Posts Tagged ‘Food’

Best Sweet Potato Chips in the World

Posted on January 11th, 2010, by the mum

“Said Aristotle unto Plato, ‘Have another sweet potato?’ Said Plato unto Aristotle, ‘Thank you, I prefer the bottle.’” Owen Wister (1860-1938) American novelist I am with Aristotle on that one. The best food in life is the food that has the least messing around.  No insecticides, no preservatives, no additional processing, no over seasoning. Cooking for [...]

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Eat Dessert First

Posted on September 30th, 2009, by the mum

“Life is uncertain.  Eat dessert first.”  – Ernestine Ulmer  Indeed, life is certainly uncertain.  So here’s a killer tiramisu for those uncertain days that you are in a Nigella mood, although this is not her recipe.  I have used this in many parties and always a hit. Tiramisu 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) strong espresso [...]

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Breakfast Menu

Posted on August 25th, 2009, by the mum

“Mummy, I really appreciate you making the effort to make interesting breakfasts for me every morning!”, says my 10-year old son. Music to my ears really.  While I hardly ever have difficulty coming up with lunch or dinner menus, breakfast eludes me.  For some unfathomable reason, many times at breakfast, I am at a loss [...]

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My Relationship with Food

Posted on August 5th, 2009, by the mum

I love food and thus, cannot remember a time in my adult life when I was thin. I would love to be dramatic and say that I have a love-hate relationship with food; but I don’t.  I simply love food.  That’s all.  I don’t hate food, I am always wanting to taste new food and [...]

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