Category Archives: Odds and Sods

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times Overheard on the foyer before the evening commenced: ‘Tam Cowan is here, he wants to know where he is sitting.’  From that point onwards Hector knew there was … Continue reading →

The Footae Today has been a day to celebrate on many levels.  Firstly there was the magnificent result from Rugby Park tinged with sadness as we say farewell to (Sir) Walter.  Hopefully Mr Cowan will have the opportunity of smiling … Continue reading →

Today the Sunday Post printed the names of those on the shortlist for Curry Lover of The Year in the forthcoming Scottish Curry Awards.  The identity of Hector is now in the public domain – now where does one procure … Continue reading →

Curry-Heute is now one year old. On Friday, the calendar date inspired Hector to test the mettle of his readers. By Friday evening congratulations were rolling in.  The expression on Robin’s face when I told him I had made it … Continue reading →

April 1st, 2011 Unbelievably, Hector is able announce that he has been unanimously voted  Curry Lover of the Year  for 2011.  This is all the more remarkable given the anonymity of ‘Hector’ who has sought no publicity and whose true identity … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, Eleanor Some months ago Eleanor asked Hector where would be the best place for a Curry to celebrate her 30th Birthday. The Village was suggested : excellent Curry and no alcohol, perfect. At the last minute Hector was … Continue reading →

Chicken and Pumpkin Curry! Well given that Kadu is Pumpkin related and is used by Hector, this is not such an obscure ingredient.   It was a Curry for the masses, cooked to be eaten by all.  I share the … Continue reading →

When it’s a Thai! Today Steve and Hector left our suburban accommodation and found ourselves once again  in the Hauptbahnhof.   The main stations of Germany offer an array of food way beyond anything available across the UK.  Burger King, Salad … Continue reading →

…for the first and the last time… OK, Sushi is not Curry, but Hector does not eat Curry in every meal, surprisingly (?). This was Barbara’s last night working at the Sushi House in the Union Square shopping development in … Continue reading →