Tag Archives: food

FEASTS & FANCIES: VEGETABLE STOCK

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Scribe Doll

Another thing that never ceases to surprise me in England is the amount of processed food consumed.  I remember that it struck me even when I first arrived here, nearly forty years ago.  In most homes, the world-famous English custard … Continue reading →

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Feasts & Fancies: Polenta Cobbler

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Scribe Doll

When I first came to England as a late teenager, in 1984, the biggest culture shock I experienced was undoubtedly the natives’ frugal attitude towards food.  It seemed to be perceived as an undeserved luxury rather than a basic right.  … Continue reading →

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Odds & Ends: In Praise of Food

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Scribe Doll

I was seven years old and auditioning to be the voice of the Russian commercial for an Italian chocolate spread.  The director was desperately trying to drag more enthusiasm out of me.  “Do you really, really like this chocolate spread?” … Continue reading →

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Words and Civilisation: Coffee Language (Part 2)

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Scribe Doll

For Part 1, please click here. It had been a long day and a late night awaited so, at about five, I ventured into a Central London Starbucks. “Tall, half-shot, wet latte,” I ordered, using the company’s recognised terminology with … Continue reading →

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Pet Hates: In Restaurants

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Scribe Doll

No.1 Is everything O.K.? Have you noticed how waiters wait for the exact moment when you have your mouth full, before they ask you that? I often try and cheat them by staging my forkfuls when they are not around … Continue reading →

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