Vegetarian - Old Indian word for a bad hunter.

Cannibal - Someone who is fed up with people.

Zucchini - Vegetable that can be baked, boiled, fried or steamed before the kids refuse to eat it.

Hors D'Oeuvres - A sandwich cut into 20 pieces.

Coffee - A person who is coughed-upon.

and my favourite favourite.........

A Fancy Restaurant - One that serves cold soup on purpose.

Rounding up all my receipts today for the trip to Tallinn last week, I reflected on the cuisine that Estonia offered by way of its (overground) restaurants. Sadly, the highlight of the week was a local blood sausage dish. Nothing sad about that you might say, except that it wholeheartedly defeated such promising dishes as filet mignon and carpaccio. Furthermore, spoilingly so, everything came with sauerkraut. I didn't dare order the sauerkraut in case it was accompanied by its… Continue

Nomad Chef excelled herself at her 4th of July Celebration today. Billed as an American extravaganza, the event passed all expectations. Gumbo was the main event I thought, until the Peach Melba Pie arrived, and I was in heaven. The party was embellished with a Facebook group of 'Sex & The City' people who lived entirely up to the name - expect some photos from the host soon. Here I am rolling in at midnight, when I was supposed to leave at 7pm. Nomad Chef, the hostess with the mostess,… Continue

A week of uncertainty in the Public Sector as I await David Cameron's announcement about how much of my (as yet) unredeemed pension he will take to line the bonuses of the nationalised bankers. Top tip: don't lick a steak knife - especially if it's gently prodding you in the back. Imagine being elected on a mandate to cause severe pain! They must be rubbing their hands with glee. Reminds me of the newspaper headline: "Prime Minister promises more lies ahead". Aw well, off to Estonia next…

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