Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got pubs by bike, Nigerian Guinness and the wonder of pubs. First, some Wetherspoon news via reader Jeremy Pattison: a branch of the pub chain has opened on the campus of the University of Surrey in Guildford, with the university owning, staffing and running the pub under the franchise model. Are other Wetherspoon pubs run by franchisees? This feels new, and interesting. The story on the BBC, by Zac…

There’s something timeless about a good Egg in the Hole breakfast—simple, comforting, and loved in kitchens all over the world. Also known as Egg with a Hat or Gashouse Egg, this humble classic is pure childhood nostalgia wrapped in buttery, golden toast . My James Cagney Eggs take that familiar favourite and give it a playful grown‑up twist: a touch of garlic powder and a pinch of chili flakes for a subtle “gangster” kick that transforms the whole experience beautifully!With crisp artisanal…

Okay, here’s another chicken that isn’t exactly right. It’s pork flavored. When as AI was asked about the idea of chicken in carbonara – Key details about chicken in carbonara: Not Authentic: True carbonara, originating from Rome, excludes chicken, garlic, onions, and cream. Now, we live in a world where we can’t leave well enough alone. That being said, chicken carbonara does exist. However, this doesn’t taste like chicken; it tastes like the sauce that is put on Korean barbecue chicken. I…

Thanks to Rana Z., Stacy H., Brooke P., Cheyenne W., Shaelyn, Vanessa N., Heather H., & A.H., who can't believe that anyone would ever misspell professional. I mean, that's just crazy, right? [sheepish grin]*****P.S. A friend recently got me this gel cap for my migraines, and sweet icy Stay Puft, y'all, it's amazing: Migraine Hot/Cold Gel Cap I have a huge head and a lot of hair, so it's pretty snug on me, but the extra pressure with the cold is heavenly during a migraine. I used to hold a cold…

If you’re looking for a quick, elegant salmon supper that feels special without any fuss, this Basil Parmesan Salmon is about to become a weeknight favourite. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are topped with a creamy Parmesan‑basil mixture that melts into the fish as it bakes, creating a golden, savoury crust packed with fresh herb flavour. It’s simple enough for everyday cooking, yet delicious enough to serve when you want something a little extra. Ready in minutes and perfect for one or two, this…

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BRENEZ, Nicole (Ed.); VIENET, René. Avec ma bite et mon couteau – René Viénet cinéaste (2026). Blosseville: Marest, 2026. 383 p.; ill.; 21 x 15 cm. ill. cover with photograph of a young René Viénet Thanks to Marest for sending this a review copy. // Merci a Marest pour cet envoi en service de presse. French: On attendait depuis longtemps un ouvrage retraçant le rocambolesque parcours cinématographique de René Viénet : c’est chose faite. Édité par Nicole Brenez — elle avait organisé une…

Replied to Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan by Oona McGee (soranews24.com) The new noodles were in development for five years, with Nissin adopting a new noodle-making technology that allows the noodles to rehydrate using chilled water. The patented “Cold Rehydrate” process was developed specifically for the chilled Cup Noodle range. SoraNews24, which covers news from Japan, is a long-time member of my feed collection and a regular article contributor to the…

Onibus Coffee is a coffee shop in the residential neighbourhood of Nakameguro. They specialise in light roasted beans, and offer both pourover and milk-based coffee options. Nakameguro is a rather trendy place to live, home to the Meguro river - popular for its cherry blossoms in spring - and also for Japan’s one and only Starbucks Reserve Roastery. It’s slightly upscale vibe means there’s quite a few good coffee shops in the area. If you’re curious where the name “Onibus” comes from, they took…

berlynn-wohl: allaark: berlynn-wohl:Me in 2006: I’m still bitter about thatMe in 2016: I’m still salty about thatMe in 2026, probably: I’m still umami about that Well, are you?. We’re waiting. There’s a lot to be umami about these days.

