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About theparttimevegetarian

A part-time vegetarian since 2008 when my wife decided to go veggy, I've worked hard to ensure our diet remains interesting, tasty and avoids any bland vegeburgers. I sometimes write about food, but a foodie blog this ain't. If you like this blog please Like my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/theparttimevegetarian

An unexpected gem – a restaurant review

Posted on April 21, 2014 by theparttimevegetarian

Argentina: the land of silver, known worldwide for its mercurial economy, iconic footballers, enormous grasses, sexy dances, silky Malbecs and cattle, and best known in Britain for a minor territorial dispute and a musical exhortation for it not to shed … Continue reading →

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Wealth hatred

Posted on January 21, 2014 by theparttimevegetarian

Investment bankers, as we all know, earn a disgusting amount of money.  When you think how many nurses could be employed for the same amount as a top fund manager pulls in, it’s clear that there is a fundamental imbalance … Continue reading →

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Auf wiedersehen, pet…

Posted on December 6, 2013 by theparttimevegetarian

Today I ended one of the most tumultuous relationships I’ve ever experienced.  She was a real beauty to behold, a model with a new look; German, pale and sleek, in the full flush of youth, refined, confident, just a little bit … Continue reading →

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Fancy a spot of role play?

Posted on November 14, 2013 by theparttimevegetarian

Life is, to varying degrees, hard.  Only a lucky few of us do something we really enjoy and do not have to work at it, and even then there are usually at least occasional challenges that get in the way … Continue reading →

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You say tomato…

Posted on November 13, 2013 by theparttimevegetarian

Is it a fruit?  Is it a veg?  Knowledge, apparently, is understanding that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.  The tomato is just the best-known not-vegetable though, and is accompanied by peppers, … Continue reading →

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I’m currently between jobs.  Before you become concerned for me, let me assure you that I am loving it, and although I know I need to get back into work in the not-too-distant future, for the moment I’m enjoying taking … Continue reading →

Posted on October 18, 2013 by theparttimevegetarian | Leave a comment

What a performance

Posted on October 18, 2013 by theparttimevegetarian

So the old adage goes, you get what you pay for.  That’s why my wife and I tend to pay a bit more when we go out for a meal; we like good food, and prefer to eat out less … Continue reading →

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Insert egg-based pun here

Posted on March 21, 2013 by theparttimevegetarian

I tend towards the Richard Dawkins and Brian Cox view of the origin of life rather than those shared by the Ayatollah Khomeini and Pope Francis I.  While there is no explanation of what caused and/or preceded the Big Bang … Continue reading →

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Slow learner

Posted on March 12, 2013 by theparttimevegetarian

Every now and again in life you get one of those moments that make you stop and think about how lucky you are and how things might have been had the Almighty card dealer shuffled the deck slightly differently.  That … Continue reading →

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Keep it simple, Baka – a restaurant review

Posted on November 6, 2012 by theparttimevegetarian

Because we enjoy eating out, we have taken care to ensure our kids have been regularly exposed to eateries of the sort that we like to frequent, i.e. starting at Pizza Express and working up from there.  This hasn’t been … Continue reading →

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