Food

I agree, that's probably the worst Franco in town

I've heard good things about this! Haven't tried it yet though

The Brixton one has always been amazing any time I've went.

Haven't been yet, what happened?

He doesn't like ANY franco :_(

francymancho in east dulwich sat us next to the bogs last time we were there and it wasn't remotely full. they're on the shitlist.

Theo's in Camberwell is worth a look

Many years ago, someone made me a thing which was basically a meat stew of some sort. The thing that made it distinctive was a topping of some kind of thick batter, which she mixed up and poured onto the top of the stew as it bubbled away. The batter cooked in the stew like dumplings, but made a continuous thick layer on the top and was more like bread than any other dumplings I've ever had.
Anyone any ideas as to what this is called and where it comes from? The girl in question had spent a few years living in Portugal, but my google skills aren't really getting me anywhere.

Shoulda hung on to her mate!

Could be a type of cobbler

My sister lived in Portugal. Gave me ths tip. Line a large bowl with thick slices of garlic bread and then top up the bowl with whatever stew you can get your hands on. Traditionally referred to as Sopas I believe.... so good and so easy and a great meal for serving in the middle of the table with a large old salad!

The story of my life.

Mildred's? Must still be there... Em and Bex went there all the time...

The Soho Mildreds is now Bao https://baolondon.com/

Pretty sure it's still there. Bao is next door but one I think.

must be going blind. I stood outside and was sure it was in the same place.

Going senile already?

The 'failed' slow cooker risotto experiment actually made really nice risotto cakes! Didn't fall apart when frying and had a texture similar to fish cakes.

So, not too bad over all.

Speaking of pizza, what's the deal with Homeslice in shoreditch?

The saltiest food I have ever consumed!

Anchovies on all the pizzas?

None of them delight as much as the original. Northcote Rd one is to be avoided, unless you have kids yourself and can withstand the wailing prams.

Made harissa crusted lamb breast with potato rosti and carrot puree last night. Had a jus of reduced homebrewed imperial stout.

Sounds lish. I only dare eat lamb breast about once a year. It's what made all the Tongans fat #apparently

Polenta party on Saturday, with the following sauces:

• Porcini and Gorgonzola
  
• Meat ragout
  
• Vegan beans ragout
  
  

Followed by Roman Gnocchi (semolina baked gnocchi) on Sunday.

Ate too much. Again.

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This weather has me in the mood for beef bourguignon or something similar. Does anyone have any recipes or suggestions?

Yeah, it's so bloody cheap too. I will be eating it twice this year as Simon forgot to get it out the freezer so had to buy another.