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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfpI3Y-madg\/XkAL9RzZQtI\/AAAAAAACxRk\/-SEvnL8cHFU0n5Lubn3sf-H3jDKbXdXpwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9468.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Guacamole\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfpI3Y-madg\/XkAL9RzZQtI\/AAAAAAACxRk\/-SEvnL8cHFU0n5Lubn3sf-H3jDKbXdXpwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_9468.JPG\" title=\"Guacamole\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOne of the things that I love to do from time to time is to review cookbooks.\u0026nbsp; Its one of my perks as a food blogger, and one that I really enjoy!\u0026nbsp; I was recently sent this book, \"The Food Bible, by Judith Wills.\u0026nbsp; Its already an International Best seller, having been originally published in 1998, but it has been comletely revised and updated!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aCru-oydz-s\/XkANV-qvxiI\/AAAAAAACxRs\/Ay1Eg7mdI90U5IGxSPLfxwFq6A5gbrR6wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9446.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"the Food Bible\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1513\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aCru-oydz-s\/XkANV-qvxiI\/AAAAAAACxRs\/Ay1Eg7mdI90U5IGxSPLfxwFq6A5gbrR6wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_9446.JPG\" title=\"the Food Bible\" width=\"377\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis latest edition comtains the most up-to-date research and information from the world's top authorities on every aspect of food and diet.\u0026nbsp; It is destined to become an indispensable reference book in any cookbook collection, covering such topics and important food issues from the \"vegan versus meat\" debate to modernn food farming and processing.\u0026nbsp; High carb, low carb.\u0026nbsp; What is the best oil to use for health protection?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-X_YIejdqUDc\/XkAO9X-hIJI\/AAAAAAACxR0\/l3LD5Ofi6-Ept8osUy4JFxIVqOs3d_jMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Balanced%2Bdiet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"the Food Bible\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-X_YIejdqUDc\/XkAO9X-hIJI\/AAAAAAACxR0\/l3LD5Ofi6-Ept8osUy4JFxIVqOs3d_jMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Balanced%2Bdiet.jpg\" title=\"the Food Bible\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSix wonderfully written and in-depth chapters help to guide the reader through the minefield of contradictory dietary advice which we are bombarbed with on almost daily basis by giving clean nutritional information, beginning with an explanation of the basic elements which make up food, ie. proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibre vitamins, minerals and the \"new\" non-nutrient elements such as pro-biotics.\u0026nbsp; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis valuable book also takes an in-depth look at all the common ailments and health problems, with advice on which foods to avoid and which can help to prevent or allieviate them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere is a chapter containing a wealthy of information on the kinds of foods you need to be eating from childhood right on up to your golden years, along with a fabulous chapter on weight control, with many questions being answered and lots of advice on retraining yourself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere are helpful diet plans, and wonderfully tempting healthy recipes for every meal and occasion as well as an invaluable\u0026nbsp; detailed analysis of over 300 every day foods.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAs a person who has diabetes, and high cholesterol, along with high blood pressure and a desire to want to eat healthier and to help cope with such dietary challenges I feel that this book is a wonderful reference book to add to my library.\u0026nbsp; It is filled with amazing advice and wonderful bright and colourful photography.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LCmJnX8ThJw\/XkATwes-FJI\/AAAAAAACxSE\/JzTH-kSkSXsELFORrzAihzclMi5zW2HLgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9469.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Guacamole \u0026amp; The Food Bible\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1406\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LCmJnX8ThJw\/XkATwes-FJI\/AAAAAAACxSE\/JzTH-kSkSXsELFORrzAihzclMi5zW2HLgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_9469.JPG\" title=\"Guacamole \u0026amp; The Food Bible\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI've already tried a few recipes from the book, all very good, but one of my favourites is the guacamole recipe.\u0026nbsp; It didn't require anything out of the ordinary, and uses things I pretty much always have on hand.\u0026nbsp; Ripe avocado, red onion, ripe tomato. coriander leaf, lime and green chili.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt was quick and easy to make.\u0026nbsp; As simple as a bit of chopping and mashing.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I also created my own baked tortilla crisps to enjoy along with it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3P5QN8prSPA\/XkAVoHnIuUI\/AAAAAAACxSU\/b2gNd8vbAOkIUP1MdFzSwkctc_IFeCU5ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9472.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Guacamole \u0026amp; The Food Bible\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1309\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3P5QN8prSPA\/XkAVoHnIuUI\/AAAAAAACxSU\/b2gNd8vbAOkIUP1MdFzSwkctc_IFeCU5ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_9472.JPG\" title=\"Guacamole \u0026amp; The Food Bible\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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I just cut some small flour tortillas into wedges and then spritzed them with low fat cooking spray, sprinkled the with some herbs and spices and baked them in a hot oven for a few minutes until crisp.\u0026nbsp; Easy peasy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QU8UlJXxz0o\/XkAWJw1BPiI\/AAAAAAACxSc\/VmrmCUkIqjc5klLwNH9mBQ5u399bvPHRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9475.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Guacamole \u0026amp; The Food Bible\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1329\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QU8UlJXxz0o\/XkAWJw1BPiI\/AAAAAAACxSc\/VmrmCUkIqjc5klLwNH9mBQ5u399bvPHRwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_9475.JPG\" title=\"Guacamole \u0026amp; The Food Bible\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nA nice and moreish healthy snack, but also a great dip for with raw crudites, or as a spread in a chicken or vegetable wrap.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uY2gmML1KL4\/XkAWy78uVaI\/AAAAAAACxSo\/Rb9nem-1jM8VnKZP4jWjLxjmOoVnLkdvACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_9476.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Guacamole \u0026amp; The Food Bible\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1289\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uY2gmML1KL4\/XkAWy78uVaI\/AAAAAAACxSo\/Rb9nem-1jM8VnKZP4jWjLxjmOoVnLkdvACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_9476.JPG\" title=\"Guacamole \u0026amp; The Food Bible\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to be more knowledgeable about the foods they eat and who is looking for a healthier diet. Delicious recipes and eating plans for all occasions and a comprehesive guide to the nutrients in over 200 foods.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardnum=\"1\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Guacamole\" draggable=\"false\" height=\"300\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfpI3Y-madg\/XkAL9RzZQtI\/AAAAAAACxRk\/-SEvnL8cHFU0n5Lubn3sf-H3jDKbXdXpwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_9468.JPG\" title=\"Guacamole\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr();\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nGuacamole\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E4\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003EJudith Wells\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nRich and spicy.\u0026nbsp; Beautiful with crisps, and toasted flat breads or in sandwiches.\u0026nbsp; Guacamole is rich in healthy fat and plant compounds.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 large ripe tomato\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E2 ripe avocados\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Ethe juice of one lime\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Ea good handful of fresh coriander leaf (cilantro)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Ehalf a small red onion, finely chopped\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 mild green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Esalt and black pepper\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch2 class=\"ccm-howto ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nHow to cook Guacamole\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003ECut the tomato in half. Scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon and discard.\u0026nbsp; Chop the flesh well and add to a bowl. (You can peel the tomato if you want to, but I didn't bother. The extra fibre doesn't bother me.)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EHalve and stone the avocado.\u0026nbsp; Scoop out the flesh with a tablespoon.\u0026nbsp; Roughly chop it and add it to the bowl along with the lime juice and most of the coriander leaf, the onion, chilli and some seasoning to taste.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003ECombine everything well with a spoon and then mash a tiny bit, but do leave a few chunks.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with the remaining coriander leaf to serve.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\nNOTES:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-notes\" style=\"white-space: pre-line;\"\u003E\nDid you know that you can bury the pit of an avocado into the guacamole to help keep it fresh for a time?\u0026nbsp; You can also use a knife to level it off and pour a thin layer of olive oil over top.\u0026nbsp; Store in the 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Brilliance, Donna Hay"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tOMUFpBz5So\/WgRWGUr_udI\/AAAAAAABa2I\/9S-yOPki2LIHbNuA7qyFDIvsEa0Vhyc3QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN4971.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1386\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tOMUFpBz5So\/WgRWGUr_udI\/AAAAAAABa2I\/9S-yOPki2LIHbNuA7qyFDIvsEa0Vhyc3QCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN4971.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAustralia's bestselling cookbook author returns with a stunning new \nbook, Basics to Brilliance - and a TV series tie in. Australia's most \ntrusted and best-selling cookbook author, Donna Hay, wants to take you \nfrom basics to brilliance. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBasics to Brilliance is exactly as the title suggests — basic recipes that will make brilliant feasts.\n\nAs Donna says at the beginning of this book, \u003Ci\u003E“Just like anything you want to be good at, I believe that mastering the basics is how you build confidence in the kitchen.”\n\u003C\/i\u003E\nDonna shares with us in this book her basic recipes, tried and true foundations of the best classics and modern essentials.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-D5xfdu6alw8\/WgRV8sKLJ0I\/AAAAAAABa2E\/ANvgbFrR4LMRf2IWGmxAc2MmzuH1LeFhwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN4973.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1409\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-D5xfdu6alw8\/WgRV8sKLJ0I\/AAAAAAABa2E\/ANvgbFrR4LMRf2IWGmxAc2MmzuH1LeFhwCLcBGAs\/s400\/DSCN4973.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBasics to Brilliance is divided up into three beautiful chapters: Savoury, Need to know, and Sweet. There is also an indepth Glossary and Index.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OiZWB1PQXAQ\/WgRVGlt2OcI\/AAAAAAABa1w\/XfkBXBRfNcQTFMgkkLcV1lWNV3U7iGlegCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Chapter%2B1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OiZWB1PQXAQ\/WgRVGlt2OcI\/AAAAAAABa1w\/XfkBXBRfNcQTFMgkkLcV1lWNV3U7iGlegCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Chapter%2B1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMost of the recipes are the basic version followed by variations and \nsimple flavour change-ups so one recipe becomes many and your repertoire\n grows naturally.\u0026nbsp; For example, buttermilk fried chicken also \nbecomes crispy chicken burgers, southern-style crispy chicken salad with\n buttermilk dressing and buttermilk fried chicken and slaw slider. Prawn dumplings can also become ginger, chilli and prawn dumpling soup and crispy golden prawn dumplings, and perfectly cooked steaks with a few additions become grilled beef skewers, with a chimichurri sauce or Korean Steak Tacos with Kimchi.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eQUnx04w91c\/WgRUwkKXPwI\/AAAAAAABa1w\/HDID0Jul9OkhvLamoysSe_s1n6vKdZJCQCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Chapter%2B2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOther standout recipes include sticky maple and bourbon pork ribs, salt \nand pepper squid, wok-tossed chilli crab, spelt loaf, dark chocolate and\n raspberry tart, vanilla snap biscuits and raspberry and cream layered \nsponge cake \u003Cspan data-removed-style=\"letter-spacing:0.1em;\" id=\"U60995318942b3F\"\u003E...\u003C\/span\u003E with each recipe looking more amazing than the last.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PtxxjyBXR9k\/WgRVKAOWEBI\/AAAAAAABa1w\/4JL1gdm1d7A8gIT1EaWGaumVsmu2eGGhgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Chapter%2B3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PtxxjyBXR9k\/WgRVKAOWEBI\/AAAAAAABa1w\/4JL1gdm1d7A8gIT1EaWGaumVsmu2eGGhgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/Chapter%2B3.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAs with all of Donna Hay’s cook books, the layout and photography is \nsecond to none and will inspire you into the kitchen to try your hand at\n such beautifully constructed meals.\u0026nbsp; Each recipe is delivered simply, with step-by-step instructions, helpful notes and tips to help you on your way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EBasics to Brilliance\u003C\/i\u003E really is a recipe book for the keeping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn terms of cooking and recipes it's a great book for those less confident in the kitchen, as well as those who already have some experience in that field and want to broaden their skills.\nThe recipes are not complicated, instructions clear and easy to follow, the ingredients widely available despite the author living in Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YFku59b0YHc\/WgRW9CP7sFI\/AAAAAAABa28\/P4bhjXg9Yx8qOcwy_ntph21eX45FjKHvACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN4982.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1483\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YFku59b0YHc\/WgRW9CP7sFI\/AAAAAAABa28\/P4bhjXg9Yx8qOcwy_ntph21eX45FjKHvACEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN4982.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are recipes for \"basics\" like roast chicken, meatballs, pork belly, beef and sweet things like sponge cake or brownies. Each \"master recipe\" explains how to make your dish foolproof and also how you can simply change it to create entirely new dish! For example, with a simple addition of different spices, a slightly different cooking method,\u0026nbsp; or even simply using your leftovers to create a completely new dish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is a beautiful book.\u003Cspan class=\"readable\" id=\"reviewTextContainer2176795699\"\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"freeText16329635730999233189\"\u003E A real joy for the eye with high quality paper, great photography and a very pleasant layout. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EIt's a book sure to inspire and one that would make a a perfect gift for someone who likes cooking\/baking.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-27Q8sfcDIJM\/WgRWMTmHeDI\/AAAAAAABa2U\/ozMnpkjy7_0HyBJwSQOi-wbjg3ucocWXgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/DSCN4972.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1558\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-27Q8sfcDIJM\/WgRWMTmHeDI\/AAAAAAABa2U\/ozMnpkjy7_0HyBJwSQOi-wbjg3ucocWXgCEwYBhgL\/s400\/DSCN4972.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt the age of eight, Donna Hay skipped into a kitchen, picked up a \nmixing bowl and never looked back. She moved to the world of magazine \ntest kitchens and publishing, where she established her trademark style \nof simple, smart and seasonal recipes all beautifully put together and \nphotographed. It is food for every cook, every food lover, every day and\n every occasion. Her unique style turned her into an international \nfood-publishing phenomenon as a bestselling author of 20 cookbooks, \npublisher of donna hay magazine, newspaper columnist, and creator of a \nhomewares and food range. Donna is a working mum of two beautiful boys, Tom and Angus, and resides in Sydney, Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EBASICS TO BRILLIANCE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBy Donna Hay\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHardcover:\u003C\/b\u003E 400 pages\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPublisher:\u003C\/b\u003E HarperCollins (5 Oct. 2017)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELanguage:\u003C\/b\u003E English\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-10:\u003C\/b\u003E 1460751426\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-13:\u003C\/b\u003E 978-1460751428\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENote\u003C\/b\u003E - I was sent a copy of this book by the publisher free of charge for the purpose of reviewing it.\u0026nbsp; I was not required to write a positive review in exchange.\u0026nbsp; Any and all opinions are my own."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3170874650803228467\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/11\/basics-to-brilliance-donna-hay.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3170874650803228467"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3170874650803228467"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/11\/basics-to-brilliance-donna-hay.html","title":"Basics to Brilliance, Donna Hay"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tOMUFpBz5So\/WgRWGUr_udI\/AAAAAAABa2I\/9S-yOPki2LIHbNuA7qyFDIvsEa0Vhyc3QCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/DSCN4971.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7092104550561977505"},"published":{"$t":"2017-07-13T14:11:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-07-13T14:11:29.817+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Naturally Nourished"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HGGS0Ezz_Lk\/WWNYUTYSbtI\/AAAAAAABEfk\/TWq76AJjhmERruK4Jv1kAc7F2Nt3bTCLACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2926.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1555\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HGGS0Ezz_Lk\/WWNYUTYSbtI\/AAAAAAABEfk\/TWq76AJjhmERruK4Jv1kAc7F2Nt3bTCLACLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2926.JPG\" width=\"622\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI am so excited today to be able to show you this new cookery book by Sarah Britton, entitled Naturally Nourished, Healthy, delicious meals made with every day ingredients!\u0026nbsp; What a perfect time of year to have a tasty book like this coming out, when the shops are filled to overflowing with fresh local produce!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFollowing the publication of her first book, \"My New Roots, her fans were begging her for recies using wholesome, nutrient-rich foods, which would come together in a snap using fresh and local ingredients.\u0026nbsp; Easy to find ingredients, rather than speciality ingredients.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I have to say that Sarah has really come through with this book , with no less than 100 new recipes, using fresh, simple ingredients for inspired weeknight cooking!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FRri4ACmD0A\/WWNYadsOMTI\/AAAAAAABEfo\/AROm7GfI83ERZWnCVLIDHgdlaNkFM7rAQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2928.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"931\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FRri4ACmD0A\/WWNYadsOMTI\/AAAAAAABEfo\/AROm7GfI83ERZWnCVLIDHgdlaNkFM7rAQCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2928.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSarah brings to the table her signature bright photography and fantastic flavours that she is known for, showing us how to streamline vegetarian cooking with chapters on mains, sides, soups, salads and snacks (both sweet and savoury). Featuring delicious recipes such as Aubergine Cannelloni and Coconut, Cardamom Blueberry Snack Cake, she demonstrates easy cooking techniques that anyone can master, as well as icons for vegan and gluten-free options.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAlmost every recipe also includes \"Rollover\" options for using leftovers in a different recipe from the book, encouraging readers to cook smart, not hard and with less waste!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wd5RyrpC2p4\/WWNY4PyCnLI\/AAAAAAABEfw\/H_BafNw1rSE69jlV066YwB-6FBfSY1ySgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Soups.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wd5RyrpC2p4\/WWNY4PyCnLI\/AAAAAAABEfw\/H_BafNw1rSE69jlV066YwB-6FBfSY1ySgCLcBGAs\/s640\/Soups.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;The soup chapter gives you the option of three versions of Ministrone Soup . . . for the Spring, Summer and Autumn, along with fourteen other delicious sounding soups like Ginger-Lemon Split Pea and Garlic Cloud . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H8dy8Xqhln0\/WWNZDuB5CZI\/AAAAAAABEf0\/Tbb51Rbo8jEDnVvVneHZb2aujeJTwxWAgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Sumptuous%2BSalads.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H8dy8Xqhln0\/WWNZDuB5CZI\/AAAAAAABEf0\/Tbb51Rbo8jEDnVvVneHZb2aujeJTwxWAgCLcBGAs\/s640\/Sumptuous%2BSalads.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI am a real lover of salads . . . and who wouldn't be when faced with choices like Sprouted Mung Bean and Mango Avocado Cups or a Rainbow Hummus Bowl.\u0026nbsp; 16 tasty salads to choose from!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iKyNzxlAKnM\/WWNZj4Vva1I\/AAAAAAABEf4\/9jEQBzX2L8IFUKrgOjOXL37d3v8m30A4wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Nourishing%2BMains.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iKyNzxlAKnM\/WWNZj4Vva1I\/AAAAAAABEf4\/9jEQBzX2L8IFUKrgOjOXL37d3v8m30A4wCLcBGAs\/s640\/Nourishing%2BMains.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Why not sit down for a delicious main like a ButternutSquash and Sage Oven Risotto, or Sweet Potato, Cauliflower and Coconut Casserole!\u0026nbsp; Who says vegetarian food has to be boring?\u0026nbsp; There are 23 tasty recipes in this chapter alone that will prove that vegetarian food is anything BUT boring!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WAKWBzYF_4k\/WWds2ZD1bUI\/AAAAAAABFFE\/D-ILe53P_QwcG7dgCPKaN7zNwLHJxHIOQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Simple%2BSides%2Band%2BSmall%2BPlates.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WAKWBzYF_4k\/WWds2ZD1bUI\/AAAAAAABFFE\/D-ILe53P_QwcG7dgCPKaN7zNwLHJxHIOQCLcBGAs\/s640\/Simple%2BSides%2Band%2BSmall%2BPlates.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSimple Sides and Small Plates.\u0026nbsp; Fifteen ways to make your lunches and side dishes exciting, exciting . . .\u0026nbsp; EXCITING!\u0026nbsp; Brown Butter Carrots with Pistachios and Dill anyone???\u0026nbsp; I am so IN!!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-05FPszy-Djc\/WWNZz6icdsI\/AAAAAAABEf8\/bsvVlqBXvrA_mdaDpdZEKfKEDE7144PBQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Snacks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-05FPszy-Djc\/WWNZz6icdsI\/AAAAAAABEf8\/bsvVlqBXvrA_mdaDpdZEKfKEDE7144PBQCLcBGAs\/s640\/Snacks.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nVegetarian Snacking doesn't mean you have to sit around munching on carrot and celery sticks while everyone around you is binging on meatier things.\u0026nbsp; With a wide selection of both savoury and sweet snacks you can easily enjoy. Soured Cream and Onion Chickpea Crisps anyone?\u0026nbsp; Don't mind if I do, and while you are at it, keep me some of those Toasted Walnut Brownie Bites, done in no less than THREE ways!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bcDBv05g72Q\/WWNaV0egkuI\/AAAAAAABEgI\/H3fMSELyu9sXWwtgni-1T_UVY6vu8MsgwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Banana%2Bsoft%2Bserve.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1516\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bcDBv05g72Q\/WWNaV0egkuI\/AAAAAAABEgI\/H3fMSELyu9sXWwtgni-1T_UVY6vu8MsgwCLcBGAs\/s640\/Banana%2Bsoft%2Bserve.JPG\" width=\"606\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nOH BOY!\u0026nbsp; Brilliant Banana Almond Soft Serve.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHealthy never tasted so good!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9NABrxq_TP4\/WWNaFmmx9iI\/AAAAAAABEgE\/aVm6NF1NXN4nGh7qMGfF2FRCaXIMRIOZgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN2945.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1529\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9NABrxq_TP4\/WWNaFmmx9iI\/AAAAAAABEgE\/aVm6NF1NXN4nGh7qMGfF2FRCaXIMRIOZgCLcBGAs\/s640\/DSCN2945.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI am not a vegetarian but this delicious looking book with all of its\u0026nbsp; fabulously tasty sounding recipes have me thinking I could quite easily be and not be missing out on anything!\u0026nbsp; Beautifully photographed and wonderfully presented, this is a book that will please the keen cook, veggie or not!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-USgLvEWU4dE\/WWdvOnhoanI\/AAAAAAABFFM\/Tw0UxvjbmOo-WpEU-iwT-JH6Gj2Rv0fWwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Author-Photo_SarahBritton.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1050\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-USgLvEWU4dE\/WWdvOnhoanI\/AAAAAAABFFM\/Tw0UxvjbmOo-WpEU-iwT-JH6Gj2Rv0fWwCLcBGAs\/s400\/Author-Photo_SarahBritton.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSarah Britton (BFA, CNP) is the acclaimed holistic nutritionist, writer, and photographer behind the cookbook My New Roots and the popular healthy foods blog of the same name which won a 2014 \u003Ci\u003ESaveur\u003C\/i\u003E \"Best Food Blog\" award. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mynewroots.org\/\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.mynewroots.org\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nShe has been featured in \u003Ci\u003EO, The Oprah Magazine, Bon Appetit, Saveur,\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003EWhole Living\u003C\/i\u003E, and has spoken at multiple nutrition seminars and workshops throughout North America and Europe.\u0026nbsp; She has been involved in numerous culinary projects, including Noma's Test Kitchen. She lives in Copenhagen with her husband and their son.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENATURALLY NOURISHED,\u003C\/b\u003E by Sarah Pritton\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPublished by Jacqui Small\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n15th June, 2017 \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHardcover\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELanguage:\u003C\/b\u003E English\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-10:\u003C\/b\u003E 0804185409\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-13:\u003C\/b\u003E 978-0804185400\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENote\u003C\/b\u003E - I was sent a copy of this book free of charge for review. I was not required to write a positive review.  Any and all opinions are my own. I think it is a beautiful book and belongs in any kitchen where people are wanting to eat healthier and better without it costing them an arm and a leg! Many thanks to Jacqui Small for sending me this copy."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7092104550561977505\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/07\/naturally-nourished.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7092104550561977505"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7092104550561977505"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/07\/naturally-nourished.html","title":"Naturally Nourished"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HGGS0Ezz_Lk\/WWNYUTYSbtI\/AAAAAAABEfk\/TWq76AJjhmERruK4Jv1kAc7F2Nt3bTCLACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/DSCN2926.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7684691342924894470"},"published":{"$t":"2017-05-28T11:57:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-05-28T11:57:51.308+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mountain Berries \u0026 Desert Spice"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uk-75QKQ7H8\/WPHskSbS6eI\/AAAAAAAA4sA\/4zpXwvjcNxw2yAt4DDdU8paFV74l5ZL4gCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1517.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uk-75QKQ7H8\/WPHskSbS6eI\/AAAAAAAA4sA\/4zpXwvjcNxw2yAt4DDdU8paFV74l5ZL4gCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1517.JPG\" width=\"528\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nToday I want to tell you about a beautifully evocative book that focuses exclusively on sweet inspirations from the Hunza Valley to the Arabian Sea, written by food writer and cookery teacher, Sumayya Usmani, author of ‘Summers Under the Tamarind Tree.’\u0026nbsp; This is the first book of Asian types of recipes that I have ever seen that it devoted to sweet delights, coming from Sumayya's homeland of Pakistan! What a refreshing look at all that is sweet about the exotic cuisine of this incredible country!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DJz6I1EkPUs\/WPHsmADLtuI\/AAAAAAAA4sE\/Jf10jyfvjRwpyb4F2dlg6pFien5FKQTSQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1518.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DJz6I1EkPUs\/WPHsmADLtuI\/AAAAAAAA4sE\/Jf10jyfvjRwpyb4F2dlg6pFien5FKQTSQCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1518.JPG\" width=\"441\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe book itself is divided in 10 chapters containing recipes for childhood delights, celebratory sweets, morning eye openers, etc. beginning with a beautiful introduction and everything you need to know about key ingredients and techiques which you will want a knowledge of in preparing the many beautiful recipes included in this book.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZqtS7OZoW9Q\/WPHspB9bC5I\/AAAAAAAA4sM\/Qxa3f01PEVgYTFX1IKIHNnntQx0tPD3zgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1519.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZqtS7OZoW9Q\/WPHspB9bC5I\/AAAAAAAA4sM\/Qxa3f01PEVgYTFX1IKIHNnntQx0tPD3zgCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1519.JPG\" width=\"507\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nStories of her childhood and memories are interwoven through the book with beautiful photographs of the region and recipes that really tempt you to try making for yourself at home. Its a book which is as delightful to read as it is to cook from. She demystifies how to make all manner of sweet delights with family recipes from the foothills of the Hundu Kush mountains in the north, where berries and fruits grow in abundance, via the fertile Punjab, where rice and grain based desserts are prevalent . . .\u0026nbsp; to the Arabian sea in the south, where saffron and cardamon laced sweet recipes are a favourite.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lVh1hX4D2ws\/WPHs6CaLFkI\/AAAAAAAA4sQ\/xxjfNtJ9ymUpoNY-EV4q5Utltq5CvX3VwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1520.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lVh1hX4D2ws\/WPHs6CaLFkI\/AAAAAAAA4sQ\/xxjfNtJ9ymUpoNY-EV4q5Utltq5CvX3VwCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1520.JPG\" width=\"528\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany of the recipes look very inviting . . . ‘Sohan saffron honey caramels with rose water, pistachio and almonds to Bakar khani (sweet puff pastry biscuits), Mulberry and cherry fruit leather, Nan-e nokhochi (chickpea flour shortbread with cloves). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q6MN5-FcJ8o\/WPHtSCtYULI\/AAAAAAAA4sY\/k88eZghd4Sc-Hg0aDK0QemmDa38J4_kFgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1522.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q6MN5-FcJ8o\/WPHtSCtYULI\/AAAAAAAA4sY\/k88eZghd4Sc-Hg0aDK0QemmDa38J4_kFgCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1522.JPG\" width=\"608\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Rose water, rose petals, saffron threads and pistachio are used frequently in the recipes so it may well be worth stocking up on these. \n(I think I will be drying my own rose petals this summer and making my own rosewater.) The ‘mango, thyme and \npink salt with rose water clotted cream’ sounds positively delightful encompassing both a sweet and a salty \naspect. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FVFrmRexZiw\/WPHtafWInHI\/AAAAAAAA4sk\/LLFncRT44SY1H51Mkx6PfetDbVQh6tkSwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1523.