“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
— J.R.R. Tolkien
Happy Hobbit Day! Celebrate this weekend with a pork and game pie. This particular pie has pigeon in it, but I’ve also made it with grouse a
“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.
