In praise of...celery

Much underrated, celery is a wonderful vegetable braised with onion and carrot in a little stock. Just the accompaniment to roast shoulder of lamb and mash.

The left over lamb will be lovingly crafted into something resembling a pasty for lunch tomorrow.

Comfort Food

Top five:

1. Mash, cabbage and gravy.
2. Stodgy porridge.
3. Double egg and chips.
4. Vegetable dhansak and pilau rice.
5. Mushroom risotto.

I've had all five since Thursday.