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Hello, I am one of “the boys” and I am writing the blog today. At first it was really hard to get me to the market today but when we were there I was rather keen about doing the RLC. … Continue reading
Maggie
One of my previous posts “Divine Paschal Lamb–My look at Easter feasting” looked at some of the symbolic foods of the Easter celebration, with an emphasis on these feast day foods being just that–symbols, and that they should not be, … Continue reading
It is no secret in my family that I love Moroccan, Spanish and Middle Eastern inspired food and flavours. The recent viewing of my new culinary hero, Yottam Ottolenghi, has influenced the selection process for RLC today. Not a salad … Continue reading
The fleeting flush of fresh figs had to be taken advantage of today. Luscious, ripe figs at $5 a kg had to go with prosciutto for our RLC today. No second thoughts. On a bed of tender oak leaf lettuce, … Continue reading
As a Christian who believes in celebrating with food, I have had a considerable tussle in my mind about how to write about Easter feasting from a theologically informed perspective. What is the role and symbolism of food at Easter? … Continue reading
There was no RLC this week, simply for the reason we had enough left overs in the fridge to build a lunch with, left overs of the meals designed for this persistent hot weather we have been experiencing. Hot weather … Continue reading
A few friends and I went to the market together the other day, one for the first time with two of us regulars, and her first visit in months. She wants to join us again. She had fun. As we … Continue reading
White Chocolate, Pistachio and Cardamon Wedding Cake with Rosewater Butter- cream Frosting Ingredients for 1 layer of 12 inch round cake. (I used 3 layers for this cake.) 300 g white chocolate (at least 26% cocoa butter) 250g unsalted butter, … Continue reading
There are times in life when some things go into a sort of hiatus or hibernation, and teenagerdom brings its own challenges to family life and activities. The Random Lunch Challenge almost disappeared from the menu over the Christmas break … Continue reading
The relief was palpable! But this only really eventuated when the cakes were securely and strategically placed and artistically arranged on the cake table, ready for the bride and groom to ceremoniously cut. I was supremely chuffed when my Godson … Continue reading