It's the start of a new academic year and I am meeting my new students. After many years of working in Higher Education, I have got used to the idea of the "new year" starting in September. It feels a lot like being a schoolgirl!
My new students are finding their way around their new course, and the considerably different way of working. It's all very practical, problem solving and focussed. The recent rain has meant they have not been able to enjoy being in legal London as much as they could. But hopefully we will have a few dry and bright days before the season changes.
That feeling of the change of the season has inevitably had an effect on my thoughts about cooking and eating. I'm beginning to think more and more about soups, and less about salads. I'm sure I will be digging out the slow cooker and planning out more casseroles and stews as the leaves and temperature drops.
I am sharing some of my recent home cooking escapades with you this month. Hope you like some of my food creations.
So, now, without further ado, here are my favourite things this month.
Nitin Sawnhey - Prophecy
Bruce Springsteen - The Ghost of Tom Joad
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
My new students are finding their way around their new course, and the considerably different way of working. It's all very practical, problem solving and focussed. The recent rain has meant they have not been able to enjoy being in legal London as much as they could. But hopefully we will have a few dry and bright days before the season changes.
That feeling of the change of the season has inevitably had an effect on my thoughts about cooking and eating. I'm beginning to think more and more about soups, and less about salads. I'm sure I will be digging out the slow cooker and planning out more casseroles and stews as the leaves and temperature drops.
I am sharing some of my recent home cooking escapades with you this month. Hope you like some of my food creations.
So, now, without further ado, here are my favourite things this month.
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| Hawaiian style Poke |
Recipes:
Fruity, fresh, with a little kick, this citrussy salad from
Reggae Reggae man Levi Roots might make your tongue sing: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/citrusandpomegranate_92667
Enjoy the last days of Summer sunshine with this Sweetcorn
Chowder recipe from Nigel Slater: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2019/sep/10/nigel-slaters-midweek-recipe-sweetcorn-chowder-soup
I wouldn't make these for breakfast. More of a weekend brunch,
in a burger bun with a little salad and sauce or relish. Bon Appetit's
"breakfast sausage" recipe:- https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/ba-breakfast-sausage
MiMi
Aye's second cookbook Mandalay explores Burmese food. Her first,
"Noodle!" explored the world of noodles. Here are some recipes from
that book:
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| Dan Dan Mian (Dan Dan Noodles) |
Sick of
sandwiches? Here’s a pasta carbonara recipe which can be made using a microwave
oven: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/microwave_carbonara_98822
My
parents would often bring home Kachoris from the Indian shops in Hounslow or
Southall. They were magical spherical parcels of spice and joy. Until I saw
this recipe, I would never have considered making them at home (vegetarian and
vegan): https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/nita_and_meeras_pea_78947
Food
writing and articles:
10
recipes to cook in September: https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/features/best-recipes-september
Interesting to see this new restaurant trend in the USA
(and in Peru!) - providing snuggly blankets for customers. As a person who
often feels chilly in Autumn and Winter, I hope it takes off in the UK. https://www.bonappetit.com/story/restaurant-blanket
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| Spanish bomba rice with prawns and peas |
Want some
cooking inspiration? Sarah Cowen reviews Leah Koenig's The Jewish Cookbook at
Kavey Eats blog.
What is
in season this month? September and what to be cooking with: https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/features/whats-in-season-september
What you
might have missed at Snig’s Kitchen
Office
workers! Students! Only have access to a microwave oven or kettle at work?
Noodle queen MiMi Aye has a lunch hack to save us all! https://snigskitchen.tumblr.com/post/187623448229/office-workers-students-only-have-access-to-a
Breakfast
pork patties make a fab brunch! https://snigskitchen.tumblr.com/post/187731865839/pork-mince-with-diced-red-onion-garlic-powder
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| Salmon Teriyaki |
Film:
Split
TV:
Hatton Garden
Pet Shop Boys – Live at Hyde Park
Fleetwood Mac's Songbird: Christine Mcvie
The Mash Report
Music:
Nitin Sawnhey - Prophecy
Bruce Springsteen - The Ghost of Tom Joad
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
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| Sesame pork meatballs with pak choi and noodles |
Please note: as with every monthly Favourites List, all of
these items have been selected by me simply because I love them. I do not
receive any money, benefits in kind or other incentive for posting these links
or recommendations.