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FVFrmRexZiw\/WPHtafWInHI\/AAAAAAAA4sk\/LLFncRT44SY1H51Mkx6PfetDbVQh6tkSwCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1523.JPG\" width=\"539\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPakistan’s food culture is as diverse and varied as its land, terrain and people, and this cookbook brings together a collection of 70 recipes from Sumayya's culinary journey. Each recipe is introduced briefly with her own personal experiences and anecdotes about it. This is food storytelling at its finest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wVhW9sqK2go\/WPHt-JdCs6I\/AAAAAAAA4sw\/_uZXyuC0esUZJxRULvujyZ051Tm1tsaqgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1524.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wVhW9sqK2go\/WPHt-JdCs6I\/AAAAAAAA4sw\/_uZXyuC0esUZJxRULvujyZ051Tm1tsaqgCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1524.JPG\" width=\"475\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nInterspersed between the recipes are beautiful photographs. They are quite simply visually appealing, and taste tempting visions which tingle the tastebuds and inspire a desire in the keen cook to want to recreate them in the home.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hVuMFy8d480\/WPHuBpOXvfI\/AAAAAAAA4s0\/f6_dSqNUDocLvkXPp1oMZ_7UiNg0e04ogCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1525.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hVuMFy8d480\/WPHuBpOXvfI\/AAAAAAAA4s0\/f6_dSqNUDocLvkXPp1oMZ_7UiNg0e04ogCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1525.JPG\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFrom snacks shared with friends over tea, to sumptuous desserts fit for lavish weddings, Sumayya tempts the reader with beautiful, accessible and easily achieved recipes so that anyone can create an authentic and fresh repertoire of aromatic sweetness in the comforts of their own home.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EzMEA091j10\/WPHuEkCBt2I\/AAAAAAAA4s4\/rthj9sdl4t0_DaYxROim2Ouc_ZunGxNrwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1526.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EzMEA091j10\/WPHuEkCBt2I\/AAAAAAAA4s4\/rthj9sdl4t0_DaYxROim2Ouc_ZunGxNrwCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1526.JPG\" width=\"531\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Mulberry \u0026amp; Blackberry Stew*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 5 - 6\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/mulberry-blackberry-stew\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nA simple dish of stewed fruit infused with honey and ginger.\u0026nbsp; Serve with walnuts and whipped cream.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g (7 ounces ) dried black mulberries\u003C\/div\u003E\n300g (2 1\/4 cups) fresh blackberries\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g (3\/4 cup) cherries, pitted\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground ginger\u003C\/div\u003E\nabout 250ml (generous cup) water\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 TBS honey\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo serve:\u003C\/div\u003E\nhandful of walnuts, coarsely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n200ml (7 ounces, scant cup) thick double (heavy) cream\u003C\/div\u003E\nwhipped and flavoured with ginger and rosewater\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBring\n the fruit, ginger and water to the boil in a saucepan.\u0026nbsp; Reduce to a \nsimmer and cook, for 20 minutes, adding water as you need to keep the \nberries covered.\u0026nbsp; After about 20 minutes, add th ehoney, stir and remove\n the pan from the heat.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool in the pan. Serve with the \nchopped walnuts and the flavoured whipped cream, either at room \ntemperature or chill in the refrigerator until later.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ERY4emFsSUk\/WPHuWIC7kLI\/AAAAAAAA4tE\/8tYpRdaCR-EEdrDm55ayVUKA9mmW4_rmgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1527.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ERY4emFsSUk\/WPHuWIC7kLI\/AAAAAAAA4tE\/8tYpRdaCR-EEdrDm55ayVUKA9mmW4_rmgCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1527.JPG\" width=\"449\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn my opinion,\u0026nbsp; this is a well researched and very well put together book. The recipes are authentic Pakistani dishes with an interesting twist. Its a delight from its very colourful and beautifully embossed cover to the beautiful photography, stories and recipes contained on its pages!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--l8wgFBJR0I\/WPHuaw0zvII\/AAAAAAAA4tI\/0iEZeksJcI8-mUNGbQqS6r5NCIQsVtLbQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1528.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--l8wgFBJR0I\/WPHuaw0zvII\/AAAAAAAA4tI\/0iEZeksJcI8-mUNGbQqS6r5NCIQsVtLbQCLcB\/s640\/DSCN1528.JPG\" width=\"484\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nSumayya Usmani grew up in Karachi, Pakistan and moved to London over ten years ago, but has found home in Glasgow, Scotland. A food writer and cookery teacher, Sumayya is passionate about sharing the flavours of her homeland with a view to highlighting Pakistani cuisine as a distinct one.  Sumayya advocates cooking by \"andaza\", (sensory and estimation cooking), which is how she learnt to cook from her mother and grandmothers from a very young age. She appears frequently in many online and print publications, on television, and co-presents BBC Kitchen Cafe weekly on BBC Radio Scotland.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aHBVXZhLyW8\/WSqtCZrmFyI\/AAAAAAAA-30\/qqZJEDgXmEgHNc2vDMexhtURlt-8HAXRACLcB\/s1600\/Sumayya-Usmani-2016-on-Sofa-with-Red-Tartan-Blanket-by-Elena-Heatherwick.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"733\" data-original-width=\"1100\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aHBVXZhLyW8\/WSqtCZrmFyI\/AAAAAAAA-30\/qqZJEDgXmEgHNc2vDMexhtURlt-8HAXRACLcB\/s400\/Sumayya-Usmani-2016-on-Sofa-with-Red-Tartan-Blanket-by-Elena-Heatherwick.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMOUNTAIN BERRIES \u0026amp; DESERT SPICE\u003C\/b\u003E, by Sumayya Usmani\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHardcover:\u003C\/b\u003E 192 pages\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPublisher:\u003C\/b\u003E Frances Lincoln (6 April 2017)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELanguage:\u003C\/b\u003E English\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-10:\u003C\/b\u003E 0711238529\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-13:\u003C\/b\u003E 978-0711238527\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENote\u003C\/b\u003E - I was sent a copy of this book by Frances Lincoln free of charge for review.  I was not required to write a positive review.  Any opinions are entirely my own. Many thanks to Frances Lincoln for sending me what I think is a beautiful book."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7684691342924894470\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/05\/mountain-berries-desert-spice.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7684691342924894470"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7684691342924894470"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/05\/mountain-berries-desert-spice.html","title":"Mountain Berries \u0026 Desert Spice"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uk-75QKQ7H8\/WPHskSbS6eI\/AAAAAAAA4sA\/4zpXwvjcNxw2yAt4DDdU8paFV74l5ZL4gCLcB\/s72-c\/DSCN1517.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4976298333837305933"},"published":{"$t":"2017-04-18T17:57:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-18T17:57:07.520+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"I ♥ My Barbeque"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G4hGGG9HX9w\/WPHmoQ4o3BI\/AAAAAAAA4pA\/sPR4KTGawy8utCMPSPcclJEGYDgp2_-zwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1489.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G4hGGG9HX9w\/WPHmoQ4o3BI\/AAAAAAAA4pA\/sPR4KTGawy8utCMPSPcclJEGYDgp2_-zwCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1489.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWith drier and warmer days in the offing, its time to think about cracking open the BBQ.\u0026nbsp; There is nothing to get the taste buds tingling than the smell of charcoal briquettes in the BBQ wafting on the breeze! There is something almost primeval about cooking our food over an open fire!\u0026nbsp; I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy food which has been cooked in this manner!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OpK9XTknDRg\/WPHmdIzSTmI\/AAAAAAAA4o8\/81uUlwTDp0oVb1vzOdAwo25XoTN2H80ngCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1490.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OpK9XTknDRg\/WPHmdIzSTmI\/AAAAAAAA4o8\/81uUlwTDp0oVb1vzOdAwo25XoTN2H80ngCLcB\/s400\/DSCN1490.JPG\" width=\"365\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI love a good steak, burger or hot dog done on the BBQ, but there is really so much more that can be done with a BBQ that that.\u0026nbsp; I Love My Barbecue, the latest book in the I Love series from Nourish Books\u0026nbsp; is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to enhance and expand their grilling techniques and repertoire or recipes!\u0026nbsp; Written by Hilaire Walden, this is a book that focuses on fresh ingredients and ingenious ideas from a wide range of cultures and cuisines there is a dish to suit everyone and every occasion!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt starts off with an in-depth introduction to the art of Barbecue which is very informative as far as equipment, techniques, safety advice, and how-to's go!\u0026nbsp; What follows is\u0026nbsp; six beautifully photographed chapters containing more than 100 delicious and diverse recipes including . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-j0kqMQJXK7A\/WPHnAHZYWNI\/AAAAAAAA4pk\/C-vwto8hixU9_m_ijJ6xLVhBk7E0bzFJgCLcB\/s1600\/Poultry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-j0kqMQJXK7A\/WPHnAHZYWNI\/AAAAAAAA4pk\/C-vwto8hixU9_m_ijJ6xLVhBk7E0bzFJgCLcB\/s400\/Poultry.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEverything you ever wanted or needed to know about cooking Poultry . . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fqyTshaydEI\/WPHm6pvJpkI\/AAAAAAAA4pY\/U0foF290Qm0ggtMI3RgDKjZu0Dx1OozPwCLcB\/s1600\/Meat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fqyTshaydEI\/WPHm6pvJpkI\/AAAAAAAA4pY\/U0foF290Qm0ggtMI3RgDKjZu0Dx1OozPwCLcB\/s400\/Meat.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nDelicious meats . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3buvZGmhnyQ\/WPHmy-ZXEgI\/AAAAAAAA4pQ\/EtUhxHoXQA472nsk4lWgIEb00MwXaSFLgCLcB\/s1600\/Fish%2Band%2BShellfish.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3buvZGmhnyQ\/WPHmy-ZXEgI\/AAAAAAAA4pQ\/EtUhxHoXQA472nsk4lWgIEb00MwXaSFLgCLcB\/s400\/Fish%2Band%2BShellfish.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFish and shell fish\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-oUeJv3MPR2g\/WPZCYVK-AZI\/AAAAAAAA5qc\/I64IMu3ms44rYml8kabxf0g2547b7tzGACLcB\/s1600\/Vegetarian%2BDishes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-oUeJv3MPR2g\/WPZCYVK-AZI\/AAAAAAAA5qc\/I64IMu3ms44rYml8kabxf0g2547b7tzGACLcB\/s400\/Vegetarian%2BDishes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTasty dishes for the Vegetarian in your life . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nOttR0RPZls\/WPZCb-X-rQI\/AAAAAAAA5qg\/3sZ2uxrHGWc1nKhX9Qt95DnT2AB0-IPWgCLcB\/s1600\/Sauces%252C%2BSalsas%252C%2BMarinades.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nOttR0RPZls\/WPZCb-X-rQI\/AAAAAAAA5qg\/3sZ2uxrHGWc1nKhX9Qt95DnT2AB0-IPWgCLcB\/s400\/Sauces%252C%2BSalsas%252C%2BMarinades.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nA variety of sauces, salsas and marinades . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NKAKUmG6hdU\/WPZCfYIQnOI\/AAAAAAAA5qk\/dpbXqN3B9o8ORIaPRjTf2HkvHOKOmaPsgCLcB\/s1600\/Desserts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NKAKUmG6hdU\/WPZCfYIQnOI\/AAAAAAAA5qk\/dpbXqN3B9o8ORIaPRjTf2HkvHOKOmaPsgCLcB\/s400\/Desserts.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAnd even a selection of tempting desserts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMore than 100 delicious and divers recipes, including new takes on traditonal dishes, such as Indonesian Pork Burgers and Chicken, Mango and Mint Kebabs, as well as more exotic dishes like Salmon with Spiced Tea Marinade . . .\u0026nbsp; vegetarian and vegetable dishes that will wow even the most sceptical carnivore ad many vegan recipes as well, so that everyone can join in on the festivities!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is no better time than now to transform your barbecue skills with techniques, equipment essentials and recipes for amateurs and experts alike.\u0026nbsp; No matter the audience or occasion, this book has the recipes and know-how to impress and fire up your confidence as you fire up the grill!\u0026nbsp; With beautiful photography and great sounding recipes, this is a book which will open up cooking possibilities for you that you never knew existed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPaperback:\u003C\/b\u003E 176 pages\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPublisher:\u003C\/b\u003E Nourish (20 April 2017)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELanguage:\u003C\/b\u003E English\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-10:\u003C\/b\u003E 1848993196\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-13:\u003C\/b\u003E 978-1848993198\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAbout the author:\u003C\/b\u003E\nHilaire Walden has a range of food and cooking experience spanning over 45 years.\u0026nbsp; She has published more than 45 cookbooks and has written for many national newspapers, women's lifestyle and cooking magazines.\u0026nbsp; She also lectures and works as a consultant to food companies."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4976298333837305933\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/04\/i-my-barbeque.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4976298333837305933"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4976298333837305933"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/04\/i-my-barbeque.html","title":"I ♥ My Barbeque"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G4hGGG9HX9w\/WPHmoQ4o3BI\/AAAAAAAA4pA\/sPR4KTGawy8utCMPSPcclJEGYDgp2_-zwCLcB\/s72-c\/DSCN1489.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3484161142568354048"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-23T14:33:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-23T14:33:39.164+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spice Health Heroes, a review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KxYNPoYQd5I\/WF0qsKPsr7I\/AAAAAAAAePI\/z0yM6OYtpaMXIrxv5uujEYQn2rEaquOEwCLcB\/s1600\/23B96CFE9-CC8C-245E-BED645A4EC682725.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KxYNPoYQd5I\/WF0qsKPsr7I\/AAAAAAAAePI\/z0yM6OYtpaMXIrxv5uujEYQn2rEaquOEwCLcB\/s400\/23B96CFE9-CC8C-245E-BED645A4EC682725.jpg\" width=\"342\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nHave you got time to look at just one more book before Christmas?\u0026nbsp; Of course you do, and even if you can't pick it up in time for a Christmas present , you just might want to consider it for the new year when you are back on track and paying for all of your \"Holiday Ingulgences\" by bring your diet back into line with healthy options.\u0026nbsp; Enter \"\u003Cb\u003ESpice Health Heros\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003Ci\u003EUnlock the power of spice for flavour and wellbeing\u003C\/i\u003E, a new book by author Natasha MacAller.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qV6K6T3V6HU\/WF0rCAkIojI\/AAAAAAAAePU\/dmb2Erqt8O4IOavU9L3zD0N_G9J-sXsZgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0102.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qV6K6T3V6HU\/WF0rCAkIojI\/AAAAAAAAePU\/dmb2Erqt8O4IOavU9L3zD0N_G9J-sXsZgCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0102.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSpices are celebrated the world over for the depth of flavor that they bring to the dishes to which they are added. The alchemy of roasting and blending the perfect spice mix is a careful balance of sweet, sour, bitter and spicy that can elevate a dish to something truly special. But beyond their remarkable taste, many spices have huge benefits to health and nutrition that are only now beginning to be recognized in the Western world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany spices have huge benefits to health and nutrition that are only now beginning to be recognized in the Western world. Backed by an impressive team of international medical professionals and institutions, Spice Health Heroes explores the nutritional and medical applications of 30 commonly available but nevertheless extraordinary spice ‘health heroes’.\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis beautiful cook book includes a detailed study of the history, myths and traditional uses of spices. Spice Health Heroes examines the culinary, nutritional and medical applications of the everyday and more exotic spices found in your pantry. Medical and nutritional claims are backed by contributions from an impressive team of international medical professionals and institutions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pFiF4BbiYCo\/WF0qrVWeYOI\/AAAAAAAAePE\/Ek35twOSM1QrdW84_iZLLfwP5d6ncNNHgCLcB\/s1600\/Book.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pFiF4BbiYCo\/WF0qrVWeYOI\/AAAAAAAAePE\/Ek35twOSM1QrdW84_iZLLfwP5d6ncNNHgCLcB\/s320\/Book.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nIn addition to being good for you, spices are universally celebrated for the depth of flavour that they bring to dishes. The alchemy of roasting and blending the perfect spice mix is a careful balance of sweet, sour, bitter and spicy that elevates a dish to something truly special.\u0026nbsp; Over 90 recipes, including contributions from more than 20 internationally renowned chefs,\u0026nbsp; such as Yotam Ottolenghi, April Bloomfield and 2016 James Beard winners \nLidia Bastianich and Ragahavan Iyer, Spice Health Heroes takes you on a \njourney through the spice cabinet and will inspire you to add a fragrant\n spice to every meal, including\u0026nbsp; such \nmouth-watering dishes as Hibiscus and Citrus-crusted Prawns with Tart \nTuscan Melon, Tamarind and Tahitian Lime Roasted Duck, and Toasted \nPepper, Lemon and Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream to name but a few.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1PI1AC7ykL0\/WF0quOA1PiI\/AAAAAAAAePM\/7nNlfNw_8kYpdgO0HCWOjqWAU86ijOcIQCLcB\/s1600\/2Book.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1PI1AC7ykL0\/WF0quOA1PiI\/AAAAAAAAePM\/7nNlfNw_8kYpdgO0HCWOjqWAU86ijOcIQCLcB\/s400\/2Book.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpices Health Heroes goes much further than just cooking with spices. Natasha explores the culinary, nutritional and medicinal uses of more than 30 spices, from everyday citrus zest to the more unusual hibiscus. The spices are grouped into sections highlighting their dominant enlivening characteristics, whether it be immune and cleansing spices or restorative and calming spices.\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEach section of the book focuses on a specific set of spices, setting out their taste and health profile.\u0026nbsp; Well researched and peppered with quotes from a wide range of medical professionals, this book appeals to the whys and wherefores of food cookery.\u0026nbsp; I have always been fascinated by how ancient knowledge and uses of ingredients are often now backed up by science.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Yes, I am the also the person who wonders about who it was the first decided that an egg would be something delicious to eat, or how it came to be that someone decided that mixing ingredients together in a certain way would come up with bread or cake, or . . . . well whatever really.\u0026nbsp; Ultimately, however, I am keenly interested in how\u0026nbsp; ingredients, such as spices, work together to make our food more delicious . . .\u0026nbsp; to the eye, to the nose, and to the taste.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is a book of naturally healthy recipes, without needing to apply any ‘clean eating’ labels. Distinctly \"un-fadish\" it incorporates whole foods and low levels of refined sugar in many of the sweet dishes, and yet is still filled to the brim with flavour, and delicious spices. If you’re not sure about where to start with spices and are sometimes a bit scared about how to get them to work together, Spice Health Heroes should help point you in the right direction.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlso included is very helpful advice in choosing and storing spices.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r9HJdE5pbqA\/WF00Zdf3b2I\/AAAAAAAAeP0\/-q6VBshKQuELm8Lt6m_GXdDT7CR-MMBwwCLcB\/s1600\/91p7xn3VHCL._UX250_.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-r9HJdE5pbqA\/WF00Zdf3b2I\/AAAAAAAAeP0\/-q6VBshKQuELm8Lt6m_GXdDT7CR-MMBwwCLcB\/s320\/91p7xn3VHCL._UX250_.jpg\" width=\"231\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNATASHA MACALLER spent 30 years as a professional ballerina performing with New York’s prestigious Joffrey Ballet and Boston Ballet, finishing her exhilarating career in the Broadway and Los Angeles productions of The Phantom of The Opera. Turning her artistic spirit to the kitchen, she now channels the same passion, diligence and precision that made her a successful dancer into her love of creative cooking. She divides her time between Los Angeles, London and New Zealand, where she teaches cookery courses and writes. She’s also a highly sought-after restaurant consultant.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpice Health Heroes, her second cookbook, blossomed from her passion for the distinctive, varied spices she cooks with while travelling and consulting. Her first book, Vanilla Table (Jacqui Small, UK), was published in 2015. Some 33 widely applauded international chefs contributed recipes. The book attracted great acclaim, resulting in television appearances and dazzling reviews in blogs, newspapers and magazines. dancingchef.net \/ Instagram: @dancingchefnatasha\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; Spice Health Heroes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003Eby Natasha MacAller\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Photography by Manja Wachsmuth\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHardcover:\u003C\/b\u003E 256 pages\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPublisher:\u003C\/b\u003E Jacqui Small (October 20, 2016)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELanguage:\u003C\/b\u003E English\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-10:\u003C\/b\u003E 1910254770\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-13:\u003C\/b\u003E 978-1910254776\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMany thanks to the Quarto Publishing Group for sending\u0026nbsp;me\u0026nbsp; a copy of this lovely book for review.\u0026nbsp; Although I was sent a copy free of charge, any and all opinions are entirely my own. \u003C\/ul\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3484161142568354048\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/12\/spice-health-heroes-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3484161142568354048"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3484161142568354048"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/12\/spice-health-heroes-review.html","title":"Spice Health Heroes, a review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KxYNPoYQd5I\/WF0qsKPsr7I\/AAAAAAAAePI\/z0yM6OYtpaMXIrxv5uujEYQn2rEaquOEwCLcB\/s72-c\/23B96CFE9-CC8C-245E-BED645A4EC682725.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8967061977086685988"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-10T14:12:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-10T14:12:20.491+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Eat With Intention, recipes and meditation for a life that lights you up"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-66UUid1AIxg\/WEwGBXjCSkI\/AAAAAAAAciU\/N32XLAJ7hvw1PqFRwSskLp7g_51KI3OCQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0089.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-66UUid1AIxg\/WEwGBXjCSkI\/AAAAAAAAciU\/N32XLAJ7hvw1PqFRwSskLp7g_51KI3OCQCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0089.JPG\" width=\"383\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI wanted to tell you about this fabulous book I recently received.\u0026nbsp; As a food blogger I am often sent cookbooks for review.\u0026nbsp; I love cookery books and I love getting them.\u0026nbsp; I was recently sent this book entitled \u003Ci\u003EEat with Intention\u003C\/i\u003E, Recipes and Meditations for a Life That Lights You Up, by Cassandra Bodzak, creator of Eat with Intention TV.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X6ikwy0e3ag\/WEwGD_eNkcI\/AAAAAAAAciY\/_KEAnoTWdXMQy0HdEOKq_wF8U155xOMHACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0090.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X6ikwy0e3ag\/WEwGD_eNkcI\/AAAAAAAAciY\/_KEAnoTWdXMQy0HdEOKq_wF8U155xOMHACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0090.JPG\" width=\"317\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI will tell you up front that this is not your traditional cookbook. You will not have to do a cleanse, eat kale every day, or eliminate an entire food group. Instead, you will learn the step-by-step process for eating with intention and put a stop to the never ending cycle of fad diets, constant exhaustion, and general unhappiness with your body and yourself.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I don't know about you, but that sounds pretty refreshing to me!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tVjnS5ieEZ0\/WEwGEEBodnI\/AAAAAAAAcic\/j7COmva1UGYgJTg9xGR3-V9e1RJE_AdIACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0091.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tVjnS5ieEZ0\/WEwGEEBodnI\/AAAAAAAAcic\/j7COmva1UGYgJTg9xGR3-V9e1RJE_AdIACLcB\/s320\/DSCN0091.JPG\" width=\"285\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMeditation and wellness teacher Cassandra Bodzak struggled for years with unhealthy dieting, stomach pains, and food allergies. It was only when she began to listen to her body and eat with intention that she transformed her life. In this book, she shares her wisdom to help you discover:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n*how to uncover the foods that are hurting you\u003Cbr \/\u003E *how to nourish your body from a place of self-love\u003Cbr \/\u003E *how to incorporate a daily gratitude or meditation practice into your life\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n *how to prepare nearly 75 plant-based recipes, each accompanied by a \nmantra and meditation for eating with purpose and fueling your body\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GCsEcA5QpdE\/WEwGNYW5LmI\/AAAAAAAAcig\/nWnRuy2UHaMrI0NAdAuiHFTeaS8Qp9DgwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0092.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GCsEcA5QpdE\/WEwGNYW5LmI\/AAAAAAAAcig\/nWnRuy2UHaMrI0NAdAuiHFTeaS8Qp9DgwCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0092.JPG\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EEat with \nIntention\u003C\/i\u003E is the book I've been waiting for.  I love how Ms Bodzak pairs\n her healthy recipes with meditations, affirmations and exercises that \ntruly help you to feel connected to the food you put into your body, and\n help to break the habitual struggle with food choices and dieting.\u0026nbsp; It is \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003Eso much \nmore than just pretty, healthy recipes. The paired meditations are a \ngreat way to connect with yourself through the foods you eat. I just love this concept.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYwpSycIaKI\/WEwGPlNFNoI\/AAAAAAAAcik\/j932PaKJizMjgD0we6o5eZLgknMiyRFgACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0093.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYwpSycIaKI\/WEwGPlNFNoI\/AAAAAAAAcik\/j932PaKJizMjgD0we6o5eZLgknMiyRFgACLcB\/s640\/DSCN0093.JPG\" width=\"408\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003EThis is a wonderful book, both beautiful, thoughtful and containing great recipes that are delicious, nourishing and actually feasible.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EPair that with beautiful photography and you have a really winning combination.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nComplete with nearly 100 recipes, meditations for each recipe, self-care\n tips, and easy guidelines for people who want to end the cycle of \ndestructive eating,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EEat with Intention\u003C\/em\u003Eshows you the way to \ncleanse your body with love and to put potent, nutrient-rich food into \nyour diet as an act of self-care. \"Get thin fast\" schemes never come \nfrom a place of love and are actually destructive to the relationship we\n have with our body because they stem from a desperation to change it.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EsjoFzATL80\/WEwGUsu4qDI\/AAAAAAAAcio\/Zr0SKYKoM0gqVftWrBhIIw3BS0BwHkbdwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0094.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EsjoFzATL80\/WEwGUsu4qDI\/AAAAAAAAcio\/Zr0SKYKoM0gqVftWrBhIIw3BS0BwHkbdwCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0094.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Reading this book is\u0026nbsp; \u003Cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003Ereally has helping me to rethink how and what I eat!\u0026nbsp; It is not only filled with \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003Erecipes that make my mouth water, but so much more than that.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003EI can't \ntell you how many times I've bought a book that was lacking content, and nothing but delicious photos interspersed with recipes that are either too complicated and tiresome to execute or that use ingredients that are way off the scale in ingredients and time concerns.\u0026nbsp; This book is FILLED with quick \nmeditations and healthy recipes that I think I will actually make. It bridges the gap \nbetween the mind and body connection as it presents emotional and \nphysical health as equals.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pLHzunhBuug\/WEwGi8p7pFI\/AAAAAAAAciw\/aY4SATkdxY0jmRb4KUVcohuZklm9qME4ACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0095.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pLHzunhBuug\/WEwGi8p7pFI\/AAAAAAAAciw\/aY4SATkdxY0jmRb4KUVcohuZklm9qME4ACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0095.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEating with intention is your solution to long-term health and wellness,\n a vastly different and effective approach from fad cleanses that \nfrequently lead to a rollercoaster of weights and a never-ending cycle \nof diets. Each recipe has been carefully crafted with healthy \ningredients designed to fuel you and provide you with energy and a depth\n of flavor that even the finest chefs can appreciate. From smoothies and\n soups to entrees and snacks,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EEat with Intention\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;is the answer for every person who is ready to make a lifetime change to their minds and bodies.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003EI am finding the \nauthor's fresh take on food and well being very refreshing. It's more than a cook book, \nit's an experience. With the recipes, meditations, and affirmations, I \nfeel like I'm truly receiving a holistic approach to my self care.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003EI am really looking forward to getting stuck into it in the New Year and putting some of this stuff into practice.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fN6yB5eL8c8\/WEwGyAUNjoI\/AAAAAAAAci8\/OkNzytWeDpoI02KTGD_GnzycoBmJpGV4wCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0098.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fN6yB5eL8c8\/WEwGyAUNjoI\/AAAAAAAAci8\/OkNzytWeDpoI02KTGD_GnzycoBmJpGV4wCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0098.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003ECassandra Bodzak\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a certified holistic \nhealth coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. After years\n of disordered eating, food allergies, and painful illnesses, she made \npeace with her body and took control of her diet. At the Institute of \nIntegrative Nutrition, she studied over 100 dietary theories, practical \nlifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods. She \ntook her new knowledge and set out to help others improve their \nrelationship with their bodies and the diets they consume.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eLqEEjnpQe4\/WEwG2VhqWdI\/AAAAAAAAcjA\/1E26IDtBiFUJ5B6peXiR-WYTwCjulGBwgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0099.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eLqEEjnpQe4\/WEwG2VhqWdI\/AAAAAAAAcjA\/1E26IDtBiFUJ5B6peXiR-WYTwCjulGBwgCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0099.JPG\" width=\"385\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHardcover:\u003C\/b\u003E 192 pages\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPublisher:\u003C\/b\u003E Race Point Publishing (15 Nov. 2016)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELanguage:\u003C\/b\u003E English\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-10:\u003C\/b\u003E 1631062360\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-13:\u003C\/b\u003E 978-1631062360\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\nRace Point Publishing is part of the Quarto Publishing Group.