What is your favourite part of Christmas dinner? Mine is the turkey stuffing. Since becoming a vegetarian, Christmas, thanksgiving and other traditional meat-eating holidays have to be redesigned as vegetarian. While living in Brighton, I enjoyed many vegan nut roasts and vegan Christmas dinners at the Cowley Club. As there is no Cowley Club here in... Continue Reading →
Home Cooking: Japanese Style
Yes, I've been cooking up a storm here. I recently hosted a delightful woman from Japan. She stayed with me for 8 days; I delivered 3 hours of English tuition and 3 meals, every day. It was fun, and tiring, and rewarding - in many ways - not the least of which was receiving lessons in... Continue Reading →
Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes
This is delicious! I made it this evening and served it with a cannellini bean salad (recipe to follow in future post) and sweet corn on the cob. Cook 3/4 cup quinoain 1 and 1/2 cups water. Bring to boil Reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes, until all the water is gone. Meanwhile... Continue Reading →