Eat it, cook it, buy it, grow it, love it. Restaurant reviews, news, cookery and discussion from a British Chinese foodie. Sunday, 24 March 2013. Piquant pigs trotters with star anise. These amounts give a strong flavour so go easy if you prefer a lighter hit.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Were to turn into a full-blown war? Monday, January 14, 2013. Check out the two videos below.

A blog about thesomewhat messed up life of the author, current events, etc. Monday, May 11, 2015. She has affectionately been named Elsa, given her German heritage. However, my son refers to her as the Millennium Falcon. Why , you might ask? Other than having my rear calipers .

I step out in the morning without concern. In spite of a lack of winged guardian. Nor do I hang from my keys. The preserved limb of some furry friend. To ensure protection against the evil eye. The power of the four leaf clover. Is a mystery I am content to live without. Coins stay securely in my pocket. When I pass a wishing well,. And shooting stars are safe from unreasonable demands. I glibly walk under ladders. Take the number 13 bus.