Sinterklaas is come and gone, he’s hopped back on his boat – destination – Spanje! Dag, St Nicholas, tot volgende jaar (St Nicholas, till next year). But no one calls him Nicholas. It is the name of a saint and much too ‘uppity’ for your everyday Dutch man. The Dutch pride themselves on being ‘equal’, except you’re the queen or otherwise blue-blooded. And so, St Nicholas became Sinterklaas!
Marylebone farmer’s market…and lunch
I speak English….I grew up speaking English. Yes, born and bred in Nigeria but we always spoke English at home. Long story? No not really. Both parents spoke different languages so the whole family communicated in English! Monopoly….my childhood was spent trying to acquire property in Mayfair and Park Lane….and of course Bond street. Amazing just how much my knowledge of popular London street names was shaped by the long, hard hours my sisters and I spent sweating it out, trying to avoid going to jail and paying tax!
Umami…the 5th taste, Selfridges and more on Baker Street
As soon as I stepped off the bus, heading for the FBC, the first thing to ‘appear’ right in front of me was Selfridges….and not just any section but the FOOD HALL of Selfridges. I put it on my to-do-list, which I was making up as I went along. Then I made a promise to myself to return – which I did.
FBC, Part 1: Thank you LORD, I’m not a freak!
And neither was the group I spent the weekend with. If you saw us having the ball we did, you’d be thankful too! 32 hours in London. 8 locations. Everywhere from Abbey road to Marylebone farmers market, the food hall at Selfridges, Waterstones, Sherlock Holmes museum, La Fromagerie, the Natural Kitchen and even Boots! But truly, those were all the legs of the spider. It’s body? The FBC ’09. Food Blogger Connect 2009.
Food Bloggers Connect 2009…..happened!
I’m back. With a bang and boy, have I missed blogging…though being with bloggers has eased the pain….a bit! Promise you all the details soon! From left to right: Sarah of Maison cupcake, Deeba of passionate about baking, Jamie of Life’s a feast, Alessio of Recipe Taster, Pam of Cooking Ninja, Sunita of Sunita’s world, Mowie of Mowielicious and Beth of Dirty Kitchen Secrets. I took the photo! Till then, feast your eyes and enjoy this quiches!
Tell-tale signs of a Foodie…
I love food. I love blogging. I love food blogging! This weekend, I’m in London, connecting with other food bloggers. Excited is not the word I would use to describe how I feel…..the word hasn’t been invented yet! Today, I present my list of foodie facts…signs of food addiction. So, have you got the Food bug? Are you showing any signs of food dependency? Here are 18 facts to id a foodie!
No-cook Thanksgiving Desserts- gelato con olie e sale & gingered yoghurt
Dessert #1 is one of those recipes with high shock value – I think! It isn’t a combination that many people are used to and thanks to Jamie, I discovered it.
Thanksgiving Mains – Pork & Cider Risotto and Pork Hasselbacks
And if at first you don”t succeed Then dust yourself off and try again You can dust it off and try again, try again Cause if at first you don”t succeed You can dust it off and try again Dust yourself off and try again, try again (and again) Try again by Aaliyah….and millions of people around the globe!
Thanksgiving cakes – Apple Yogurt Cake and Flavoured Coffees
I love apple cake. Do you?