In Ireland, Scotland and England, it was tradition to eat a young goose on Michaelmas Day (Sept. 29), also known as the Feast of Michael and All Angels. This medieval holiday falls near
the equinox, when autumn begins and the days start to shorten. Mich
“THE OLD IRANI CAFÉS of Bombay have almost all disappeared. Their faded elegance welcomed all: courting couples, sweaty taxi-wallas, students, artists and lawyers. These cafés broke down barriers by bringing people together over food and drink. Bombay was
Blanching another batch of nettles to freeze. Stick the leaves in gently boiling water to wilt for about 15 seconds and then plunge into ice water to preserve the pretty green color. Before freezing or using, squeeze out moisture like you would spinach.