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote - Although I was sent a copy of the book free of charge for review, I was not required to write a positive review.\u0026nbsp; Any and all opinions are my own entirely.\u0026nbsp; If you are wanting to make a change to what you are eating and the way you are eating it, this is the book for you."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8967061977086685988\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/12\/eat-with-intention-recipes-and.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8967061977086685988"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8967061977086685988"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/12\/eat-with-intention-recipes-and.html","title":"Eat With Intention, recipes and meditation for a life that lights you up"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-66UUid1AIxg\/WEwGBXjCSkI\/AAAAAAAAciU\/N32XLAJ7hvw1PqFRwSskLp7g_51KI3OCQCLcB\/s72-c\/DSCN0089.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2985876319800895058"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-07T10:33:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-07T10:33:02.794+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Aimee's Perfect Cakes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EAPI3XWYp1g\/WEfeyiWwjNI\/AAAAAAAAb6U\/jOq-AwHyvE0EK56OM4DAEOmEk_r8Kre1QCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0075.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EAPI3XWYp1g\/WEfeyiWwjNI\/AAAAAAAAb6U\/jOq-AwHyvE0EK56OM4DAEOmEk_r8Kre1QCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0075.JPG\" width=\"388\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf you are looking for the perfect gift for the foodie baker on your Christmas list look no further!\u0026nbsp; I have the perfect book that I think they will just love!\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EAimee's Perfect Bakes\u003C\/i\u003E features over 50 original and creative \nbaking recipes from Aimee Twigger's kitchen, as featured on her popular \nblog, Twigg Studios. Each treat has easy-to-follow instructions and is \npaired with stunning photographs shot by Aimee herself. She also gives \ncrafty tips for beautifully wrapping and presenting her delicious bakes \nto make perfect, edible gifts for any occasion.\u0026nbsp; The photos which accompany each recipe are truly gorgeous!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pBlWvflgeZI\/WEffbbNkfeI\/AAAAAAAAb6s\/17hlB-Yr37cKC5X7VivWcE1LUuzOlM6QgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0076.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pBlWvflgeZI\/WEffbbNkfeI\/AAAAAAAAb6s\/17hlB-Yr37cKC5X7VivWcE1LUuzOlM6QgCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0076.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFrom a Raspberry ripple cake and Chicken pie cones, to Beetroot cheddar \nfougasse and a stunning 'Rainbow' cake with edible flowers, \u003Ci\u003EAimee's Perfect Bakes\u003C\/i\u003E\n will show you how to make beautiful sweet and savoury gifts without \nbreaking the bank. A collection of second-hand cookware and kitchenalia,\n Aimee makes astounding creations that are homespun and handcrafted with\n love.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mndkodluSVo\/WEffESvNVCI\/AAAAAAAAb6g\/Wy76xMcavMsJda3av3osDxdI4SgatzVyACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0077.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mndkodluSVo\/WEffESvNVCI\/AAAAAAAAb6g\/Wy76xMcavMsJda3av3osDxdI4SgatzVyACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0077.JPG\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe Cake chapter is filled with no less than thirteen lovely recipes . . . each one beautifully photographed . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QbG8w4H8Jfs\/WEffaOXyPbI\/AAAAAAAAb6o\/MflQmGBorGUZaA7nYxIYwgzPiATtUwLCACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0078.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QbG8w4H8Jfs\/WEffaOXyPbI\/AAAAAAAAb6o\/MflQmGBorGUZaA7nYxIYwgzPiATtUwLCACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0078.JPG\" width=\"345\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe Feather Light Lilac Cake looks to die for\u0026nbsp; . . . and that is only for starters . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-H-S7ieyz_7g\/WEffiVxlYnI\/AAAAAAAAb6w\/Snr6CoTY_UMK_PM4M4mj8b3NYEtAuivagCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0080.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-H-S7ieyz_7g\/WEffiVxlYnI\/AAAAAAAAb6w\/Snr6CoTY_UMK_PM4M4mj8b3NYEtAuivagCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0080.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSweet Bakes . . .\u0026nbsp; a chapter filled with beautiful buns and rolls . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UMjYaYCfyRg\/WEff9t_299I\/AAAAAAAAb64\/TKJsp4_VIsYFXaMDoKZlbku12RKpzeQgwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0082.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UMjYaYCfyRg\/WEff9t_299I\/AAAAAAAAb64\/TKJsp4_VIsYFXaMDoKZlbku12RKpzeQgwCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0082.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI can't wait to get stuck into these Cinnamon Danish Pastry Swirls and her Hot Cross Buns look to die for.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YuDzeagG0sE\/WEfgPC5ukAI\/AAAAAAAAb7A\/viNgxrVEYKgAgrCcgkjLC2wB8H9Afw1oACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0083.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YuDzeagG0sE\/WEfgPC5ukAI\/AAAAAAAAb7A\/viNgxrVEYKgAgrCcgkjLC2wB8H9Afw1oACLcB\/s400\/DSCN0083.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSavoury Bakes\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; with everything from Quails Egg Stuffed Pork Pies to\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bCe99B32dSk\/WEfgPGhy-bI\/AAAAAAAAb7E\/rfRZ4sq7LyoawLr2sWJy3bN7C5aNNIMRQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0085.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bCe99B32dSk\/WEfgPGhy-bI\/AAAAAAAAb7E\/rfRZ4sq7LyoawLr2sWJy3bN7C5aNNIMRQCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0085.JPG\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese gorgeous Chicken Pie Cones\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and savoury Spicy Tomato Macarons!\u0026nbsp; Now those I could really go for! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uYL94UBlkiE\/WEfgXvZ11HI\/AAAAAAAAb7M\/9FXJolqzZ4U0HEgYxDpwaFyIDcHRN2GygCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0086.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uYL94UBlkiE\/WEfgXvZ11HI\/AAAAAAAAb7M\/9FXJolqzZ4U0HEgYxDpwaFyIDcHRN2GygCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0086.JPG\" width=\"371\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe final chapter, Little Gifts, includes lots of taste tempting treats to gift your loved ones and friends with . . .\u0026nbsp; spiced nuts,\u0026nbsp; tortilla chips, crackers . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZzjhYwDBDbE\/WEfjV8a81RI\/AAAAAAAAb8M\/1MGN2hxd5FkowAGyGzMnD8gAQGxrHeRxQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0087.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZzjhYwDBDbE\/WEfjV8a81RI\/AAAAAAAAb8M\/1MGN2hxd5FkowAGyGzMnD8gAQGxrHeRxQCLcB\/s400\/DSCN0087.JPG\" width=\"356\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHow good do these Sweet Potato Cheddar Crackers look?\u0026nbsp; I know . . .\u0026nbsp; AMAZING!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nEven if you aren't looking for a gift for a baking foodie friend, this is a book you would love to gift yourself with, and then gift all your friends with treats you have baked from it!\u0026nbsp; (That's what I'm going to do!)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBaking for family and friends doesn't have to break the bank and Aimee Twigger's second book, \u003Ci\u003EAimee's Perfect Bakes\u003C\/i\u003E proves that is so perfectly!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Well written and beautifully photographed, this is a winner\/winner to my way of thinking.\u0026nbsp; I love it!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThrough step-by-step photography and quick decoration ideas, UK blogger Aimee Twigger reveals how she creates fun cakes, loaves and pies for every occasion. Whether you're looking for savoury finger food like chicken pie cones or little Cornish pasties, or an extravagant tiramisu cake with hazelnut dacquoise, there's something cheery to be conjured up!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;Aimee''s Perfect Bakes\u003C\/b\u003E, by Aimee Twigger.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHardcover:\u003C\/b\u003E 192 pages\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPublisher:\u003C\/b\u003E Murdoch Books (3 Nov. 2016)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELanguage:\u003C\/b\u003E English\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-10:\u003C\/b\u003E 1743367422\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EISBN-13:\u003C\/b\u003E 978-1743367421\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAimee Twigger is a 28-young crafter and blogger. She lives in Torquay, Devon, with her partner, Howard, and her Dalmatian puppy, Archie. Aimee started her food blog, Twigg Studios, in 2011 to share recipes and her passion for baking and food photography. Aimee's previous book Love, Aimee x was featured in Marie Claire, the Guardian, Telegraph Weekend, Fabulous Sun on Sunday and the Independent I paper, amongst others.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was sent this book free of charge for review.  I was not required to write a positive review in return.  I quite simply like it.  Any and all opinions are my own.\u0026nbsp; Many thankns to\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.murdochbooks.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Murdoch Books\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for sending it to me."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2985876319800895058\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/12\/aimees-perfect-cakes.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2985876319800895058"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2985876319800895058"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/12\/aimees-perfect-cakes.html","title":"Aimee's Perfect Cakes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EAPI3XWYp1g\/WEfeyiWwjNI\/AAAAAAAAb6U\/jOq-AwHyvE0EK56OM4DAEOmEk_r8Kre1QCLcB\/s72-c\/DSCN0075.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3540129491953158685"},"published":{"$t":"2016-11-14T10:52:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-11-14T10:52:33.470+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"I Love Soup"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OoEwh73zCYA\/WCmQoGAZ1TI\/AAAAAAAAYkw\/636ABj_1ds0XFEPB8OSbv1-J0jjF8Y42QCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN9729.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OoEwh73zCYA\/WCmQoGAZ1TI\/AAAAAAAAYkw\/636ABj_1ds0XFEPB8OSbv1-J0jjF8Y42QCLcB\/s400\/DSCN9729.JPG\" width=\"305\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere is nothing I love better than a nice hot bowl of soup on a cold day and with cold weather season upon us I was thrilled to be able to try out this new cookerybook by Beverly LeBlanc entitled I\u0026nbsp; ♥ Soup.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Hooray for soup!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nWyTPFcf6t0\/WCmQrVJJS8I\/AAAAAAAAYk4\/aiJV39yF1Y4XzZM-LuIXMpgde7mIhpmZQCEw\/s1600\/DSCN9730.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nWyTPFcf6t0\/WCmQrVJJS8I\/AAAAAAAAYk4\/aiJV39yF1Y4XzZM-LuIXMpgde7mIhpmZQCEw\/s400\/DSCN9730.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWith more than 100 tried and tested recipes, specifically developed to help you get the best out of this fantastically versatile meal, you are sure to find the perfect soup for every meal. \u0026nbsp; This book is th next in the I Love series from Nourish books, following on after the success of I love My Slow Cooker by the same author, which has sold more than 50,000 copies globally.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a9RtUcLKx8E\/WCmQ0qWbm4I\/AAAAAAAAYlI\/YRIfyOtOqkwGdxb6Nz3Hnr6aeM5Oo1XwQCEw\/s1600\/Poultry%2BSoups.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a9RtUcLKx8E\/WCmQ0qWbm4I\/AAAAAAAAYlI\/YRIfyOtOqkwGdxb6Nz3Hnr6aeM5Oo1XwQCEw\/s400\/Poultry%2BSoups.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe recipes in I Love Soup range from quick and budges friendly soups to more innomvation and exotic recipes that take inspiration from all over the world, including Asia, the Middle East, North and South America and Europe.\u0026nbsp; With everything from delicious Poultry soups\u0026nbsp; (Who doesn't love chicken noodle?)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xBse5wcnutI\/WCmQygRrcOI\/AAAAAAAAYlQ\/vYS0Awp4Z005QPvmns0CI9uI_kC-6UEuQCEw\/s1600\/Meat%2Band%2BGame%2BSoups.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xBse5wcnutI\/WCmQygRrcOI\/AAAAAAAAYlQ\/vYS0Awp4Z005QPvmns0CI9uI_kC-6UEuQCEw\/s400\/Meat%2Band%2BGame%2BSoups.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMeat and Game Soups. \u0026nbsp; Beef and Vegetable anyone?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; How about some meaty Borsch?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XaVBMgYe1mM\/WCmQwvfxXGI\/AAAAAAAAYlQ\/PMEZKcmzjc0nuZWCj9sdLr5M6CA3h-9XwCEw\/s1600\/Fish%2BSoups.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XaVBMgYe1mM\/WCmQwvfxXGI\/AAAAAAAAYlQ\/PMEZKcmzjc0nuZWCj9sdLr5M6CA3h-9XwCEw\/s400\/Fish%2BSoups.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFish and shellfish . . . with tasty delights taken\u0026nbsp; from the sea with broths and chowders, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DREgNUTLQ54\/WCmQeakYiBI\/AAAAAAAAYlQ\/BvmlTo5cwI8lHdqms2Y6_KIClistkPESQCEw\/s1600\/Vegetable%2Band%2BGrain%2BSoups.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DREgNUTLQ54\/WCmQeakYiBI\/AAAAAAAAYlQ\/BvmlTo5cwI8lHdqms2Y6_KIClistkPESQCEw\/s400\/Vegetable%2Band%2BGrain%2BSoups.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nVegetables and Grains bring us tasty offerings for anything from a delicious Broccoli and Parsley to the exotic Egyptian Aubergine and Tomato Soup\u0026nbsp; (Oh boy sounds delicious!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-temIgbKnxWM\/WCmQo6yuNdI\/AAAAAAAAYlQ\/pWCCHgBAXrsbLIGnJ3hVbE97xahCoH9WgCEw\/s1600\/Chilled%2BSoups.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-temIgbKnxWM\/WCmQo6yuNdI\/AAAAAAAAYlQ\/pWCCHgBAXrsbLIGnJ3hVbE97xahCoH9WgCEw\/s400\/Chilled%2BSoups.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nChilled soups that are great summer coolers, like Gazpacho and White Garlic and Almond Soup . . .\u0026nbsp; great for entertaining!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis book gives you everything you need to create bowls of delicious goodness in your own kitchen, no matter the mood, season or occasion.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt is a virtual tureen-full of international flavours with tried and tested recipes.\u0026nbsp; Enjoy a delicious chowder from North America, a lentil based soup from India, Middle Eastern tagine-inspired soups, Scottish broths, Eastern European Borschs, Japanese miso soups, Italian bean and pasta soups, and beautiful French classics, such as onion soup and bouillabaisse. There really is a soup for everyone to enjoy!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe aroma of home-made soup simmering on the hob is one of life's great comforts.\u0026nbsp; If you are longing for a warming recipe for the cold and rainy days of winter, you can try the thick and creamy Ham and Chicory Soup.\u0026nbsp; If you're holding a sun-soaked sumer lunch outdoors, why not try the fresh flavours of a chilled Jewelled Cucumber and Walnut Soup.\u0026nbsp; Whatever the weather you will find plenty of tempting and satisfying recipes!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nNo matter the size of your appetite, no matter the occasion, you are sure to find just the right soup in this mouth watering collection of recpes, as well as countless inspiring ideas for the perfect accompaniment.\u0026nbsp; Novice or experiences cook, you will find it easy to master the art of soup-making with this one-stop guide!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI just love it!\u0026nbsp; The recipes all sound deliciously do-able and the photos are brilliant.\u0026nbsp; This would make a great Christmas gift for the foodie in the family!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI Love Soup\u003C\/span\u003E, by Beverly LeBlanc\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPaperback: 176 pages,\u0026nbsp; £12.99\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPublisher: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nourishbooks.com\/shop\/love-soup-beverly-leblanc\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENourish \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E(15 Sept. 2016)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELanguage: English\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EISBN-10: 1848997647\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EISBN-13: 978-1848997646\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1bOhL-y4yG0\/WCmWk1XsTRI\/AAAAAAAAYlo\/4e2emSFxL5IiujhdJXKiwOt6-LyNT4TeQCLcB\/s1600\/beverly_leblanc.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1bOhL-y4yG0\/WCmWk1XsTRI\/AAAAAAAAYlo\/4e2emSFxL5IiujhdJXKiwOt6-LyNT4TeQCLcB\/s1600\/beverly_leblanc.jpg\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAbout the author:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; Beverly LeBlanc is the author of 12 cookery books and was the Food Editor of Reader's Digest.\u0026nbsp; She regularly contributed recipes to a number of publications, including the Sunday Telegraph and Bella. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMany thanks to Nourish Books for sending me a copy of review.\u0026nbsp; Although I was sent the book free of charge, I was not required to write a positive review.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3540129491953158685\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/11\/i-love-soup.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3540129491953158685"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3540129491953158685"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/11\/i-love-soup.html","title":"I Love Soup"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OoEwh73zCYA\/WCmQoGAZ1TI\/AAAAAAAAYkw\/636ABj_1ds0XFEPB8OSbv1-J0jjF8Y42QCLcB\/s72-c\/DSCN9729.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7478830482050018293"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-18T17:09:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-18T17:14:15.975+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Ferment Pickle Dry, a review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YNeaf1NaV3Q\/WAY-IfP0ETI\/AAAAAAAAVFo\/5iam6nlmTrwb4Wsdgf8J0LN45xcID6c4QCLcB\/s1600\/Ferment-Pickle-Dry-cover.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YNeaf1NaV3Q\/WAY-IfP0ETI\/AAAAAAAAVFo\/5iam6nlmTrwb4Wsdgf8J0LN45xcID6c4QCLcB\/s400\/Ferment-Pickle-Dry-cover.jpg\" width=\"327\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was particularly interested when I was recently offered the chance of reviewing a new cookery book entitled, Ferment Pickle Dry, by Simon Pottley and Gaba Smolinska-Pottley.\u0026nbsp; (Published by Frances Lincoln)\u0026nbsp; There is something very Mother Earthly about wanting to grow what we eat and also to preserve what we eat, a deep seated desire which probably hearkens back to the very roots of mankind's beginnings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course today we can go to the shops any time we want and pick up whatever we want, in season or not . . .\u0026nbsp; but I think a certain sense of joy and accomplishment has been lost\u0026nbsp; along the way.\u0026nbsp; As a dedicated foodie, I want my food to mean more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe authors of this very special book are passionate about growing, preserving and cooking using \ntraditional techniques which they share and teach at their Walthamstow \nworkshop, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thefermentarium.org.uk\/\"\u003EThe Fermentarium\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell organized and presented, this book is divided into three sections, or methods of preservation . . .\u0026nbsp; Fermenting, Pickling and Drying.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFermentation involves a metabolic change that converts sugars to \nacids, gases or alcohol. Many of the fermented foods you are familiar \nwith have a distinctive sour taste that is down to the lactic acid \nproduced by fermentation – foods like yoghurt, sauerkraut and kimchi. \nMost of us enjoy the fermentation of sugar to alcohol that creates beer,\n cider and wine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPickling uses an acid solution to preserve the produce within it by \nkilling or vastly inhibiting the growth of the bacteria that cause food \nto spoil. In some cases, pickles are also partially fermented, and salt \nalso contributes to the preservation process.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDrying foods simply means removing moisture, either by use of the \nsun, or man made heating. Since most of the bacteria and yeast that \ncause food to spoil or change thrive in moisture, dried foods discourage\n such spoilage.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn each section, you will find a very varied selection of recipes \ntaking inspiration from the preserving traditions of countries all \naround the world. For each of these recipes, the authors also provide \n‘partner recipes’ which offer clever and delicious dishes making use of \nthe various preserves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Image result for Ferment, Pickle Dry Book\" class=\"irc_mi iHFDfR_LgbJw-pQOPx8XEepE\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/chilliandmint.files.wordpress.com\/2016\/09\/napa-kimchi-solyanka.jpg?w=795\u0026amp;h=980\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\" width=\"336\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the Ferment section, plain live yoghurt is used in blackcurrant \nyoghurt ice cream, fermented gherkins \u0026amp; grapes are used in a sour \ngrape pickletini and in fermented gherkin \u0026amp; nasturtium caponata, \nlong-fermented pizza dough is used to make peppe rosso 10-inch pizza \nonto which several fermented toppings are also used, cabbage \u0026amp; apple\n sauerkraut is used in sauerkraut bubble \u0026amp; squeak, preserved lemons \nfeature in preserved lemon cous-cous and amazake is used in drunken rice\n pudding. This section also includes guidance on sourdough \nstarters followed by a selection of sourdough bread recipes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Everything sounds positively delicious and looks simple enough to execute.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Pickle section includes a vast array of pickled fruits and \nvegetables. Pickled cherry tomatoes feature in a Greek salad, pickled \nplums are used to great effect on a pickled plum flammekueche, pickled \noranges lift a dish called pickled oranges, spice cuttlefish \u0026amp; squid\n ink linguine. The honey-pickled garlic starts my taste buds to tingling, and the recipe for pulled pork with swede mash, grilled nectarines \u0026amp; \nhoney-pickled garlic sounds positively heavenly.\u0026nbsp; I also love the sound of miso \npickled mushrooms and miso pickled eggs both of which are used in \nmisozuke and soba noodle salad. There are also\u0026nbsp; recipes for herrings pickled in a \nvariety of different ways. Most recipes in this section are \nsavoury,\u0026nbsp; but there are also dried fruit pickled in brandy which are shown to be used \nin a decadent coffee meringue cake.\u0026nbsp; *Nom* *Nom*\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Dry section includes funghi, vegetables and fruit. I\u0026nbsp; have my own dehydrater,\u0026nbsp; which I sadly haven't used but I am looking forward to breaking it out to make dried wild mushrooms, which are a premium price ingredient in the shops, and there are recipes for using them \nin both wild porcini soup and dried mushroom sauce. The variety of vegetable ‘barks’ such as sweet potato \ncrackling (which then features in a potato crackling fritata) sound very intriguing. A \nhoney-glazed Chinese beef jerky has also sparked my interest. Many dried herbs are used to great effect in a \nvariety of infusions and teas.\u0026nbsp; I have a fondness for herbal teas.\u0026nbsp; There are also methods for drying fruit and then using them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Image result for Ferment, Pickle Dry Book\" class=\"irc_mut iHFDfR_LgbJw-HwpH6ZlgJaI\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRkkvxXbMoZ7go7eto5sqDaafVO582ymr9Xzytp9GOAUZ_o1vgE\" style=\"margin-top: 56px;\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are a fair amount of photographs, (Photography by Kim Lightbody) not as many as I normally like, but the ones that are there are great!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8iDsSWu1Dgs\/WAZHM85gRcI\/AAAAAAAAVGI\/zj3VUQm18h07eTYhn_PMlUFWmD1Zk_tEQCLcB\/s1600\/DSC04506.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8iDsSWu1Dgs\/WAZHM85gRcI\/AAAAAAAAVGI\/zj3VUQm18h07eTYhn_PMlUFWmD1Zk_tEQCLcB\/s400\/DSC04506.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreceding the recipes, the introductory chapters of the book provide \nsuggestions for basic equipment needed, a guide on how to \nsterilise and seal correctly, and an introduction to a few key \ningredients. These, together with the straightforward recipes, make this\n a suitable book for those new to preserving, as well as those who \nsimply want to expand their repertoire.\u0026nbsp; I, myself, am looking forward to getting stuck into some of the recipes and methods!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I have a bunch of apples and pears that I want to dry, and those apple and pear crisps are sounding pretty tasty!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is a lovely book which teaches you how to preserve foods using the ancient methods of fermenting, pickling and drying. Its packed with recipes showing you how to use your newly preserved ingredient in everyday meals. From pickled oranges transformed in a squid and linguine dish, to dry kale and pickled celery incorporated into a vibrant stir-fry, the duel recipes in this cookbook will ensure you never end up  with jars of forgotten and unloved preserves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFerment Pickle Dry, ancient methods, modern meals\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBy\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Simon and Gaba Poffley\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPhotography by\u0026nbsp; Kim Lightbody\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublish by Frances Lincoln, September 2016 (£20)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHardcover, 256 pages, colour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EISBN-10:\u003C\/b\u003E 0711237786\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EISBN-13:\u003C\/b\u003E 978-0711237780 \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMany thanks to Frances Lincoln for sending me a copy to review.\u0026nbsp; I was not required to do a positive review.\u0026nbsp; Any opinions are my own. \u003C\/b\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7478830482050018293\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/10\/ferment-pickle-dry-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7478830482050018293"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7478830482050018293"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/10\/ferment-pickle-dry-review.html","title":"Ferment Pickle Dry, a review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YNeaf1NaV3Q\/WAY-IfP0ETI\/AAAAAAAAVFo\/5iam6nlmTrwb4Wsdgf8J0LN45xcID6c4QCLcB\/s72-c\/Ferment-Pickle-Dry-cover.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1477249717233179121"},"published":{"$t":"2016-09-23T10:40:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-09-23T10:40:10.846+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Indian Made Easy "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8936_zpsjhbu7rvz.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8936_zpsjhbu7rvz.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne type of food that I have really come to adore since moving over here to the UK is Indian Food.\u0026nbsp; It is a type of food which I had had a very limited experience with prior to that.\u0026nbsp; Back when I was a much younger woman I had a British friend who had cooked a curry for us one night and I thought it was gorgeous, but that had been my only experience.\u0026nbsp; I was of the opinion that it was complicated and much to difficult, and in all truth it sometimes can be, often using ingredients that are unknown and very difficult to find.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOver the past sixteen years I have become very fond of Indian food.\u0026nbsp; My mouth waters at the thought of some gorgeous Onion Bahji's I had at an Indian friend's home one day . . .\u0026nbsp; and I have made a few very delicious curries here in The English Kitchen as well.\u0026nbsp; That's why I was really excited when I was given the opportunity to review this new cookery book, Indian Made Easy, by Amandip Uppal.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8937_zpsi1ilkd5j.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8937_zpsi1ilkd5j.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis collection of over 140 recipes presents a fresh approach to cooking Indian food, taking you on an amazing spice journey that fits a fast-paced lifestyle. You'll find quick, uncomplicated recipes for Butter Chicken and Prawn Curry, tempting vegetarian dishes, as well as Lamb Kofta with Saffron Creme Fraiche and slowly simmered Beef and Potato Curry. Complete your meal with homemade chutneys, pickles and infused rice, then finish off with a decadent dessert or spiced chai. Special features guide you through making paneer, yoghurt and flatbreads, plus there's a fabulous menu planner and information on pantry staples, must-have spices and alternative ingredients. Indian Made Easy has what you need to create everything from a simple, sumptuous dish to an opulent feast - all filled with the wonderful flavours of India.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8939_zpswyh1wo4h.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8939_zpswyh1wo4h.jpg\" width=\"394\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI found the very indepth information on spices and other ingredients to be very informative.\u0026nbsp; I like knowing about the ingredients I am going to use.\u0026nbsp; Knowledge is power, and knowing how to use and store things is really important to me.\u0026nbsp; I hate waste.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8940_zpsnrlsomqz.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8940_zpsnrlsomqz.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBlendingtraditional and contemporary Indian cuisine, Amandip's recipes breathe a new lease of life into well-known dishes whilst holding true to tradition at the same time.\u0026nbsp; Broken into tasty chapters entitled Light Bites; Vegetables and Lentils; Fish, Meat and Poultry; Breads and Rice; Salads; Pickles and Chutneys; abd Desserts and Drinks, Indian Made Easy contains quick uncomplicated recipes for every occasion, as well as information on pantry staples, basics, and must-have spices, as well as a fabulous menu planner to help you put together opulent feasts and wonderful combinations of tastes, textures and flavours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8941_zpsxz5cf2yf.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8941_zpsxz5cf2yf.jpg\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCook up Lamb Kofta with saffron creme fraiche and Tamarind rice with onion; learn how to make coriander (cilantro) stuffed naan and sesame and ginger chicken skewers; please the veggies with dishes like Aubergine with Chilli Pomegranate Dressing (see above photo) and a cheat's Dhal Makhani; ad sate your sweet tooth with a pistachio kulfi or a Pomegranate and rosewater granita.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8944_zpslgoflqvq.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8944_zpslgoflqvq.jpg\" width=\"331\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEverything is photographed beautifully and in all honesty I cannot wait to get stuck in and start cooking with it!\u0026nbsp; Indian Made Easy is a beautiful and delicious cookbook that brings Indian cookery up to date for the modern and busy cook.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8938_zpsicrqpa6t.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8938_zpsicrqpa6t.jpg\" width=\"280\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUK based author Amandip Uppal is a former stylist and writer. She\u0026nbsp; worked for many years at The Times, and later became Deputy Fashion Editor of Conde Naste Traveler.\u0026nbsp; Drawing on her life-long love of design and food, she created ChilliHotChocolate.com . . .\u0026nbsp; an online kitchen and dining emporium.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EIndian Made Easy\u003C\/b\u003E, by Amandip Uppal\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPhotography by Lisa Linder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPaperback: 256 pages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublisher:\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.murdochbooks.