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It's been said before, but the Monte Cristo (with powdered sugar and jelly) is really weird. But something I really like. But then, I like Marmite, especially with a good English cheddar. Actually, Marmite and just about anything is good - even peanut butter. Ooh. Peanut butter and everything...

San Sebastián is likely to be just as wet, if not wetter, than London in mid-November. Marrakech isn't a bad shout - food is interesting and the weather is decent. TBH, I'd stay in Spain, as others have suggested. We were in Palma de Mallorca last October and had excellent weather, and great...

The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel. William Gibson, Neuromancer

Myles Lewis-Skelly. Take a bow.

Not sure it's going to get cleared. Will be *fascinating* to watch Ref Watch this week, and see them explain the decision (and the Yellow for Gomes, and Enciso's flying leap).

*If* Oliver and the rest of the referees had some kind of governing body, all of this would be so much easier. They could provide guidance on a consistent approach to serious foul play / use of studs. Then all fouls could be reviewed by some kind of TV replay booth to check on studs / serious...

I’m not sure whether “bread and butter pudding” is a thing over there, but it was a way to use stale bread. You butter slices of bread, put them in a buttered dish, sprinkle over sultanas and then add a custard of milk / cream, sugar, egg and vanilla and bake in the oven til golden but still...

I must admit that I've found this thread fascinating (and probably an example of the unintended bubbles we tend to create around us). I've never really thought about *not* wearing some kind of scent / perfume / cologne so some of the responses here are quite illuminating. Personally, I've...

Been making a fairly simple version of Shorbat Adas, the Egyptian lentil soup, which seems to have a number of different recipes / variations. At its simplest, it’s just diced onion, garlic, perhaps a couple of carrots, a cup of red lentils and four cups of vegetable stock, seasoned with cumin...

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Arsenal doing okay in first 35 minutes...

Speaking of the "old days", please can someone give me back access to my @Noodlefish account? TIA

I was at the Cure gig at the Troxy, London on Friday. They played the new album and then a full-ish set. Incredible.

That was some show. Well worth a look on Youtube if you get the chance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aWDlaxvEZo

The Cure's new album is finally here (after c16 years and goodness knows how many broken promises). Off to see them tonight at the Troy (was one of the lucky 2,000 people to snag a ticket). If you have access to iPlayer in the UK, there is a new session and a new concert to stream. The Troxy...