Not all my tomatoes have ripened, and as we go deeper into October I’m afraid they never will. That gave me the chance to make this wonderful chutney ( thank you David Lebovitz for the inspiration ) Green tomato and apple chutney 450 g green tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks. A firm apple, peeled, […]
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Tomato time!
Summer is THE time to enjoy this fantastic fruit (yes, it is a fruit, botanically speaking ). Add them to your salads, turn them into soups or just bite on a juicy, ripe one like an apple. When in season, I like to slowly roast plum cherry tomatoes in my oven. And here is how […]
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COOKING CRISIS
Staring at the open fridge
Have you ever found yourself staring at your open fridge or larder, scanning the products and ingredients and have absolutely no idea what to make with them, or what do you feel like eating?
And what if this situation repeats itself again and again over a period of time?
Well, you are experiencing a ‘cooking crisis’. It happens to the best of cooks!
Here are some key strategy solutions to over come the crisis:
1. Go back to basics, opt for the most simple recipes that always work.
2. Make a list of your all time favourites and stick to them for some time till you feel creativity is crawling back.
3. Focus on one ingredient you have or feel like eating and look for recipes using it as the main ingredient.
4. Think of what type of dish you feel like eating; soup, salad, burgers, pie etc. and look for a recipe for that.
5. Cook together with friends and family or initiate potluck dinners. Sharing cooking and eating with others can inspire you and boost your creativity in the kitchen.