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Steamed leeks wrapped in ham
This is a Winter Dish, but if you live in the Land of Eternal November, who cares? You need: fresh leeks French or French-style slices of ham, as many as you’ve got leeks Salted butter [more…]
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Cream of Lettuce Soup – Cooking for numpties and the terminally depressed
Cream of Lettuce Velouté de Laitue Nota Bene: all translations into French are intended for you to impress your guests and make them believe they are dining at a posh restaurant. You will be henceforth [more…]
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Stewed apple(s) – Cooking for numpties and the terminally depressed
You need: One apple, even one that’s sligtly bruised, or more than one apple if you’re flush.. Do not accept apples from passing strangers, especially if they’re old women with warts. I cannae be held [more…]
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Cooking for numpties and the terminally depressed
This can be cooked with fresh ingredients or cupboard staples. You need: Some butter beans (a tin or dried beans previously soaked overnight and then cooked) Tomatoes (fresh ones or a tin) Garlic: 2 cloves [more…]
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“Soldiers of France”
A fortnight ago, I was asked if I might translate the open letter signed by retired French generals warning the government of the very real possibility of a civil war in France. It was felt [more…]