List Of The Lost And Missed Poem by Tony Jolley

‘Lazy Ginger’ for two very laid back chefs;

Malt vinegar because carpe frite is the better for it
(even if it is [not exactly] ‘fish ‘n’ chips’ as we know it):

Wytch Hazel for bumps and bruises because it works and they don’t believe in it here;

Tamanu (and some orange-coloured ingredient I can’t remember) massage oil from Boots if they still do it because there’s nothing like it;

Terry’s Chocolate Oranges because you wouldn’t swap one for any amount of Suchards or Lindt;

Ten ton of tins of baked beans in tomato sauce (anybody’s!) because we’re desperate for a bloody good fry-up and it just isn’t the same without it;

Boring British sausages because the Minister of Administrative Affairs, Jim Hacker (of ‘Yes Minister’ fame) , was right when he said that no amount of Bratwürst or Salami saussices can ever hope replace the humble banger in the hearts, (or stomachs) of those home grown on memories of heroic holiday guesthouse breakfasts.

Thai sweet chilli sauce because all the natives think it’s wonderful...and I’ve kind of hinted I make it - so I’m loth to own up to it! !

....Next to none of this will go in our cases, I guess
So I know dwelling on it’s pretty much pointless
But I like imagining nevertheless....