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Murdoch Books\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (8 Sept. 2016)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLanguage: English\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN-10: 1743368585\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN-13: 978-1743368589\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to Murdoch Books for sending me a copy for review.\u0026nbsp; Although I was sent a free copy I was not oblidged to write a positive review.\u0026nbsp; Any opinions are entirely my own."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1477249717233179121\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/09\/indian-made-easy.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1477249717233179121"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1477249717233179121"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/09\/indian-made-easy.html","title":"Indian Made Easy "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4751012223822877055"},"published":{"$t":"2016-09-08T14:51:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-09-08T14:55:18.959+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy Mediterranean by Sue Quinn"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8906_zpsqxrotgeu.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8906_zpsqxrotgeu.jpg\" width=\"363\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe traditional Mediterranean way of eating is widely recognised as the healthiest approach to food in the world. Eating Mediterranean involves falling into the rhythm of the seasons and eating the freshest produce possible, when it's at its very best. It means filling your shopping basket with yoghurt, cheese, olive oil, fruit, leafy greens, nuts, seafood, whole grains and pulses and enjoying these foods with friends and family. In fact, you could say that eating Mediterranean is the healthiest way to eat in the world; abundant in fresh produce and legumes, and making great use of poultry and fish rather than red meat. Mediterranean-style eating has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn \u003Cb\u003EEasy Mediterranean\u003C\/b\u003E, author Sue Quinn adopts the Mediterranean way of eating with 100 delicious light, bright and delicious Mediterranean-influenced dishes that are easy to prepare and share.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8907_zpsdxpfnwna.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8907_zpsdxpfnwna.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDivided into seven tasty chapters with some really nice illustrations and beautiful photographs, this is a lovely compendium of a variety of Mediterranean style recipes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Starting The Day_zpsh79yxcrc.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Starting%20The%20Day_zpsh79yxcrc.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EStarting the Day\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; with everything from basic breakfast bowls, to pancakes, crispy cheese pies, stewed fruits, Tomato Bread, etc.\u0026nbsp; Engineered to get your day off to a delicious and healthy start.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Plates to Share_zpsequxf23l.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Plates%20to%20Share_zpsequxf23l.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EPlates to share\u003C\/i\u003E . . .\u0026nbsp; dips and spreads, relishes, tapenade . . .\u0026nbsp; tasty and delicious ways to share with family and friends.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Salads and Soups_zpsdskauewb.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Salads%20and%20Soups_zpsdskauewb.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003ESalads and Soups\u003C\/i\u003E . . .\u0026nbsp; we often have a soup for supper or even just a salad for lunch.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This book has a very delicious looking assortment to choose from!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Meat poultry and fish_zpsauzlehp5.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Meat%20poultry%20and%20fish_zpsauzlehp5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EMeat, Poultry \u0026amp; Fish\u003C\/i\u003E . . . grills, bakes and slow dishes\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; guaranteed to make your tastebuds tingle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Pasta Beans Rice and Grains_zpseorwpss5.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Pasta%20Beans%20Rice%20and%20Grains_zpseorwpss5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EPasta, Beans, Rice and Grains\u003C\/i\u003E . . . Eat to your carb loving hearts content with a delicious variety of choices!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Vegetables_zpsliqkzueb.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Vegetables_zpsliqkzueb.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EVegetables\u003C\/i\u003E . . . That roasted beet root salad\u0026nbsp; and those stuffed tomatoes are calling my name and they are only two of the delicious recipes on offer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Sweet Things_zpsq9eufzlo.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Sweet%20Things_zpsq9eufzlo.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003ESweet Things\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E . . .\u0026nbsp; because a little bit of what Timothy likes does Timothy a lot of good.\u0026nbsp; Lots of delicious choices here.\u0026nbsp; From tarts and cakes to granitas.\u0026nbsp; Yum!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSue Quinn combines the vibrant flavours of the countries that hug the Mediterranean Sea to create fresh and contemporary dishes that taste wonderful and are also good for you. Vegetables, fruit, grains, legumes and seafood take centre stage in 100 recipes - with meat, poultry and sweet dishes in the mix, too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll are easy to prepare and share, reflecting a cornerstone of the Mediterranean approach, which is that food should be a pleasure to be enjoyed with friends and family.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love the quirky illustrations and the beautiful photography.\u0026nbsp; I cannot wait to get stuck into some of these!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPaperback: 208 pages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublisher: Murdoch Books (11 Aug. 2016)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLanguage: English\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN-10: 1743367465\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN-13: 978-1743367469\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESue Quinn\u003C\/b\u003E is a cookery writer and journalist who won the Fortnum \u0026amp; Mason for her writing online in 2016. Sue's work has appeared in the Guardian, The Telegraph, Delicious magazine, Dorset Magazine and The Foodie Bugle, including recipes and articles about food trends, ingredients and producers. A former national newspaper journalist and foreign correspondent, she has drawn on her extensive travels as inspiration for a number of cookery books. Sue is also the author of Easy Vegan.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote - I was sent a free copy of this book for review, but was not required to write a positive review.  Any and all opinions are my own. \n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4751012223822877055\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/09\/easy-mediterranean-by-sue-quinn.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4751012223822877055"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4751012223822877055"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/09\/easy-mediterranean-by-sue-quinn.html","title":"Easy Mediterranean by Sue Quinn"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6319393601904009118"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-29T11:58:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-07-29T11:58:09.451+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nourishing Noodles, Book Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8245_zpspkc9lfpv.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8245_zpspkc9lfpv.jpg\" width=\"364\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI received a new cookbook recently, just in time for the inevitable bounty of cucumbers, squash, zucchini, and other summer produce!\u0026nbsp; This new book is all about turning those vegetables into healthy noodles. Nourishing Noodles by Chris Anca of\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/talesofakitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Tales of a Kitchen\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E has more than 150 pages of pasta-less noodle recipes and ideas and includes recipes for non-summer produce as well, such as beets, potatoes, and carrots. There are even recipes for using up those broccoli stalks!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are seven beautifully photographed chapters for recipe which range from the simple to the elaborate, along with helpful information about what Spiralizing is, what you need to do it, how to get started, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Breakfasts_zpskt3c968l.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Breakfasts_zpskt3c968l.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThink you can't spiralize for breakfast?\u0026nbsp; Think again!\u0026nbsp; I am keen to try the Carrot Granola Breakfast To-Go!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Appetizers and Snacks_zpssnrctdfd.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Appetizers%20and%20Snacks_zpssnrctdfd.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAppetizers and Snacks -\u0026nbsp; delicious wraps and pancakes, canapes, rolls, etc. 18 pages of snacking and appetizer goodies!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Soups_zpssdawzzlx.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Soups_zpssdawzzlx.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nJust look at those delicious sounding soups!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Raw Entrees_zpsaolhpy1g.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Raw%20Entrees_zpsaolhpy1g.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAre you into Raw Food?\u0026nbsp; There are plenty of recipes to choose from.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Entrees_zpsg2r9edo1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Entrees_zpsg2r9edo1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDo you prefer your food cooked? \u0026nbsp; There are plenty of delicious looking entrees also.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cimg alt=\" photo Desserts_zpsfxy1lclm.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Desserts_zpsfxy1lclm.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMmmm . . .\u0026nbsp; Dessert.\u0026nbsp; Sweet Potato Brownie anyone?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe book ends with a chapter based on Basics, Condiments, Toppings and more, as well as a complete Index to all of the recipes in the book.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome recipes do call for stocking the pantry with ingredients you might not already have on hand, such as hemp hearts, miso and za'atar. And many recipes will require a good spiralizer than can handle fruits and other produce that may not easily fit in a smaller sized hand held spiralizer, but even if you can't make some of the noodles, this book is still really helpful. \u0026nbsp; I am keen to try making some of the basics like nut milk, coconut bacon, vegetable stock powder, preserved lemon and raw \"Parmesan.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis book is great for people who want to manage their gluten or refined grain intake, but its also really helpful for anyone wanting to easily incorporate more vegetables into their diet, or even just looking for quick dinner ideas. Spiralizing vegetables is much faster and easier than chopping and grating, and its a lot of fun!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN8265_zpsve0gln6u.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN8265_zpsve0gln6u.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you're vegan, vegetarian, low carb, or just looking for fresh, healthy and easy recipes to add to your menu, Nourishing Noodles has all the recipes you want! \n\nSpiralizing takes just a few minutes and here Cristiana Anca, founder of Whole Noodles, provides you with 75 step-by-step recipes to turn any firm vegetable into a healthy, filling and comforting noodle meal.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"col-md-6 product_details_block product_details_image\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"well\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"gogle_books_link\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan id=\"__GBS_Button0\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ENourishing Noodles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E -Spiralize Nearly 100 Plant-Based Recipes for Zoodles, Ribbons, and Other Vegetable Spirals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"section\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EAuthor: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quartoknows.com\/authors\/26235\/Chris-Anca\/\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003EChris Anca\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"section\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EFormat: \u003Cspan itemprop=\"bookFormat\"\u003EFlexibound\u003C\/span\u003E, \u003Cspan itemprop=\"numberOfPages\"\u003E176\u003C\/span\u003E Pages\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"section\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EISBN: \u003Cspan itemprop=\"isbn\"\u003E9781631061844\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"section\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EPublisher: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quartoknows.com\/Race-Point-Publishing\" itemprop=\"publisher\"\u003ERace Point Publishing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"section\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"section\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E$22.99\/US \/£14.99 UK \/$27.99 CAN\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6319393601904009118\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/nourishing-noodles-book-review.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6319393601904009118"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6319393601904009118"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/nourishing-noodles-book-review.html","title":"Nourishing Noodles, Book Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1035077437640008703"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-07T11:51:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-07-07T11:51:47.978+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy.  Tasty.  Healthy."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7520_zps7w0tn76e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7520_zps7w0tn76e.jpg\" width=\"361\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI recently received a copy of the cookery book Easy, Tasty, Healthy by Barbara Cousins for review.  The book features recipes are quick and simple to prepare using easy to obtain ingredients whilst creating food that is both healthy and delicious. Easy. Tasty. Healthy. features everything from refreshing salads, tasty tray bakes and crowd pleasing pizza and pasta dishes, as well as a number of sweet goodies, which are sure to please. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis book is particularly recommended for those with food tolerances and those wishing to improve their weight and health. Cutting out foods such as gluten, dairy and sugar is a lifestyle choice that can be life enhancing. These recipes embrace this and provide a huge variety of meals that are full of flavour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7523_zpsjmd1e3ca.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7523_zpsjmd1e3ca.jpg\" width=\"389\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIncluded are a wide variety of options to take you from Breakfast through to Lunch and Dinner, not to mention Desserts and Sweet Treats, but with a healthy twist and free from alot of things which more and more people are having to avoide these days such as gluten, dairy, soya, eggs, sugar\u0026nbsp; and yeast.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7525_zpscayeszom.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7525_zpscayeszom.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFabulously healthy breakfasts such as Power Porridge, Meusli, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7526_zps0rm1nu63.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7526_zps0rm1nu63.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOr how about a tasty Smoked Salmon Tray Bake?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7528_zpsymkzp8mo.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7528_zpsymkzp8mo.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDelicious lunches\u0026nbsp; . . .at home or on the go, such as Courgette and Broadbean Soup\u0026nbsp; . . .Chicken, Sweetcorn and Bacon Salad pot, to name just a few . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7529_zpst7o12mli.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7529_zpst7o12mli.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Salad Pots all look gorgeous, but then everything in this book looks gorgeous.\u0026nbsp; The photographs are magnificent!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7531_zpsi4i6j7bh.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7531_zpsi4i6j7bh.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFancy some pasta?\u0026nbsp; It's not off the menu . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7532_zpsfuu35zlf.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7532_zpsfuu35zlf.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNeither is Pizza\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7534_zpsyovtnmpo.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7534_zpsyovtnmpo.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith substantial Salads (Smoked Mackeral, New Potato and Orange Salad) . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7535_zps7otprzn2.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7535_zps7otprzn2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHealthy Stir Fries\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; (Cardamom and Lemon Chicken Stir Fry) . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7537_zpsfguk8yte.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7537_zpsfguk8yte.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDelicious One Pot Wonders\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; (Speedy Vegetable Paella) . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7540_zpsqj6hqeae.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7540_zpsqj6hqeae.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd fabulous roasts . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is something for every taste and want . . . ragouts, chilies, casseroles and stews . . .\u0026nbsp; its all here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7543_zpsd0nyzaud.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7543_zpsd0nyzaud.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlus tasty options for your leftovers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7548_zpsamo4jfwm.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7548_zpsamo4jfwm.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;And yes, even something for your sweet tooth, with cakes and bakes, ice creams, crumbles, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd tasty snacks for noshing that are healthy . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7555_zpsuhznbhbq.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7555_zpsuhznbhbq.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLike these fabulous looking energy balls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis book is quite simply packed full of easy to follow recipes which range from breakfast, lunch on the go, past\u0026amp; pizza, salads \u0026amp; stir fries, one pots wonders (Sausage \u0026amp; lentils stew is delicious!), cakes and desserts and loads more. A practical way of viewing cooking,with a simple and no nonsense approach which I love. Very little fiddling around but with facts and insights around nutrition and eating well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI highly recommend, but here is a recipe which you can try and decide for yourself for a gluten free and tasty Apricot and\u0026nbsp; Ginger Frangipane Pie.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7550_zpsgmo7esb1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7550_zpsgmo7esb1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Apricot and Ginger Frangipane Pie*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 6\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/apricot-and-ginger-frangipane-pie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n is a delicious and decadent trat which you can enjoy knowing that its \ngood for the ody as well as the sou.\u0026nbsp; This pudding is best served \nslightly warm with a cold accompaniment, such as whipped coconut cream \nor ice cream.\u0026nbsp; (recipes in the book)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g pitted dates, finely diced (scant cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n110ml of water (4 fluid ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n8 just ripe apricots, halved and stoned\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 pieces of crystalised ginger, diced (optional)\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g of gluten free plain flour (3 ounces, 1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tp bicarbonate of soda\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp gluten free baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g ground almonds (14 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g polenta, or medium maize meal (scant half cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp almond extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS lemon juice\u003C\/div\u003E\n110ml rice bran oil (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150 - 200ml dairyfree milk or water (5 to 7 fluid ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Butter a deep 10 inch deep sided round pie dish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace\n the dates and water in a pan and bring to the boil. Remove from the \nheat, cover with a lid and leave to soften for about 30 minutes while \nyou prepare the other ingredients.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace the apricots in \nthe dish, cut side down, and scatter over the ginger pieces.\u0026nbsp; Sift \ntogether the flour, soda, and baking powder.\u0026nbsp; Mix with the ground \nalmonds and polenta.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPlace the date mixture in a food\n processor with the almond extract, lemon juice, oil and 150ml (5 fluid \nounces) of the milk or water and blend until smooth.\u0026nbsp; Add the flour \nmixture and process again, adding a bit more liquid if needed, to make a\n very soft, dropping consistency, almost like a thick batter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSpoon\n the mixture carefully on top of the apricots, level the surface and \nbake on the middle shelf of the oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until \nbrown on top and springy to the touch.\u0026nbsp; Serve while still slightly\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwarm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI really like this book because it has recipes which are simple to prepare, using easy to obtain ingredients.\u0026nbsp; In short, they are very doable, and yes healthy and delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBarbara Cousins is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and the author of three bestselling recipe books in her series Cooking Without.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EEasy. Tasty.\u0026nbsp; Healthy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E by Barbara Cousins\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by Thorsons\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN - 978-0-00-815683-1\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n£16.99 UK\/ $26.99 CAN\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harpercollins.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHarper Collins \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EPublishers for sending me a copy for review.\u0026nbsp; Any opinions are my own. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1035077437640008703\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/easy-tasty-healthy.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1035077437640008703"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1035077437640008703"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/07\/easy-tasty-healthy.html","title":"Easy.  Tasty.  Healthy."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5379083601909705942"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-13T13:59:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-13T13:59:54.409+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Perfecting Sourdough by Jane Mason"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7562_zpsrw1yfzcw.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7562_zpsrw1yfzcw.jpg\" width=\"373\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI recently received a cookbook for review entitled \u003Cb\u003EPerfecting Sourdough\u003C\/b\u003E, by Jane Mason.\u0026nbsp; Mastering the art and science of baking with starters and wild yeast. Expert author and founder of Virtuous Bread, Jane Mason, has provided the ultimate companion for those wanting to master the art of baking with starters and wild yeast. Chapters dedicated to each type of sourdough cover everything from basic step-by-step instructions to troubleshooting tips and advice on equipment and ingredients. Perfecting Sourdough is packed with useful information to give even the most novice baker the confidence to crack sourdough!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EI was really excited to get this book. I have always wanted to bake my own sourdough bread.\u0026nbsp; I don't know why . . .\u0026nbsp; I have never had any success with regular bread, but I thought I might have success with this type.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7563_zpselpmtgqf.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7563_zpselpmtgqf.jpg\" width=\"361\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChapters dedicated to each type of sourdough cover everything from basic step-by-step instructions to troubleshooting tips and advice on equipment and ingredients.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7564_zpskfmqm5pi.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN7564_zpskfmqm5pi.jpg\" width=\"333\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is literally everything you need to know in this book.\u0026nbsp; Equipment, tools, Bread and Sourdough basics, etc.\u0026nbsp; Scattered amongst all of the information and recipes are some very beautiful photographs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Batter Bread_zpsop3b0wvy.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Batter%20Bread_zpsop3b0wvy.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is a chapter on Batter Bread. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Pancakes, waffles, breads. as it says that are a bit simler and a great place to start when you are baking with children and there is a little bit less time to wait before sampling the finished goodies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Everyday Rye_zpsmziq6sdy.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Everyday%20Rye_zpsmziq6sdy.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEveryday Rye. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Breads created using a Rye Starter, and all the knowledge you need in order to make some very decent rye breads like Swedish Limpa or Peasant Bread.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Everyday Wheat_zpsolppikp3.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Everyday%20Wheat_zpsolppikp3.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEveryday Wheat.\u0026nbsp; These are the loaves created using a Wheat Sourdough Starter.\u0026nbsp; Loaves like San Francisco Sourdough Bread and Ciabatta Bread . . . French Bread, Pizza Bases, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Flavoured Wheat_zpsiumrrfr4.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Flavoured%20Wheat_zpsiumrrfr4.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFlavoured Wheat\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; these are the everyday breads with a bit of something extra added to give an additional depth of transforming flavours.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Grains and seeds, cooked vegetables, dried fruits etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Sweet Bread and Buns_zps1yxpcqjv.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Sweet%20Bread%20and%20Buns_zps1yxpcqjv.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSweet Bread and Buns\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; or as she says, a delicious alternative to cake.\u0026nbsp; Here are the Cinnamon buns, Gingerbreads, Austrian Christmas Bread, etc. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had high hopes for Perfecting Sourdough from the start. The 160-page hardback is the third of Jane Mason’s books after she set up Virtuous Bread in 2010 to help people make, find and learn about good bread.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6921_zpskj8w1re5.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6921_zpskj8w1re5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI tried to create a starter from scratch no less than three times, hence the length of time I have taken to review the book.\u0026nbsp; It failed for me each and every time. \u0026nbsp; I can only conclude that the air where I live is too polluted to make a sourdough starter from scratch. \u0026nbsp; I was very disappointed in that because I had really, really wanted to make my own sourdough bread, and show you something that I had created from the book.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I did give it a good go however, so all is not lost.\u0026nbsp; I will try again in the Winter. Maybe the same pollution that is in my air now won't be in my air then.\u0026nbsp; Hope springs eternal!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn any case, if you are wanting to try making your own sourdough from scratch, this is a book which is filled to overflowing with all the information you might need to know in order to do so!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; There is also a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1728037617430985\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFacebook Group\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E which is baking their way through the book.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPERFECTING SOURDOUGH, by JaneMason\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by Apple Press\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(Part of the Quarto Publishing Group)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHardback, Colour, 160 pages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN: 9781845436506\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n£14.99\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany Thanks\u0026nbsp; to Apple Press for sending me this book to review.\u0026nbsp; Although I was sent the book free of charge, I was not required to write a positive review. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5379083601909705942\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/06\/perfecting-sourdough-by-jane-mason.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5379083601909705942"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5379083601909705942"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/06\/perfecting-sourdough-by-jane-mason.html","title":"Perfecting Sourdough by Jane Mason"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3908755886950013415"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-24T12:02:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-24T12:02:27.720+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Healthy Speedy Suppers by Katriona Macgregor, cookbook review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6848_zps0cesdisd.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6848_zps0cesdisd.jpg\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnother cookery book I received recently for review is Healthy Speedy Suppers, by Katriona MacGregor. Bursting with quick, simple and deliciously healthy recipes, Healthy Speedy Suppers will inspire anyone who feels too tired or busy to cook at the end of the day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nKatriona MacGregor started her Speedy Weeknight Suppers column for The Telegraph online in 2013, after a move back to exhausting London office life caused a slump in her diet. Resolving to break away from eating ready meals and cheese on toast every night, she began developing recipes that took no more than 40 minutes to make, were packed with good quality, wholesome ingredients, and tasted fantastic.