More about food

On a package of broccoli that I purchased and had delivered last week, there was a label listing the origin of the food as Kenya. The leg of lamb is from New Zealand.

Those fine asparagus spears and small green beans serve really well when steamed, then cooled and added to a green salad.

On and around St John’s Wood High Street we have several excellent food shops. There is one shop that sells only breads and baked goods – The Bread Shop. There is a butcher shop with a wide selection of meats (and quail’s eggs). In addition, there is a French bakery that carries very fine pastries. Believe it or not, there is also a Jewish Deli on the High Street: Harry Morgan’s that offers many typical Jewish dishes. We haven’t tried it out yet – but I’m sure it won’t be long until we do. Also, we have a grocer, Panzers, that carries many American-type foods that are not available in the regular grocery stores. (Surprisingly, chicken broth is one of those items that cannot easily be found anywhere else. Tomato paste in most stores is sold in tubes – and it is called tomato puree – extra concentrated.) Panzers also has a good selection of fresh vegetables and fruits as well as cold cuts.

We also have a Tesco’s – which is a chain of small grocery stores similar to a Seven Eleven store – but with more groceries and less junk food. Tesco’s is usually open when everything else has closed. There is a fairly good sized selection of American – type products in Tesco’s as well, because it is within walking distance of the nearby American school.

Carluccio’s - is a chain that sells Italian specialty foods, but also serves meals throughout the day. You can eat every meal there if you wish, from breakfast to supper, and then buy some fresh parmesan cheese or a delicious dessert to bring home.