One morning while browsing through the book store, I came across this inviting cover White Truffles in Winter and quite understandably, it was impossible to just continue aimlessly shuffling through covers when something this appealing is staring you smack in the face. I’ve never read an entire book about any chef- I’ve read countless pieces […] Read more…
Mushrooms and New Potatoes on Sourdough
I see myself developing a weakness for exceptional bread. I chanced upon some to-die-for sourdough baguette and couldn’t think of anything else until I picked out a recipe to use it in. To be fair, if I hadn’t, I would have probably eaten it anyway, with some good ol’ olive oil and balsamic. […] Read more…
Marimoto Ramen Soup (Recreated)
We ate at all the all famous and ever pleasing Wasabi a few weeks ago, and tried the signature Marimoto Ramen Soup (Iron chef’s noodle soup), which he serves in nearly all of his outposts. Obviously I have been dreaming of recreating the soup myself, so I set out on the quest and shortly […] Read more…
Tom Yum Noodles (slurp!)
This post is sliding off my fingers. The recipe speaks for itself, so here it is! Ingredients: 1. 1 tbs vegetable/sunflower oil 2. 1 medium to small onion, finely chopped 3. 2 garlic cloves 4. 100 gms mixed dried mushrooms, soaked in warm water for ½ hour 5. 1 red pepper and 10 baby […] Read more…
Udon Noodle Soup with Mushroom, Spinach and Carrot
So I did exactly what Nigella (yes, our relationship is so close now that we are on a first name basis) suggested- use what’s fresh and available! It makes any dish so much better than following a recipe to the T. This noodle soup (adapted from Nigella’s show) is utterly delish, low calorie and tastes […] Read more…
Seriously Satiating Sandwich
Apologies at the outset for keeping this post brief. This sandwich came as a breath of fresh air on a boring mid week night, when I didn’t have the energy (or patience) to COOK. Yes, this is more assembly than cooking- see for yourself! Makes 2 serving as a whole dinner or halve it for […] Read more…