borscht without tears

BORSCHT: SOUP FOR THE SOUL

Borscht ‘n’ no Tears   Let me explain. There is a restaurant in London called “Borshcht ‘n’ Tears” where a  very good friend of mine used to work when we were at Uni. So for me, borscht is always Borshcht ‘n’ Tears. This version, however, is vegetarian and with only…

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Mushroom Stroganoff

Smokin’ Mushroom Stroganoff

Smokin’ Mushroom Stroganoff: Magic Mushrooms The original version – beef Stroganoff – comprised of just strips of beef with no onions and no mushrooms: didn’t quite fit with my eating manifesto… It’s hard to ignore the mounting evidence relating to animal protein – red and processed meats in particular: excess…

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Grilled Feta, Blackberry & Lentil Salad

FETA, BLACKBERRY & CAVIAR LENTIL SALAD

Grilled Feta, Blackberry & Caviar Lentil Salad: Purple Reign I love salads, so it will hardly surprise you to learn that I eat them all year round. In the warmer months, I veer towards the fresher, crisper elements in salads; while during the months when a higher tog rating is…

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piperade

Piperade, Mozzarella & Pesto

Piperade, mozzarella and pesto: Ikurriña on a plate Piperade is a Basque stew of red peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It is traditionally served with eggs – a dish akin to shakshouka, or fish, or ham. I first sampled this dish in one of my favourite eateries in London – ‘The…

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pav bhaji

PAV BHAJI

Pav Bhaji 19 Nov 2017 refreshed 2 Oct 2022 Pav Bhaji A lunchtime street food from Mumbai, pav bhaji is a deliciously spiced vegetable dish with lightly-buttered, fried pavs (bread rolls). I first fell in love with this dish in Camden market, at a stall that had a big cauldron…

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