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6849_zpstetha7lb.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6849_zpstetha7lb.jpg\" width=\"333\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt is brimming over with advice for those who are short on time but stillwant to eat nutritiously and how to stock a healthy larder.\u0026nbsp; There are Six tasty chapters of recipes including . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Soups and Salads_zpsb9zfd1gq.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Soups%20and%20Salads_zpsb9zfd1gq.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESoups and Salads \u003C\/b\u003E- Nineteen delicious recipes including such fabulous delights as Little Gem, Cucumber and Rocket Soup, Asparagus, Broccoli and Proscuitto Salad wih Caper and Herb Dressing, Roast Carrot, Tomato and Dill Soup, Prawn, Courgette and Coriander Salad.\u0026nbsp; Who knew healthy could be so delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Poultry_zpsictjldlb.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Poultry_zpsictjldlb.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EPoultry \u003C\/b\u003E- Fourteen Tasty Delights . . .\u0026nbsp; Soy Roast Chicken Legs with Butternut Squash and Red Peppers, Pheasant, Coconut and Tamarind Curry, Honey and Mustard Glazed Poussin, Duck Breasts with Peaches and Balsamic Vinegar to name but a few. \u0026nbsp; Totally tempting to the tastebuds.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Meat_zpsixzx6ldd.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Meat_zpsixzx6ldd.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMeat \u003C\/b\u003E- Sixteen tantalizingly delicious sounding meaty meals including Pork, Courgette and Broccoli Stir Fry, Paprika Pork with Red Peppers, Corned Beef Hash with Roast Tomatoes, Lamb with Bashed Peas and Tomato \u0026amp; Mint Salsa. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Fish_zpsyeiihvlg.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Fish_zpsyeiihvlg.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFish -\u0026nbsp; Fifteen Oceanic Delights including\u0026nbsp; Sea Bass with Thai Vegetables, Moroccan Fish Tagine, Spicy prawn and Tomato Spaghetti, Garlic Roast Salmon with Courgettes and Olives.\u0026nbsp; Can't wait to get stuck in!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Grains Pulses and Vegetables_zps0yhacwaq.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Grains%20Pulses%20and%20Vegetables_zps0yhacwaq.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EGrains, Pulses \u0026amp; Vegetables \u003C\/b\u003E- 18 delicious recipes using these as their main ingredient.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Fabulous sounding dishes such as Chickpea and Black-eyed Bean Chilli, Courgette, Cherry Tomato and Goats Cheese Frittata, Quinoa, Courgette and Herb Cakes,\u0026nbsp; Butternut Squash, Chestnut and Sage Risotto to name but a few.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd finally\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Dips Sauces and Dressings_zpsmugsukdh.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Dips%20Sauces%20and%20Dressings_zpsmugsukdh.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EDips, Sauces \u0026amp; Dressings\u003C\/b\u003E - Eight different dips, sauces and dressings including Butterbean and Pumpkin Seed Hummus, Grainy Mustard Mayonnaise, Beetroot and Walnut Dip and Watercress Sauce, just for starters.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo surprise . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; no desserts.\u0026nbsp; Boo Hoo, but then again, unless you are talking about eating a fresh piece of fruit there are not too many healthy desserts are there really.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe recipes are fresh, seasonal and nutritious and showcase a broad range of influences from around the world. Ingredient lists are short, prep is kept to a minimum and the methods are relaxed, often featuring one-pot or one-tray cooking. All of them have been put to the test at home after a busy day in the office, and the ingredients are easy to find and can be scooped up on the way back from work. Ranging from the summery Strawberry, Fennel \u0026amp; Chicken Salad, to warming Aubergine \u0026amp; Red Lentil Curry and zesty Sea Bass with Thai Vegetable Noodles, there is something here for every mood, diet and seasons.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMost of the recipes are wheat and dairy free, and are all naturally low in fat, sugar and refined carbohydrates. Also included are a guide to larder essentials, suggestions for leftovers, ingredient substitutions and simple variations.\u0026nbsp; This is truly a one-stop cooking resource for stressed, busy people.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI, for one, can't wait to get stuck in!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"alignleft ubb-about-author-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/carolsnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Katriona-MacGregor-1-e1462469507139.jpg?fit=150,150\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFood writer and chef Katriona MacGregor has been cooking, thinking and writing about food since she was able to wield a wooden spoon. Leith’s trained, she has worked all over the country in restaurants, private houses and cookery schools both cooking and designing recipes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\n\u003Ca class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.katrionaskitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWebsite\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.katrionaskitchen.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlog\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kat_macgregor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EHealthy Speed Suppers\u003C\/b\u003E, by Katriona Macgregor\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\nHard Cover, Colour \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\nPublished by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ipgbook.com\/nourish-publishing-publisher-NOU.php\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENourish\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, eat well, live well\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\nISBN # 978-1-84899-299-3\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\n£16.99\/UK\u0026nbsp; $24.99\/USA\u0026nbsp; $26.95\/CAN \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ubb-author-links\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3908755886950013415\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/05\/healthy-speedy-suppers-by-katriona.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3908755886950013415"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3908755886950013415"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/05\/healthy-speedy-suppers-by-katriona.html","title":"Healthy Speedy Suppers by Katriona Macgregor, cookbook review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2191996342407707252"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-08T15:36:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-08T15:36:30.797+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fast Days and Feast Days . . . "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6323_zpstrcgddd7.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6323_zpstrcgddd7.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"327\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEat great and feel well all week long with the Intragram star everyone is talking about!\u0026nbsp; I was recently sent a cookery book to review, entitled Elly Pear's FAST DAYS \u0026amp; FEAST DAYS, by Elly Curshen, foodie and proprieter of the hugely popular Pear Cafe!\u0026nbsp; Having opened this cafe in March of 2006, running a supper club and pop ups, she soon found her weight creeping up and so she tried out the 5:2 philosophy of eating, which great results.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; In this new cookbook Elly shares some of her favourite, most exciting recipes fo reating well and enjoying food on both fast days and feast days.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo FST dAYS AD FEAST DAYS_zps3k275vou.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/FST%20dAYS%20AD%20FEAST%20DAYS_zps3k275vou.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFast Days and Feast Days is a collection of more than 100 of Elly's favourite pescetarian recipes from both fast and feast days, her home kitchen and her cafe, inspired by world cooking, but always with an eye on the local greengrocers.\u0026nbsp; With clear and concise advice on shopping well and using your local shops, stocking your refrigerator and cupboards sensibly and avoiding waste at all costs, this book will guide you to a new way of eating delicious and nutritious food all the year through.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Breakfast_zpsn0tgjpde.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Breakfast_zpsn0tgjpde.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIncluded in the book is a very comprehensive Introdutory to the ideology behind the 5:2 way of eating, including store cupboard essentials, how to shop, where to shop, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe first recipe chapter revolves around Breakfasts and Brunches with a wide variety delights on offer such as Honey Oat, Granola, Avocado and Miso Butter on toast and yes\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; . . . even Buttermilk Pancakes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo sALADS_zpszeuamm45.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/sALADS_zpszeuamm45.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeekday Lunches and Salads\u0026nbsp; brings to the table such delights as Mexican Avocado Chopped Salad, Raw Rainbow Salad with Golden Amazing Sauce, and King Prawn, Fennel, Pink Grapefruit, and Mint Salad, to name but a few.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo soups_zpsc8oamyfo.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/soups_zpsc8oamyfo.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDo you like soup?\u0026nbsp; Not a problem, there are some lovely soups in the book, including such tasty offerings as Yellow Gazpacho with Avocado Salsa and Tomato, Lentil and Broccoli Soup,\u0026nbsp; Roast Parsnip Soup . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Dinner_zpsqwgatoza.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Dinner_zpsqwgatoza.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeeknights will see you sitting down to dinner with such delights as Sweet Potato, Lentil, Kale and Coconut Curry, Root Vegetable and Halloumi Fritters with Frying Pan Flat Bread, Beetroot Burgers . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Entertaining_zpsedotpcor.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Entertaining_zpsedotpcor.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEntertaining?\u0026nbsp; Not a problem!\u0026nbsp; You and your guests can enjoy a variety of dishes\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; Tofu and Kale Gyoza, Seared Scallops in Brown Butter with Double Jerusalem Artichoke, Blue Cheese Polenta with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts . . . scrummy yummy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Nibbles_zpsjjn1vclw.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Nibbles_zpsjjn1vclw.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLike to Nibble?\u0026nbsp; Again, not a problem with such tasty things such as Babaganoush with Pita Chips, Spicy Roasted Chickpeas, Basement Rarebit . . . to name but a few . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo pickles_zps5rseupwh.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/pickles_zps5rseupwh.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;There are Sauces, Pickles and Dressings\u0026nbsp; . . . Golden Amazing Sauce (amazing!), Ginger and Miso Dressing, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo puddings_zpsfhmdhuck.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/puddings_zpsfhmdhuck.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd don't think that dessert is off the menu!\u0026nbsp; How would you like to sit down before a slice of Best Ever Carrot Cake, Ewe'scurd Cheesecake Mousse with Spiced Poached Pears . . .\u0026nbsp; or Rosemary and Lemon Posset with Italian Meringue!\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPacked full of more than 120 recipes for both fast days and feast days, from her home kitchen and her cafe, this is cooking inspired by world cuisine but always with an eye on the local green grocers.\u0026nbsp; This is delicious food.\u0026nbsp; Fresh food.\u0026nbsp; Interesting food.\u0026nbsp; Fantastic food.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWho knew healthy could taste and look so good!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nElly Pear's Fast Days \u0026amp; Feast Days\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby Elly Pear\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harpercollins.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHarper Collins Publishers\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN 978-0-00-815792-0\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUK £20.00\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6323_zpstrcgddd7.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6323_zpstrcgddd7.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"327\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nElly Curshen (aka Elly Pear) is the founding owner of Pear Cafe in Bristol, a must-visit destination with a cult following.\u0026nbsp; The Pear Cafe frittata has people queuing out the door and the hugely popular Ham, Emmenthal and Chicken Crackling Sandwich was named one of Buzzfeed's 17 Sandwiches You Must Eat Before You Die.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nElly is the resident food anc cookery columnist for Instyle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTwitter -\u0026nbsp;@PearCafe\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInstagram -\u0026nbsp;@EllyPear \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2191996342407707252\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/04\/fast-days-and-feast-days.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2191996342407707252"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2191996342407707252"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/04\/fast-days-and-feast-days.html","title":"Fast Days and Feast Days . . . "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4021787992701836079"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-03T04:30:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-04T06:21:16.641+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cook-bookery"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Grow Your Own Cake and Plum Muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6203_zpsgw0ftvux.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6203_zpsgw0ftvux.jpg\" height=\"308\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI baked these lovely Plum Muffins the other day, using some South African Plums I got on offer from the shops.\u0026nbsp; I can't wait to bake them again when the plums on our own plum tree are ripe!\u0026nbsp; (More than a few months off)\u0026nbsp; It really was a beautiful muffin recipe, one of the best I have ever baked.\u0026nbsp; I got it from the new cookery book entitled, \u003Cb\u003EGrow Your Own Cake,\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ci\u003Erecipes from plot to plate\u003C\/i\u003E, by Holly Farrell.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5683_zpsf2mn6dt4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5683_zpsf2mn6dt4.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"362\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was really excited about being given a chance to review this book.\u0026nbsp; We grow all of our own soft fruit in our garden, plus pears, plums and apples.\u0026nbsp; The idea of actually having a cooking from a book which encourages you to bake from things you have grown yourself really appeals to me!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; we are a nation of gardeners and bakers.\u0026nbsp; It seems only natural that we combine the two!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5685_zpsqwdtqb4c.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5685_zpsqwdtqb4c.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt begins with a lovely introduction plus tips for using the book . . .\u0026nbsp; gardening tips . . .\u0026nbsp; with a wealthy of information what, when and how to plant, etc.\u0026nbsp; plus an extensive kitchen section containing pretty much all of the information you need to know if you are going to have a baking kitchen!\u0026nbsp; (equipment, ingredients, baking terms, etc)\u0026nbsp; Plus there are Seasonal Chapters (Spring \u0026amp; Summer Cakes, Autumn \u0026amp; Winter Cakes), as well as a chapter on Afternoon Tea (who doesn't love Afternoon tea!), one on Puddings and another on Savoury Bakes.\u0026nbsp; Included as well stockist information for supplies, and a full index.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Cakes_zps4yql7c3g.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Cakes_zps4yql7c3g.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I am a great proponent of seasonal cooking.\u0026nbsp; I adhere to the laws of nature which tell me that berries taste better when they are in season as do other things.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 79db767237f117de7b74208536102a18_zpsbbayr4uk.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/79db767237f117de7b74208536102a18_zpsbbayr4uk.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow that it is Spring I just cannot wait for the Elderflowers to be in bloom along with our gooseberries so that I can bake this stunning Gooseberry and Elderflower Cake . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 76418ff7c6a1ddac27d06693bf8172ea_zpsyqyfxqup.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/76418ff7c6a1ddac27d06693bf8172ea_zpsyqyfxqup.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNot to mention this Pea Cheesecake which is in the Savoury Bake section.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Cakes 2_zpsyfaz6ru3.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Cakes%202_zpsyfaz6ru3.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe photography, by Jason Ingram, throughout the book is quite simply stunning.\u0026nbsp; With fifty mouthwatering recipes accompanied with easy to follow steps and generous illustrations, taking you all the way from sowing the seeds to cutting the cake, this truly is a beautiful book.\u0026nbsp; You needn't be a keen gardener to be able to use it either, as none of the ingredients are so outrageous that anyone couldn't get ahold of them.\u0026nbsp; But it does inspire one to want to get their hands dirty and grow a bit of their own food.\u0026nbsp; How could it not!\u0026nbsp; It is just, plainly put . . .\u0026nbsp; a beautiful and useful book for anyone to add to their cookery book library!\u0026nbsp; I love my copy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course the proof is in the eating and so I baked a\u0026nbsp; muffin recipe from the book which turned out beautifully.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6204_zps9fqbmup2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6204_zps9fqbmup2.jpg\" height=\"388\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCalled \"A Muffin for All Seasons,\" there are variations for the muffin to go with every season, from early spring rhubarb and ginger, to summer berries, autumn plums and winter apples and sweet potatoes.\u0026nbsp; I just happened to have some plums in the house.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6205_zpsbs0zzh7r.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6205_zpsbs0zzh7r.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"358\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI should have actually pushed the plum slices down a bit into the muffin batter so that they stayed in the middle, but nevermind . . . these were delicious muffins even if the plums ended up a bit off centre when compared to the ones in the book.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6206_zps5kz8yx9v.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6206_zps5kz8yx9v.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI cannot wait to try some of the other versions.\u0026nbsp; The apple and sweet potato sound positively gorgeous!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6207_zpsihsy0uc5.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6207_zpsihsy0uc5.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*A Muffin For All Seasons*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 12\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/a-muffin-for-all-seasons\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nA\n delicious muffin with several variations that work for all seasons.\u0026nbsp; \nAdapted from the fabulous cookery book by Holly Farrell entitled \"Grow \nYour Own Cake.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EYou will need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; 1 X 12 hole muffin or cupcake tin, lined with paper liners, or greased\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EIngredients\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EBasic Muffin Batter :\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n350g\/12 ounces (3 cups) plain flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g\/5 ounces (2\/3 cup packed)\u0026nbsp; light brown muscovado sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g\/3 1\/2 ounces butter (7 TBS), melted and cooled\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 free range egg, lightly beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n300ml\/1\/2 pint (1 1\/4 cups) milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\ndemerara sugar to sprinkle\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESeasonal Fruit\/Veg Versions:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ERhubarb and Ginger:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp ground ginger\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g\/3 1\/2 ounces finely diced rhubarb (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESummer Berries:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n250g\/8 ounces\u0026nbsp; (1 1\/2 cups) soft fruit \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(blueberries, raspberries,\u0026nbsp; or currants)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EPlum:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large plums, pitted and cut into six slices each\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EApple and Sweet Potato:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g\/3 1\/2 oz (1\/2 cup) grated sweet potato\u003C\/div\u003E\n1--g\/3 1\/2 oz (1\/2 cup) grated dessert apple\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMethod:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the basic batter-\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat\n the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Mix together the flour, sugar, \nbaking powder and salt in one bowl, and the melted butter, egg and milk \nin another.\u0026nbsp; Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and, using a \nwhisk, stir briefly to combine everything, adding any fruit\/beg along \nthe way.\u0026nbsp; Spoon into the prepared cases\/tin and add any further fruit.\u0026nbsp; \nSprinkle the tops with a pinch of demerara sugar if desired.\u0026nbsp; Bake for \n25 minutes, until well risen and springy to the touch.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the \noven and leave on a wire rack to cool.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the rhubarb and ginger\u003C\/b\u003E\n - add the ground ginger to the dry ingredients before mixing and stir \nin the rhubarb halfway through combing the wet and dry ingredients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the summer berries version\u003C\/b\u003E\n - add the vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.\u0026nbsp; Stir in two thirds \nof the berries halfway through combining the wet and dry ingredients, \nand stud the remaining berries into the top of the batter once it is in \nthe cases\/tin holes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the plum version - add the vanilla\n extract to the wet ingredients, and set 2 plum pieces into the top of \neach muffin once the batter is in the cases\/tin holes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the apple and sweet potato version \u003C\/b\u003E-\n add the ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the sweet \npotato and apple halfway through combining the wet and dry ingredients.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN6209_zpshbyo3yqs.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN6209_zpshbyo3yqs.jpg\" height=\"358\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGrow Your Own Cake\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eby Holly Farrell with photography by Jason Ingram\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN 978-0-7112-3701-8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished 3rd March 2016\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCopyright Frances Lincoln Limited 2016\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMore info, including where to buy from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.quartoknows.com\/books\/9780711237018\/Grow-Your-Own-Cake.html?direct=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQuartoKnows.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFollow Holly Farrell on Twitter @Holly_E_Farrel\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;#GrowYourOwnCake\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUK £16.99\/ US $24.99 \/ CAN $29.99\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlthough I was sent the book free of charge to review any and all opinions are my own. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4021787992701836079\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/04\/grow-your-own-cake-and-plum-muffins.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4021787992701836079"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4021787992701836079"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/04\/grow-your-own-cake-and-plum-muffins.html","title":"Grow Your Own Cake and Plum Muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6536061077476076689"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-28T17:12:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-03-28T17:12:16.008+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Simply Ramen"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5694_zpsevqo0dsd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5694_zpsevqo0dsd.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I recently received this lovely book, Simply Ramen, a Complete Course in Preparing Ramen Meals at Home by Amy Kimoto-Kahn to review.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I confess I have never had ramen, although I know a lot of people who have and who rave about it.\u0026nbsp; I was very excited to get this book!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5695_zpsxbxayax6.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5695_zpsxbxayax6.jpg\" height=\"398\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have to say that it is one of the most extensive books on the subject I have ever seen with a variety of chapters taking you from the very basics of Ramen Soup bases and Noodles to a variety of toppings, different varieties and sides!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5699_zps7dh7mqkm.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5699_zps7dh7mqkm.jpg\" height=\"263\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is Chicken Ramen, Pork Ramen, Beef, Seafood, Spicy, Vegetable Ramen. \u0026nbsp; Also Cold Ramen and Specialty Ramen.\u0026nbsp; And then the sides . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have always been fond of those dry packets of Ramen noodles.\u0026nbsp; This goes above and beyond those into a magical slurpy delicious world of Ramen goodness.\u0026nbsp; One look at the gorgeous photography and I wanted to slurp up this book too. Everything looks so delicious.\u0026nbsp; The pages are filled with fabulous sounding ramen recipes extensively researched directly from the masters in Tokyo, Japan. I had no idea there were so many variations of ramen.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5706_zpsdwosciss.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5706_zpsdwosciss.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"389\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe stunning photos, along with Amy's mouth watering recipes, will make you want to take your chopsticks out and eat it page by page. The recipes are broken down into steps easy enough for a home cook to conquer as she walks you through the noodles, the soup bases, and then about 70 mouth watering toppings!\u0026nbsp; I think even I can conquer this, and master this skill myself.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5707_zpsffddkm7f.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5707_zpsffddkm7f.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSprinkled throughout the book are delightful stories about Amy's life, Japanese culture, and the history of Ramen so you feel that this is not just a cookbook, but a stroll into a whole new world and culture.\u0026nbsp; This is one of the things I loved most about it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5708_zpsada6idub.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5708_zpsada6idub.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nShe makes it all seem very uncomplicated and do-able with recipes broken down into simple steps for building amazing broths and complex flavor combinations. \u0026nbsp; This book makes is very clear how very versatile and delicious Ramen is.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAthough recent health problems have actually kept me from cooking a recipe from this book I can promise you that I will be doing so in very short order, but I did not want to let another day pass without telling you about it.\u0026nbsp; This book rocks.\u0026nbsp; With uncomplicated and mouthwatering sounding recipes, it is a book which\u0026nbsp; I know I will go to time and time again.\u0026nbsp; I highly recommend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cimg alt=\" photo Simply Ramen-1_zpsauf6klxd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Simply%20Ramen-1_zpsauf6klxd.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"327\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Simply Ramen\u003C\/span\u003E, \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EA Complete Course In Preparing Ramen Meals at Home\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby Amy Kimoto-Kahn\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.quartoknows.com\/brand\/1019\/Race-Point-Publishing\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERace Point Publishing\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHard Cover, Colour, 176 pages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN 978-1-63106-144-8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n$22.99 US\/ £14.99 UK\/ $27.99 CAN\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAbout the author -\u0026nbsp; Amy Kimoto-Kahn is a yonsei, a fourth generation Japanese-American, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.\u0026nbsp; She is a graduate of the Miyajima Ramen School in Osaka, Japan, and has taught a popular series of Asianinspired cooking classes for Williams-Sonoma.\u0026nbsp; She shares her Japanese-American homestyle recipes for the entire family on her blog, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.easypeasyjapanesey.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eeasypeasyjapaneasy.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6536061077476076689\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/03\/simply-ramen.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6536061077476076689"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6536061077476076689"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/03\/simply-ramen.html","title":"Simply Ramen"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7723754949271149005"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-08T12:43:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-03-08T12:43:21.759+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Love, Aimee x - Cookery Book Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5710_zpsor1qo0ej.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5710_zpsor1qo0ej.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI rcently received the most beautiful cookbook for review, entitled Love, Aimee x by noted crafter and blogger, Aimee Twigger,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.twiggstudios.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E (Twigg Studios)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E   I love her blog.  It's gorgeous.  And so is this book.\u0026nbsp; I fell in love with it as soon as I saw the cover, and I think you will too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5711_zpsl6jx8hlr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5711_zpsl6jx8hlr.jpg\" height=\"278\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt contains 50 original, creative recipes brought to you straight from Aimee Twigger's kitchen as featured on her blog with four different categories . