I think I remember when people started using the word “hipster.” I was living in the UK at the time. So is Shoreditch still hipster? And is avocado on toast a London thing? It’s very popular here, always thought it was Californian (I must say, I don’t remember eating it in London). Now I’m wondering: did hipsters start here too?
I may need to study the origins of both hipsters and avocado on toast lol
Actually, hipsters started to get a bad reputation. So they backed off into the shadows. And Shoreditch became very commercialised, as you can imagine.
Ah, so much I loved about this post. So, my sister was (well, still is) an East London hipster who lives on a canal boat and loves an avocado on toast. And I have worked as a PR! Never wore big shoulder pads mind.
I miss the days when the biggest scandal in the news was MPs fiddling their expenses.
I’m so curious abt your cooked avocado dish. I have thought so many times abt how best to cook an avocado & still derive all the benefits of its creaminess.
We’ve done it a few times. Always best to keep it in large pieces as small pieces go mushy. And it needs that acidity. We tried lemon instead of lime but the lime gave an interesting back flavour.
Guacamole toast. Avocados mashed with a little bit of medium hot tomatillo salsa and a little citric acid, on toast or a baked sweet potato. Also good with a little bit of sliced turkey on top.
😅 I do miss London with its funny characters but I don’t think I’d ever move back there. Funny post from you today - well they’re all funny as I think you know, I just sometimes don’t get to read them, it depends what’s going on, I’m forever chasing my tail with social media and particularly Substack
Whilst arguably being closer to hip replacement than hipster, I have long favoured avocado on toast as my breakfast of choice. I usually spike it with a dash of very good balsamic. Minted peas and lemon take it up a notch. And, if I'm with more time than usual, then a poached egg is a very fine way to crown things. I suspect I began this affair around the time of Nadhim Zahawi heating his horses' stables courtesy of the Exchequer. PR companies... I look forward to seeing how you fare... It feels like you have come a long way from Uri Geller.
Trying to recall the point of avocado emergence … and now look at us. Still struggling with rock hard purchases.
Just a few days, that’s all.
The wisdom of Donna should be a series in its own right.
You carrot peelers …
I think I remember when people started using the word “hipster.” I was living in the UK at the time. So is Shoreditch still hipster? And is avocado on toast a London thing? It’s very popular here, always thought it was Californian (I must say, I don’t remember eating it in London). Now I’m wondering: did hipsters start here too?
I may need to study the origins of both hipsters and avocado on toast lol
Actually, hipsters started to get a bad reputation. So they backed off into the shadows. And Shoreditch became very commercialised, as you can imagine.
The good water an all, gee I can’t wait to read what happens.
Way too generous.
Ah, so much I loved about this post. So, my sister was (well, still is) an East London hipster who lives on a canal boat and loves an avocado on toast. And I have worked as a PR! Never wore big shoulder pads mind.
I miss the days when the biggest scandal in the news was MPs fiddling their expenses.
Oh your sister is hardcore hipster.
A friend of ours lived on a canal boat in London, and they were vegan.
I think you would suit shoulder pads.
She was also vegan for years! I reckon she and your friend are probably mates. It does seem like a lovely community.
You’re probably right actually. She owns Club Mexicana.
I’ll ask her
I’m so curious abt your cooked avocado dish. I have thought so many times abt how best to cook an avocado & still derive all the benefits of its creaminess.
We’ve done it a few times. Always best to keep it in large pieces as small pieces go mushy. And it needs that acidity. We tried lemon instead of lime but the lime gave an interesting back flavour.
Thank you so much. I will try making a warm avocado salad with your tips.
A poached egg is never not welcome
Gan canny fella, the hipsters are watching.
Baked avocados with an egg in the middle are very nice (I cooked them in my air fryer), I like the idea of the candied chillies ketchup!
You live on the edge.
Pushing the boat out and all that
Hehe.
Guacamole toast. Avocados mashed with a little bit of medium hot tomatillo salsa and a little citric acid, on toast or a baked sweet potato. Also good with a little bit of sliced turkey on top.
There we go, hipsterness extended.
Avocados really are a pointless food (in my opinion) tried once and never saw their appeal. Tasteless.
Maybe you need to become a hipster.
Hahahaha! Hipsters everywhere 😜
With their fancy cocktails and flat whites.
😅 I do miss London with its funny characters but I don’t think I’d ever move back there. Funny post from you today - well they’re all funny as I think you know, I just sometimes don’t get to read them, it depends what’s going on, I’m forever chasing my tail with social media and particularly Substack
Agreed. A great city to visit but working there is hard. Thank you, much appreciated.
Whilst arguably being closer to hip replacement than hipster, I have long favoured avocado on toast as my breakfast of choice. I usually spike it with a dash of very good balsamic. Minted peas and lemon take it up a notch. And, if I'm with more time than usual, then a poached egg is a very fine way to crown things. I suspect I began this affair around the time of Nadhim Zahawi heating his horses' stables courtesy of the Exchequer. PR companies... I look forward to seeing how you fare... It feels like you have come a long way from Uri Geller.
You’re an adventurous chap Matt. That truly is a fancy breakfast. Yes that’s a good point, Uri seems like a long time ago.
It's funny to think of a time before avocado toast! I've never really understood the appeal, despite liking avocados!
Agreed. Not really fussed.