Salt to Taste Fish, wherever it comes from, will soothe and satisfy when everything else fails. The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea. -Isak Dinesen When I read this the other day, it struck a quick note—of course, when toiling and tearing up have been exhausted, it’s time to look towards the calming waters. And maybe what lies within. Fresh water of the rivers, lakes, and ponds is totally welcome too. After all, fish, wherever it comes from, will soothe, satiate and satisfy when everything…
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Top 10 Seafood Celluloid Moments
A toast to seafood’s role in the movies. Movies have a universal appeal, as does seafood. And, when the two come together we get some of the most memorable foodie moments in popular culture. Whether seafood makes a friendly appearance as a scrumptious dish on dinner tables in the movies or plays a pivotal role in the movies’ narratives, it makes an emotional connect with us and motivates us to try recreating some of those yummy seafood dishes in our own kitchens. In this post, we’ll look at some such…
Read More2 MasterChef-worthy Meals for Finals Week
Last year, I found myself at a dinner where Renae Smith, MasterChef Australia contestant from Season 6 was cooking. Our 3-course meal started with her beetroot and sage tart that she had cooked on the show too, followed by a Harissa Kingfish (options of lentils and chicken) with roasted vegetables, and an orange syrup cake for dessert. More than the food, it was the experience of being hosted by a bona fide ex-MasterChef chef that is memorable. The dinner was not arranged in any part of Australia; it was in…
Read MoreMore than Pakoras on a Rainy Day
Maybe you’ve noticed the occasional bursts of downpour outside that’s driven away the last dredges of that wretched summer heat. The air’s cooler, and the wind crisp, especially when it brings those swaying cold showers along. Reckon it’s safe to say that the Indian monsoon season is here, and you’re officially permitted to give up those cold beverages and food you’ve been nibbling on, in a losing effort to keep the heat away. We’re in frying season, since there’s no better weather to enjoy hot, crackling bites straight out of…
Read MoreTuna Frittata
I had some juicy Tuna steaks sitting in the freezer and on a Sunday morning just felt this urge to cook something different. The search yielded this excellent recipe from Amy, which if I might say so myself, turned out pretty awesome! I did make a few changes to suit my palate but thanks Amy for a really simple and yummy dish. Picture Credit: Amy @ FeedingFinn INGREDIENTS 15 gms Butter 2 cloves of Garlic, crushed 3 Spring Onions, finely chopped 2 Tuna Steaks, about 100 gms each – Tuna Steaks from FishVish…
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