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Toast Curry from Pokemon Sword & Shield

Even if you’ve never ever played the games, seen the cartoon, or bought of the merchandise I can absolutely guarantee that you’ve heard from Pokemon! It’s in inescapable – from the hoards of Pokemon Go players that swarmed the streets to the recent Detective Pikachu film which was much better than it had any right to be, Pokemon is all around. And the most recent way to grab your money…

February 26, 2020 By bigfriendlygrub

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Pulled Pork Bao Buns

The acclaimed lyricist Sir Mix-A-Lot once said: “My anaconda don’t want none Unless you’ve got buns, hun” Now, what a snake had to do with anything, I don’t know, but I am 100% sure the buns he was talking about were Bao Buns! If you’re unfamiliar with Bao Buns then you’ve been missing out as they’re are AMAZING. Technically, “Bao Buns” is a bit inaccurate as “Bao” means “Bun” and…

February 18, 2020 By bigfriendlygrub

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Kakuni (Japanese Braised Pork Belly)

I looooove Pork Belly, and I especially love roasted pork belly as it makes THE most amazing crackling. But I do enjoy pushing the boat out every now and again and doing something different – and a lovely alternative is… Kakuni! It’s Japanese Braised Pork Belly – which literally means “squared simmered” and this dish makes the pork belly wonderfully tender and is cooked in a beautiful sweet, sticky sauce…

February 12, 2020 By bigfriendlygrub

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Tasting Japanese Foods

I love Japan. Or, rather, I love Japanese culture and food as I’ve never been fortunate to go to Japan! At least, not yet. Maybe one day! But I do adore Japanese food – sushi, ramen, tempura, Okonomiyaki… I love it. But the food we can get here in the UK is a drop in the ocean to what Japan has to offer. So, to tide me over until I…

February 5, 2020 By bigfriendlygrub

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Baked Cheesecake

Cheesecakes are brilliant. Whomever had the idea of putting cream cheese into a dessert must’ve had a flash of brilliance and/or insanity, but it works so, so well. I’ve put cheesecakes on the site before, but this is the classic USA way of making a cheesecake. It’s rich, creamy and luxurious. It takes a while, but it is so, so worth it.…

January 27, 2020 By bigfriendlygrub

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