Category Archives: cookery

An Irishman eats potatoes

Posted on June 17, 2026 by odeboyz

“…theirs are so strikingly good: fire-smoked and bathed in butter, sweet and soft beneath their crunchy skins, their flesh perfectly waxed and salty. To eat one is to immediately know, deep in your bog-brained heart, that you will soon be … Continue reading →

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Grace Dent reviews Oudh 1722 London SE1

Posted on June 13, 2026 by odeboyz
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Cooking for Slackers: Almond and Banana Toastie

Posted on June 3, 2026 by odeboyz

A toasted banana slice is lovely. But it can be improved. Classically a toasted banana slice is bread toasted on one side then a smear of mashed banana on the untoasted side. The banana is grilled until it’s bubbling. The … Continue reading →

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Is a McDonald’s burger food?

Posted on April 11, 2026 by odeboyz

“There have been a lot of online videos and photos touting the fact that when left out for an extended period of time, a McDonald’s hamburger does not rot and that this is because they are laden with chemicals. The … Continue reading →

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Holier than thou! Foodie superiority

Posted on March 18, 2026 by odeboyz
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Victims of Trip Advisor strike back

Posted on February 7, 2026 by odeboyz
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Victoria Wood on vegetables

Posted on October 29, 2025 by odeboyz

“My children won’t even eat chips because some know-all bastard at school told them a potato was a vegetable.”

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Cooking for Slackers: When parents come to tea

Posted on September 17, 2025 by odeboyz

Debris in the kitchen/living room must be removed. Not doing so is sub-optimal. To business. Offering a cup of coffee1 is standard unless they’re hard-core and want tea. But you will spring a surprise. There will be wonderful plates of … Continue reading →

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Cooking for Slackers: A bacon sandwich

Posted on September 3, 2025 by odeboyz

The ‘Mission Statement’ of Cooking for Slackers says food should be cheap, quick and cheerful. A bacon sandwich is a multi-purpose meal. It cures hangovers, it’s one in the eye for food fascists, it’s incredibly tasty, minimalist, fast, cheap, and cheerful. No Slacker … Continue reading →

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Cooking for Slackers: The Photo

Posted on August 15, 2025 by odeboyz
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