London Food Trip: Chelsea Bun!

While I'm waiting for the official photos from International Week 2009 to be released, allow me to share some of the wonderful culinary adventures I had while in London.

My first decent meal in London was shared with friends along Brick Lane, an area noted for its exotic cuisine. And while the meal itself suffered in comparison to the outrageous marketing claims plastered on every other curry house along the street, the time spent catching up with friends was worth it. The experience of meandering through the vibrant streetlife of Brick Lane, replete with cultural oddities and some inspired graffiti, was an enjoyable way to end the meal. Many thanks to Paulino and Mica!

Mica played an even bigger role in my next remarkable meal in London, which was at this delightful cafe along Limerston Street called Chelsea Bun.


The weather on that day was absolutely wonderful. Mica commented that it was days like these that reminded her why she loves working in London, and she was right. The sun was out, and city was resplendent in the bright hues of summer. Armed with the security that sunshine affords all men and women who grew up in a tropical country, we took our time perusing the ample selection before settling on the Malibu Omelette and the Chorizo and Goat's Cheese Scramble.

The Malibu Omelette is the very definition of what trust in the Lord's plan entails: it makes absolutely no sense, which is probably why it works. Take four farm fresh eggs, add Scotch salmon, avocados, Mascarpone cheese and cayenne peppers. It shouldn't be good, but it is.


In comparison, the Chorizo and Goat's Cheese Scramble, is a more familiar gathering of old, eccentric friends. The combination chorizo, goat's cheese and cayenne peppers make this omelette at once flavorful, tangy, and just a little bit loopy.


Since as of this writing, the official pictures from Alpha have not been uploaded, expect more gastronomically inclined entries in the near future. After all, one of the most appropriate metaphors for the unity in faith that characterizes all Alpha champions is wonderful, flavorful, uniquely cultivated food. Enjoy!