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Michael celebrated his 50th birthday with several thoughtful gifts, including cooking courses and a butchery class, and he was particularly excited about the opportunity to cook at his favorite Indian restaurant, The Blue Junction. Unfortunately, the cooking event was canceled due to the passing of a friend's father, but he plans to reschedule it in the future. The community expressed their support and shared their own cooking experiences, with a focus on the joy of cooking and learning new techniques.

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Offline Micky Tikka

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Book and a Surprise
« on: July 28, 2014, 08:35 PM »
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 8) 
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
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Re: Book and a Surprise
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2014, 08:44 PM »
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"  :-\
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Offline Micky Tikka

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Re: Book and a Surprise
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2014, 09:04 PM »
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  8)
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Re: Book and a Surprise
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2014, 09:11 PM »
Happy belated Birthday Michael, all the best. Some excellent presents there, especially cooking at the Indian, which restaurant is it?
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Offline Micky Tikka

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Re: Book and a Surprise
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2014, 09:29 PM »
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  ;)
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Re: Book and a Surprise
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2014, 09:50 PM »
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. 
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Re: Book and a Surprise
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2014, 10:27 PM »
nice one Michael sounds like a lot of thought has gone into choosing your presents - enjoy!
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Re: Book and a Surprise
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2014, 10:51 PM »
Thanks SL
They were all surprise presents so very lucky to have good friends  :)
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Re: Book and a Surprise
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2014, 10:54 PM »
Belated Happy Birthday from me.  Looking forward to hearing about the cooking.
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Offline london

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Re: Book and a Surprise
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2014, 11:13 PM »
Happy Birthday, the Ginger pig is an awesome butcher albeit a tad expensive.
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