Salad
Much is made in the UK of curry being our national dish. Open the menu at any local pub, scan the contents page of a British food magazine, or switch on Saturday Kitchen and you’ll soon get the idea: we’re one curry-lovin’ nation. For my own part, I definitely eat more Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi-inspired foods than I did when I lived in Canada. In fact, good Indian food is one of the few things I miss sorely whenever I’m back home for an extended period of time. (When I’m here I miss Thai and Japanese foods- go figure.) Read more…
Posted in Salad on May 13th, 2010 by Ele | 4 comments
Tags: asparagus, coriander, dressing, lentils, paneer, Salad, spinach
My Mum has a saying, one which should bring comfort to frustrated parents everywhere: “Picky eaters are just good cooks in the making”. Though this hasn’t been scientifically proven, it’s definitely proved accurate in the case of me and my sister, and indeed most of our cousins, too. Read more…
Posted in Salad on April 21st, 2010 by Ele | 7 comments
Tags: Asian, cabbage, carrot, coleslaw, peanut butter, slaw
You know, it’s funny. For most of my life thus far, I’ve professed to be a hater of salads. I know, it’s difficult to imagine hating something as innocuous and unassuming as a salad. It wasn’t a passionate hatred; I’ve always happily munched of lettuce and veg (no dressing, please) after dinner with the rest of my family. But as something to spend time making? As something to get excited about? As something to actually pay for in a restaurant? Please, I had better things to eat. Read more…
Posted in Salad on April 3rd, 2010 by Ele | 9 comments
Tags: chickpeas, chili, feta, Greek, leeks, lemon, red onion, Salad
Recently, I started a new part-time job. From now on I’ll be working 3-4 days a week at a local traiteur/caterer’s just around the corner from me. After nearly three years of shopping at this place and getting inspiration from their food, it only makes sense that I’m now working there. I think it’s likely that this blog set me apart from other applicants, too. You asked for foodies? I can give you that. Read more…
Posted in Salad on February 5th, 2010 by Ele | 7 comments
Tags: beetroot, beets, clementine, jerusalem artichoke, lemon, thyme, walnuts
Don’t you love rediscovering an old favourite? Whether a book, old movie or cherished item of clothing, it’s always nice to stumble across our long-forgotten loves. That’s what happened this week in my kitchen, with (predictably) a recipe for (perhaps unpredictably) a stir-fry. Read more…
Posted in Salad on November 29th, 2009 by Ele | 9 comments
Tags: broccoli, carrot, noodles, peanut, peanut butter, red pepper, shrimp, thai, tofu
“We got beets!”
Does anyone else remember that Simpsons line? Marge and Lisa are coming home from the grocery store, and an enthusiastic Lisa calls this out to Homer and Bart? If I’m honest I don’t, but my friend Maya does, and used to say this for a random laugh back in highschool. (Much of our humour was Simpsons-related at the time.) I’m not sure why, but this particular line has stuck with me, and I can’t buy or cook beets without hearing Lisa/Maya’s voice in my head. Read more…
Posted in Salad on September 5th, 2009 by Ele | 7 comments
Tags: beets, goat's cheese, walnuts
I always shop for food with the best of intentions: I want healthy, in-season produce with which to make new and interesting meals. Hopefully, these meals are both dinner-worthy and blog-worthy, but of course that isn’t always the case. Read more…
Posted in Salad on August 11th, 2009 by Ele | 3 comments
Tags: farro, green beans, pecorino romano, rocket
The last time I made Baked Feta, my friend Larissa left a suggestion in my comments box: turn the entire ramekin of cheesy, tomato-y goodness out onto a bed of leaves. Not only did this idea sound like a fabulous way to spice up a salad, but it came from The Sainted Larissa, so I knew it had to be good. Read more…
Posted in Salad on July 31st, 2009 by Ele | 3 comments
Tags: baked, farro, feta, friends, goat's cheese, Salad, spinach, tomatoes, tribute
I’ve got a question: is it possible for something to be your “favourite” if you’ve only had it once? I mean, the word favourite generally implies a lengthy relationship, doesn’t it? If it is possible, though, I’ll say this: this is my favourite lentil salad. Favourite despite the fact that I’ve only just made it for the first time, and probably don’t have that many other lentil salads to compare it to. What I mean is: this is really, really good. Read more…
Posted in Salad on July 24th, 2009 by Ele | 11 comments
Tags: caramelized onion, goat's cheese, lentils, Salad, walnuts
Some of you might be wondering what I’ve been up to lately. Or more importantly, what all that produce in Sunday’s post has been up to. The sad truth is: not a whole lot. I can’t bring myself to feel too bad about it, though. My friend Fiona (she of the shared cheesecake love) is visiting in London for a few days, and I’ve been showing her the town. We’ve been window shopping in Covent Garden, museum hopping in Trafalgar Square, and tomorrow we’ve got a day of antiquing at Portobello market planned. Read more…
Posted in Salad on July 16th, 2009 by Ele | 6 comments
Tags: beans, easy, Pasta, quick, Salad, tuna