From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Spicy Broccolini & Caper Aioli

March 10, 2009

Sometimes I just can’t find time to go food shopping. I’ll open my fridge and find nothing but rinds of cheese and floppy carrots. I thought I’d be eating brown rice with weeks-old onion for dinner, but was pleasantly surprised to find some beautiful broccolini hiding in the draw. If you’re new to this relatively [...]

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Spaghetti d’Arvier

March 5, 2009

Without thinking too long, can you recall the best meal of your life? I know it’s a tough question, but I am lucky enough to remember every minute detail of the most amazing food I have ever tasted. The meal was at Cafe Du Bourg, in the small town of Arvier located in the Valle [...]

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Prawns, Pancetta & Spring Onions

March 3, 2009

I've been on a pork kick lately, which is strange because only a few months ago I wouldn't touch the stuff. I blame it on turning 30. My inspiration for this dish came from the classic Italian combination of leeks with pancetta – but spring onions' short season, I opted for their lighter flavor instead. [...]

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Traditional Ajiaco Soup

March 1, 2009

I hate to admit it, but when Alejandro woke up sniffling and sneezing, I was more excited at the idea of making Ajiaco than I was concerned for his well being. Does that make me a bad person? Ajiaco is the Colombian soup of Alejandro’s childhood. It’s a thick potato, corn and chicken soup, served [...]

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