If you don't think this is funny, try ordering the Whole Leek Wrap from the menu.. (View Post)

I'm inventing a dish I'm going to use entire leeks, hollowed out and stuffed with other food. Probably chicken and bacon in a fresh herb, cheese and cream sauce I'm going to call it th… (View Post)

I mentioned Sir Gordon Richards earlier in the week, with a picture of the dog sat by his grave I've since learnt two things related to him that I find at least mildly interesting.. First, durin… (View Post)

Did you see my "tawdry" etymology post this morning? > "Tawdry" is a contraction of Saint Audrey Saint Audrey of Ely's name was used to sell garments made of lace Puritans… (View Post)

"Tawdry" is a contraction of Saint Audrey Saint Audrey of Ely's name was used to sell garments made of lace Puritans thought they were too revealing and immodest, and tawdry was born (View Post)