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Best Coffee Grinder for French Press in 2022

Last Updated: July 2022 If you’re a fan of French press coffee, then you might already know that the quality and consistency of your coffee grind have a huge influence on the way your coffee tastes. Choosing the best coffee grinder for French press in 2021 does not have to be a daunting task as long as…

November 6, 20210Comments

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Best Espresso Machine in 2022

Last Updated: November 2021 Enjoying a delicious hot cup of espresso at home can be difficult to do unless you invest in the right espresso machine. Fortunately, there are a number of espresso machines available in every price range that is perfect for both beginning and advanced baristas alike. Here are some things you should keep…

November 6, 20210Comments

Gold Filter vs Paper Filter

Last Updated: July 2022 When brewing coffee, most people choose ordinary disposable paper filters. However, you may want to consider a reusable gold filter for a number of reasons. Is a gold or paper filter right for you? Here are a few things you should consider before making your choice. Table of contents Convenience Filters…

November 6, 20210Comments

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Bunches of Veg

It’s almost Monday here in London, but I wanted to get this week’s Farmer’s Market post up before I went to sleep. This week is the one chance I’ll have to be “off” before classes start up again in 8 days time, and I want to take full advantage of it. Some relaxing, some reading,…

July 26, 201711Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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On Books and Bruschetta: Broad Bean and Feta Bruschetta

No, that book isn’t just there because the colour matches so beautifully; I really was reading Jane Austen in the kitchen. Emma is a favourite of mine, though for some reason it can take me weeks to get through it. I’m not sure why – I can pick up Pride and Prejudice after breakfast and practically be done by…

July 26, 2017197Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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Led astray: Chocolate, Strawberry and Ricotta Galettes

Good morning, friends- care to take a little trip with me? One that starts with butter and flour, and meanders through strawberry fields bordered by chocolate woods, perhaps dusted with a little-sugared snow? Come along then, we’ll be travelling photojournalist-style. Wonderful, yes? Well, you’d think. Though I hate to admit it, every now and then my culinary instincts…

July 26, 20176Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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Time to bake: Stuffed Autumn Focaccia

I seem to be in a baking mood lately. Maybe it’s the turning of the seasons, but ever since we’ve come home from holiday, I just can’t get excited about salads, stir-fries or gratins. I’ll have to kerb this habit soon lest I become so doughy that I can’t fit into my winter coat, but…

July 26, 20173Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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In the Light of Day: Chopped Tusanesque Salad

Silly me. I thought the hardest thing about writing a blog while working a full-time job would be finding the time to post, but I was wrong. My biggest issue over the past couple weeks has been somewhat different its the light, or lack thereof. Barely mid-September and London has already decided to provide me…

July 26, 20178Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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Late Summer Veg

Hmmm. Corn, blueberries, dark-skinned cucumber… wait, did I miss summer? Last time I posted a veg haul ’round these parts, it was the early-summer stuff of fresh greens, baby carrots, and peas. A whole three months ago. As you can probably guess, it’s been a busy couple months for me. Not only did my final term…

July 25, 20176Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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Ladies who lunch (and blog about it): Chickpea Sauté with Greek Yogurt Sauce

Apologies for the crickets around here lately; I’ve been busy with some other stuff that’s left cooking (not to mention blogging about cooking) a little low on my priority list. Actually, that’s only half the reason. The other cause of my cooking hiatus is the sweltering, mind-numbing, near the dehabilitating heat that’s settled over London…

July 25, 20175Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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A Dish For All Seasons: Spice Chickpea Curry

I realize that this curry, relying as it does on pantry staples, seems a little odd for the time of year. It’s hearty and filling and doesn’t require any fresh produce at all, nor half the attention I lavish on other dishes during these warmer months. What can I say, though? Sometimes I find myself…

July 24, 201713Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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A Fresh Formula to Nigel Slaters Root Vegetable Korma

You know how, when you live with someone, you end up having very specific formulas for takeout? Perhaps it’s just human nature to fall into patterns; when I lived with my best friend in Toronto, we had our take out sushi routine down to a two-minute art. (One edamame, one California roll, one Spider roll,…

July 24, 201710Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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On bad luck and good lunches: Quinoa Squash Salad

