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You gotta be loving “Ice Road Truckers” the new serial on Five TV recommended to me by Count Brydie. Read about it by clicking here and see a preview by clicking here. Awesome quotes:

“… got aboot a seven hour shift at the Monkey Tree Hoose and lovin’ life right now …” (Rick)
“.. I ain’t got no musical talent… I ain’t got much talent at all other than up here on these ice roads …” (Rick)
“… Cheers Rick! We’re alive and no-one’s burying us yet!” (Todd)
“… if the wheels aren’t movin’ and the engines aren’t goin’, nobody’s makin’ no money…”
“… I was ready to call the old lady and say give me the visa number I’m comin’ right home …”

Professor Boletus (aka Clive Lawson) cooked Gurnard last night. Inspirational. Baked with shallots, cherry tomatoes, star anise and Oregano, with a side dish of creamed celeriac. The transformation can be seen below.

In Brighton, where we picked up a large, gurning, red gurnard from Shoreham Harbour for supper. I will post a photo tomorrow, plus recipe which Professor Boletus will be concocting shortly. We shall be following the gurnard with a Gallette which you can read about here.