In retro(re)spect
We’ve all had that conversation where everyone is reminiscing about the special meals they used to have when they were kids. Devilled eggs, ambrosia or banoffee pie all feature somewhere in the bygone family events, and no doubt we’d still like to see them on the menu today. Unfortunately, what marks many of these iconic […]
Wrapping up the game
What if we told you that sandwich wraps were invented by a baseball player when his electric toaster broke down? It may sound far-fetched, but it’s true! Well, it was actually Bobby Valentine, the ex-manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, and the toaster was owned by his restaurant. But the real question is, […]
Fast & Fabulous
We all know that someone who can entertain at the drop of a hat – that someone who is never caught off guard, but calmly pulls something out of the freezer at the last minute and doesn’t ever look flustered. For the rest of us not endowed with such presence of mind, or with less […]
Ode to Dinner
The week is half over, at least three days done Sunday’s leftovers are used up and gone. There’s no motivation, no need for a show And the interest is waning, the confidence low In the musty old recipes, oh what a bore, I wish there were something we’ve not had before! Not Henry’s hamburgers nor […]
Pair with:
There are some things that just go together like peanut butter & jelly, fish & chips, or Tweedledee & Tweedledum. The abundance of culinary delights such as apples with cinnamon or lemon with lime always show up together, akin to Lewis Carroll’s enduring characters. But recently, we’ve seen a few food combinations that leave us […]
Restorative Remedy or Restaurant-Ready Repast?
For a quick lunch option, there’s nothing wrong with throwing a slice of bread in the toaster whilst you stir up a packet-mix soup. After all, what other meal can be prepared in less than 10 minutes and combines vegetables, protein and carbohydrates in every mouthful? Although the packet-mix variety might have doubtful nutritional value, […]
When the weather outside is frightful
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, it is the time for home.’ , Edith Sitwell. When the shorter days of winter roll in and it feels like Mother Nature forgot to close the freezer, there’s simply nothing like something hot and sweet to bring solace to the soul. In a […]
Newly minted
Every year, as soon as spring starts to peek around the corner, avid gardeners plant their fragile seedlings and envision the harvest they will enjoy a couple of months later. There is usually a selection of household vegetables, some colourful flowers and some herbs. Almost always, among the latter, we find a planting of mint. […]
Dinner in Marrakesh
With the hot desert breezes, gleaming white minarets and resounding clamour of the souks, it isn’t hard to believe that the city of Marrakesh is host to amazing flavours and unique dishes. The enchanting Moroccan town known for its ancient, fortified walls, complex heritage and distinctive cuisine remains one of the most mesmerizing food destinations […]
Omega Up!
Fatty acids, omega-3 oils, or polyunsaturated acids? Regardless of what you call it, it is very good for you, and there’s lots of it in fish. And by fish, we’re not talking about crumbed fingers of dubious nutritional value, floating in a sea of tomato sauce! To begin with, let us dive into the facts […]
