Two, Thank God not the ‘Terrible twos’ Cause I’m not a toddler. And I think in this world of blogging Two is definitely adulthood. Two The number of times I’ve had lobster One – how many times I’ve cooked it And so Kitchen Butterfly is two. To celebrate, we’re having lobster cake. Only joking…… We’re having lobster, instead of cake. Are you on?
Indian-spiced Potato Salad with the Daring Cooks
This post is dedicated to my friend Renu, who passed away in February 2011. She taught me how to make the most delicious coriander chutney two years ago and my life has never been the same.
My Favourite Things – Spotlight On Me!
This month, my favourite things revolve around special people. My special people. And people who make me feel special. People who cause you to see yourself as you ought to be….or aspire to be. So read on and enjoy…
Asparagus and Aioli Fried Pizza
Have you ever felt something was not worth your while? Till someone else made a case/presented the value proposition for it and caused you to do a 180 degree turn? Me too. Value Proposition – the benefits ascribed to a product or service, less the costs.
Recipe: Paella La Rambla
Name that dish. I say it goes by many appellations. It starts off as ‘Poor planning results in burnt paella’ and quickly transforms itself to the ‘Husband’s most requested dish’. No mean feat, considering that husband has no long term, short-term memory when it comes to meals.
Happy Mother’s Day with S’Mores Semifreddo
To all mothers and motherly figures: To those who have transitioned From rebellious teenager To responsible parent Without any training in between Ride on…..with greased elbows And joyous hearts For the smile of a child Wipes many tears away Oz, 8th May, 2011 Happy Mother’s Day! May your offspring have a strong legacy, which embraces everything you are and wish for them!
My Favourite Things: Kickstarter & Coffee
Kickstarter A delightful project and an innovative way to fund & follow Creativity! So what exactly is it? Kickstarter is the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world. Every month, tens of thousands of amazing people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields. A new form of commerce and patronage. This is not about investment or lending. Project creators keep 100% ownership and control over their work. Instead, they offer products and experiences that are unique to each project. All or nothing funding. On...
Wordless Wednesday: I Heart Potatoes
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Linguine Con Sarde
See how quickly things change. One minute I haven’t cooked fennel in ages…and another, I’m breaking open the liqueur cabinet and putting out the brand new bottle of Pernod (which intensifies the anise-seed flavours of fennel), to good use in a weeknight dinner that uses up my homemade ‘tinned ‘sardines and leads to the great discovery – toasted breadcrumbs rock.