” I asked the barmaid for a quickie. The man next to me said, ‘It’s pronounced ‘quiche’ “… …(on occasional perils of speaking a foreign language)Luigi Amaduzzi, Italian Ambassador in Britain. A MUSHROOM QUICHE… At home, the lines are firmly drawn as far as the quiche story goes…or more suitably, the ‘quiche’ war. On one … Continue reading TO QUICHE OR NOT TO QUICHE…A mushroom quiche & wholesome lunchboxes!
“We have so much time and so little to do. Strike that, reverse it.”Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory View from my window in 2007… That time of the year again; am racing as usual…still so much to do, and so little done. Even the year has almost come to an end! Huff Puff!! … Continue reading WRAP ON 2007…the year that whooshed by!
“I am not afraid…I was born to do this.”Joan of Arc BAKER’S DAY IN! Life goes on…with stormy days that follow calm seas! Did I say 2 days ago that I was itching to bake after a 3-day no-bake gap? When it rains it pours, and thus in my case too. Today was a tiring … Continue reading A PEEP INTO HOW TODAY WHOOSHED BY…BAKERS’ DAY IN!
“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” Mark Twain PENNE & ROASTED VEGETABLES IN A PASTA PIE This is my entry for 3 great blog events… ‘Enter a Great Recipe Featuring Vegetables and Herbs From Monday October 8 until Sunday … Continue reading ROASTED VEGGIE PASTA PIE…A welcome vegetarian option!
“The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you’re hungry again.” George Miller PENNE IN A CREAM MUSHROOM SAUCE Here’s my entry for Presto Pasta Nights hosted by a great blog ‘Once Upon a Feast’ which I enjoy reading tremendously. You will find some great meal ideas here. A versatile, … Continue reading Penne in Cream Mushroom Sauce..for Presto Pasta Nights.
Lemme tell you something about the what I like to do. Anything and everything creative. Baking has become my passion after years of trying things from ‘scratch’, and I find cooking helps me unwind. I like to substitute and experiment for the simple reason that a couple of years ago we didnt get very many … Continue reading Baking from scratch…lessons learnt
