adventures in gastronomy

previously, we had documented our (very) frequent visits to the supermarket. initially, we went mainly to get a better bearing on the prices of groceries in london. afterwards, it became a little bit of a habit - at one point, we were visiting a supermarket at least once a day.


we have commented to each other that we have never felt more inspired to cook than we have since arriving here. british food is much maligned and people generally don't think too highly of it. this can be quite true since the most typical british dishes include fish & chips, sausage & mash, and baked beans with your breakfast. however, the ingenious marketers behind the larger supermarket chains have done quite a good job trying to feed you with ideas for dishes, if not 'literally' (apparently the british are quite liberal with their use of the term 'literally' and use it in all sorts of occasions, not just its...er...literal sense).


initially, we tried to eat on a budget. this has since expanded to eating on a budget and trying different things. here's a quick sample of some of our concoctions - not very imaginative, we know, but we're working on it!

philly cheese steak

thai green curry chicken











even dessert! (okay, these were store-bought and pre-made, but they still look impressive!)

teresa keeps mentioning that it would be so good if cameras were able to capture smell as well, but for now, you'll have to use your imaginations. let's see what we cook up next!