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Roll in the New Year
We had a quiet new year for the start of 2013 – in part it’s skipping the fireworks at the local pub back in Hitchin, but with the intense happenings of 2012 it was probably for the best. To start off with a healthier resolution the house has been going alcohol free after about 1am […]
3 Shades of Pink
With Yvan’s cooking motivation fired up we’ve been neglecting some potatoes that was destined for competition or venison stew (yes, still have a glut, but mostly it’s in the freezer) so over the weekend he eventually oven roasted the lot with rosemary and olive oil. As a carby side it really is at home with […]
Applely Cous Cous Salad & Salmon Rolls
A few days ago, we attempted to share around the ‘glut’ of venison we have at home by having a get-together with friends, but in typical fashion when we have guests around is a general food glut – and I mean post-event. Perhaps we are improving as the main set of leftovers were salad ingredients, […]
Autumnal Gumbo
I would rejoice for the day we can avoid trips to the supermegamarkets of Tesco and the ilk, but lacking the demand for ‘world’ cuisines means this can only remain a dream – or holidays back home. During another standard shop run for other necessities, Yvan and I spotted okra – a vegetable I’ve turned […]
Sweet & Frugal
When there is a spot of sun, the BBQ beckons! It had been a while since we visited the local butcher, but they were eager to sell us anything except rabbit (which wasn’t quite available yet). As we hadn’t eaten sirloin in a while, we figured that should be remedied with a dose of sun […]
Purple, Green & Gold
More than a week ago, I finally got around to soaking some mung beans to sprout them. I’ve never attempted that before, and I’ve since learnt that the fat-root commercial variety is probably weighted down to encourage growth. But having more vegetables available is a welcome addition to meals, especially one which contains a dose […]
Stoplight Sushi
After finishing the old rice and quinoa for dinner, I finally got the opportunity to use the pre-roasted capsicum for an intended dish: stoplight sushi! Though the colours dulled, the natural sweetness and flavour is enhanced with roasting capsicum. The combination smoked mackerel, miso konnyaku, potato salad, peppery rocket, and roast capsicum was definitely an […]
First Perilla
Summer seems more evident with the majority of green produce in the off-license claiming it’s origins from the UK. The strawberries are still fruiting and flowering despite the unusual dry (and sunny!) weather. Unfortunately due to the move the crop of red perilla hadn’t the time in the ground as it should – last year […]
Vegan Jewelbox
An unexpected trip into town meant that I had a bit of time to be a good little consumer. As it is far easier to “stock up while you can” I opted for ‘pantry’ items rather than items needing immediate refrigeration. Although I can make it myself, I still haven’t gotten my kimchi as crisp, […]
Feeling a Little Zen
After the previous vegetarian stint it wasn’t too hard to upgrade (or is that downgrade?) to vegan level. I had bought konnyaku from a ‘rare ingredients’ shopping trip (short grain rice is difficult to find around here 🙁 ); though I am still not convinced of its effect as a ‘diet food’. Mainly containing fibre […]