We like our routine. We’re safe people. We like knowing what our day will bring. We like having the same breakfast a few days in a row. We like certainty. We like having a cup of English Breakfast first thing every morning and then another cup after our lunch. The thing is…it can get slightly … Continue reading
So our very first taste of suji ka halwa (Indian semolina pudding) was at the Hindu temple our grandparents used to frequent in Southall and occasionally drag us to on Sundays. Part of the ritual involved being given prashad from the priest – the sacrament, or the physical presence of God’s blessing. It could be … Continue reading
This is a total revelation (to us). We’re regular porridge eaters and we’ve used all sorts of grains – porridge oats, jumbo oats, steel cut oats, barley flakes, quinoa, rice (technically kheer), broken rice (technically firni) – but for some reason, never bulgur wheat. Bulgur wheat was usually reserved for jareesh or other savoury dishes … Continue reading
It’s taken us some time to get into Christmas this year for some reason but a weekend of playing festive music, wrapping ourselves in warm clothing and drinking mulled wine seems to have done it! We love Christmas, not only because it means we get to spend time with our family, watching boxsets and old … Continue reading
We’re pretty lucky to have come from a multi-cultural/multi-religious family and growing up, we celebrated Diwali, Christmas and Eid. (Lots of presents and LOTS of food. And very often, not having to go to school on these days!) Every (other) Eid, our mother used to make a huge pot of seviyan in the morning – … Continue reading
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