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
Monthly Archives: March 2013
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