Black and Blue

Black and Blue

Selective memory is a great thing.  On occasion, all I can remember are past glories, triumphs and inexplicably stratospheric heights of the food I consumed.  At other times, when a more maudlin mood is upon me, all I can see and smell is the garbage 

Pure Indian Cooking

Pure Indian Cooking

Purity is an interesting concept in food. Some people believe that one should not deviate from tradition as the best dishes are those perfected over hundreds of years. Then, there are those who believe that tradition is just a starting point for inspiration. This debate 

HER – Haggerston Espresso Room

HER – Haggerston Espresso Room

Him.  Her.  Indeterminate person. Usually used with particular vitriol, this pronoun can be used with venom to display dislikes.  I can’t believe what HE did.  Why did HE think parking the car on top of a fire hydrant was a good idea.  SHE did the 

Foley’s

Foley’s

Foley’s Folly.  At least that is what I couldn’t help but think of every time I heard the word “Foley”.  I know that it is a rarely used word and most people would rather use its more commonplace synonym but I love words too much.