Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Mustering enough brio to do anything today seems like an objective too far. Apart from writing, making my bed and collecting essential foodstuffs from a local store, the other chores I hoped to achieve this Sunday have been postponed until further notice. That being said, shortly I also intend to cook a roast beef dinner, so... Continue Reading →
On Sunday I ventured to York with my wife Karen, visiting the home of our son Jonathon. Our eldest offspring inviting us east along the A64 for Mother's Day luncheon. A welcome extended to treat his mater to a flavoursome meal, as opposed to the bland fodder he opines ordinarily grace his parent's kitchen table, regardless... Continue Reading →
My breakfast of sausages are slowly baking in the oven as I commence this offering. Their destination, prior to entering my mush, two slices of brown bread sitting on a plate kitchen in situ. Ordinarily, I'd employ a swifter method of shallow frying during the food preparation process. A method that provides the added benefit... Continue Reading →
According to my TV guide, the Great British Bake Off returns to our TV screens this evening. If this listings magazine is correct, and I've no reason to suspect otherwise, at 8pm tonight my missus (a huge fan) will be glued to the Channel 4 broadcast on casa Strachan's gogglebox. To clarify, when I say... Continue Reading →
Ordinarily, my preference for my inaugural meal of the day is marmite on toast. On occasion, if I’m feeling particularly adventurous, I add a small tin of beans of the baked variety. A variety of Phaseolus vulgaris au jus tomato, which I find a flavoursome addition to the overall synergy of the recipe. I don’t always add... Continue Reading →
Despite not being overly spiritual, it’ll be a Good Friday tea of cod and chips for tea tonight in the Strachan residence. Abstaining from red meat is a Christian tradition we uphold every year, on this day where millions worldwide acknowledge Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. My wife claims that her recipe, which was handed... Continue Reading →
Keen to see how my dad was coping during his post-radiotherapy recuperation, I nipped around to my parents house yesterday morning. It was a productive time where not only did I get a few odd jobs done, but I received a gratis lunch, numerous cups of tea, a free bag of cola bottle sweets and my... Continue Reading →
I made a vegetarian pasta dish for the family tea tonight. Incidentally, despite finding the meal more than palatable, I want to be clear this isn't the start of yours truly embracing vegetarianism. To completely cut out the consumption of carnivorous cuisine would currently be too big a shift of my eating habits...... Blimey, I... Continue Reading →