The moral of today’s story is: always check your email as soon as you receive it. While this probably isn’t particularly helpful advice in the case of say, bills or junk mail (because who wants to open those in a hurry?), I certainly wish that I’d followed it last week. Our story begins with me,…

July 24, 20177Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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For a Journey: Triple Threat Chocolate Cookies

Sometimes, only chocolate will do. Though I’ve never been as enamoured of chocolate as some, this was my thinking last Friday. Andrew and I were going away for the weekend to visit his newly-relocated parents, and I was having some difficulty coming up with a train-friendly meal for us. The nearly four-hour trip up north, combined with the…

May 16, 20177Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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Snackable: Pad Thai Noodle Salad

I first had Pad Thai on a snowy day in New York City about seven years ago. Andrew and I were visiting my cousins Jeff and Natasha (they of the fab Brooklyn shops UVA Wines and Whisk- I come from good foodie stock, don’t yah know) for a bit of pre-Christmas shopping and sightseeing. One evening, they took us for…

May 15, 2017108Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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An early class and a recipe: Ginger Cream Scones

My favourite breakfast treat is undoubtedly the scone. While some might go in for muffins, some for pancakes and some for waffles, to me there’s nothing better to eat (or bake) first thing in the morning than a crumbly, tender, buttery scone. Actually, I love scones at any time of the day. Sitting down to an…

May 15, 20176Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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Upwards Pointing Veg

Upwards Pointing Veg I did want to post these upwardly mobile (okay, not mobile exactly) veg before Tuesday evening, but Im still in that just-got-back-from-holiday-and-everything-feels-like-a-whole-lotta-effort place. Jet lag, computer troubles, and even a bit of back-to-school angst (more on that in a later post) have taken their toll around here. But I did manage to…

May 15, 20170Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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Mixin it up: Risotto-stuffed Portobello mushrooms

I’ve often spoken about leftovers before, and how they tend to be the bane of my existence. I’m not really one for scaling back recipes (didn’t I leave math behind in high school?), and since I work from home on most days, I like to have lunch options that require little time and even less thought. Occasionally…

May 15, 20174Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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Peas & Carrots & Other Veg

Hmm, looking at that photo, I'm thinking that I should have bought a bit more at the market this weekend. It's already Tuesday (where does the time go?) and most of that food is already gone. I never seem to buy enough peas- at this time of year, I can't get enough of them. The…

May 15, 201711Comments

ByEleanor Busing

Twisting a classic: Macaroni and Cheese with Green Onions, Chili and Coriander A cooking blog – Kitchenist

Twisting a classic: Macaroni and Cheese with Green Onions, Chili and Coriander As I mentioned on Sunday, macaroni and cheese has got to be one of my favourite dishes of all time. Sure, Ive graduated from the Kraft Dinner I loved as a kid (and, um, university student), and these…

May 15, 20170Comments

ByEleanor Busing

A Long-Lost Love: Peanut Thai Noodle A cooking blog – Kitchenist

A Long-Lost Love: Peanut Thai Noodle Dont you love rediscovering an old favourite? Whether a book, old movie or cherished item of clothing,

May 15, 20170Comments

ByEleanor Busing

Scattered Veg

Ha! I bet you thought it was going to be another veg-less week around here, didn't you? No such luck I'm afraid; I'm busy but still here. What with a full day of work on Monday, followed by an incredible evening at the Royal Albert Hall (seeing this show, which was amazing), and a busy…

May 15, 2017115Comments

ByEleanor Busing

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The hippie in me: Oaty Date Squares

This post is the first in a series I’ll be writing about food, social stereotype, and the cultural context in which they coexist. Ok, not really. But I do need to get some stuff off my chest. I think most people who know me would agree that I’m not a hippie. I’m not all that…

May 15, 20175Comments

ByEleanor Busing

And Im Telling You: No-Butter Apricot and Almond Cake A cooking blog – Kitchenist

And Im Telling You: No-Butter Apricot and Almond Cake Some recipes are just meant to find us. When I borrowed my sisters copy of

May 15, 20170Comments

ByEleanor Busing

Memories of cheesecake: Ricotta Tart with Chocolate Crust A cooking blog – Kitchenist

Memories of cheesecake: Ricotta Tart with Chocolate Crust I dont think I ever had cheesecake until I was a teenager. At least, I dont remember having it before then. Growing up, dessert was a rare

May 15, 20170Comments

ByEleanor Busing