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True Detective - finale Intense, well judged and completely satisfying end to a superb show. I was very impressed and will rewatch the whole season.

I've been watching some of Chicago PD. Undemanding and formulaic but entertaining fast food type tv.

For anyone who's thinking of ordering these, sales tax here is going to increase from the present 5% to 8% from April 1st.

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Yet another one to avoid at all cost is, or should that be are, Shirasu. Dreadful little fish that taste like nothing on Earth. Universally loved here but, needless to say, they make me feel sick- literally! Apparently they are full of calcium and other important nutrients, not to mention radioactive shit from Fukushima. As we say in Yorkshire, ' I wouldn't touch 'em with a barge pole'.

Another member of the ghastly foods club is Konnyaku. Again I've no idea of the English but no doubt Google search has it covered. It's horrid chewy gelatine that comes in blocks and noodle size strips. I absolutely loathe it, something that amuses my family and friends who all think it's spiffing. Unfortunately it's a main ingredient in Sukiyaki, something my Missus adores, so whenever we have it - under sufferance- I have to pick out all the offending gelatinous lumps. Truly the very worst of Japanese cuisine.

Another one that is universally hated, this time for it's extreme bitter taste is goya. I've no idea what the English word is but if the central pith and seeds are removed they lose much of their bitterness and are excellent cooked with a few spices. They are very rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Everyone I know, including the Missus, utterly hates them. I think they are delicious and always look forward to goya being in season.

Talking of fermented food reminded me to mention natto, a popular dish made from semi fermented soy beans. Add a dash of mustard, a few sliced green onions, mix to a sticky goo and dump on a bowl of rice. I love it . It sounds vile but is actually great.

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Young kids were given cod liver oil when I was a nipper too. Also we were spoon fed some horrible goo called ' malt '. It didn't do me much good, I still grew up a weedy little thing. Sheep's head cuisine plays a role in the excellent Icelandic film ' Jar City'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=933u7Pfv7F8

I've had some pretty grim stuff in Tokyo. Dojo nabe- llttle fish called loach or sand loach - in a stew kind of dish. The restaurant I ate them at was noted in good food guide but I thought they were revolting. Another was fried chicken the Missus and I had in a small town in The Philippines. It was so bad we gave some to a dog that was hovering around and it turned it's nose up at it too. Durian is no problem, I like it.

That's sad news. He'll always be remembered for Groundhog Day, a really superb film.

True Detective episode 6 Spellbinding tv.

How could they possibly omit Mars bars ! This is my favourite though -