Blogging, Food and Me

So, I thought it was about time that hopped onto the blogging bandwagon to share my thoughts on something I love. There is of course a lot of things I love; films, fashion; books; travelling (the usual) but the one thing I talk about most (that is when I'm not stuffing my face) is food. For me food is not only essential (obviously) but it is what I associate with good memories and happy occassions, like a comfort blanket on a cold day.


I don't claim to be a fantastic cook and I don't even eat seasonally (despite my best efforts) but I am foodie and proud, from delving through all the food supplements whilst ignoring the 'important' news to avidly watching all the cooking shows with as much interest as I watch 90210 (which is really saying something!). This blog will delve into my mini obsession, sharing with you the meals I cook and the cakes I bake to the restaurants I visit and the markets I peruse.


Just to get started here are a few things I love (and may feature quite extensively in the future):


Peanut butter - on toast, in sandwiches, with cherry jam, on crackers, in porridge, on celery. I LOVE IT!

Cheese - any cheese, all cheese. Calorie counting and weight watching flies outta the window when cheese is concerned. Halloumi is a firm fave but you can't go wrong with a chunk of strong cheddar, preferably with a good bit ploughman's pickle.

Chips - chips, chips and more chips!


Falafel - check out Best Turkish Kebab in Stoke Newington or Yalla Yalla in Soho for some chickpea goodness.


Here's what I made tonight by the way:

A sort of Spanish stew, tagine hybrid. Veggie friendly and cheap, just bang in the veg you have available, lots of spices e.g. Paprika, cumin seeds, cinnamon (just a pinch), chilli powder. Root vegetables would be good too, as would a sprinkling of fresh parsley. Serve with cous cous or pittas, and crumbling of feta works a treat.


So join me on my culinary expedition through London and beyond...


Nicole x