Summer is in full swing, the farmers markets are buzzing and garlic scapes are plenty! An overdose of garlic scapes seemed possible in my realm of things but alas I warn you it was not. Even after two weeks of continuous garlic escapades, I can’t seem to get enough of these very fragrant and pungent herbs. Wait a minute, did I say herb. Is it a herb or is it a vegetable I ask?
Again… it has been a tad bit too long since I wrote to you last. As I mentioned in my previous post I was working on “Project Ghee”, well I don’t think I called it that exactly … but it sure does sound good right now 🙂
Anyway, let me tell you what I’ve been up too. I’ve been preoccupied with ‘GHEE’, now I’m sure you shaking your head and thinking, “Really Shamim, like you had to tell us that!” (sarcasm intended) Well, of course it’s ghee. Ghee all the way baby!
Since the beginning of this year, Continue reading
One bite into these delectable burgers and you’ll know you’ve made the winning touchdown!
“I bit into my burger and the juices ran down my arm.” Have you heard this before and stared at the perpetrator in disbelief before walking away with a feeling of sadness, usually accompanied by the shame of not experiencing that ever! Well I felt the same until I figured out the secret to making these juicy mounds of madness!
Are you ready for this? Are you sure you are? Continue reading
Thanksgiving is a holiday we absolutely adore! It’s my son’s favorite! We have for several years now celebrated it in our home with the whole shebang. I brine the turkey for a couple of days and then dry rub it with loads of spices just before shoving it into the oven for several hours. As it leaves it’s warm cocoon, the golden bird is greeted with all the glory of a coronation, with many eyes feasting on its magnificence. Continue reading
Growing up in Zimbabwe I ate little fish called ‘kapenta’ – basically a fesh water anchovy. My mum would marinate them in lemon juice, sea salt and turmeric and Continue reading
For The Love Of Ghee 