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Vegetable Curry

Posted on March 17, 2014 by

On Friday one of my students asked me what the word “fantasy” meant.  It’s a word I’ve defined so many times over my ESL teaching career that I had my answer ready for him:  “A fantasy story is not real, … Continue reading →

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Spicy Carrot & Lentil Soup

Posted on February 3, 2014 by

While living in Hong Kong I got into the habit of checking the weather forecast every day, usually in the vain hope that there would be a heavy enough storm on the horizon to grant me a few hours off … Continue reading →

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Vegan Pumpkin & Cranberry Scones

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

Christmas is a time for traditions.  My mother is a keen hoarder of our old decorations, so our household has a fair few familiar faces over the festive season.  Most important are the Santas in cages, which I can’t wait … Continue reading →

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Bolivian Sweetcorn Stew

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

One of the highlights of the last week was an evening at the ballet.  I absolutely love going to see a show and I was particularly excited about this one as it was Matthew Bourne’s take on Swan Lake, which … Continue reading →

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Boozy Banana Bread

Posted on November 11, 2013 by

Yesterday marked my greatest sporting achievement since the Sutton Y6 girls’ corner spry team destroyed the opposition in the 1995 John Batty School sports day.  Yes, I completed the 10k MoRun in Manchester – my first race since taking up … Continue reading →

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Tofu & Oyster Mushroom Laksa

Posted on November 4, 2013 by

“Thank you for joining us on this flight to sunny Manchester,” the pilot greeted us on my plane home last week.  I don’t think I’ve ever been on a homeward bound flight where there hasn’t been a reference to the … Continue reading →

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Vegan Gingerbread

Posted on October 17, 2013 by

Despite writing on Monday about the pleasant summery conditions in Hong Kong, it is nearly Halloween once more and I imagine that back home in the UK autumn will quickly turn in to winter.  I will not have to merely … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato, Kale & Peanut Stew

Posted on October 10, 2013 by

Earlier this week I went to see Gravity, the new Alfonso Cuaron film.  It’s probably just as well I’d never seen a trailer for it beforehand, as I doubt I would have dared to see it in that case.  Not that … Continue reading →

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Chilli Non Carne

Posted on October 3, 2013 by

According to a survey by Morrisons, most British households cook the same 5 dishes on a regular basis and just rotate them.  When I was a child, chilli con carne was definitely one of ours.  I had no idea what … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Biryani

Posted on September 23, 2013 by

I rarely cook the cuisine of the country I live in.  I don’t know if I simply like being contrary, or if it’s because the locals prepare their own dishes much better than I ever could.  I never cook any … Continue reading →

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