Mango Nectar MeadCreated: 2026-07-14Batch Size: 1 gallonStyle: Melomel (mango)Target ABV: ~12–14%Original Gravity: ~1.105 (estimate — confirm with hydrometer)Final Gravity: ~1.010–1.018 (71B will finish semi-sweet at this OG)IngredientsBase Must Langers Organic Mango Nectar: 1 gallon jug (minus ~2 cups reserved for topping up) 20% juice (Alphonso mango puree concentrate + mango puree), filtered water, organic cane sugar 528g total sugars per gallon (1.16 lbs fermentable sugar equivalent)…

What does the word “cutters” mean to you? There’s a men’s barber shop near my house called Cutters; a 1990s sitcom was set in a barber shop sharing space with a women’s salon. There’s a Chicago-based film studio and post-production facility called Cutters. Cutters can refer to various kinds of tools, or a special type of fastball pitch in Baseball, or single-masted sailing ships. Cutters was also, if you recall, the name of the cycling team in the 1979 movie Breaking Away. In the food…

Here’s another one from HongKongFoodies.com! Go check ’em out as they’ve got a treasure trove of hard to find Demae Iccho variants! Today’s Friday for me – maybe for you too. I did a ton of walking this week – about 30 miles and I am thinking this will be a nice reward. Aka tonkotsu has a vibrant orange red broth and some heat – had it before and it’s a beautiful thing. I think this is a great one for today. Nissin Demae Ramen Aka Tonkotsu Flavour- Hong Kong Detail of the packaging (click to…

Mayo on broccoli salad is my Midwestern birthright, but every once in a while a non-mayo version wins me over! Ayesha Nurdjaja recently shared this Broccoli Salad with Honey Vinaigrette as a sneak peek from her upcoming cookbook, Mediterranean All the Way. I AM COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS (Ninety-six, to be exact)! The broccoli (or broccolini) gets a brief stint in a very hot oven, picking up a little char around the edges. Dates add concentrated sweetness, hazelnuts bring crunch, and mint and…

There’s something wonderfully comforting about a dish that blends two family favourites into one irresistible bake, and these Taco Stuffed Shells do exactly that. I first made them years ago when my children were growing up. They always gobbled them up with delight — a sure sign that this Tex‑Mex‑meets‑pasta creation is a keeper. Instead of traditional taco shells, tender jumbo pasta shells are filled with a hearty, flavour‑packed taco beef mixture made with seasoning, salsa, taco sauce,…

Vietnamese food is one of London’s great bargains — if you know where to look. A proper bowl of phở, fragrant with star anise and slow-cooked bone broth, will fill you up for hours. So will a bún bò Huế, a rice box, or a well-stuffed bánh mì. The cuisine is built around generous, sustaining food, and it tends to be priced that way too. This post covers eleven restaurants across London, from Clerkenwell to Kentish Town to Soho, with picks at three price points: around the £5 mark (where…

Found this one at HMart. The Otoki variants are for the US while Ottogi ones are for the Korean market – at least that’s what it seems like, but I could be wrong on that as I don’t have any official comment from the company. What I do know is that westerners saying Otoki is closer to the hard g/soft k kinda thing. Anyways, let’s have a nice kimchi bowl! Otoki Kimchi Ramen – United States Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add…

2026/07/15 Wednesday Had a bunch of leftovers, a bit of broccoli, a bit of peas, two tomatoes, some cheese, and brown rice with carrots... so it was time to mix everything! So to start I minced some garlic, onion, and leek, chopped the raw broccoli and tomatoes, and grated the bits of mozzarella, queijo minas (talked about it in a previous cooking entry), and spicy smoked ricotta I had. Almir Sater playing Tocando em Frente (1992) I browned the onion, leek, and garlic with olive oil (always…

I cooked every Ina Garten recipe, and these are the ones I’d make when it’s 93 degrees and turning on the oven feels personally offensive. Portland briefly reached seventh-circle-of-hell temperatures around July 4, and while things have cooled down slightly, sweaty-shirt season is clearly not over. So I pulled together my favorite Ina Garten recipes that require little to no cooking. The list leans vegetable-heavy because, as it turns out, “no-cook chicken” is not a category anyone needs. A few…

Happy six year anniversary to the reveal of PS5 boxes! Who would have suspected that this would be the last time?

