Tag Archives: merguez

King’s Cross Barbecue

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Mad Dog

The end of August normally marks the last days of an English summer, celebrated annually with a Bank Holiday. This year the Sunday coincided with a friend’s birthday so five of us got together for a barbecue. I previously posted … Continue reading →

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Merguez stuffed Partridge

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Mad Dog

On Sunday, I went to buy a brace of partridge, from the Pheasant Girl on the Layer Marney Lamb stall at the Farmers’ Market. While I was choosing my birds, I noticed some merguez on the same stall. Merguez are … Continue reading →

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La Calçotada

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Mad Dog

We were sitting in the fabulous Can Vilaró for a group lunch on Saturday, where there’s always a big joke between Jonas and the owner, Sisco, about the Can Vilaró barbecue. This prompted the suggestion that we should have a … Continue reading →

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Goldborne Road

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Mad Dog

February 18th 2013 Goldborne Road intersects West London’s Portobello Road just north of the Westway. The road itself runs from Ladbroke Grove to Trellick Tower, an iconic late 60’s social housing block, once the tallest block of flats in Europe. … Continue reading →

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Liver and Pierogi

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Mad Dog

December 15th, 2011 I had supper this week with my friend and artist Simon Tyszko. Simon has transformed his ordinary Fulham apartment, by building a full sized replica of a Dakota wing through the width of it – his website, … Continue reading →

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Horse Meat

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Mad Dog

June 29th 2011 On Saturday I called my friend Fiona to tell her about the Soho Food Feast, knowing she’d be interested. Sadly she couldn’t come, because she was off to Cherbourg for a couple of days. She asked if … Continue reading →

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