Rocking Grass Archives: February 2008
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25 February 2008
Carbonara
There’s something immensely pleasing about getting the hang of a new dish. I can’t quite say I’ve mastered it, but I’m getting there: carbonara. There are hundreds of variants, but the basic idea is that you have pasta, to which is added some pancetta and some Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. And while this lot is still hot […]
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11 February 2008
Kitchen Design
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the design of kitchens, as I discover subtle shortcomings in the one Nina and I have at the moment, and as I see suggestions and ideas elsewhere. In other houses we’ve lived in, the kitchens varied a lot. One of my favourites was a tiny one in a […]
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5 February 2008
Shrove Tuesday treats
The thought that particular foods are associated with one single day only intrigues me. Things associated with major festivals, say, mince pies or gingerbreads at Christmastime or hot cross buns at Easter, tend to be enjoyed probably more during the run up to the festival itself than during the days themselves. Turkey or lamb are […]
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4 February 2008
Eggs for Breakfast
I’m not sure when the idea of eggs as an essential part of breakfast took root in my mind. I was raised with boiled eggs for breakfast at weekends, and if I recall correctly, fried eggs occasionally. We had our own chickens, so supply wasn’t a problem. But I don’t recall thinking that eggs were […]