Gooseberry Fool

Brand: Tesco Cost: 65p Found at: Tesco My mother’s approach to gardening is a two-stage affair: the first strange is to plant strange and unusual vegetables to see what will grow in the uncooperative Washington weather. The second stage is to spend the next decade desperately trying to rid the garden of a plant that... Continue Reading →

Sakura Mochi

Brand: Marusantamakiya Found At: Bokkusu Region: Nagano   It’s been a long, cold, wet winter here in Scotland. Storm after storm has pelted us with rain, and wind, and hail. Living next to a popular club, I spent many a dreary evening sitting at the bay window with my neighbors and watching young people in... Continue Reading →

Scotch Egg

This is an egg, wrapped in ground pork, breaded, and deep-fried. I love it. The name of the game is cholesterol and I am HERE TO WIN. There is not much seasoning, but it turns out that seasoning is not necessary: with enough pork fat and salt, there is plenty of flavor to go around.... Continue Reading →

Zaitaku Blueberry Drinking Yogurt

Brand: Ohayo Cost: 129 yen Found at: Tokyo Station Bellmart   “The expensive luxury is not necessary, but I think that the everyday small luxury enriches your heart.” – The packaging of my yogurt.   Alright, blueberry yogurt, calm down. No need to get all philosophical. I came here for probiotics, not for inspirational quotes... Continue Reading →

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