“The belly rules the mind” Spanish Proverb A new recent discovery has been Closet Cooking, Kevin’s fabulous blog that had me wanting for more with each label that I clicked. As I said to him, each post of his made me more anxious as I went through a bookmarking frenzy the first time I visited … Continue reading HOT SWEETCORN DIP…Totally addictive!!
“I am always doing things I can’t do, that’s how I get to do them.” Pablo Picasso Indian meals are made more meaningful with the addition of a dal/lentil on the table. This particular dal, Maa ki Dal is a very popular Indian dish, also known as ‘Dal Makhani‘, which is often ordered at restaurants, … Continue reading LENTILS WITH MEANING…THE MOTHER OF ALL DALS!
“Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. “ Henry David Thoreau Stone Fruit Crisp – Peaches & Plums… This is quite the best time of the year to get inspired by summer fruits in food. This summer is special … Continue reading MAKE MINE A CRISP…PLUMS n PEACHES!
Pep without purpose is piffle. Anonymous Beans & Lentils…Naturally beautiful! (My entry for CLICK May 2008) FULL OF BEANS… It’s the CLICK time of the month @ Jugalbandi, & this time very nearly missed the boat. To begin with my little fellow was unwell, & then I thought I would hone some photography skills before … Continue reading BEAN THERE, DONE THAT…CLICKETY CLICK!
“Fervet olla, vivit amicitia: While the pot boils, friendship endures.” (Meaning the man who gives good dinners has plenty of friends). Latin Proverb Living my coffee dreams…with some chocolate too! My dream run in the kitchen continues…I’m lucky to have moulded family tastes to quite an extent that coffee is lapped up in any dessert … Continue reading MAKE MINE COFFEE with chocolate…ALLURING PANNA COTTA ESPRESSO!
“Men become passionately attached to women who know how to cosset them with delicate tidbits.” Honoré de Balzac Lime Chocolate Almond Shortbread Tart…making it YELLOW!! Got a mail from the talented Zorra @ Kochtopf the other day announcing an event being co hosted by her for International Women’s Day on 8th March. In her words…”fiordisale … Continue reading LIME CHOCOLATE ALMOND SHORTBREAD TART…Making it YELLOW for IWD!!
