Dolce Gusto, Irish Breakfast

January 5, 2022 Lehan Edirisinghe

Coffee-machine nostalgia and Singapore tutoring credits got tied to black coffee and “Starstruck.” Bourdain-in-Ireland clips sparked a full Irish breakfast obsession, then Thai green curry meal-prep plans took over

Remembering a University Favourite From the UK

I would often get this as my favorite in UK when in University of Leicester:

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Loving Penang Chicken

5:45 a.m.

(a)

This is one of my favorites! I love Penang Chicken!

Being Uneasy About the 113th Comment

5:45 a.m.

(b)

This is the 113th comment and I am scared of the number 13.

Tesco Penang Chicken and Favourite University Meals

5:45 a.m.

(c)

I protested Tesco successfully into giving into my demands for Tesco Finest Chicken Penang!

I'd pop it in the microwave, and in 2 minutes, I had the most delicious meal.

I'd wake up at 2 a.m., eat it, it was so good. I like the Irish stew too. I loved my time in Leicester. I even made these meals for myself, like BBQ chicken wings, the cheese stuffed nachos (which I protested for), all these drinks, Jagath uncle didn't let me take home my huge Bacardi Rum bottle, or my Gold Carlsberg cans.

Prosecco, Exercise and Having No Rhythm

5:45 a.m.

(d)

I think I got drunk and had a work out to burn off my sugar intake in prosecco, I don't dance, I am not like Alex Carvell! I have guilty feet no rhythm (in front of other people)

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(I NEVER drank tap water, Brita Cartridges and baby-ad Evian b-tches!)

Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.”

5:45 a.m.

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Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE:

https://youtu.be/tvTRZJ-4EyI

This image is a screenshot of a Gmail inbox belonging to Lehan Edirisinghe. The search term "dolce gusto" is used to filter emails, as indicated by the highlighted text throughout the emails listed. The inbox is organized with labels such as "Inbox," "Starred," "Snoozed," etc., visible on the left side.
Several emails from Tesco.com appear, each confirming grocery orders including Nescafe Dolce Gusto products like Grande, Cappuccino, and Espresso. The emails are dated between 2016 and 2017, showing a history of online purchases. Some emails are from other senders like StormBrew, eBay, and Currys, with varied subject lines regarding promotions and feedback requests.
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Black Coffee, Starbucks Macchiato and Paid Tutoring in Singapore

6:00 a.m.

I never visited the Star Bucks in UK.

My room smelled like a coffee shop, always.

I got the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Drop by Krups.

But I paid Valerie Chai S$150 per hour to teach me for about 3 hours+ a week when I needed extra help to score high grades for the more difficult modules like Business Law (A) or Financial and Managerial Accounting (A, A) in Singapore outside Cathay Cineplex Star Bucks:

So, my grades went up to As and Bs.

I love black coffee.

I gotta get the Starbucks Macchiato!

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Lady GaGa - Starstruck Feat. Flo Rida:

https://youtu.be/K5Ftg24_IZc

In this frame from the show "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations," Anthony Bourdain is seen standing outdoors in a casual setting. He is holding a coconut with a straw, suggesting a tropical location. Bourdain is wearing a dark shirt with a green leafy pattern, which complements the laid-back atmosphere. Beside him stands another person, dressed in a patterned shirt and green bucket hat, adding to the cultural and local vibe of the scene. They appear to be engaging in a friendly conversation, possibly discussing local customs or cuisine. The background features a rustic building and some greenery, reinforcing the tropical ambiance. The lighting is bright, indicating daytime, and the overall mood is relaxed and informal, typical of Bourdain's explorative and engaging style. The video is playing on VLC media player, as indicated by the interface visible in the image.

Anthony Bourdain With Ghana’s Tourism Minister

6:15 a.m.

Hehehe Ghana's Minister of Tourism is Tony's host!

https://youtu.be/ak_yDVFqRwk

Imagining a Future Presidency Through Tech and National Reputation

7:30 a.m.

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This is quite valuable.

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Bad Food, Making My Own Meals and Thinking About Hans

7:00 p.m.

I just woke up. I don't like the food in Sri Lanka.

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It's not good food. I will have to begin to make my own food, then, freeze it, heat it, and eat.

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Sleeping Seven Hours and Going to Find Food

7:00 p.m.

