Archives for Food and other Edibles - Page 2
Naples 2014 Day 1 #atozchallenge
Naples reminds me of India. Dinghy alleys, dusty houses, garbage dumps and clothes drying outside every window. I don't mean to be negative, I quite liked the city. Food is…
Keema Curry Recipe #atozchallenge
Since my recipe for Garam Masala garnered a lot of interest, here's a recipe with Garam Masala, which is many a curry lovers favourite. The Keema Curry, minced lamb curry,…
Joie de vivre on a plate #atozchallenge
Inspired by my research of regional Italian food on the Amalfi coast, I resorted to a joyful, colourful and lighthearted salad with a whiff of sea breeze for dinner last…
Italy, here I come: Naples and Amalfi Coast #atozchallenge
We have been planning this trip to Naples and the Amalfi Coast for a very long time now and as the day draws nearer I feel quite euphoric in anticipation.…
Garam Masala
Garam Masala is a flavour that never ceases to surprise me. Long time ago on a hot and humid tropical morning the heavy beat of a mortar and a pestle…
Mini Scotch Eggs Recipe
I was always fascinated by the mini scotch eggs available on supermarket shelves. Such a convenient mouthful! So when I discovered that the secret to the tiny eggs were quails…
My Debut Cocktail #atozchallenge
A few weeks ago I waxed eloquent about a Holi Bellini or Cinnamon Bellini I had at Cinnamon Kitchen. Inspired by the wonderfully smooth Bellini and the cocktail masterclass I…
A Commendable Brew #AtoZChallenge
Good coffee that you haven't brewed yourself is sometimes difficult to find, especially if you are picky like me. I am even more picky about tea and I rarely drink…
Pesarattu – Mung beans pancake or dosa
There is so much to vegetarian food when you go beyond the leafy greens. This green pancake, dosa as it is called in India, is one such example. I came…
I spent my day Eating London
An artist's (Stik) rendition of racial acceptance I always believe that walking is the best way to see a city. A city is like a living being, with a vibrancy…