A wonderfully entertaining day brought goals galore on the footie front. At the same time, French and Argentinean wines flowed, though some of the national menus were proving quite challenging as we settled into Round Two of the group stages. Aperitifs of Nachos and chilli dip went surprisingly well with Cotes de Provence Rose. Barbecued…
Day Six – Honduras, Chile, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa, Uruguay
Nothing could have prepared us for the results on Day Six of South Africa 2010, but at least we were ready with the food! Spain and Switzerland provided the food, in the styles of: Roasted Peppers in Olive Oil and Patatas Bravas served with anchovies and Manchego cheese; Bratwurst mit Rosti, all washed down with…
Day Five – Brazil, PR Korea, Ivory Coast, Portugal, New Zealand, Slovakia
To celebrate the arrival of one of the tournament favourites, Brazil, we had to go the extra mile. An aperitif took the form of Cloudy Bay Pelorus 2001, served with slivers of Saeng Sun Jim, (Korean Braised Sea Bass); Brazilian Bistecca de Porco Frita, (pan fried on the barbecue pork steak), served with a wicked…
Day Four – Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon, Italy and Paraguay
So, into the start of the second week at South Africa 2010 and further challenges abounded. We went with delicious seafood sushi accompanied by Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita 2008; Smoked Danish Bacon Steaks in rich BBQ sauce, baked potatoes with matured Leerdammer cheese, mango in balsamic vinegar with Castel del Monte 2006 and fresh fruit…
Day Three – Algeria, Slovenia, Serbia, Ghana, Germany and Australia
Day Three certainly presented something of a challenge, but I believe we were up to it. The day began with Bratwurst, served with Katoffelsalat, Brotchen and Senf, (sausages, potato salad, rolls and German mustard), served with a rather nice Slovenian Sauvignon/Laski Riesling blend. Swiftly followed by Makroud el Louse – delicious almond biscuits from Algeria,…
A Poem – They’ve gone and bought me slippers
Theyve gone and bought me slippers What will they think of next? I dont need flamin slippers I know how to text! Then Ill get a cardi Chequered patterned wool Choose a Stannah Stair Lift Thatll help me pull! Its funny how the youngsters Pigeonhole the old Put them in to boxes The watch them…
Day Two – Greece, Korea, Argentina, Nigeria, ENGLAND, U.S.A.
The great day was upon us. But what to do on the food front? This is what we had, spread over lunch and dinner: Taramasalata, Houmus, Tzatziki with warm Pitta Bread; Korean Gui-Galbi, (wonderful pork ribs); the national dish of England – curry in the form of Chicken Biryani, Chicken Bhuna, Pilau Rice, Onion Bhajis…
Day One – South Africa, Mexico , Uruguay, France
The first day of South Africa’s World Cup presented a dilemma – should I go with one nation’s cuisine, or have a stab at the lot? Pontification resulted in the latter and this is what we had; Tortillas with Nacho Cheese and Guacamole, Boerewors sausages marinated in mango sauce, pork medallions with chilli, (barbecued), salad…
Time and Tide
Why is it that the more frequently events occur in our lives, the less time we have to write about them? I realise that the last few weeks have been tumultuous, yet I sit here on the sofa contemplating and not penning. I have never broken a bone before, let alone two. Oh, a dislocation…
A Uniform Approach
Not wishing to add just another voice of disgust to the already cacophonous din echoing around the land, I thought I would try to inject a note of calm into the expenses row.Are we that shallow and naive to think that anything being said or done is going to make the slightest difference in the…