So I took a little break because of work, study, life etc that took over all of my time. This meant that I also didn’t manage to finish my World Cup of Dinners. This isn’t a problem, the lionesses are playing this summer, so I’ll see what I’ve already covered, see which dinners are outstanding …
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Serbia
This dish became an over-dinner favourite. Again I ignored the RAF cookbook, which was soup, in favour of this dish which popped on a few websites as 'must try' Serbian favourite. This is essentially skinless sausages, made from mince, seemingly any variation with spices and herbs added, and traditionally cooked on a charcoal barbeque. Due …
Remaining neutral – with cheese
I didn't post yesterday on the day the world cup started, I didn't have much more to say on the topic that wasn't covered by Gary Lineker and the wonderful Alex Scott. I agree wholeheartedly with her views on progress and hope it continues to make the experience safer and more welcoming. Effectively remaining neutral, …
Wales and their cakes
Welsh cakes If you've never eaten a Welsh cake, you've missed out. They're delicious, and I don't care that you don't like dried fruit, I'm pretty sure you're still going to love Welsh cakes.The first time I ate Welsh cakes was with a Welsh friend, who lived nearby (not in Wales). A bunch of her …
England – cheating
Not the team, me, I've been cheating. It's been a long week, horrid weather, suddenly colder and the dark! Oooh it gets dark early doesn't it? What is the quintessential English dish? A Sunday roast? Shepherds pie? Cottage pie? Given their prevalence, history, and anglicisation, I even considered putting lasagne and chicken tikka masala in the …
Alternative World Cup
Hopefully you saw my feelings regarding the forthcoming world cup, and the human rights track record of Qatar in both the building of the stadia and the use of migrant workers, as well as their treatment of the LGBTQ community. It doesn't sit well with me and I doubt I'm alone. So, an alternative world …
Feelings
I don’t normally write about anything sensible, and certainly nothing to do with feelings or emotions, but 2020 has been bonkers so I think it’s OK to go off script a little. One of the reasons I don’t talk much about feelings and emotions is because I’m not very good at it, I struggle to …
Jaynage 