The weather over here just can’t quite sort itself out! One minute I’m soaking up sun in the back garden, the next moment a brutal wind is hurling rain at me sideways. All of this lends itself to schizophrenic cheffing – craving the warmth of hearty soups but by the time they’re ready feeling more inclined …
No one would accuse me of being on the cutting edge. Occasionally I think I’m on the cusp of a new trend or fancy myself a pioneer as I find a new restaurant or shop that I must share. Inevitably though, I wind up being woefully behind the crowds of those really in the know, …
First, I’ve been without a computer this week, limited to my iPad, which only exacerbates my already limited computer skills, hence my lack of blogging this week. However, I’m back, and just in time for Mother’s Day! This year is a particularly special May Sunday as both of my sisters are new mothers this year … Continue reading »
Much of what inspired my cooking this week came from our trip to the Queens Park Farmers’ Market, held in the large courtyard of the local primary school. It’s an easy 20 minute walk from our apartment, back to the neighborhood where my dear husband lived when we first were reunited. Finally, there’s more than … Continue reading »
Where to eat in New York City is probably the question I get asked most often – even more than where to eat in London. Now, with an unusually large number of my friends heading to the Big Apple, I’ve finally decided to put together a definitive list of my favorite old haunts so I … Continue reading »
When I stepped off the plane from Jordan the first thing I wanted to eat was something with an Asian flair. It was good while it lasted, but my palate had grown weary of the hummus and lamb and various and sundry Middle Eastern spices. I remembered a dish I used to make long ago … Continue reading »
Writing about Jordan isn’t easy for me once I’ve traveled back to London. Somehow, smelling the scent of the lemon blossoms on the trees outside wafting through the open windows and hearing the childlike tinny tune that the gas canister truck plays over and over as he roams the streets looking for customers, help bring … Continue reading »
A friend recently told me he was going to be visiting London and where could he get some cheap eats? I swallowed hard when I read his message, realizing this is one area I’ve seriously overlooked. However, in my defence, London just isn’t cheap and short of eating at the stalls in Camden Market (which … Continue reading »
Before we came to Amman this time, a friend wrote and urged me to try out Beit Sitti, which translates into Grandmother’s House. From what I read, it’s a small venue in an older lovely, hilly neighborhood with views over the city. They offer small personalised cooking events in a home-like environment, you bring your … Continue reading »
