I can’t hear the word ‘beer‘ without thinking back fondly of Frankenstein’s in Boston. Just one block’s trot from my student flat. I could eat dinner there for just $1. It was 1987, true, but $1? The hotdogs, the only food served in this funky bar, were ginormous (gigantic and enormous). The toppings were practically a meal…
Delicate Fish with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
This recipe exceeded my expectations. It was super fast to prepare. The sauce can be made in advance and the fish can be massaged with the marinade, then kept in the fridge to save time on last-minute meal preparation. I served it with side dishes of grilled Portobello mushrooms and cherry tomatoes as well as…
Sesame Ginger Chicken – Faux Fried
Eating mango with your meal is like sneaking in an early dessert. Sweet, tangy, tropical, brilliantly colourful, perfumed and tantalizing. Mangoes are nature’s way of saying “Aren’t I amazing?” I first saw mangoes eaten whole in Mexico city. Our friends had a lovely set of silver mango forks, with super long central tines which when inserted into the…
Holly’s Halishkas – New Age Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
I’ve waited patiently for one of my posted dishes to fill the house with the irresistible home cooking aroma of my youth. Ah, I’ve arrived. These are among the best halishkas I’ve ever tasted. I would proudly serve them at a dinner party. I sampled one as soon as I removed the casserole from the…
Breakfast Parfait – Way to Start Your Day!
Apparently beer isn’t the only thing you can serve in a beer glass. As I was supposed to be clearing my mind and focusing on my yoga practice, I received knowledge in the form of a beautiful breakfast presentation. I always trusted that yoga could bring me inspiration and guidance. This “recipe” focuses on layering. Layering…
Savoury Cheese Pie – Quick, Easy, Tasty and Oh So Pretty!
Have you seen the Pepsi job interview commercial? A young man goes bonkers during a job interview, pretending he’s being punched, drowned and evicted from the office. All the other candidates run for their lives, leaving one smiling, calm, cool and collected candidate. Of course he’s hired, and gets mightily cheered by all his friends,…