This has become a birthday ritual for me. Not that it's my birthday; not for ages. I'm hoping that the younglings will adopt it so that I can guarantee making it at least 3 times a year. This dish is all about the beef. ALL ABOUT THE BEEF. Like sushi, it needs to be excellent … Continue reading Steak Tartare
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Saluting you, Judy Joo
I'm loving the new 'Korean Food Made Simple' series with Judy Joo. Glass noodles made from sweet potato.. !!! #amazing I'm going to be making myself some Japchae at the first opportunity. We can draw so much inspiration from experiencing diverse gastronomy from disparate cultures. A visit to Honey Pig Korean BBQ on a recent trip to the … Continue reading Saluting you, Judy Joo
YOU
Here's the latest offering from Jamie Oliver - a neat social media app called 'YOU-app'. Its USP? Mindfulness. The concept is an application that provides you with 'micro-actions' to complete each day. They're straightforward and easy to complete, and above all, make you feel better about yourself. They may be small, but the effects are cumulative and … Continue reading YOU
Mulled Wine Jelly Sweets
As Christmas culinary activities were somewhat postponed for me, I'm finally getting round to making festive treats for friends and family. On a positive note, this is a good January, as the house is still full of nice ingredients and treats. You could say that the 'Christmas Cupboard' is well stocked. During my pre-Christmas planning … Continue reading Mulled Wine Jelly Sweets
Salmon Tartare
With everyone keenly penning their New Year resolutions, it's inevitable that healthy eating is right up there in the top five. As 'eating more fish' always seems to feature, here's a slightly less obvious recipe for packing in the omega-3 fatty acids. There are a couple of variations on this dish; one is to take the … Continue reading Salmon Tartare