Paella

What would you say a Paella is? In my view its like a Spanish version of a pizza. With a rice base you can put anything in it from chicken to prawns. On special occasions duck or rabbit would be used. Paella is great for sharing as this record paella shows. This paella fed 110,000 people.

On a smaller scale how about this the paella cooked up by my daughter. Smaller in scale but big in taste.

Lady Gaga does Kebabs

I went to London last weekend to go to a concert. Staying overnight in a hotel. But what was the thing that made the weekend. Yep a kebab.

What is it we like? The dried meat? the tons of onions that make you unapproachable for at least a day? I guess it is a case that we will eat anything late at night after a few beers.

It is now with sad news that Hate Cuisine reports that the "inventor" of the Donor Kebab has died. Kadir Nurman died age 80 in Berlin. Starting in 1972 in from a stall in West Berlin, the Donor Kebab has become Germany's favourite snack. Over 400 tons of Donor meat is sold in Germany everyday. I wonder what Kadir would have said to the latest incarnation of the kebab? Only Lady Gaga could have turned it into a art form. Beauty and taste is in the eye of the beholder but I think I will still need a few more beers and maybe a kebab before I listen to her music. "curry sauce with that?"

Human Hot Dog

Ever said I could eat a Horse? Well with the recent food scandals that happen more often than not. The latest hot dog dish to come out of MacBurger has taken the food taste to another level as it is made from human meat. The beard is optional.

Leroy Boots makes Graeme's Chilli Jam

I made this batch of Chilli Jam in the dragons den. I had my orders. Don't make a mess she said. Real pressure. Anyone will think I was after her money. I think I was forgiven though because it does taste good. Hot and sweet and great with cheese and biscuits. I don't think it will make me a millionaire so back to the day job on Monday.

Paprika Pork

Its not all about what a offering looks like but it does help. This meal failed on this count but it did taste good and that is what really matters. All in one pan as well.

Vietnam Tour

A first for Hate Cuisine. We are giving an endorsement to a Country. Vietnam is the place to see. From busy Hanoi to the splendour of Halong Bay to the restful Hoi An City and the historic Ho Chi Minh City. Then escaping the horns and hooters to go on the Mekong Delta.  The food is lovely and the service is great. Enjoy this clip. Put on your sound and PLAY IT LOUD OK!

Vietnam is a beautiful country noisy and friendly and like a guide told me although they haven't forgotten their history they are looking forward. Hate Cuisine is pleased to say "Give it a try"

Massive Pear and Big Cox

Apart from seeing a dazzling array of farmyard animals, a butterfly room and creepy crawlies, http://www.rarebreeds.org.uk/ also 

boasts bottles of Big Cox and Massive Pears!