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La Musa Bistrot

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

On Wednesday we had lunch at La Musa, a bistro on a tiny street at the back of Calella Església (the Church of Santa Maria and Sant Nicolau). We drank a few glasses of vi blanc ecològic (an organic white wine … Continue reading →

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Allotment Picnic

Posted on September 6, 2013 by

September 6th 2013 Last week I went to help Audrey water her brother’s allotment in Acton, while he was on holiday. Allotments (Community Gardens) are small vegetable gardens, made by subdividing a larger piece of land. Gardeners have to pay … Continue reading →

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Tex-Mex

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

February 27th, 2013 I went to a Party at Rabina’s on Sunday, with a Tex-Mex food theme and lots of Tequila and Grapefruit Margaritas. I seem to remember Rabina really looked the part and had on some fine brontosaurus foreskin … Continue reading →

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Salad al fresco

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

July 27th, 2012 I went round to see my friend Catie yesterday, to update her Mac system software and make it play nice with her eyePhone. While I was busy pressing buttons and waiting for firmware updates, Catie bought some … Continue reading →

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Hummus

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

February 3rd 2011 Hummus (also spelled houmous in the UK) is an ancient Middle Eastern food, popular throughout the Levant and Mediterranean. In fact, it’s very common throughout the world now, but I remember, as a teenager in the 70’s, … Continue reading →

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Steak and Mushrooms

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

October 24th, 2010 While I was attempting to fix Camilla’s computer, she whipped up a quick, late Sunday brunch. Sliced, organic rump steak (Planet Organic), with Portobello mushrooms, coriander, parsley, salt and pepper. It was fabulous with hummus and guacamole.

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