Indian Girl, English Cottage, Global Food
Hello, hello! I have been away for longer than I have wanted to but only because there have been some technical issues I’ve had to deal with. I don’t want to bore you with the details but I am here now, on Valentine’s Day, with Read more
I have an urgent need. It’s to convince you to try this soup. Mainly because it’s absolutely delicious. But also because it’s so quick and easy. Spending only a few minutes in the kitchen to produce something that tastes like you worked for hours? Now Read more
Chilli & garlic. Coriander & lime. Cheese & tomato. Just some of the best pairings of the food world. Each has their own identity, of course, but they are even better as a duo. The moment you hear them mentioned together, you just know good Read more
October in England is a fickle creature. Some years, she can’t wait to arrive with the autumnal chill that necessitates wrapping up warm. Other years, like this one, she’s content to let the warmth of the summer linger on. Over half the month is done Read more
Light, fluffy and very adaptable, these muffins do exactly what it says on the tin. They can be made to suit a variety of tastes/life situations with only some minor tweaks: Kids at school? Portable, nutritious lunchbox treat. Kids off school? Perfect snack for when Read more
They say you can’t please everyone. I inadvertently road-tested this theory recently only to find that they weren’t lying. I believed in the deliciousness of a recipe so much that I tried several options to make it as adaptable as possible – just so it Read more
I rooted through the fridge – in there I found A beetroot and a red cabbage hanging around Inspiration struck and a mood board formed Of ideas on how these veggies could be transformed Add to the mix an onion and some beans And you Read more
I have a weakness for cabbage pancakes and I know exactly why. I grew up eating (& loving) ‘Sanna Pollo’, the traditional Mangalorean Konkani version made with a ground mixture of rice, chillies & tamarind. The original version has toor dal as well, but my Read more
As someone who moved from Ireland to the UK 12 years ago, I still get disproportionately excited about all things Irish. And what could be more Irish than St. Patrick’s Day celebrated every year on the 17th of March in honour of the country’s patron Read more
Do you take recipes at their face value? Or are you curious about their provenance, their history and the paths they’ve taken to reach you? Me, I belong in the second camp. I find it fascinating how recipes travel, moving either vertically through generations (usually Read more