Chavvy snack, gone posh.

A dedicated post to the turtle adi. His favourite snack pimped up to da max broadway market stylee.




We're bringing retro back.


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Burgers and Lobsters

Me and Hans were taken to new hotspot burger and lobster by the lovely ladies at our assembly. Freddie tshbshshsbshua and a grumpy Catherine. (I'm not sure shed seen her spiritual counsellor that day.)

Now the new trend of 'too cool for reservations' is somewhat annoying, However we patiently and slightly whingingly waited at the bar. The blow was somewhat softened by the waitress who let me order cocktails 'off menu' and didnt seem to get annoyed when i asked for something 'a bit gingery, minty and vodkery'

And when we were seated, boy was it worth the wait. The menu consists or 3 options, burgers, lobsters and lobster rolls. Dreamy.

Hannah's suggestions to wear our bibs like beards. NB she 32.






The burger with bacon and cheese.


















100% the best burger I've ever eaten






Now that's what I all dining etiquette

And the lobster- obvs me and Hannah shared both.












Burger with a side of lobster, what's not to love? My new death row meal sorted.

Although we were fit to burst we thought we had to try the pudding. Once again there was no menu, simply lime mousse or chocolate. We opted for lime, turned out to be the perfect palette cleanser.












All in all one amazing dine. And everyone left happy, even catherine got out of her grump. (she'd earlier called me a transvestite that should wear socks... Ahhhh sweet)

Burger and Lobster you were worth the wait.


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Trullo Terrific! (Get it?!)

Ok so this was meant to be Sam's Birthday lunch but I was so over excited  (we're talking clapping hands in the back of the car when we arrived and a strop when they sent us away for 20 mins because we arrived too early #totallymyfault) it might as well been my birthday treat. 
Reasons for gluttonous excitement 1) Impossible to get a booking because of rave reviews 2) On Sundays they do a set menu....so you have to eat EVERYTHING! Oh and vegetarians are barred from the restaurant on Sundays. No vegan foodies please.

 First up totally delish anti pasta- special mention to anchovy crostini...mama mia!

Next pasta with amalfi lemons- but let me tell you not a sour face in sight (sorry had too!)

 Then roasted duck with roasted potatoes (so good must be the duck fat) and olive alforno. Loads of kcals but worth every mouthful.

Lastly pud usually my least fave part of the meal (#notasweettooth) but this rhubarb and almond upside down cake was the perfect end to a practically perfect meal. 

Only downside it is pricey for home cooked style fair but as far as this blogger (cringe) is concerned Truello was really AMAZING even down to our Made In Chelsea Spencer look-a-like maitre d. Just hope the next visit can live up to the hype.

Val's Day Treat Tea

Late, I know I know... But I've had a lot on my plate #foodpun

As a little treat Snake cooked for me to celebrate Consumer Couples Exploitation Day. He kind of had to considering I bought him gifts and he got me sweet F.A.

Main was fillet of plaice with minted pea purée (m and s cook range - hey, the lads making an effort alright?!) with pan fried scallops, rocket, and cherrys toms on the vine





Just when my normally average tues night dine couldn't get any better Snake made me my nightly hot chocolate, that only he can make, whilst I watched eastenders in my sloppies.





Who needs champagne and fancy restaurants when you've got this level of service in Kozee Kottage?!



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The copy-cat lunch

So after sampling Marcos delights I attempted to make my own frittata. After 2 attempts at buying ingredients, I left my bag at work, wallet, house keys etc. don't ask, we're just not there yet.

Fry up your ingredients, I chose onions courgettes and peppers.




Whisk together eggs, Parmesan and seasoning



Fry up and flip over




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Et voila



And the verdict: it looked good, maybe even better than Marcos. But the old saying never judge a book by its cover applies.
It just wasn't as tasty, I have no idea what I did differently, perhaps it was just missing a bit of Marco magic.

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An Annoying Snack

So last night I decided to be organised and send out some "Save The Date" cards for my and Snakes pre-nuptials (did I mention we're getting married?!)
A discussion regarding the kcals in envelope glue started between me and sister Andrews (my sister.... Not a nun). Anyway investigative research on her part showed that according to something on google (The Holy Grail) the glue on an envelope has 17 kcals. FFS!!!!!!!! I'd licked 15 of the b*stards!!!!!!!!




Calorific equivalents include a bar of dairy milk, a McDonalds hamburger or cheese on toast.
Major, epic, highly irritating snack fail. The weddings off.
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Marco the magnificent

We trekked down the stockwell, a bit of a random destination, but any place where you can get a voddy orange and a whiskey for under a fiver is not to be ignored.

And an even bigger draw is that it's home to one of the hottest italians ever!! Javier Bardem who?! Oh wait hes spanish, turns out there aren't many hot Italians after all.

Well Marco Testa is not only super handsome with his new beard but also one of the tastiest healthiest cooks about.

To start with he made:

Chunky guacamole with secret ingredients of red onion and chilli.



The pic doesn't do it justice, super nice with a real kick. With Courgette and spinach frittata.



Quinoa with tomatoes olives feta and Parmesan with added chilli flakes... Tasty and healthy.
And an Italian desert, which I can't remember the name but apparently is Sicilian and brings good luck.









And the supercute chef in his McDonald's style hairnet which is actually a bag of courgettes. Tres chic.






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