Sharing lunch around the world
One favourite sandwich recipe to celebrate Food Revolution Day. A nice combination and apparently one of the most popular sandwiches. I bought the prawns already cooked and marinated in a lime and coriander sauce. The prawns were big and juicy and absolutely delicious alongside the ripe avocado and spicy rocket. The sourdough bread allows each …
We’ve gotten quite spoilt for lunch options in Hammersmith’s Lyric Square – not only are we treated to cuisine from all over the world on Thursdays, but we now have a smorgasbord of delights on Fridays too. Today, I came across the Italian beef sub – apparently a popular street food of Chicago, it caught …
A lovely dish from Kiwi friend Hamish, who obviously has Scottish roots. He says this is a modified version of Jamie Oliver’s recipe from Great British Food. And if I know Hamish, that means it’s a much improved version. Looks pretty good, Hamish! It’s on the next thing to try for lunch this weekend.
As promised, a delicious brunch using the tasty Staffordshire oatcakes, recently rediscovered in our local supermarket. I promise you, once you try these little wonders, you’ll be queuing up for more. Of course, you can add any ingredients you like, these just happen to work for me.
In France, with good company, we prepare for the evening’s celebrations opening oysters. Though chilly out, there’s a lot of satisfaction in cracking open oysters and, of course, you get to enjoy the odd sample. A protective glove is needed to avoid any accidents from the knife slipping and it needs to be done outside …
A treat from my family for my 40th birthday – 10 courses with matching wine degustation (this means a different wine for every course), over a sunny summer’s afternoon at the Michelin-starred restaurant in Cucuron in the Luberon, France. My favourite lunch ever!!! I’ll work on translating the menu and describing the food soon.