The anthology, including one of my short stories – Full Moon over Tawi-Tawi, is now available both as an eBook and paperback. Look for it in your local bookshop, or order it from any of the global and regional online retailers, e.g. Amazon UK. Whether you already know and love Southeast Asia, or are curious about this, the most alluring and mysterious part of… Read More
If it ain’t homemade it just ain’t good nuff!
Tried out my new manual sausage stuffer today while enjoying early Velvet Underground. Pure inspiration, listening to Lou Reed as he’s waiting for the man. And Nico, croaking about all tomorrow’s parties. The mix today was pork (shh, don’t tell Jakim or they’ll want to raid the place) and green apples, gently seasoned with sage, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and soaked in cider.… Read More
Get stuffed!
Four days ago I developed an absolute craving for my special stuffed peppers, something I hadn’t had for nearly a year. So many yummy recipes from so many countries, and never enough time to make ’em all on a regular basis… Today they’re done and I’ll have to wait for another week before they’ve mellowed enough for me to gobble them down. Tiny sweet… Read More
The humble potato: poor man’s dish or the king of roots?
It’s beef tenderloin time tonight. Letting it sizzle in butter (or ghee) for the briefest of moments just to get a semi-burnt crust on both sides, leaving the interior tender and juicy and quite red, still dripping with blood. (I know it’s not to everyone’s liking, but I can’t help myself. I’m a confirmed meat-eater – the fresher the better. A properly served Steack… Read More