(b)

I'll go out, see what's for dinner or lunch. Just take it easy. It looks like, I slept from 9 a.m., to 6:30 p.m. That's 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. Close to 7 hours.

The image is a screenshot from the website "thefooddictator.com" featuring a section titled "Tremble Before Our Gastronomic Hegemony!" It showcases a photograph of "The Hirshon Full Irish Breakfast," which is prominently displayed in the center. The breakfast plate includes a variety of traditional items: a fried egg, baked beans, bacon, sausages, black pudding, and a hash brown. The food is arranged on a white plate set on a marble tabletop, accompanied by a neatly folded napkin and cutlery on the left. A cup on a saucer is partially visible in the background.
Above the image, there is a text prompting viewers to support the site with a one-time tip, alongside an image of a jar with the humorous text, "I like... Big Tips and I Cannot Lie." The overall tone of the page is playful and engaging, appealing to food enthusiasts. The lighting is bright, highlighting the vibrant colors of the breakfast items, making them appear appetizing and inviting against the clean, neutral background.
- Title: "Tremble Before Our Gastronomic Hegemony!"
- Site / app: "thefooddictator.com"

Anthony Bourdain’s Irish Breakfast and Guinness

7:15 p.m.

Omg, just yesterday, I was watching, Anthony Bourdain in Ireland. Tony has a full Irish breakfast, in the train, along with 2 pints of Guinness draught beer.

The screenshot displays a webpage from "The Food Dictator" featuring a recipe titled "THE HIRSHON THAI SPICY GREEN CHICKEN CURRY WITH EGGPLANT." The webpage is designed with a clean layout and includes a large, bold title at the top. Below the title, it notes the date of publication as January 4, 2022, by The Generalissimo, who seems to be the author. There is an audio option to listen to the content, indicated by a purple play button. The page encourages readers to share the recipe widely with various social media icons displayed, including Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and others.
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Learning to Cook and Wanting to Feed People

7:15 p.m.

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Jonathan also likes big tips and he cannot lie.

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Private Viewing Preferences and an Extreme Company-Ritual Joke

7:15 p.m.

(c)

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The image is a screenshot from the website "thefooddictator.com," displaying a recipe titled "The Hirshon Thai Spicy Green Chicken Curry with Eggplant." The page contains detailed cooking instructions for preparing the dish. The instructions are laid out in a numbered list, describing steps like grinding herbs and spices, heating lard, simmering chicken and stock, and adding eggplant. Key instructions emphasize the grinding of spices with a mortar and pestle for better flavor and cooking the curry paste in coconut cream until fragrant. The page also mentions serving suggestions, such as using Italian basil and steamed jasmine rice. The layout is clean, with text formatted in a clear, readable style, likely intended for home cooks following along. The overall tone is instructional and informative, and the background is a simple white, keeping the focus on the text.

Planning Frozen Thai Green Curry Meals

7:30 p.m.

G-d, I love Jonathan Hirshon! This is fantastic. He dumbs it down for me!

Okay so, umm, let's suppose on day 1, I cook this, then, there are 6 servings.

I can freeze it. I can heat it in the microwave to enjoy.

So, on day 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30, I can have a big serving of Thai Green Curry.

I can heat up rice, eat it. Simple.

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Anyway, I think, I can have different cuisines every day. So, I guess, loaded cheese stuffed spicy nachos.

Sundays are brisket. Or whatever.

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For the green curry paste (เครื่องแกงเขียวหวาน):

57 grams. tiny Thai green chilies (พริกขี้หนูเขียว)

99 grams. jalapeño chilies (TFD change, original used all Thai green chilies – be warned that if you go the original route, it’s going to be thermonuclear-level spicy!)