Yesterday, I wanted a canister of nuts as a snack from Kroger, and I bought this Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almond, Cashew, & Pistachio Mix. I love honey roasted nuts, and cashews and pistachios are two of my favorite nuts, so it sounded like a great mix. It was ten dollars. When I opened it at home, I looked in the canister and immediately felt like what I was seeing was 80% almonds. I could’ve guessed as much. Everyone knows cashews are pistachios are the real prize here. But then I wondered,…

Here’s another one from HongKongFoodies.com! Go check ’em out as they’ve got a treasure trove of hard to find Demae Iccho variants! This is instant macaroni andyes, it’s not a noodle. It’s gonna be okay. This is something you’d find on the ramen aisle. Let’s cook it up and give it a try! Nissin Demae Iccho Instant Macaroni Tomato Beef Flavour – Hong Kong Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, boil macaroni 3~4 minutes. Add in…

This recipe gave me a newfound appreciation for just how much work goes into some of my favorite restaurant dishes! Hup to Ha, or shrimp and walnuts, is our go-to appetizer whenever we order Chinese food, so Calvin Eng’s version in Salt Sugar MSG was an immediate yes. Fried shrimp tossed with sweet mayo and topped with candied walnuts sounds like it could be too much, but the sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy combination works. And this version was phenomenal. The shrimp get a light cornstarch…

There’s something wonderfully comforting about a good breakfast sandwich, especially one that feels hearty enough to enjoy at dinner as well. These Breakfast Ciabatta Sandwiches are exactly that kind of recipe — simple, satisfying, and built on flavours we all know and love. Crisp fresh ciabatta rolls, rich pan fried eggs seasoned with smoked paprika, melty cheddar cheese, and sweet fresh tomatoes come together in a way that feels both indulgent and completely doable on even the busiest day. I…

These recipes require approximately 30 minutes of active time and are either already vegan or easily veganisable. They yield 4 to 6 portions and reheat well (I typically cook four portions for two, we eat leftovers the next night). Lentil and eggplant stew (90 minutes) Lentils are my winter MVP: they are a warm blanket made food. I use dry thyme, shaoxing wine and serve with greek yogurt and a slice of toasted sourdough bread. When eggplants are big and cheap, I usually use 500 or 700g for 4…

Mary Dodd, Dorie’s recipe tester and right-hand lady, has brilliantly taken a plate of chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon and a river of maple syrup and turned it into a cookie. Her Maple-Bacon Chocolate Chip cookies remind me of being in high school and grabbing a booth at IHOP with my friends. I don’t eat pork, so I used (gasp) turkey bacon for the bacon bits. I had to replace the bacon fat in the dough with extra butter, since turkey bacon doesn’t really render much of anything,…

When I was younger, a teenager maybe, that time of life when angst and sullenness are most likely to define our personalities, I remember asking my cousin what she thought happened when we died. Heaven, Hell, Limbo, Nirvana, reincarnation, the void? Her answer was none of the above. You just lie there, she said, hearing out of those same ears, seeing out of those same eyes, your mind still working, your awareness slowly dying as your body rots around you but lasting well past burial. I was…

O interior de São Paulo é uma joia subapreciada. Fui a Salesópolis no fim de semana, e a cidade é um charme – queria ter tido mais tempo para aproveitar, fica pra uma próxima.Voltei pra São Paulo com vontade de um dia ter um sítio para plantar limão. Foto do Bar e Mercearia Nossa Senhora Aparecida, em Salesópolis

You like prawn? I mean sweet prawn, prawn that’s strong and savory? This is your jam. It’s been a top ten staple for awhile now and now they’ve got a little sticker on them! This is seriously good stuff – let’s take a look. Vecorn Hae Bee Hiam Dried Noodles – Singapore Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Contains shrimp. To prepare, boil noodle for 4.5 minutes and drain. Add sachet contents (I find heating the sachet makes it easier to add in to the noodle. Finally, stir and enjoy!…

The link. The paragraph: “If we called it DC Brau Light Lager, it’s not going to sell, because I’ve learned that there’s automatically a bias against craft beer in a large part of the population,” (CEO Brandon) Skall said.