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American Autumn Breads and Pastry Breakfast Cakes and Cookies Holiday Dishes Puddings/Dessert Recipe Index Tea Time Thanksgiving Vegetarian

Pumpkin Doughnuts

My posting schedule is going haywire. My good intentions, to post weekly at my scheduled time, are going awry and the universe is out to get me. I am not as organised as some of my wonderful blogger friends who always have two or three posts scheduled in advance. I usually fly by the seat of my pants! Most of the times I don't even know what I'm posting till I sit down to write! You're all probably wondering what I'm doing writing a blog at all with this level of disorganisation! In my defence, I'm usually not like this. I do have at least a few posts ready to go normally, but these days, nothing is normal. I was all ready to write my post on Monday night and publish Tuesday and what happens? I catch a bloody cold. My head's full of snot, my ears are blocked, my throat hurts, my ears are watery, my nose is red and raw, and my head is spinning in Exorcist proportions. If that's not all, it's been snowing since yesterday and it's 3F/-16C outside with road conditions so slick, that I pretty much skated to my physical therapy appointment this morning. Anyway, though I am seeing double, I will get this post out. Anyone who reads this blog regularly, will know that I ... continue reading...

Curries Gluten Free Indian Recipe Index Vegetables Vegetarian

Bhindi Masala | Indian Fried Okra

Ok, yes, so I kind of disappeared again. However, that wasn't my intention at all but you know how life takes over your life? That's what happened. It has been crazy here at the Coffee and Crumpets headquarters. I wish I could tell you that I've been on some wild adventure or been knee high in flour and butter creating master class culinary delights, but alas, that is most definitely, not the case. The extent of my excitement this week was thinking that I may be getting my dream car. That dream's life was cut pretty short by the realisation that I am definitely not there yet. Note: just because you have a website, a food blog and people may know you, that doesn't make your bank account any more padded. It does, however, give you delusions of grandeur. I am still getting a new car, but it will be a more realistic Toyota, maybe. Although, I'm definitely aiming for the badass, humongous truck (can you tell I'm having a mid life crisis? ) I have to hand it to my husband though, he hit the nail on the head when he described me to the sales guy. The very nice salesperson at the dealership the other night, showed us all the SUVs and trucks we asked to see and test drive and ... continue reading...

Autumn Fruit Desserts Puddings/Dessert Recipe Index Tarts/Pies Tea Time Vegetarian

Mascarpone Cream Fruit Tart

So, I have to admit that I'm having a hard time venturing back into the kitchen. My inspiration and motivation seem to be running a bit low and it's hard to get going. Actually, the inspiration is present and alive, but it doesn't seem to be trickling down to the feet or arms so that it can be put into action. There are a lot of ideas knocking about in the old noggin but nothing is materialising. I fear I may have burnt myself out over the summer. I really hope not because I keep going to the farm stand and buying bag loads of organic goodies and I need to utilise them creatively. Lately, dinner has been a last minute ditch effort and unfortunately, quite a bit of take away. It will not do. Thankfully, I've had a few recipes to share from over the summer and that has been my saving grace. However, after this one, I'm going to be up the creek without a paddle! I'm hoping to get my mojo back soon so I can get back into the groove of enjoying the cooking and baking. I really want to because the temperature is falling and the days are getting cooler. The colours of autumn are very visible and I am yearning to turn up the oven and bake away. The other day I was so desperate to ... continue reading...

Algerian Eid ul Adha Gluten Free Lamb Moroccan Musings Recipe Index Tunisian

Harissa Roasted Lamb

One more summer adventure to tell you about and then I'll be done. I can then get down to some serious pumpkin cooking and baking....not. I'm glad to see though that the pumpkin craze is a bit milder this year. Honestly, how many dishes can you really destroy with pumpkin before people revolt? OK, OK, I'll stop with the pumpkin negativity :) I know there are people who wait all year for this season and I don't want to ruin it for them. The last fun event I was fortunate enough to attend and work, was a dinner that was sponsored by Specialty Appliance, and Kitchens by Wedgewood. I had the fortune to be asked to cater the dinner and the event. The purpose of the dinner was so our clients could welcome their guests to the newly remodelled kitchen where they could admire the new cabinetry, the Raw Urth range hood and the new Thermador appliances in action. I supplied the action, and the dinner, of course. It was pretty nerve wracking to take over someone else's brand new kitchen to cook a whole dinner! However, the clients were so wonderful and put me at ease and I went about doing what I do best (amongst other things :) ), cooking. I had met with the hosts of the ... continue reading...

American Autumn Chicken Gluten Free Musings Recipe Index Sauces and Condiments

Herb Grilled Chicken

Ooooh, a third new post, I must really be back! To be honest, with the hectic summer I had with all that cooking in the hot sun, most of it done during Ramadan when I was fasting, this feels so good. It is therapeutic; just the action of typing out a sentence or two, or editing a photo whilst listening to music, the cooking's a bit chaotic but for the most part, it's been wonderful to get back to blogging and catching up with old friends. I know I have been a bit erratic visiting everyone but I promise, I'm coming! I have finished my events for the year, I think and am looking forward to concentrating on my website, visiting all of you and maybe throwing a party or two. Today's post is not so much about the recipe, though the Herb Grilled Chicken is pretty delicious and became quite the hit this summer, it's more about the experiences and adventures I had this summer. One such adventure was had last week at a metal workshop where they work with....metal. I should say, not just work, but design and create, the most amazing things with metal. I was, for lack of a better word, gobsmacked, at their workshop, their products and the great people who worked there. Since ... continue reading...

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