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5712_zpsmsekwhjd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5712_zpsmsekwhjd.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"396\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;Cupcakes:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; including such delights as\u0026nbsp; Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins,\u0026nbsp; Rose Cake Pops, Eton Mess Cupcakes etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5714_zps2z30i3kg.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5714_zps2z30i3kg.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ETeatime Treats:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; Cheesecake eggs and shortbread soldiers, Strawberry Milkshake French Toast, Orange, rosewater and saffron scones etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5716_zpsvred5uyv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5716_zpsvred5uyv.jpg\" height=\"399\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ECookies and Confectionery:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E English Madelines, Red Velvet Madeleines, Croquembouche,\u0026nbsp; Alfajres with dulce de Leche, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5718_zpsp6puxwfe.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5718_zpsp6puxwfe.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"387\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EParty Treats\u003C\/b\u003E - Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and Dulce de Leche, Chocolate Fruit and Nut Salami, Summer Cherry Pie S'mores, etc to name but a few.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5715_zpsymixnljl.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5715_zpsymixnljl.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll in all fifty beautiful well-honed recipes with stunning photographs shot by Aimee herself, and step by step instructions so that even the beginner baker can make something both beautiful and delicious.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Aimee also gives crafty tips for beautifully wrapping and presenting her luscious creations so that they are perfect edible gifts for any occasion.\u0026nbsp; From violet and lemon eclairs, chocolate quail's eggs to rose cake pops and banana chocolate doughnuts,\u003Ci\u003E Love,Aimee x\u003C\/i\u003E is the perfect guide to making and baking stunning gifts inexpensively.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Amys Photography_zpses0a7dgc.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Amys%20Photography_zpses0a7dgc.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt\u003Ci\u003E truly \u003C\/i\u003Eis an amazingly, \u003Cb\u003Estunningly\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Ebeautiful \u003C\/span\u003Ebook.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I think any of you would love it.\u0026nbsp; I know I do.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ELove, Aimee x\u003C\/b\u003E by Aimee Twigger\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.murdochbooks.co.uk\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMurdoch Books\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n11th February, 2016\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHardback, colour, 192 pages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN - 9781743365939\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUK - £16.99 \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7723754949271149005\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/03\/love-aimee-x-cookery-book-review.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7723754949271149005"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7723754949271149005"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/03\/love-aimee-x-cookery-book-review.html","title":"Love, Aimee x - Cookery Book Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-248299794186935926"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-08T12:05:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-03-08T12:05:50.236+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"We love Kale - Cookbook Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5673 - Copy_zpsztpgmvb0.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5673%20-%20Copy_zpsztpgmvb0.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"392\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am really behind on my cookery book reviews and I thought I would get the first one in today.\u0026nbsp; I received this book back in February, We Love Kale, over 100\u0026nbsp; Delicious \u0026amp; Healthy Hand-Picked Recipes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This book is really different in that it was written by food bloggers, some of whom I know personally and who are my friends.\u0026nbsp; Lucky them to get to participate in such a wonderful opportunity as co-authoring a cookerybook!\u0026nbsp; I guess you can add the title of cookery book author to their cv's!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5674_zpsdadvgoy4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5674_zpsdadvgoy4.jpg\" height=\"301\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe Love Kale is a cookery book which focuses different ways to incorporate this leafy green vegetable into your diet.\u0026nbsp; Focusing on one ingredient throughout a whole book could be somewhat of a challenge, but\u0026nbsp; as this book proves, it can be done.\u0026nbsp; One might be tempted to think that having one ingrdient as the main focus in a whole book might be somewhat boring but this book is filled with\u0026nbsp; impressive kale recipes from breakfast and brunch, right through to bakes and desserts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5675 - Copy_zpsralqgpve.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5675%20-%20Copy_zpsralqgpve.jpg\" height=\"391\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe fact that it was written by bloggers themselves is impressive as we know that these are real recipes, developed by real people and cooked in real kitchens.\u0026nbsp; I like that.\u0026nbsp; The health benefits of kale are featured alongside 10 easy ways to include kale in your everyday meals, involving a wide range of recipes featuring influences from around the world such as Spain, the Middle East, Taiwan, India and Vietnam amongst other countries. Also included are handy symbols which help you to know if the dish is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten free and wheat free (there are also recipes including meat).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5676_zpsezx7umao.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5676_zpsezx7umao.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are five main chapters in this book:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5677_zpsq0nj16ou.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5677_zpsq0nj16ou.jpg\" height=\"384\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EBreakfast and Brunch\u003C\/b\u003E - tasty sounding recipes such as Kale Shakshuka, Sweet Green Pancakes and Kale and Mushroom Breakfast Muffins.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5678_zps5rhn7hzg.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5678_zps5rhn7hzg.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESnacks, Appetizers and Drinks\u003C\/b\u003E - I would love to dip into the Baked Kale and Artichoke Dip and the\u0026nbsp; Kale, Sweetcorn and Leek Fritters sound delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5679_zpsvkpt4cor.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5679_zpsvkpt4cor.jpg\" height=\"370\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMain Courses\u003C\/b\u003E - There were some recipes which really stood out to me,\u0026nbsp; including,\u0026nbsp; Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns with Pickled Kale, Kale, Bacon and Egg Rice Bowl and Lentils, Caramelized Onions and Kale with Roast Walnuts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5680_zpspv9dytw4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5680_zpspv9dytw4.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESoups, Salads and Sides:\u003C\/b\u003E \u0026nbsp; These recipes sound really tasty\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; Spicy Moroccan Kale and Rice Soup, Hearty French Onion and Kale Soup and Vietnamese Chicken Salad.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5681_zpshrazuu3h.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN5681_zpshrazuu3h.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EBakes and Dessert:\u003C\/b\u003E (the most intriguing chapter to my mind, it is hard to imagine Kale as a dessert), recipes to try include Kale Tart with an Olive Oil Crust and Triple Rich Hidden Gem Brownies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nScrummy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nKale is THE super food to eat, and it is easy to see why. Low in calorie, yet high in fiber this zero fat “queen of greens” is the perfect ingredient to have in your kitchen. Packed with nutrition, kale is high in iron, Vitamin K, and powerful antioxidants, keeping you healthy whilst tasting delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe Love Kale is the essential recipe book you need to make sure you don’t miss out on this latest health craze. With over 50 recipes ranging from smoothies to enchiladas and brownies to ice creams, and so many other delectable options to choose from, there truly is something for everyone, plus lots of variations to add even more kale recipes to your repertoire.\u0026nbsp;\n\nBeautifully designed with simple yet tasty recipes, We Love Kale is the perfect companion for anyone looking to boost their diet with the powerful goodness that kale provides.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPaperback: 176 pages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublisher:\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.quartoknows.com\/Apple-Press\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EApple Press, Quarto\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (UK) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taunton.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETaunton Press\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (US)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN 978-1-84543-635-3\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUK:\u0026nbsp; £14.99\u0026nbsp; US: $16.95\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAvailable via\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/We-Love-Kale-Handpicked-recipes\/dp\/1845436350\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1453891967\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=we+love+kale\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Amazon.co.uk\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/We-Love-Kale-Healthy-Inspiring\/dp\/1631863622\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1454336487\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=carolyn+cope\u0026amp;linkCode=sl1\u0026amp;tag=umagir-20\u0026amp;linkId=4b85b840b49e1fd0dbfac7c53b3c0370\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAmazon.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/248299794186935926\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/03\/we-love-kale-cookbook-review.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/248299794186935926"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/248299794186935926"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/03\/we-love-kale-cookbook-review.html","title":"We love Kale - Cookbook Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-245775450505299962"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-05T13:06:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-05T16:01:39.166+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Let's Cook Italian by Anna Prandoni"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4765_zpsrmrzjy5f.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4765_zpsrmrzjy5f.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I was sent a lovely cookbook to review before Christmas, but what with having the shingles and everything else, I am only just now getting around to telling you about it!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Let's Cook Italian, by Anna Prandoni is a delightful cookbook which has been designed for parents and children to use together. Thirty simple and classic Italian recipes that appear in \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eboth\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E English and Italian, offering an immersive cultural experience through language, cuisine, and ritual.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4766_zpsgozklwld.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4766_zpsgozklwld.jpg\" height=\"368\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn addition to an extensive Introduction there are six delicious chapters including Starters, First Course, Vegetables, Second Course, Desserts and Snacks, with such taste tempting recipes on offer for Pizzas, Pasta Dishes,\u0026nbsp; scrumptious vegetable dishes, delicious Mains, an assortment of taste tempting desserts and some really fabulous sounding snacks!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4769_zpsmqnktkeo.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4769_zpsmqnktkeo.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are also some very lovely Menu Suggestions at the end of the book to help get you started on your Italian Culinary Adventure!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4768_zpsciqjyndo.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4768_zpsciqjyndo.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"352\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPeppered throughout are fabulously colourful illustrations done by Emanuela Ligabue designed to catch your attention and your child's imagination!\u0026nbsp; This is a fun, interactive, bilingual cookbook for\nfamilies that introduces the art and joy of Italian cooking. It also teaches better eating habits\nand the importance of culture, while providing quality family bonding time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith an emphasis on fresh ingredients and hands-on preparation with family activities, dishes include traditional starters, main courses, and desserts. Your child's creativity will be sparked, as will your deeper connection with them.\u0026nbsp; This is the perfect excuse to get them in that kitchen and start playing chef. Who knows , you may even have the next great Italian cuisine Chef standing next to you!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7212_zps1b9f35e4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7212_zps1b9f35e4.jpg\" height=\"373\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI chose to cook the Stuffed Peaches recipe from the book.\u0026nbsp; It sounded delicious and is perfect for using those \"ripen at home\" peaches you find in the shops this time of year.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You're in for a real treat!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7217_zps9b6dc888.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7217_zps9b6dc888.jpg\" height=\"391\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Stuffed Peaches*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 8\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/stuffed-peaches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAmaretti\n are Italian almond-flavoured macaroons usually made from the kernels of\n apricots and not almonds.\u0026nbsp; They are readily available in most cookie \naisles.\u0026nbsp; If not, substitute crisp chocolate wafers or ginger snaps for a\n different flavour combination.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 peaches (not too ripe)\u003C\/div\u003E\n50g sugar (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g of Amaretti, crushed ( 3 1\/2 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 egg yolks\u003C\/div\u003E\n50g butter (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\npowdered sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\npinch ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat\n the oven to 189*C\/350*F. gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; LIne a high sided baking pan with\n parchment.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cut the peaches in half, remove the pits, and scoop out \nsome of the flesh.\u0026nbsp; Place the flesh in a bowl and mash with a fork into a\n pulp.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAdd the sugar, Amaretti, cocoa, and egg yolkss to \nthe peach pulp.\u0026nbsp; Mash with a fork and mix to combine the filling.\u0026nbsp; Fill \nthe peach halves with this.\u0026nbsp; Garnish each peach half with a butter curl.\u003C\/div\u003E\nArrange\n the peaches in the prepared baking pan.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 30 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Remove \nthe pan from the oven.\u0026nbsp; Let cool and dust with powdered sugar and the \ncinnamon.\u0026nbsp; Serve 1\/2 peach to each person and serve warm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo libri-copertine-generiche-503611.610x431_zpsruzmoahr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/libri-copertine-generiche-503611.610x431_zpsruzmoahr.jpg\" height=\"282\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nANNA PRANDONI is a writer and journalist who has been working with food and wine\nfor over 15 years with particular interest in the history of nutrition and its influence on\nItalian Culture. In 2014, she was selected as Italian ambassador in the network WE-Women\nfor Expo, which addresses global nutrition, sustainability and food related-traditions. She\nhas worked as director of the cooking school, La Scuoladella Cucina Italiana and director\nand web editor of La Cucina Italiana magazine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVery active in the digital community, she is the creative director of unaricettaalgiorno.it,\nMilano Secrets (milanosecrets.it), and the community gathering project for floral design,\nphotography, and culinary art Potluck (mypotluck.it).\nIn June 2015, she was appointed director of the Gualtiero Marchesi Cooking Academy in\nMilan which offers courses for both professional and amateur chefs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; Lets Cook Italian\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EA family Cookbook\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby\u0026nbsp; Anna Prandoni\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\"isbn\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EISBN-13: \u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cspan itemprop=\"isbn\"\u003E9781631590634\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\"publisher\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EPublisher: \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/wordery.com\/quarry-books-publisher\" itemprop=\"publisher\" title=\"Quarry Books\"\u003E\nQuarry Books \u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\"imprint\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EImprint: \u003C\/b\u003E\n\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/wordery.com\/quarry-books-publisher\" title=\"Quarry Books\"\u003E\nQuarry Books \u003C\/a\u003E\n\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\"publish-date\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EPublication date: \u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cspan datetime=\"2015-12-17\" itemprop=\"datePublished\"\u003E17 Dec 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\n\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\"edition\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EEdition: \u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cspan itemprop=\"bookEdition\"\u003EBilingual (English, Italian\u003Cb\u003E)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/245775450505299962\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/lets-cook-italian-by-anna-prandoni.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/245775450505299962"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/245775450505299962"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/lets-cook-italian-by-anna-prandoni.html","title":"Let's Cook Italian by Anna Prandoni"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1008862722760700426"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-18T11:39:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-18T11:39:58.538+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nerdy Nummies!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4278_zpsnyfwr9y2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4278_zpsnyfwr9y2.jpg\" height=\"344\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was recently sent a new cookbook to review,\u0026nbsp; The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook, written by Rosanna Pansino, the creator and host of the most popular baking show on youtube.\u0026nbsp; The Nerdy Nummies is quirky, charming and fun, featuring the recipes behind Rosanna Pansino's celebrated, one-of-a-kind creations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4279_zpsaonttntt.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4279_zpsaonttntt.jpg\" height=\"387\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt contains Six Geeky chapters . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4280_zpsnpww3paq.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4280_zpsnpww3paq.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMath \u0026amp; Science . . . containing such scrumptious sounding recipes as Apple Pi Pie, Chemistry Lab Cake and more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4281_zpswg8ekv14.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4281_zpswg8ekv14.jpg\" height=\"372\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFancy some Atom Cookies?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4282_zpsp6lzj7db.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4282_zpsp6lzj7db.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"377\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpace - featuring such delights as Star Constellation Cookies, Moon Cake, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4283_zpsutnfahir.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4283_zpsutnfahir.jpg\" height=\"387\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMoon Phase Macaron anyone?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4284_zpsj0jnrfes.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4284_zpsj0jnrfes.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFantasy Sci-Fi - Castle Cake, Cauldron Cake Pops, Zombie Brain Cake.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4285_zpsnsfk4amv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4285_zpsnsfk4amv.jpg\" height=\"367\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWho could resist a light nibble on some Unicorn Poo?\u0026nbsp; The Castle Cake is gorgeous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4286_zpsypvdchyq.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4286_zpsypvdchyq.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"355\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGaming - Video Controller Cookies anyone?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 20-sided dice cookies?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4287_zpsupvkxu0x.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4287_zpsupvkxu0x.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"379\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHow about a game of Chess?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4288_zpsg8bg1a3p.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4288_zpsg8bg1a3p.jpg\" height=\"374\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTech \u0026amp; Web - featuring such goodies as Motherboard Cake, Colour Code Cookies Awkward Penguin Cookies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4289_zpsuesbipsm.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4289_zpsuesbipsm.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"396\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFlash Drive Crispy Cake anyone?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4290_zpsrkf29wps.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4290_zpsrkf29wps.jpg\" height=\"377\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGeeky Treats - Smart Cookies,\u0026nbsp; 8-Bit Heart Cocoa, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4291_zpsyyzvabzd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4291_zpsyyzvabzd.jpg\" height=\"399\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese Nerd Bird Cupcakes are really cute and look fairly easy to make.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs well there are basic recipes, step by step photos, Templates and QR codes, a pictorial tool list, conversion charts,\u0026nbsp; a resource guide and easy to follow photo instructions and stunning photos of every single finished treat in the book!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNormally I would bake something from the book to show you, but having contracted the shingles I am just not up to it at the moment, but you can take it from me, that this is a great book!\u0026nbsp; It would make a fabulous gift for the nerdy baker in your life.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; There is something for every skill level in this book from the novice to the keen baker\/decorator!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRosanno Pansino is the creator ad host of Nerdy Nummies.\u0026nbsp; She is a Washington native who, upon graduating college, moved to Los Angeles to start her own production company.\u0026nbsp; She launded Nerdy Nummies in late 2011 and the show's audience grew very quickly with her videos having been viewd more than 1 billion times, making her one of\u0026nbsp; the most watched personalities on YouTube.\u0026nbsp; The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook is her first book.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EThe Nerdy Nummies Cookbook\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby Rosanna Pansino\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHardback\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN - 978-0-7515-6365-8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by Sphere\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwww.littlebrown.co.uk\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n£15.99 UK\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to Sphere for sending me this copy for review.\u0026nbsp; 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My sister has been fermenting for a long time now, making her own kraut and kim chee, etc. and I have been very keen to try it myself, so I was \u003Ci\u003Ereally\u003C\/i\u003E interested in this book!\u0026nbsp; I confess that I have been a bit afraid to try my own in the past, but with this book, I feel quite confident that I can do so safely!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFermented vegetables are a great, healthy addition to anyone's diet.  Abundant in probiotics, enzymnes, vitamins, minerals, and more, research continues to reveal the many ways that these foods positively contribute to our well-being.  From kimchi and sauerkraut to pickles and kvass, fermented foods have been part of the human diet for millennia and are rightfully reclaiming their place at our daily table. \n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4258_zpsx2suug5x.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4258_zpsx2suug5x.jpg\" height=\"394\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe book is divided into three main sections: \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPart 1:\u0026nbsp; Getting started with Fermentation\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPart ll:\u0026nbsp; Small-batch Lacic Acid Fermentation\u0026nbsp; (Pickles, Kraut, Kimchi, Sauces, sauces and condiments, Kvass\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPart lll:\u0026nbsp; Alternative Approaches to Vegetable Fermentation (Fermenting in crocks, No salt added ferments, Tsukemono, Sun Pickles, and other paths to Cultured Vegetables)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4262_zpsuwazpc18.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4262_zpsuwazpc18.jpg\" height=\"367\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nKraut and kimchi are pretty strong features of the book, but Feifer goees beyond the plain and ordinary,\u0026nbsp; and puts forth some very interesting flavor combinations and spins on the basic. There is\u0026nbsp; a Mediterranean Kraut of cabbage, red bell peppers, kalamata olives and feta cheese, all layered festively with slices of eggplant . . . in a way a sort of new take on the Greek salad, but with a probiotic punch.\u0026nbsp; Then there is the Carrot Cake Kraut, with nuts and warming spices that hint at the cake.\u0026nbsp; It almost sounds like dessert and I am very keen to try it.\u0026nbsp; There is even a Pumpkin Spice Kimchi for those who are into Pumpkin Spice Lattes!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bjN8aWC4dCs\/VmrePgU6fiI\/AAAAAAAAJc0\/qheoyWPK4_M\/s1600\/DSCN4264.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"385\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bjN8aWC4dCs\/VmrePgU6fiI\/AAAAAAAAJc0\/qheoyWPK4_M\/s400\/DSCN4264.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are even some recipes for using the finished product in delicious sounding ways.\u0026nbsp; I am pretty keen to try out this Mac and Kimcheese myself!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZbwO7sLs2M8\/VmreiarY-FI\/AAAAAAAAJdA\/aNZk-PESAtc\/s1600\/DSCN4273.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"335\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZbwO7sLs2M8\/VmreiarY-FI\/AAAAAAAAJdA\/aNZk-PESAtc\/s400\/DSCN4273.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFeifer digs deeper in the latter part\u0026nbsp; of the book, with an entire section dedicated to alternative methods of fermenting vegetables.\u0026nbsp; There are a lot of people small-batch fermenting these days in\u0026nbsp; mason jars. My sister is a proponent of this type of fermenting, and always has a batch of kraut on the ferment as well as kimchee.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFeiffer, on the other hand also expounds the virtues of large-batch ferments in crocks.\u0026nbsp; She gives great advice on choosing the right type of crock for your projects,\u0026nbsp; tips on salt, weight and tannins, information on storing the finished product, etc.\u0026nbsp; Feiffer inspires even novice fermenters to take on bigger, more satifsying projects, such as whole cobs of corn and onions!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rz3-yswDdzQ\/VmrgA62jEJI\/AAAAAAAAJdM\/_5YmOoR3wSY\/s1600\/DSCN4277.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rz3-yswDdzQ\/VmrgA62jEJI\/AAAAAAAAJdM\/_5YmOoR3wSY\/s400\/DSCN4277.JPG\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;She ends\u0026nbsp; with salt-free ferments in broth, tea, or coconut water, and \neven touches on Indian-style oil pickles. I do believe this set this \nfabulous book apart in the field of fermentation!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; She gives excellent \ntips and guidelines to do this.\u0026nbsp; I am keen to try the Garlic Honey \nmyself!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-maZKhDWivqY\/Vmrg2__nNJI\/AAAAAAAAJdY\/FVcmQd7x_zo\/s1600\/kraut.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-maZKhDWivqY\/Vmrg2__nNJI\/AAAAAAAAJdY\/FVcmQd7x_zo\/s400\/kraut.jpg\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith it's abundance of great basic recipes for krauts, pickles and more, you will find yourself wondering why you have never tried this art yourself.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This is a book which makes it seem easy and fun and helps to takes away from the fear that any beginner might have in trying fermenting for themselves.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You don't need fancy starter kits or elaborate equipment, and with only some veggies, some spices and a glass jar you can start fermenting the day the book arrives on your doorstep.\u0026nbsp; With its clear and specific instructions and stunning photography (by Courtney Apple) I declare this book to be a winner!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote - Amanda Feifer is the author of the popular website \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/phickle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPhickle\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, where she writes about fermentation.\u0026nbsp; She also teaches on the subject at Universities and restaurants in the Philadelphia, PA. area and writes for foodriot.com.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFerment Your Vegetables\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EA fun and flavourful guide to making\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003Eyour own pickles, kimchi, kraut and more\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby Amanda Feifer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished November 2015\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby Fairwinds Press\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHardback\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN:\u0026nbsp; 978-1-59233-682-1\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRRP:\u0026nbsp; $24.99 US\/ £15.99 UK\/ $29.99 CAN\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to Fairwind Press for sending me this copy for review.