Brock Manson

Is that an iced gem on top?

Nothing like an alkie Joe pep talk to guarantee a thrashing.

Could always simply boil/steam the cabbage in some cider so there's no overdose on the cream. Even sautee that afterwards with some raisins and breadcrumbs for a bit of texture.

Vukic.

The trick to crackling is to pat the meat dry first, then score it, rub olive oil over all the meat and salt it. As Ausman said - use rock salt. Few sprigs of thyme too, or whatever you fancy. High heat for 30 mins (220 fan) then turn it down to 150 and give it another hour. Turn the oven up again (220) for a final 30 mins and that should give you a good crackling. You can always give the crackling longer in the oven whilst the meat rests to crisp it up more. As for sides, I like creamy savoy cabbage (Nigella does a good recipe) and apple mash. Although maybe dauphinoise potatoes would go down well too. I like making a sauce out of the meat juices to bring everything together, but that Sauce Normande looks mighty fine - can't go far wrong with a cider sauce when you're serving pork.

You can't go to bed after a full day at work without having a shower first.

So glad I had a haircut today.

Alright mood. A relaxing day off followed by the news I've been made captain of the mixed doubles badminton team.

She's a morning showerer as well the filthy bint.

Robbie Savage on 606 saying "Maybe you have to face it; England are an average team" to audible gasps in the studio. He's a twat but a CT level WUM. Some right helmets ringing in after the match.

Careful, he might ask if she'd lotus watch.

I can't think of any good puns, so I guess I'd better wingnut.

New sport for the 2020 Olympics:

Did you wash it down with a glass of skoda?

Me an Jules are making up some white russian cocktails. 1 part vodka 1 part kahlua 1 part cream Bit of cocoa powder and cinnammon sprinkled on top to garnish. Little bit pissed atm.

Tonight I made an aubergine & lentil curry. Here ya go: 1 red onion 1 large aubergine 1 red pepper 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 packet puy lentils (M&S do them - it's about 500g precooked) 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp allspice pinch salt & pepper 1 can coconut milk 350ml veg stock 1 tbsp fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic - Fry the onion with the pepper until soft. - Cube up the aubergine and throw it in. - Toss everything together, add in your spices, garlic & ginger. - Pour in veg stock and coconut milk, bring to a boil. - Throw in lentils and then turn the heat down to a simmer. Let it sit for 15 minutes until the aubergine is tender. Served with rice and some raita. Quick & easy veggie curry.

That *is* J69.

Here's a picture of my homemade apple & blackberry crumble instead.

Donated, you mad bastard.

Re-signed for West Ham.

Had an excellent caponata in Glastonbury today. Must make my own the next chance I get.

How in the fuck is it Carr's fault we haven't signed anyone? This is desperately poor even for you, CT.

Why can't we just get bought by some Qatar-based tycoon?

After a night on the drink and coming out of the grottiest club in Nottingham, I took a shortcut through a car park and over some parked cars. It was also raining. I slipped on a windscreen, face-planted the concrete and found my foot wedged into the bumper of the next car over. I only cut my face, but should've been far worse. Also made a few youtube videos years ago.

Shitbag of a group for Arsenal. Barcelona getting another chance to test themselves against the best Europe can offer.