The history of bingo tells us that the game can trace its origins back to 16th century Italy. The Germans also had a version of the game while the United States are very much responsible for developing bingo as we know it today. Many countries have contributed to a rich history, so just why is bingo largely thought of as being stereotypically British? Whether it’s … Continue reading Bingo: The Best of British
THE CITY GRUMP I am not a fan of Donald Trump. It has been evident for years now that he is immature, narcissistic and obsessed by power, which is of course why his foreign policy has been such a great success. It takes one to know one and the autocracies of China, Iran, North Korea, etc certainly met their match in him. Accordingly when the … Continue reading The Rattled West
Ingredients: For the pastry: 3 cups (384 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (8 ounces/226 grams) unsalted butter, cubed and kept cold until ready to use 1/2 cup (118 ml) cold water 1 large egg beaten to brush on pastry For the filling: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 pounds (907 grams) beef chuck, cut into bite size cubes 1 … Continue reading Steak & Ale Pie
BY EFFIE DEANS For a few years as a child while my father helped build an oil rig, I lived in a very remote part of the West Highlands near to where Boris Johnson tried to go on holiday with his family. There were less than twenty children in the school and around one hundred people in the village. The elderly people could speak Gaelic … Continue reading Losing Our Way Part I
CSM EDITORIAL On Brexit Eve there are – predictably – some silly stories doing the rounds. The Daily Express asks the nation if it should be illegal to fly the EU flag from UK public buildings. Très petty. Meanwhile “Bung a Bob for a Big Ben Bong” is apparently a new low for British politics. Really? It’s about as relevant as Femi Oluwole. Who? Exactly. … Continue reading On Brexit Eve
Ingredients 1 bottle of Champagne 1/2 bottle of brandy 1 pint rum 1 pint arrack 2 oz of Maraschino liqueur 1 pint of pineapple syrup 4 oz. sugar 1 quart of boiling water 2 tsp green tea thin peel of one lemon thin peel of one orange Instructions Combine the brandy, rum, arrack, maraschino liqueur, pineapple syrup, sugar, lemon peel and orange peel in a … Continue reading Regent’s Punch
