It seemed wholly appropriate, with the World Cup only weeks away, to stage a potato penalty shoot-out in our very own Stadium of Cookery. Admittedly it was somewhat different than the usual English pratfall and I doubt FIFA will be adopting it anytime soon but it suits the purpose of this article and thus it will be so. Each player, of which there are five, will have two perfectly cooked new potatoes placed in front of them. One Jersey Royal and one of Thanet’s finest (courtesy of Farmer Richard Ash). Now, as great as these little orbs are they need some help so we’ve added a slice of quiche and a lightly dressed salad to complete an enticing summertime tea. First up to the table is Father-in-law. He’s somewhat picky so a good lead off man to set the tone. He much prefers Thanet. 1-0. Our next player is Mrs Gannet. She’s a new potato aficionado and probably the most experienced player on the team. On balance she opts for Jersey. 1-1. Third to tuck in is Mother-in-law (no jokes please, she’s lovely). She likes the nutty taste and goes for Jersey too. 1-2. I’m next up with the cutlery. Mrs G serves so I don’t know which is which. I’m surprised by how much I like them, as I’m not normally a fan. I pick Thanet for its satisfying finish, which ties it all up. As in all good penalty shoot-outs there needs to be a fifth and that honour falls to new potato newbie Tilly – my two year old. Diners don’t get more fickle than this. She pushes them both round the plate for a few minutes and then leaves. Hmm. So for the first time ever we’ve got a penalty shoot out draw. Guess you’ll have to make up your own minds but please do your best to get behind our team this summer.
Pot Kicks
June 2, 2010 by the thanet gannet
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Tweets by thethanetgannet50 or so great local places to eat
- Alkham – The Marquis
- Birchington – Quex Barn
- Broadstairs – Albarino
- Broadstairs – Beaches
- Broadstairs – Morelli's Gelateria
- Broadstairs – Oscar Festival Cafe
- Broadstairs – Osteria Posillipo Pizzeria
- Broadstairs – Peens Gastro Bar
- Broadstairs – Siam Kitchen
- Broadstairs – Thai Four Two
- Broadstairs – Wyatt & Jones
- Canterbury – Cafe des Amis
- Canterbury – Deeson's
- Canterbury – Royal Inn
- Canterbury – Salt
- Canterbury – The Ancient Raj
- Canterbury – The Goods Shed
- Capel le Ferne – Cliff Top Cafe
- Chartham – The Artichoke
- Cliftonville – Fort's Cafe
- Cliftonville – The Bangkok
- Cliftonville – The Riz
- Dargate – The Dove Inn
- Deal – 81 Beach Street
- Deal – Jasin's
- Deal – La Bouche
- Deal – Middle Street Fish Bar
- Deal – The Burger Brothers
- Deal – Victuals & Co
- Dover & Hythe – Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant
- Dover – The Allotment
- Folkestone – Rocksalt
- Folkestone – The Smokehouse
- Fordwich – Fordwich Arms
- Herne Bay – Le Petit Poisson
- Herne Bay – Oyster & Chop House
- Hythe – Hythe Brasserie
- Ickham – Duke William
- Lower Hadres – The Granville
- Margate – GB Pizza
- Margate – Harbour Cafe
- Margate – Mullins Brasserie
- Margate – The Ambrette
- Margate – Turner Contemporary Cafe
- Margate -The Lifeboat
- Minster – The Corner House
- Molash – The George Inn
- Oare – The Three Mariners
- Ramsgate – Caboose
- Ramsgate – Royal Harbour Brasserie
- Ramsgate – Surin
- Ramsgate – The Belgian cafe
- Ramsgate – Age & Sons
- Sandwich – St Peters
- Sandwich – The Bell Hotel
- Sandwich – The George & Dragon
- Seasalter – The Sportsman
- St Margaret's-at-Cliffe – The Bay Restaurant
- Stelling Minnis – The Hop Pocket
- Stodmarsh – The Red Lion
- Stowling – The Tiger Inn
- Sturry – Kathton House
- Tankerton – East Kent Dining Room
- Tankerton – Jo Jo's
- Tankerton – Seaview Cafe
- Upstreet – The Grove Ferry Inn
- Waldershare -Green Oak Farm
- Whitstable – Wheelers Oyster Bar
- Whitstable – Williams & Brown
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