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Christopher Walken: ‘I used to deliver cakes’
Chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich and her mother, Erminia Motika interviewed by Christopher Walken about their shared roots in Astoria, Queens. Lidia and Erminia used to work in Walken’s father’s bakery. Listen to revel in Walken’s idea for a cooking … Continue reading
Cool refreshing Thai Sapphire
Thai Sapphire – Inamo Restaurant, originally uploaded by Caroline. This has been my favourite cocktail the last two years. It’s called a Thai Sapphire and I first had it at Inamo restaurant in London. Because I love you long time, … Continue reading
Sil Jeh Fan – Nam Tin
Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Caroline For me and a lot of my Asian friends or relatives, having Chinese food is both comforting and celebratory. We’re a little unadventurous in what we order. We always say ‘next … Continue reading
Le Petit Latin
My colleagues and I went for dinner at a small restaurant here in Amsterdam last night. You wouldn’t find it if you didn’t know about it, as it’s not in an obvious location. We’d originally planned to eat elsewhere, but … Continue reading
Surf ‘n’ Irish Turf
My recipe at Open Source Food.
Perfect dinner
Steamed cod, pepper, fleur de sel, lemon juice, knob of butter. Crushed new potatoes with olive oil, crema di balsamico, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Took less than 15 minutes to prepare (I nuke the spuds in the microwave). Tasted … Continue reading
Dim sum at home
I bought a bamboo steam basket and a couple of trays of (frozen) dim sum from Toko Dun Yong on Gelderse Kade. Sieu Kaui, Ha Kau, Won Ton and Char Siu Pao. I’ll pretend it’s healthy. What beautiful days we’re … Continue reading
Udon and fish ball soup
I was unwell for most of the day, but once I recovered (having obtained my life saving Maxalt tablets from the chemist) I legged it into town for a trip to the chinese toko. Not because I needed anything. Just … Continue reading
England just around the corner
Guess what I had for dinner? Pork pie. With a dab of brown sauce on the side. Guess what’s in the fridge? Blackpudding and Kerrygold Irish butter. No, I didn’t fly to London or Dublin today after work. I jumped … Continue reading
