First of all I want to thank you guys for reading and the blog reaching 20,000 hits and completing 2 years. I hope you enjoyed the birthday posts just as much as I did :)
So here I was, feeling guilty about not having posted anything for a long time when I realized that I was too busy looking for something substantial. That's when I realized this isn't how this blog started out. I didn't always have exciting events coming up or recipes to share, I just talked. So this is me getting back to the old ways and making TALK a regular feature where I tell you of my latest food exploits and basically, just talk. Okay I've used that word way too many times so I hope you get the idea.
Entering my usual world after a stint at cookery school has really changed my perspective on things. I'm unbelievably organized in the kitchen, knives excite me and pulling of an ambitious menu isn't all that hard anymore. Before cookery school, I hardly found time to cook but now in spite of a pretty busy schedule I create something everyday. Oh speaking of, I think I've gotten pretty good at making profiteroles- a classic British tea item made from choux pastry. As you know my love for traditional British food, let me tell you that I pulled off Fish, Chips and Mushy peas! I was SO determined to get this classic right and I was pretty damn close (if I may say so myself). Crisp, beer battered fish, chunky chips and minty mushy peas- how beautiful.
Mexican is another cuisine I really learned a lot about this summer and I'm planning to make some nice soft tacos soon with lovely blue corn flour with a Chipotle chicken filling. I also made pasta from scratch which I was really happy with. I've also started sourcing these ingredients and it's been a real treat.
In my defense, I haven't really been THAT inactive. Those of you who follow me on Instagram and Twitter know what I'm up to, food-wise :)
If you have anything to add or suggest PLEASE do so in the comments below and I'll get right on it!
xoxo
D
So here I was, feeling guilty about not having posted anything for a long time when I realized that I was too busy looking for something substantial. That's when I realized this isn't how this blog started out. I didn't always have exciting events coming up or recipes to share, I just talked. So this is me getting back to the old ways and making TALK a regular feature where I tell you of my latest food exploits and basically, just talk. Okay I've used that word way too many times so I hope you get the idea.
Entering my usual world after a stint at cookery school has really changed my perspective on things. I'm unbelievably organized in the kitchen, knives excite me and pulling of an ambitious menu isn't all that hard anymore. Before cookery school, I hardly found time to cook but now in spite of a pretty busy schedule I create something everyday. Oh speaking of, I think I've gotten pretty good at making profiteroles- a classic British tea item made from choux pastry. As you know my love for traditional British food, let me tell you that I pulled off Fish, Chips and Mushy peas! I was SO determined to get this classic right and I was pretty damn close (if I may say so myself). Crisp, beer battered fish, chunky chips and minty mushy peas- how beautiful.
Mexican is another cuisine I really learned a lot about this summer and I'm planning to make some nice soft tacos soon with lovely blue corn flour with a Chipotle chicken filling. I also made pasta from scratch which I was really happy with. I've also started sourcing these ingredients and it's been a real treat.
In my defense, I haven't really been THAT inactive. Those of you who follow me on Instagram and Twitter know what I'm up to, food-wise :)
If you have anything to add or suggest PLEASE do so in the comments below and I'll get right on it!
xoxo
D
