I had thought that describing Guardian readers as “tofu eaters” was merely a desperate slur by Tory politicians (Letters, 31 July). On adding up the ingredients of all the recipes in Saturday’s Feast supplement, there was of total of 0g seafood, 100g jamón and a healthy 580g of tofu. Are the Tories right in their characterisation?
Neil Hanson
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire
• My landline is invaluable (The hunt for a missing date, the numbers I’ll never forget: we’ll never match the magic of a landline, 2 August). I use it to call my mobile when I can’t remember where I left it.
Jenny Denton
Derby
• I am sorry to disappoint Isabella Stone, who thinks those praising the beauty of pylons don’t live anywhere near them (Letters, 31 July). There is a pylon in the next field to my house. As well as admiring its sparse, elegant efficiency, I’m grateful to see at least one service working well for us country dwellers.
Denis Nightingale
Stithians, Cornwall
• Your letter writer (4 August) referred to pylons’ “necessity”. Not factually correct. Cables can go underground, as they have done in Germany.
Stephen Dorril
Netherthong, West Yorkshire
• Adrian Chiles’ article on expecting a warm welcome in Ireland (G2, 31 July) reminded me of our visit to Libya in 2006. We were stared at and photographed, helped across busy roads, guided to our recommended restaurant, and repeatedly heard “Welcome” murmured as we passed by. The friendliness was very moving.
Imogen Theobald
Teddington, London
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