4 leaves Holy Basil (strongly preferred) or use regular basil and 1/8 tsp. Freshly-ground star anise

1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled

3 small shallots, about 2 tbsp. in total

1 thumb-sized chunk of peeled galangal (ginger can be substituted if you can’t find fresh galangal)

5 cilantro roots (if unavailable, use 5 small cilantro leaf sprigs)

1 lime – just the zest, use a microplane if possible

2 stalks lemongrass, root removed, top 2/3 discarded, first outer layers removed and very finely-minced

1 tbsp. white peppercorns, toasted in a dry skillet

1 tsp. coriander seed, toasted in a dry skillet

1 tsp. cumin seed, toasted in a dry skillet

1/2 tsp. whole nutmeg, toasted in a dry skillet

1 tsp. Kosher salt

1 tbsp. Thai shrimp paste

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For the green curry chicken:

3 tbsp. lard (strongly preferred) or sunflower oil

415 ml. canned UNSWEETENED coconut cream, unshaken

All the green curry paste from recipe above

237 ml unsweetened coconut milk (Chaokoh brand preferred)

1134 g. whole chicken, cut into 12 pieces (traditional) or go with 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless breast or thigh meat

237 ml chicken stock, preferably homemade or a quality low-salt grocery brand like Swanson

5 tbsp. fish sauce (or to taste) (TFD prefers Red Boat 40 degree North brand)

2 tbsp. soft palm sugar

4 Asian eggplants, chopped (if available, definitely use a combination of pea, apple and Asian eggplants for true authenticity)

3 tbsp. whole green peppercorns, brine drained (TFD very optional addition to classic recipe)

15 makrut lime leaves, deveined and torn

4 long red chilies of medium heat, whole or thinly-sliced (optional)

36 grams (loosely packed) Thai basil, with flowering tops if possible

237 ml (loosely packed) Italian basil

Steamed jasmine rice, to serve

Hidden

Dharshan’s Jokes, Kasun and a Cupcake Left Behind

9:15 p.m.

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Jagath’s Hat and Another Peaky Blinders Casting Plea

9:15 p.m.

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Sharing a Video

https://youtu.be/fmX2VzsB25s

Eminem’s “Beautiful”

Eminem - Beautiful (Official Music Video)

https://youtu.be/lgT1AidzRWM?t=155

Quoting Eminem About Staying True to Yourself

9:30 p.m.

(c)

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They can all get f***ed, just stay true to you, so

[Bridge: Paul Rodgers, Eminem]

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Revealing the Film Title The Island of Bodh Gaya

9:45 p.m.

Oops. Here is a spoiler:

It's not a big spoiler. No information on what happens in this will be shared. But it's pretty good.

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Noting Chandran Rutnam’s Publicly Announced Film Titles

9:45 p.m.

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Chandran Rutnam's█████ Steven Spielberg, he has also announced, the names of his announced works.

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Laughing at a Fast-Tracking Casting Joke

10:15 p.m.

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A Salon-Scene Performance

10:30 p.m.

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Recognising a Hidden Cast

10:30 p.m.

(b)

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https://youtu.be/OnFlx2Lnr9Q?t=131

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Midnight Food, Video Compilations and Plans for Yasendra

Thursday, January 6th

12:45 a.m.

I couldn't get any McDonald's for midnight food. Because, their hotline stops at 12 midnight, and I worry I wouldn't be able to speak to them if needed.

I think there's a couple of wedding or Christmas cakes in living room downstairs. I will eat that, and I'll have some ice cream or something. I am taking my 45mg of Mirtazapine, so I can get some sleep.

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Remembering Someone Fondly

1:45 a.m.

😃

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https://youtu.be/5sMKX22BHeE

Praising a Performance in American Hustle

Fantastic in American Hustle!

Leona Lewis’s “Bleeding Love”

Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love (US Version - Official Video)

https://youtu.be/Vzo-EL_62fQ

Fort Minor’s “Where’d You Go”

Where'd You Go - Fort Minor (feat. Holly Brook & Jonah Matranga) (Official Video) [HD]

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The Book of Boba Fett, SLT Billing and Business Frustration

4:30 a.m.

I saw Star Wars The Book of Boba Fett. It was pretty good. I enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect. I'd give it a 6 or 7.

There's some problem with billing regarding my family's SLT line. I spoke to them, there was something wrong with the communication line. They couldn't hear.

It looks like, as I have anyway gotten a lot of content downloaded, I should just watch something else. It is likely a billing system problem from their side. Thilanga was chairman between 2002 and 2004. He called Rohan Fernando up on my behalf.

In the afternoon, when I wake up, I will deal with SLT and get it sorted out. We have a 8,000 LKR package, which averages to 15,000 LKR with taxes. We paid 10,000 yesterday. So, it is quite strange the bill due is around 60,000.