\u0026nbsp; Any and all opinions are my own.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5713287551146004711\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/ferment-your-vegetables.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5713287551146004711"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5713287551146004711"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/ferment-your-vegetables.html","title":"Ferment Your Vegetables"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bjN8aWC4dCs\/VmrePgU6fiI\/AAAAAAAAJc0\/qheoyWPK4_M\/s72-c\/DSCN4264.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5205413697476805180"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-07T11:31:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-07T11:38:20.867+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Build Your Own Sandwich!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4292_zpsynelh9vz.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4292_zpsynelh9vz.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Do you like sandwiches?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; My Aunt Freda loved sandwiches and so do I. They are one of my many weaknesses!\u0026nbsp; I was really excited to receive this latest cookbook for review . . .\u0026nbsp; \"Build Your Own Sandwich,\" by Vicki Smallwood.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHave you ever wanted to take your sandwich making to a new and higher level???\u0026nbsp; My answer is a resounding YES!\u0026nbsp; Build Your Own Sandwich promises to help you do just that!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4293_zps16n8vkl9.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4293_zps16n8vkl9.jpg\" height=\"353\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis book is split into four sections:\u0026nbsp; Bread, Topping, Filling and Sauce\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen I say split, I mean it literally.\u0026nbsp; Do you remember playing with those paper games when yo were a child where the pages were split up into sections and you could switch them to change heads, torsos and bottoms?\u0026nbsp; This book works on the same premise, with each section being totally separate cutouts that you can flip and switch to put together different breads, toppings, fillings and sauces.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4294_zps1ganqnti.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4294_zps1ganqnti.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"381\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst you choose your bread and there are quite a few options to choose from.\u0026nbsp; (I have chosen a ciabatta here.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4295_zpsmjqmvgfn.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4295_zpsmjqmvgfn.jpg\" height=\"382\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen you choose your topping. \u0026nbsp; I chose Fried Bananas, over to the left on the back of the previous flip sheet, you will find instructions on how to make this topping.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4296_zpsl4uj3ubd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4296_zpsl4uj3ubd.jpg\" height=\"393\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNext up, your filling.\u0026nbsp; I chose Roast Turkey and Stuffing.\u0026nbsp; Again, amounts and instructions are on the back of the previous flip sheet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4297_zpsudv5bd2j.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4297_zpsudv5bd2j.jpg\" height=\"365\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFinally there is the sauce, which would be the bottom of whatever bread you chose, topped by a sauce.\u0026nbsp; In this instance I chose Pineapple Jam.\u0026nbsp; Again, amoungs and instructions are to the left.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo I have a Banana Topped Turkey and Stuffing Sandwich on a Ciabatta Roll with Pineapple Jam.\u0026nbsp; Sounds tasty eh!\u0026nbsp; I thought so at any rate!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4298_zpszvt6pxbr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4298_zpszvt6pxbr.jpg\" height=\"357\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlso included are basic recipes for ingredients such as Mayonnaise and different breads and rolls.\u0026nbsp; There are also combo suggestions to get your creative juices flowing!\u0026nbsp; How about the Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich? \u0026nbsp; Fried egg, with slow cooked sausages, bacon and onion jam on a toasted Brioche.\u0026nbsp; Sounds tasty! \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Or a Banh Mi, which is Vietmanese pork with pickled carrots on French Bread with a tangy mayo.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The combinations are endless!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIncluded also are a How to Use page, Dietary Information, Top Tips and a full Index of all the recipes included.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's beautiful photography and clever format will be sure to inspire endless mouthwatering sandwich combinations, with tasty Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free options to choose from!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis would make a brilliant Christmas Gift for the Sandwich lover on your Christmas List!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVicki Smallwood is a food stylist, recipe developer, home economist and author.\u0026nbsp; She has written cookbooks on a variety of subjects including ice cream, vegetarian cooking, healthy cooking and bread machine baking.\u0026nbsp; She lives in London, UK.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBuild Your Own Sandwich\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003Emore than 60,000 sandwich combos \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby Vicki Smallwood\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Apple-Press-717128438373716\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Apple Press\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(An imprint of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quarto.com%2F\u0026amp;h=DAQEIlmcp\u0026amp;s=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EQuarto \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EPublishing) \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN - 978-1-84543-632-2\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRRP £9.99\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to Quarto\u0026nbsp; for sending me this book to review.\u0026nbsp; I really like it and it is a book I will go to often for sandwich inspiration!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5205413697476805180\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/build-your-own-sandwich.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5205413697476805180"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5205413697476805180"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/build-your-own-sandwich.html","title":"Build Your Own Sandwich!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6022101638382201812"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-04T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-04T06:33:35.040+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bacon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cheese"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"potatoes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tartiflette with Reblochon and  A Year In Cheese"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo One_zpscf3tmswc.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/One_zpscf3tmswc.jpg\" height=\"394\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have always said that the potato is one of my favourite vegetables.\u0026nbsp; I am also really fond of cheese, especially good cheese, which is surprising really when you consider the fact that I grew up on plastic cheese and had never ever really tasted good cheese (I was a cheese taster chicken) before I moved over here to the UK.\u0026nbsp; Oh sure\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; my mom used to get in some Cracker Barrel every Christmas, but\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; I was too chicken to try it. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4238_zps9iyoytvt.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4238_zps9iyoytvt.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"388\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI never really thought of cheese as being a seasonal product, but this wonderful cookery book, \"A Year In Cheese,\" by Alex and Leo Guarneri (recipes by Alessandro Grano) has completely enlightened and changed my way of thinking!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI can remember when I was a child, the taste of our milk changed with the seasons.\u0026nbsp; There was a distinct different between the flavour of milk in the Spring\/Summer when the cows were put back out to pasture and the milk we drank in the Autumn\/Winter.\u0026nbsp; Butter changed it's flavour also.\u0026nbsp; It only stands to reason that cheese, which is made from milk . . .\u0026nbsp; would also need to change with the seasons, and each time of year would bring different depths of flavours etc. to the cheeses which are made during those seasons.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis book, Alex and Léo Guarneri’s A Year in Cheese: A Seasonal Cheese Cookbook is about understanding that principle and embracing it in the kitchen.\u0026nbsp; After a brief introduction etc. the book is essentially divided into four seasons and embraces and explores the moods and characters of each season and the cheeses that go along with them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SPRING_zpsbxikmxrp.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/SPRING_zpsbxikmxrp.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt begins with Spring . . . which is really the beginning of the cheese cycle and when producers start making the first harder cheeses of the year.\u0026nbsp; Spring brings us lighter young cheeses and the entendant recipes which highlight these flavours and the joys of Spring such as tender asparagus, spring peas, etc.\u0026nbsp; With delicious recipes such as Fregola with Ossau-iraty and Ricotta-stuffed Courgette Flowers, Lamb Navarin with Soureliette Topped Toast,\u0026nbsp; Roast Beefroot, Goat's Curd and Pine Kernel Salad to name but a few.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Each chapter also ends with a Seasonal Cheese Board.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Summer_zpsfrbstatq.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Summer_zpsfrbstatq.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Summer . . .\u0026nbsp; Ricotta, Mozzarella and the soft cheeses. \u0026nbsp; We are treated to such delights as Chilled Tomato Soup with Ricotta and Basil Oil, Feta and Watermelon Salad\u0026nbsp; . . . Clafoutis with Peaches and La Tur . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Autumn_zpsnkhqjeif.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Autumn_zpsnkhqjeif.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Autumn brings us harder and richer cheeses . . .\u0026nbsp; Cheddar, Gruyere and the semi-hard cheeses.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; There are recipes for dishes such as Bavettes au Roquefort (Steak), Emmenthal, Brie and Serrano Ham Croquettes, Roast Butternut Squash with Vintage Gouda, Bourdalou Tart with Whipped Petit Suisse.\u0026nbsp; A Bourdaloue is a sweet pastry tart, filled with an almond frangipane and topped with fruit, baked and glazed with apricot jam\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; delicious.\u0026nbsp; My mouth waters at the thought and the photo is gorgeous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Winter_zpswgqyawqu.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Winter_zpswgqyawqu.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWinter, with my favourite cheeses . . . bold cheeses.\u0026nbsp; Reblochon and Comte . . . yum!\u0026nbsp; I love a Raclette with Reblochon and 18 month Comte is a weakness of mine. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; If the thought of Beef Cheeks with Gruyere Etivaz and Horseradish Mash or Stilton, Pear and Port Terrine doesn't get your tastebuds tingling, I don't know what will.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd those are just a few samples of the delicious recipes contained in this lovely book! The recipes are\u0026nbsp; excellent and very French in character.\u0026nbsp; Most are very doable, but others are a bit more ambitious in reach,\u0026nbsp; tempting the cook to stretch a bit.\u0026nbsp; I like that in a book.\u0026nbsp; I love to be challenged. \u0026nbsp; In many instances substitutions are recommended that you can use instead if a cheese is difficult or impossible to find in your area. \u0026nbsp; Each recipe is also beautifully photographed.\u0026nbsp; This is a book that begs to be gazed at and leafed through . . .\u0026nbsp; and enjoyed on many levels.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Three_zps1u2to6af.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/Three_zps1u2to6af.jpg\" height=\"370\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI would not tell you about a book without sampling the recipes and this recipe for Tartiflette with Reblochon was begging me to try it.\u0026nbsp; Potatoes and cheese . . .\u0026nbsp; and bacon.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Those three ingredients . . .\u0026nbsp; a trinity of deliciousness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Five_zps0gwsixvh.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/Five_zps0gwsixvh.jpg\" height=\"387\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;The recipe was well written and the results were fabulously delicious. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I would never have thought to simmer the bacon lardons in water first to remove some of the salt.\u0026nbsp; This is the type of thing which elevates this book in my opinion.\u0026nbsp; These little tips and hints which take a recipe from being\u0026nbsp; merely good to being superb.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Two_zpst1exlgsy.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/Two_zpst1exlgsy.jpg\" height=\"394\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Tartiflette with Reblochon*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/tartiflette-with-reblochon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\nReblochon\n is a rich, fruity and nutty cheese from the South of France which lends\n itself perfectly to sauces and tasty bakes such as this delicious \npotato and bacon casserole.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n500g good quality smoked streaky bacon, cut into batons (1lb 2oz)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS vegetable oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n40g unsalted butter (scant 1 1\/2 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 onion, peeled and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;bay leaf\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 TBS chopped thyme\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 TBS flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n120ml dry white wine (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n600ml double cream (2 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\ngrating of fresh nutmeg\u003C\/div\u003E\n200ml (7 fluid ounces) whole milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n200ml (7 fluid ounces) water\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 Reblochon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n(These weigh an average of 450g or 16 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\nsalt and freshly ground black pepper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo four_zpsoongql28.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/four_zpsoongql28.jpg\" height=\"334\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace\n the bacon into a pan with enough water to cover them.\u0026nbsp; Place over a \nmedium heat.\u0026nbsp; Bring to the boil.\u0026nbsp; Cook for 10 seconds.\u0026nbsp; (This helps to \nremove the excess salt)\u0026nbsp; Drain well.\u0026nbsp; Heat the oil in a pan over medium \nheat until hot.\u0026nbsp; Add the drained lardons and fry for 10 to 12 minutes, \nuntil crispy.\u0026nbsp; Remove with a slotted spoon to kitchen paper to drain.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPut\n the butter in a pan over medium heat until hot.\u0026nbsp; Add the onion and \ngarlic.\u0026nbsp; Cook for 10 minutes until golden.\u0026nbsp; Add the bay leaf and thyme.\u0026nbsp;\n Cook, stirring, for another couple of minutes, then add the drained \nbacon lardons and the flour.\u0026nbsp; Cook for 2 minutes more, then add the \nwine.\u0026nbsp; Cook for 5 minutes until the wine has evaporated, then add the \ncream.\u0026nbsp; Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce \nbegins to thicken.\u0026nbsp; Season to taste with salt, if required, and the \npepper and nutmeg.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the heat. Discard the bayleaf.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C375*F gas mark 5.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPeel\n the potatoes and cut into 1\/4 inch slices.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Rinse under running cold \nwater.\u0026nbsp; Put into a pan and cover with the milk and water.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add a fwew \npinches of salt and cook ove rmedium heat until the potatoes are cooked,\n but still slightly firm. (8 minutes)\u0026nbsp; Do NOT overcook.\u0026nbsp; Drain well.\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace\n the potatoes in overlapping rows in an ovenproof dish and pour the \ncream and wine sauce over top.\u0026nbsp; Cut the reblochon in half widthways, \nthen in half again lengthwise to produce 4 pieces.\u0026nbsp; Place on top lf the \npotatoes, rind side up.\u0026nbsp; Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until \ngolden and bubbling.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENote:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; I was unable to buy reblochon\n where I live in a whole piece, so I bought several wedges and sliced as\n above, placing it on top of the casserole as required.\u0026nbsp; This worked \nfine.\u0026nbsp; I also cut the recipe in half.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Five_zps0gwsixvh.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/Five_zps0gwsixvh.jpg\" height=\"387\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlex and Leo Guarneri\u0026nbsp; are two brothers who were inspired by Henri and Pierre Androuet to reintroduce some of the seasonal traditions of cheese to a modern audience. Their grandfather was a food importer and their mother ran a cookery school in  Paris . .\u0026nbsp; a heritage which has taught them to value good food.. Alex trained as a fromager at the Androuet fromagerie in Paris, whilst Leo worked at the world-class Le Cinq restaurant in Paris  learning all aspects of the business. These experiences provided all the skills needed to start their own business which they began as a market stall in Spitalfields Market in London in 2009. They licensed the Androuet name and quickly built up a reputation for high quality cheeses eventually supplying many of London’s best restaurants including Duck \u0026amp; Waffle, Terroirs, Galvin Brothers and Bruno Loubet. The success of the market stall in Spitalfields Market  led to a shop and restaurant,within the last five years, the brother’s empire has expanded to eight branches in Paris and two in Stockholm.\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnother\u0026nbsp; important member of the London team is head chef, Alessandro Grano whose belief in food which was fresh, seasonal and local. \u0026nbsp; His passion for such struck a chord with the Guarneri brothers and provided the inspiration for the recipes in the book which pays homage to the past whilst looking for new flavours and exciting new and innovative ways of cooking with cheese.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a keen cook and wanting to try new things and stretch their palate, knowledge and abilities a bit.\u0026nbsp; And if you happen to also love cheese and good food, well, this book is a winner on all counts.\u0026nbsp; Well written.\u0026nbsp; Beautifully photographed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Delicious from beginning to end.\u0026nbsp; Two thumbs up!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EA Year In Cheese\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003EA Seasonal Cheese Cookbook\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby Alex and Leo Guarneri\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRecipes by Alessandro Grano\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.franceslincoln.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFrances Lincoln Limited \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN 978-0-7112-3641-7\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHard Cover, full colour \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUK £20.00\/ US $29.99 \/ Canada $32.99\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to Frances Lincoln for sending me a copy to review.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Athough I received a copy for review free of charge, any and all opinions are my own.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6022101638382201812\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/tartiflette-with-reblochon-and-year-in.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6022101638382201812"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6022101638382201812"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/tartiflette-with-reblochon-and-year-in.html","title":"Tartiflette with Reblochon and  A Year In Cheese"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5905274113081480090"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-02T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-02T04:00:03.506+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cheap and cheerful sides"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"make ahead"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"potatoes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"simple sides"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Slow-fried Lemon \u0026 Oregano Potatoes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4383_zpsuy9zrf6x.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4383_zpsuy9zrf6x.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"373\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have always loved potatoes in any way shape or form. I think they must be one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen.\u0026nbsp; You can do anything with them.\u0026nbsp; I was recently sent a cookbook to review, entitled Make It Easy Cookbook, by Jane Lovett an d as soon as I saw the recipe for Slow Fried Lemon and Oregano Potatoes in it, I knew that I had to make them!\u0026nbsp; Simple ingredients, simply prepared with extraordinary taste results!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4303_zps4czrix3o.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4303_zps4czrix3o.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"353\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn Make It Easy Cookbooke, Jane Lovett offers more than 100 delicious recipes that emphasize getting much of the work done ahead of time, so that by the time your guests arrive you can enjoy their company rather than worry about what you should be doing in the kitchen.\u0026nbsp; I am all for that!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe book consists of ten delicious chapters including the introduction:\u0026nbsp; Soups and Starters, Fish and Shellfish, Meat, Poultry, Weekend Lunches, Vegetables and Salads, Desserts, Quick Nibbles and Drinks and finally Bits, Bobs and Basics.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the introdcution she takes us on a visit to her garden, along with her top tips, some notes on presentation, cooking for friends and some does and don'ts along with general information.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4306_zpsesgmeogt.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4306_zpsesgmeogt.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"391\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFrom baked Vietnamese sea bass to slow roast shoulder of lamb boulangere . . . from parmesan-baked fennel to ginger creams with pistachio brittle, these foolproof recipes have been testes and perfected by the author in countless demonstrations at classes, shows and other events.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4310_zpsbwffjg5z.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4310_zpsbwffjg5z.jpg\" height=\"398\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInterspersed between the recipes are delicious looking photographs that really tempt the eye and make you want to get into the kitchen and start cooking!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4318_zps65ikqzi7.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4318_zps65ikqzi7.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"373\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nJane Lovett is an experience cook who runs cookery demonstrations from her home and around the country.\u0026nbsp; She writes a regular food column for a regional newspaper and a monthly magazine and contributes to other publications.\u0026nbsp; Having trained at the Cordon Bleu in London, she has worked at Leiths Good Good, and taught at Leiths School of Food \u0026amp; Wine.\u0026nbsp; Her website can be found at\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.janelovett.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E www.janelovett.com\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4384_zps5i39dowm.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4384_zps5i39dowm.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course the proof of every pudding is in the eating, in otherwords . . .\u0026nbsp; I could never recommend a book for you to buy without giving it a good workout myself!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4316_zpscnyxnpom.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4316_zpscnyxnpom.jpg\" height=\"397\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is the photo of the potatoes in the book, and as you can see, mine look very similar! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4385_zpsm8xyhbad.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4385_zpsm8xyhbad.jpg\" height=\"394\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEvery recipe I have tried in the book has worked out very well.\u0026nbsp; Clear concise instructions and well written, with a wide variety of choice for every level of expertise, I think this is a book that the cook on your Christmas List would love to receive!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4386_zps9lz8ipju.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4386_zps9lz8ipju.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"354\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's not overly large and bulky and has a handy wipe clean cover, plus the pages are of quality paper. \u0026nbsp; In short, this is a winner, winner chicken dinner!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4389_zpsvrix2lqp.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4389_zpsvrix2lqp.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"382\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Slow Fried Lemon and Oregano Potatoes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4 - 6\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/slow-fried-lemon-and-oregano-potatoes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA delicious potato side dish adapted from the cookery book by Jane Lovett, entitled Make It Easy Cookbook.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 kg (2 1\/4 pounds) waxy salad potatoes\u003C\/div\u003E\nolive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\na knob of butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\nfew sprigs of fresh oregano, or a pinch of dried\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe juice and zest of one unwaxed lemon\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp fine sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\nfreshly ground black pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\na few handfuls of fresh spinach leaves (optional)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4387_zpslzco21pj.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4387_zpslzco21pj.jpg\" height=\"378\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nSlice\n the potatoes lengthwise into 1\/8 inch thick slices.\u0026nbsp; Heat a little \nolive oil in a saute pan along with a generous knob of butter.\u0026nbsp; (Make \nsure the pan has a tight fitting lid.)\u0026nbsp; Add the potaotes, garlic, \noregano, lemon zest and juice, and some salt and pepper.\u0026nbsp; Toss together \ngently to combine.\u0026nbsp; Cover with the lid and cook as slowly as possible \nover low heat for about an hour, turning them over from time to time.\u0026nbsp; \nThe potatoes should be soft, golden and almost jammy and sticky\u0026nbsp; They \nmay even fall apart slightly.\u0026nbsp; If you prefer them to be a bit more \ngolden and crispy, cook them over hight heat for a few minutes with the \nlid off.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Check for seasoning and if using the spinach, add it to the \npan, a handful at a time, just prior to serving, allowing it to wilt \ninbetween each addition.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGet Ahead Tip:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCook the potatoes several hour0s in advance, leave in the pan and reheat with the spinach, if using, when required.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(I did this.\u0026nbsp; Went out shopping and came back and re-heated them for our supper and they were perfect as you can see above!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMake It Easy Cookbook\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFoolproof, Stylish ad Delicious Do-Ahead Recipes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby Jane Lovett\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublication:\u0026nbsp; 26 November 2015 by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.immlifestylebooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIMM lifestyle books\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRRP £12.99, paperback\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN 9781504800549 \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5905274113081480090\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/slow-fried-lemon-oregano-potatoes.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5905274113081480090"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5905274113081480090"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/slow-fried-lemon-oregano-potatoes.html","title":"Slow-fried Lemon \u0026 Oregano Potatoes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3984440981430238246"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-11T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-11-11T06:24:00.537+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbookery"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"foreign delights"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy options"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Salads"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tabouleh and the Food of Souk el Tayeb Market"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Tabouleh 4_zpsurq4kfcz.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Tabouleh%204_zpsurq4kfcz.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"391\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne of my favourite salads is Tabouleh. \u0026nbsp; I first ate it at a party my brother was having.\u0026nbsp; I fell in love with it . . .\u0026nbsp; it's that beautiful colaberation of flavours . . .\u0026nbsp; lemon, mint, parsley, spring onions, tomatoes . .\u0026nbsp; cucumbers . . .\u0026nbsp; and then the bulgar wheat.\u0026nbsp; It's a perfect combination of flavours and textures!\u0026nbsp; Chewy, crunchy, tart, herby.\u0026nbsp; I love it all!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Lebanese Home Cooking_zpsrbkc2b0m.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Lebanese%20Home%20Cooking_zpsrbkc2b0m.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"323\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was recently sent a new Cookery Book to review.\u0026nbsp; Leanese Home Cooking, by Kamal Mousawak.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Even though I am a trained chef, I am at heart a home cook. \u0026nbsp; I adore home cooking . . .\u0026nbsp; and I especially enjoy the home cooking of various countries and cultures . . .\u0026nbsp; recipes that are enjoyed by families.\u0026nbsp; I think that if you really want to experience a country, you want to experience their food. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Lebanese cuisine is one that I am not overly familiar with, and so I was, understandably excited to be asked to review this book, which has been published by Quarry books.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4013_zps6kek3idf.