Monthly Archives: November 2020

Quasi-Lockdown Curry #2 – Hector Cooks Fish Karahi & further attempts at Naan and Chapatti

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Hector

It is nearly three months since Hector last cooked Curry. That we are in a continuing state of near-enough-Lockdown, the likelihood is that Hector’s House shall once again acquire a familiar aroma. Today, Sea Bass, six almost jumped into the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Punjabi (Ibrox) – A Takeaway, by Order

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Hector

Home-cooked Curry, or a local Takeaway, the current choices. However, Mother related support at the QEUH required a trip across the river. Having done the necessaries, Marg stopped off at Punjabi Ibrox (Paisley Rd W, Glasgow G51 1RF). Hector had … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Here We Go, again

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Hector

As of 18.00 this evening, all restaurants in Central Scotland became Takeaway only. The final – sit-in Curry – for three weeks, so St. Nicola assures us, was at The Village Curry House (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Spice Haven – Curry Out, whilst we still can

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Hector

Tomorrow, we discover what our dear leader has planned for the foreseeable, chances are the present 18.00 curfew in restaurants will be replaced by shutdown, other than for Takeaway. In other words, back to the time of condensation-spoiled Takeaway and … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – Scotland!

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Hector

A mere three days ago – The Age of Certainty – was the title of our last Curry outing, most certainly tongue in cheek. This evening, our small, but proud nation, was once again put through the mill on the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – The Age of Certainty

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Hector

Today, Wales came out of Lockdown #2. England is halfway through its first week of Lockdown #2, and Scotland? Plus ca change. However today is a landmark day, Pfizer claim to have a 90% effective vaccine, form an orderly queue, … Continue reading →

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Horsham – Rajkumar – A Curry, eaten in a restaurant

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Hector

Our refuge in Crawley continues, tomorrow has the first flight available home. England goes into Lockdown #2 at midnight, today is the last hurrah, again. Clive suggested an afternoon in Horsham, good for shopping was meant to entice Marg. It … Continue reading →

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Crawley – The Downsman – Smoked Lamb Chops!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Hector

Lamb Chops at The Downsman Curry Club (Wakehurst Drive, Southgate, Crawley, RH10 6DH), one of life’s greatest pleasures. It was fitting that Marg and Hector would join Lord Clive of Crawley at this legendary establishment after our arduous twenty four … Continue reading →

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Athena – Taste of India – BBC – Brilliant Beef Curry

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Hector

November 1st, our last full day in Athena, we believe, and the first Sunday the archaeological attractions are free to enter through to the end of March.  Lockdown #2 in this city commences on Tuesday. The last day of sunshine … Continue reading →

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