Caldicott's Treasure

My neighbour in Keppel Street, Melbourne told me about this great book he had borrowed from the local library. Filled with fantastic vegetarian recipes from across the globe it is a lovely gift for a food lover. I tried the Black Bean Stew and Mango Salsa from the Cuban section and was hooked instantly. Well, so is my family now that they all have a copy of it. I am still working off photocopies....

Goodness Gracious Me

Goodness Gracious Me was a hit in the late 1990s as a clever television series that kept both British and Indian viewers in splits. Aired on BBC this sketch involved the lives of four Indians assimilating into British culture. I particularly liked one old lady who upon seeing anything would exclaim “I can make it at home for nothing! All I need is one little aubergine”.

Despite being a clever imitation of several Indian women who are known to be that way, I think the old lady had a valid point. It is actually possible to make most gastronomical-related things at home for nothing. Maybe not just with one little aubergine!

After five years (of just eating)- I try to relaunch my ‘food blog’ and chronicle the various food adventures I have had. Bon appetite!