the recent Economy Gastronomy. Every week, the presenters would pop over to someone's house, try to get them to plan their meals and eat more sensibly.
Published on 3 August 2009 in Food and Drink, food, Merton
I'm not sure what food you could find in Merton though. There's some elderflowers nearby but not many. You can buy Wimbledon honey at the Wimbledon Common windmill or at the National Trust shop at Morden Hall Park. Mind you there's the blackberries. Loads of them.
Published on 10 August 2008 in Food and Drink, food, gardening
Regular readers will know that I like my food, and I'm keen on quality. I've baked my own bread for around two years now (and indeed, as I type, there's a malthouse loaf proving in the kitchen), and I like to eat good quality food.
Published on 16 July 2008 in BBC, Internet, BBC, food, internet
By chance I noticed the an interesting case of BBC related database overload. And it's in the form of recipe databases. Boy, is there a lot...
Published on 11 March 2008 in Food and Drink, TV Programmes, BBC, food
Being a bit of a keen cook, and someone who likes to do things reasonably properly if possible, I know Delia wasn't really aimed at me. I mean, there's just no way on earth you'll find frozen mashed potato in my freezer.
Published on 4 January 2008 in Food and Drink, food
Just had them for the first time after a work lunchtime visit to A Cooke's pie and mash shop on the Goldhawk Road. Makes you wonder how something which looks so disgusting, can actually be so wonderfully tasty...
Published on 5 November 2007 in BBC, Food and Drink, BBC, canteen, food
There's an interesting article about complaints in the BBC staff canteens, in the Sunday Telegraph.
Published on 23 September 2007 in Food and Drink, Travel and Holidays, cheese, food, France, France 2007, holidays
In France, Catherine ate on average 3.2 different cheeses per day. That's a lot of cheese.
Published on 23 June 2007 in Life, books, commuting, food
One of the few reasons I continue to tolerate a lengthy commute to White City every morning, is that it gives me plenty of time to read - something I confess to rarely doing at home.