Topic: Book and a Surprise

[Micky Tikka]

Just had a splendid week celebrating my 50th 
Being a foodie my presents included
A butchery class token at the ginger pig
A Bread / Pastry or Patisserie course at an French Restaurant
And a La Cucina Caldesi course ( pissa making) Im building a Wood fired Oven

Now wait for it next Saturday it has been arranged that I cook at my favourite Indian Restaurant
Whoopee   ;D  
Ive been wanting to get into their Kitchen for years     So best present ever

Oh the book an Indian friend brought me Made In India   by  Meera Sodha
Had a good flick through looks good street and home Indian cooking
Cheers Michael
 

[curryhell]

Happy Half-century Michael  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Some wonderful gifts there.  I wonder which will turn out to be your favourite  :

All the best from someone else who is now officially "over the hill" 

[Micky Tikka]

Thank you CH
I think the thought of being Fifty is worse than being fifty   If that makes sense  :
On my actual birthday my wife took me to the Imperial War museum    I think she was taking the pee
But ended up at the Connaught hotel for cocktails very plush 

[Madrasandy]

Happy belated Birthday Michael, all the best. Some excellent presents there, especially cooking at the Indian, which restaurant is it?

[Micky Tikka]

Thank you Madrasandy
Its called The Blue Junction  in Morden
Not Bangladeshi  but very tasty    It has a big Indian following
I will have a close eye on the tandoori lamb chops  and to see what base they use 

[Madrasandy]

Looks very contemporary, not a Vindaloo in sight and some very nice sounding dishes on their evening menu. Look forward to hearing about your experience. 

[Stephen Lindsay]

nice one Michael sounds like a lot of thought has gone into choosing your presents - enjoy!

[Micky Tikka]

Thanks SL
They were all surprise presents so very lucky to have good friends 

[rshome123]

Belated Happy Birthday from me.  Looking forward to hearing about the cooking.

[london]

Happy Birthday, the Ginger pig is an awesome butcher albeit a tad expensive.