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4013_zps6kek3idf.jpg\" height=\"286\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe author Kamal Mousawak, grew up around the orchards of Jeita, just outside of Beirut.\u0026nbsp; He learned to cook by watching his family and neighbors plant herbs in their gardens, harvest almonds and citrus fruit from their trees, and transform these wonderful ingredients into the fresh and distinctive cuisine of home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nKamal has toured the fartherst regions of his country, discovering yet more neighbors, each with differing religions and traditions . . . all sharing a common land and fare.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis delightful cookbook is an invitation to explore these traditions, bringing the authentic, primarily vegetarian meals of Kamal's homeland onto our own dining tables, no matter how far they may be from the orchards of Jeita!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4014_zpsr1omv5vl.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4014_zpsr1omv5vl.jpg\" height=\"355\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe book is divided into a number of chapters including:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EKibbeh\u003C\/b\u003E - As Kamal states nothing has as many regional variations and interpretations of Kibbeh, a very finely minced mixture, mainly of meat or fish, or in vegetarian versions, pumpkin, lentils, or potatoes, along with fine bulgur, seasoned with onion, salt, pepper and fragrant herbs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EGrains\u003C\/b\u003E - Bulgar and Frikeh recipes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMujadara\u003C\/b\u003E - Lentils, beans and rice\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4018_zps1b9ifkwd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4018_zps1b9ifkwd.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EStews\u003C\/b\u003E - a variety of delicious vegetable stews using beans, lentils, spinach, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EVegetables \u003C\/b\u003E-\u0026nbsp; often cooked in traditional Lebanese cuisine as dishes to stand on their own, often incorporating forgotten vegetables such as taro root or swiss chard . . .\u0026nbsp; fresh veg, stuffed veg, etc.\u0026nbsp; (This is one of my favourite chapters.\u0026nbsp; I love my veg.\u0026nbsp; Who would gecome excited at th sight of fried cauliflower with Tarator Sauce!!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4020_zps1icgmaib.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4020_zps1icgmaib.jpg\" height=\"371\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESalads and Breads \u003C\/b\u003E- Beginning with Tabouleh and ending with little meat pies.\u0026nbsp; Most scrumptious indeed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EGood Friday Food\u003C\/b\u003E - Stews, Noodles and Soup\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESouk and Street Food\u003C\/b\u003E - one of the favourite eating experiences of most countries . . .\u0026nbsp; I love street food. \u0026nbsp; Sauces, pastes, hummus, dips and falafel, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESweets\u003C\/b\u003E - you got to have something sweet.\u0026nbsp; Cake, soup, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sesame Bars. Rice Pudding!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4021_zpstsqfugfb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN4021_zpstsqfugfb.jpg\" height=\"348\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis book is beautiful,\u0026nbsp; containing with well written recipes, loads of tips and information on ingredients and techniques, history of certain foods and traditions and interspersed on it's pages lots of fabulous photos!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course the proof of every pudding is in the eating and so I made the tabouleh recipe from the book.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Tabouleh 2_zpsoeqgorgo.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Tabouleh%202_zpsoeqgorgo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTabouleh is almost a national symbol of Lebanon.\u0026nbsp; It's fresh and healthy and colourful.\u0026nbsp; In an article about Tabouleh for Lebanon's first National Tabouleh Day, Dr. Antoine Dahar compared it to Lebanon:\u0026nbsp; \"A mix of diverse ingredients, where one can distinguish every single one but can never separate one from the other.\u0026nbsp; Just like Lebanon . . .\u0026nbsp; filled with diversity and differences, all distinguisable, but never separable!\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Tabouleh 1_zps6nebnc3e.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Tabouleh%201_zps6nebnc3e.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"390\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Tabouleh*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/tabouleh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA delicious recipe for a traditional Lebanese salad, adapted from the book \"Lebanese, Home Cooking, by Kamal Mouzawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 medium ripe tomatoes\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS (20g) fine grind bulgur\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 bunch mint\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 fresh green chile pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 bunches of flat leaf parsley\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 bunch of scallions (spring onions)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground black pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\nsalt\u003C\/div\u003E\njuice of 2 lemons\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 TBS olive oil\u003C\/div\u003E\nRomaine lettuce leaves, white cabbage leaves, or fresh grape leaves for serving\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Tabouleh 3_zpsx8awz1lc.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Tabouleh%203_zpsx8awz1lc.jpg\" height=\"382\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFinely\n dice the tomatoes.\u0026nbsp; Place them into a large bowl and add the bulgar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nStir so that the bulgar is well mixed with the tomatoes and is able to \nsoak up their juice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nChop the mint and chile pepper and add\n this to the bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Finely slice the parsley and add to the bowl, \ncovering up the mint to help prevent it from turning black.\u0026nbsp; Finely \nchopp the spring onions, sprinkle with a bit of pepper and a bit of \nsalt.\u0026nbsp; Rub them a bit with the fingertips so that they soften.\u0026nbsp; Add to \nthe bowl.\u0026nbsp; (DO NOT STIR)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nDo not mix the tabouleh until \nready to serve.\u0026nbsp; Start mixing with a spoon and a hand, to be sure the \ntabouleh is well mixed.\u0026nbsp; Add the lemon juice and oilive oil.\u0026nbsp; Season to \ntaste with salt. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\nNote - A tabouleh should not be dry, \nbut it should not be soupy either.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Serve straight away with romaine, \nwhite cabbage, or fresh grape leaves.\u0026nbsp; Tabouleh does not wait!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nNote * -\u0026nbsp; I added half an English cucumber, washed, seeded, unpeeled and coarsley chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLebanese Home Cooking, by Kamal Mousawak\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRelease Date November 5th \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.quartoknows.com\/books\/9781631590375\/Lebanese-Home-Cooking.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPublished by Quarry Books\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN\u0026nbsp; 978-1-63159-037-5\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n$24.99 USA\/ £15.99\u0026nbsp; UK\/ $29.99 CAN\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPrinted Lamanated Hard cover, colour photos, full index, 160 pages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI really like this book.\u0026nbsp; The recipes are well written and most use ingredients which are not really difficult to find. I found the techniques and tips which are included throughout to be very helpful and informative!\u0026nbsp; For instance I would never have thought to rub the chopped spring onions with salt to soften them.\u0026nbsp; That's home cooking!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.quartoknows.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EQuarto\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for sending me this copy for review.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Although I was sent the book free of charge, I was not required to write a positive review.\u0026nbsp; Any and all opinions are my own."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3984440981430238246\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/tabouleh-and-food-of-souk-el-tayeb.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3984440981430238246"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3984440981430238246"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/tabouleh-and-food-of-souk-el-tayeb.html","title":"Tabouleh and the Food of Souk el Tayeb Market"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3778313221180029893"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-04T04:00:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-06-02T13:13:57.366+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten free"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake, Gluten Free"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"613\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN3084_zpsihmi5b2v.jpg\" title=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne of the best things about being a food blogger is getting to review cookery books from time to time and I was recently sent a really nice one entitled My Family Kitchen, favourite recipes from four generations . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is the debut cookbook from Celebrity Masterchef 2014 Winner, Sophie Thompson!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/book_zpsh1djylos.jpg\" title=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" width=\"499\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSophie Thompson is a much celebrated, award-winning actress and the winner of Celebrity MasterChef, 2014. My Family Kitchen combines four generations of favourite family recipes, from Granny Annie's Orange and Ginger Chicken to Mum's Spare Ribs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFrom Uncle James's Pineapple Tarts to Salted Caramel Cookies for her sons. As well as recipes from friends, such as chocolate truffles from the legendary actress Penelope Keith.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe recipes were photographed in Sophie's own kitchen - each one is relayed with her trademark humour, warmth and vivaciousness. They are fuss- free, easy-to-follow and delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"cookbook\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Contents_zpsusqxxnfo.jpg\" title=\"cookbook\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeginning with it's introduction and Larder essentials, there are a further seven chapters and a full index, all accompanied with gorgeous photographs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"cookbook\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Starters%20and%20Morsels_zpsjfxy0zh9.jpg\" title=\"cookbook\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSoups Starters and Morsels, containing such delicious recipes as Emma London's Onion Soup with Blue Cheese Toasts,\u0026nbsp; Portobello Mushrooms with Cheese and Pine Nuts,\u0026nbsp; Corn Cheese and Chilli Bread, Richard's Guacamole and Ma's Deviled Cheese, plus a whole lot more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"cookbook\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/fish%20from%20teh%20briney%20deep_zpsbvnjvrtt.jpg\" title=\"cookbook\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFish From the Briney Deep . . . with curries and Salmon and Dill Fishcakes,\u0026nbsp; Salmon Steaks with Scotch Whisky and Brown Shrimp Sauce,\u0026nbsp; Anu and Seve's Quick Fish Curry, and others . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"cookbook\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/chick%20chick%20chicken_zpsmdrrt9az.jpg\" title=\"cookbook\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChick, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chicken . . . with delicious entrees such as\u0026nbsp; Orange and Ginger Chicken, Speedy Super Paella, Saucy BBQ Chicken, and a killer Garlic, Coconut and Chicken Korma to name but a few.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"cookbook\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Lambs%20Beef%20Pigs%20and%20Game_zpszjoafqbr.jpg\" title=\"cookbook\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLambs, Beefs, Pigs and Game brings some old familiars such as\u0026nbsp; Slow Roast Sunday Lamb,\u0026nbsp; a Fabulous Meat Loaf and a very interesting Lamb and Beetroot Curry, and that's only the tip of this meaty iceberg!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"cookbook\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Vegetables%20Things_zpsqmjokgsl.jpg\" title=\"cookbook\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVegetable Things\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; Melanzane (A delicious dish with aubergines, cheese and tomatoes), a fabulous looking Wild Mushroom and Pea Risotto, Martha and Dan's Napoli Peppers,\u0026nbsp; Herby Boulangere Potatoes, Clapshot, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"cookbook\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Whose%20for%20pud_zpsteaskjpe.jpg\" title=\"cookbook\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWho's 4 Pud?\u0026nbsp; ME ME ME!! and who can blame me when there are such offerings as State Skool Mess, Passion Pots, Malteser Chocolate Pots,\u0026nbsp; Megsies Whim Whams, and Uncle James's Bavarian Orange Pie\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"cookbook\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/Cakes%20Biscuits%20and%20Bites_zpswklajhqd.jpg\" title=\"cookbook\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCakes, Biscuits and Bites\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; James's Epic Walnut Slice, Anne's Irish Brack Bread,\u0026nbsp; Toffee Apple Cake, HOney Hazelnut cake, Birchover Bakewell Tart,\u0026nbsp; Granny Megsie's Millionaire Shortbread, Ern's Cinnamon Toast, Megsie's Dates . . . .\u0026nbsp; and a lotta lotta more delights, such as this delicous Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake which I am showing you here today.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCoz the proof of any pudding is in the eating and I would never talk about a cookerybook without trying the recipes out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"613\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN30841_zpscuspodpi.jpg\" title=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love lemon cakes\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and this intrigued me . . .\u0026nbsp; it's flourless, being only composed of polenta (fine cornmeal) and ground almonds, eggs, lemons, butter, sugar\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"603\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN3086_zpspaikiego.jpg\" title=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBaked and then topped with a sweet sticky lemon glaze which seeps into the warm cake\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"595\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN3090_zpsnaebsfqs.jpg\" title=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith lashings of toasted almonds thrown on top . . .\u0026nbsp; they stick to the glaze . . . I like to dust these types of cakes with icing sugar to show off the toppings\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN3094_zpshnlnjyrr.jpg\" title=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimple to make,\u0026nbsp; well instructed\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; moreishly lemony unctuously buttery delish!\u0026nbsp; What more could you want?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"629\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN3093_zpsouusu66q.jpg\" title=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 8 to 10 servings\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/almond-and-polenta-cake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis is moist and very lemony.\u0026nbsp; Adapted from My Family Kitchen by Sophie Thompson.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g of polenta (14 TBS fine cornmeal, not self rising)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g of ground almonds (1 3\/4 cup, almond meal or flour)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n150g of caster sugar (3\/4 cup plus 1 1\/2 tsp)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g butter, softened, plus extra for buttering the pan (3\/4 cup plus 2 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 large free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe zest and juice of 3 large lemonds\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g of icing sugar, sifted (3\/4 cup, confectioners sugar)\u003C\/div\u003E\n20g of flaked almonds, toasted (2 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN3087_zpsz0ansaat.jpg\" title=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" width=\"619\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4. \u0026nbsp; Lightly grease and base line a 20cm\/8 inch springform cake tin.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace\n the polenta, ground almonds, caster sugar, baking powder and butter in \nthe bowl of a food processor.\u0026nbsp; Blitz together for about 30 seconds to \ncombine.\u0026nbsp; Add the eggs, one at a time, whizzing after each addition to \ncombine well.\u0026nbsp; Add the lemon zest and blizt again for about 20 seconds.\u0026nbsp;\n (If you don't have a food processor you can do this by hand with a \nwooden spoon in a large bowl.)\u003C\/div\u003E\nSpoon the mixture into the \nprepared tin and smooth the top over.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake in the centre of the \npreheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until golden and coming away \nfrom the edge of the tin slightly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk together the icing\n sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.\u0026nbsp; (You should have about \n100ml of juice, or a scant half cup)\u0026nbsp; When the cake comes out of the \noven use a skewer to make holes all over the top of the cake and, whilst\n still warm, pour the lemony syrup over the top.\u0026nbsp; Scatter the flaked \nalmonds over top while the cake is still tacky and leave to cool in the \ntin completely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nRemove from the tin when cold and serve on it's own or with a big dollop of cream on the side.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" border=\"0\" height=\"613\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN3088_zpsm42qwpga.jpg\" title=\"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAbout the Author:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSophie Thompson was the winner of Celebrity Masterchef 2014. Born in London and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, she is an Olivier Award-winning actress and has landed roles across film, television, theatre and radio. Her film work includes Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Gosford Park, Emma, Persuasion and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Her theatre credits \ninclude Guys and Dolls and her television roles have included The Detectorists and Eastenders, for which she won the Inside Soap Best Bitch Award. \n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMy Family Kitchen\u003C\/b\u003E, by Sophie Thompson\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by Faber \u0026amp; FAber\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN 978-0-571-32417-0\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHard back, full colour, 216 pages, full index\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n£22.00 UK\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe book is also available on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/My-Family-Kitchen-Sophie-Thompson\/dp\/0571324177\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAmazon.uk \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Efor a lower price\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Ethan the RRP.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3778313221180029893\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/09\/lemony-almond-and-polenta-cake-gluten.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3778313221180029893"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3778313221180029893"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/09\/lemony-almond-and-polenta-cake-gluten.html","title":"Lemony Almond and Polenta Cake, Gluten Free"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1221706132012797724"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-31T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-31T04:00:03.697+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chicken"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Poultry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sauces"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Coq au Macon Rouge, Chicken \u0026 Other Birds"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo coq au macon rouge_zpswjtei5et.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/coq%20au%20macon%20rouge_zpswjtei5et.jpg\" height=\"327\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe really love chicken in this house. \u0026nbsp; It's quite an affordable meat and very adaptable, which is why I was really happy to receive the latest cookery book by Paul Gayler to review, entitled . . . \"Chicken \u0026amp; Other Birds, from the perfect roast chicken to Asian-style duck breasts.\u0026nbsp; Photography by Kevin Summers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This is a book that will get a lot of use.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 9781909342507_zpsoflqcazf.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/9781909342507_zpsoflqcazf.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"307\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have all of Paul's cookery books and was very happy to be able to add this one to my collection. \u0026nbsp; This book brings together over 100 main course dishes that employ the whole range of cooking techniques, and that use the ubiquitous chicken as well as all the less well known birds such as turkey, goose, duck, guinea fowl, poussin, pigeon and quail.  Chicken and other types of poultry are versatile, readily available, reasonably priced, and packed full of protein, essential nutrients and vitamins. They are also the number one choice for anyone who is watching their fat and calorie intake but who doesn’t want to give up meat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2904_zpsfsx4kf6j.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN2904_zpsfsx4kf6j.jpg\" height=\"316\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.quartoknows.com\/brand\/1026\/Jacqui-Small\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E jacqui small \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Ethere are a total of eight chapers covering everything from getting to know your birds to making the perfect gravy, along with beautiful photographs of each technique used and all of the recipes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2905_zpsjq4yjw4x.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN2905_zpsjq4yjw4x.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EChicken and Other Birds\u003C\/b\u003E offers a visual tour of the birds, showing their relative sizes and discussing the differences between them, plus a buying guide – what to look for and how much to allow per person – followed by tips on storing and handling uncooked poultry, and step-by-step photos and instructions for preparing a bird before cooking (trussing, French trimming, stuffing and jointing), and for carving or jointing a whole cooked bird.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2906_zpsye06jlxe.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN2906_zpsye06jlxe.jpg\" height=\"261\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are before and after photos of some of the recipes, which I really like.\u0026nbsp; With roasts . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2907_zps5psoyzw8.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN2907_zps5psoyzw8.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"346\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDelicious foreign entrees . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2911_zpsz0agkb1u.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN2911_zpsz0agkb1u.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"389\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHomey comforts . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2912_zpsplw5jqif.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN2912_zpsplw5jqif.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSalads . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2908_zpsdir12jug.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN2908_zpsdir12jug.jpg\" height=\"385\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSandwiches . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOld favourites and classics . . .\u0026nbsp; such as Coq au Macon Rouge, otherwise known as Coq au Vin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo coq 3_zpsntqsdear.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/coq%203_zpsntqsdear.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs you know I always like to cook a few recipes from any cookery book I am reviewing and although I love Paul's books, I knew that I would have to at least cook a recipe from the book before I could post my recommendation.\u0026nbsp; I chose this recipe because it is a classic and because I just happened to have the ingredients needed.\u0026nbsp; Rich and delicious with a fabulous sauce, this was quite simply a beautiful dish and very simple to make.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo coq 2_zpsg5v7xkh3.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/coq%202_zpsg5v7xkh3.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"390\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Coq Au Macon Rouge*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/coq-au-macon-rouge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nFrom Paul:\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003ECoq\n au vin is perhaps the most famous classic French dish.\u0026nbsp; It's been \ntravelling around the world for years.\u0026nbsp; Although it is a classic, it \nconsists of nothing more than chicken braised in red wine.\u0026nbsp; any good \nquality red wine will make a great base for the sauce, but I use a \nMacon.\u0026nbsp; I always buy two bottles, one for the sauce and one to drink.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I\n recommend some buttery mash potatoes as an accompaniment.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 X 1 1\/2 to 2 kg chicken, cut into 8 joints\u003C\/div\u003E\n(3 pounds 3 ounces to 4 1\/2 pounds)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS sunflowr oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g piece of green bacon, rind removed and cut into 1\/2 inch cubes\u003C\/div\u003E\n(that is unsmoked bacon)\u003C\/div\u003E\n300g button mushrooms, halved ( generous 3 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g button onions, peeled (7 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 garlic cloves, crushed\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 small bay leaf\u003C\/div\u003E\nsmall sprig of thyme\u003C\/div\u003E\n375ml of good quality red wine (1 2\/3 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150ml port (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS soft unsalted butter, mixed into a paste with 1 TBS plain flour\u003C\/div\u003E\nsea salt and freshly ground black pepper\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS chopped flat leaf parsley (optional)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSeason\n the chicken pieces all over with salt and pepper.\u0026nbsp; Heat the oil in a \nlarge lidded flameproof and ovenproof casserole dish, over medium \nheat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; When hot, add the chicken and fry for 5 to 6 minutes, until \ngolden all over.\u0026nbsp; (you my need to do this in batches)\u0026nbsp; Remove with a \nslotted spoon and set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nAdd the bacon, onions and \nmushrooms to the dish.\u0026nbsp; Fry for 5 to 8 minutes until golden.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add the \ngarlic, bay leaf and thyme.\u0026nbsp; Mix well.\u0026nbsp; Return the chicken pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPour\n over the wine and port and cover with a tight fitting lid.\u0026nbsp; Bring to \nthe bol, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 45 to 60 minutes \nuntil the chicken is tender, or cook for the same amount of time in an \noven preheated to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhen the chicken\n is cooked, remove the chicken and onions with a slotted spoon to a \nserving dish.\u0026nbsp; Discard the bay leaf and thyme.\u0026nbsp; Cover lightly with foil \nto keep warm.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPut the casserole dish over a medium heat and\n bring the cooking liquor back to the boil.\u0026nbsp; Whisk in the butter and \nflour mixture, a little at a time, to thicken the sauce.\u0026nbsp; Cook for 2 to 3\n minutes, then strain through a fine seive.\u0026nbsp; The sauce should coat the \nback of a spoon.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPour the sauce over the chicken, add the button onions and sprinkle with the parsley (if using).\u0026nbsp; Serve immediately.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-R4TWgKAsdq8\/VeLVRm4rAkI\/AAAAAAAAJWQ\/0MMKIhy8ucM\/s1600\/paul_gayler_400x400.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-R4TWgKAsdq8\/VeLVRm4rAkI\/AAAAAAAAJWQ\/0MMKIhy8ucM\/s320\/paul_gayler_400x400.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUntil recently, PAUL GAYLER was Executive Chef at London’s prestigious hotel, The Lanesborough. He has made many appearances on British TV and now has 24 cookery books to his name, selling over half a million copies worldwide in ten languages. Paul has won The Guild of Food Writers’ Cookery Book of the Year, has been nominated for a prestigious André Simon Award and, in 2012, was awarded an MBE as well as the top ‘Catey’ from Caterer and Hotelkeeper – the equivalent of an Oscar in the hotel business – for his ‘outstanding contribution to the hotel industry’. Paul now runs his own consultancy company, Feedback, in Britain and the Middle East, advising hotels and restaurants, as well as a number of food companies. In addition, he judges up-and-coming young chefs and regularly demonstrates his cooking skills at culinary exhibitions worldwide.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI just love this cookbook.\u0026nbsp; You can trust Paul Gayler and his recipes.\u0026nbsp; It's beautifully photographed and has a lot of really great recipes inside.\u0026nbsp; I know it is a book that I am sure to reach for time and time again, whether I am wanting to prepare a simple every day meal for my family or looking for something that little bit more special designed to impress my guests.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EChicken \u0026amp; Other Birds\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nby Paul Gayler MBE\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPhotography by Kevin Summers\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.quartoknows.com\/brand\/1026\/Jacqui-Small\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ejacqui small\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFormat: Hardback, 224 Pages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN: 9781909342507\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIllustrations: 250 colour photographs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSize: 9.843 in x 0.386 in x 7.52 in \/ 250 mm x 9.8 mm x 191 mm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;RRP -\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUK: £25\u0026nbsp; US: $35\u0026nbsp; CAN: $38.99\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished: Aug. 20, 2015\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote - Although I was sent this cookery book free of charge for review, any and all opinions are my own."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1221706132012797724\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/08\/coq-au-macon-rouge-chicken-other-birds.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1221706132012797724"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1221706132012797724"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/08\/coq-au-macon-rouge-chicken-other-birds.html","title":"Coq au Macon Rouge, Chicken \u0026 Other Birds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-R4TWgKAsdq8\/VeLVRm4rAkI\/AAAAAAAAJWQ\/0MMKIhy8ucM\/s72-c\/paul_gayler_400x400.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}}]}});