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It was meant to be sarcastic (hence the "don't tempt me") :)
I often go off the way and travel more than required to source the ingredients I want, especially if justified by quality.
Many times I woke up early and cycled across London just to get some seafood from Billingsgate.
I'd definitely go to Brixton from Finsbury park for thinly sliced aubergines - despite how silly that is :)
A bit rich coming from someone who goes to Italy for artichokes. :)