Today, Cheesey pancake boy (see previous RLC) was happy to come market shopping instead of wasting time sleeping all morning. I was impressed. I was equally impressed when he was happy to do RLC. All things fell into place once … Continue reading
Watching Yotam Ottolenghi’s program the other week was the flash point for last weeks RLC. With the picture of hot stuffed pancakes in mind, and knowing a friend was coming over that he wanted to do something special for, boy … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Our latest Random Lunch Challenge was a stretch–it was hot, we were tired, we were finding it all too much…until we found bunches of divinely aromatic Basil. 2 big bunches for $3. A previous conversation over menu planning coffee that … Continue reading
Sometimes something just tickles your thought buds, and Croque Monsieur for Random Lunch did that the other day for us. It sounds fancy, means “crunch mister” and is really a toasted/grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Oh, but not just ANY … Continue reading
It’s just wonderful that at this time of year where I am we are still enjoying asparagus, lemons and strawberries. They feature regularly in our family meals and the various functions I cook something for. And now our bounty is even … Continue reading