This morning I listened to the BBC live broadcast of the last day of the first cricket test match between England and Pakistan in Multan.
Later I packed the Hyundai with 14 bags of garden refuse which we transported to Efford Recycling Centre. As will be seen from this I am feeling quite fit and there were no repercussions today, nevertheless I spent the afternoon reading much more of ‘The People’s Act of Love’.
During my first BCG installation two days ago we were given informative dietary sheets clearly indicative of the negative effect of my long term penchant for very hot curries. Naga, Phall, Vindaloo, Jalfrezi all have to go.
Jackie is very partial to sizzling ponir or chicken shashlik. I have always been attracted to the dish when it arrives steaming on the table and therefore tempted to try it, but weakened and chosen the spicy-hottest meal on offer. Since cheese is also best avoided I tried chicken shashlik at Rokali’s this evening. Plentiful fresh salad is part of the meal, to which we added mushroom rice.
Alcohol is not recommended either, but I am advised that my one pint of Kingfisher wouldn’t be too harmful.
As usual fresh flowers appear on each table, and the service was friendly and as perfect as the cooking.
Sounds like you are making the best of what I hope is a temporary situation. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much, Pat
I’m glad you had a good day, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Oh no, Derrick, not the hot food! That’s not fair is it. 😭
It looks like a great meal and lovely table. Do you have to avoid spicy food for good, or just while the treatment is going on? I hope it’s temporary.
Thanks very much, Merril. I’ll have to check this.
I am sorry about the enforced changes to your diet but I am impressed by your recycling work. That is very encouraging.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
Oh dear- no spicy food? Shame!
Thank you very much, Kim
Now, I had wondered whether your love of hot and spicy would have to go. It makes perfect sense. Pity about the cheese, I couldn’t live without it!
I’m glad you enjoyed your meal, it looks very colourful, perfect for those of us who are food photographers, and I love how Jackie has captured the steam.
Thank you so much, Sue.
I like your observance and thought process Derrick, I agree.
Whatever feels right ( given all the advice and recommendations, or not, and what makes sense to you ) Is actually okay 💖
So many food that we can’t eat, same here Derrick. Perhaps we need to eat them in moderation.🥰
Sorry that you’ve got to give up your favorite spicy Indian dishes. Same here 🙁
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
I’m glad you’re feeling fit, and it’s good to have balance. Maybe some warm curries. Naga, Phall, Vindaloo, Jalfrezi will be good enough. I go for the mild spice these days and can taste the food better than with very hot spices.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
I feel sorry you will be missing out on your favourite spicy dishes, all for a great cause though.
Thank you very much, Uma. As you know, there are plenty of milder Indian meals. Maybe a biriani next time
No curry, no cheese, no good wines … this is not a forever ban I hope. I adore curry but seldom get to eat it as my husband cannot. As for cheese and wine … they are staples of a good food experience 🙂
Thank you so much, Anne
My dining choices are limited by the unfortunate breakage of my dental plate which is taking time to fix. I am enjoying well cooked stew and pasta but really miss a decent piece of steak.
May you be able to chew again soon
So sorry to hear about your necessary dietary changes…it’s difficult to let go of fave foods. A bummer, for sure.
But we want you well, healthy, feeling good…so we are rooting for you! We know you can follow your new orders. We know you will find delicious, pleasing, satisfying substitutes…and/ or new food and drinks! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
Everything looks great. Sorry to hear you need to make so many adjustments.
Thanks a lot, GP. C’est la vie.
Cheese is also out of my life and I am OK with it, despite thinking for a long time I couldn’t live without it.
Oh, I am sorry about your having to make adjustments. I hope the situation is temporary, Derrick.
Me, too. We’ll see. Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Hi Derrick, it’s interesting about the curry as millions of people only eat curry.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Robbie
The food looks delicious.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Oh, goodness, me! Best of luck with those dietary restrictions.
Thanks very much, Laurie. I’m pretty adaptable
Those are hard things to give up, Derrick. Perhaps over time you can have a little 🙂
Thanks very much, Barbara. I’m pretty adaptable
Derrick, there are so many, many good things to eat that fit within the restrictions, and Jackie is a 5-star chef. You will find plenty of pleasing dishes to eat. I am glad to see you are feeling much better! There are also non-alcoholic beers that are pretty good. Much love to you both. Wishing you a long and healthy life together.
You are right on all counts, Lavinia. It is really no hardship to me. Since the second cystoscopy I have been drinking orange juice and fizzy water. Both I now know irritate the bladder – so it is tapwater and lemon barley. Thank you very much.
Oh no! Not the spicy curries. Well, I suppose it’s good to know what is best for your body. Best to you both. Huge hugs.
Thank you so much, Crystal XX
Oh my, that food looks absolutely decadently divine! 😀
Thank you very much, Widders
Sure wish we had a restaurant like that near us!! Beautiful dishes of yummy looking food – and gorgeous roses to boot! Wow!! Lucky you!!!
Thank you very much, Jan XX