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Aubergine is a vegetable I have got to enjoy only recently. In the past, aubergines used to have some bitterness which has now been bred out of them and we no only need to salt and drain them either. This aubergine meze is made slightly differently to an aubergine curry … Continue reading
Keifer Derrin of food blog DonkeyFodder.com shares his recipe for a surprisingly healthy curry of chicken and spinach. I really wanted to eat a healthy meal so I decided on a curry. I can almost hear you shouting curry isn’t healthy with all that ghee, but this curry only has … Continue reading
I glimpse at my phone, he’s texted me. No butterflies, no skipped heartbeat, no waiting at least twenty minutes to read and a further 22 minutes and 30 seconds (or something) to reply. I pick my phone up ‘yeah, come over in 10… I haven’t washed by the way’ my … Continue reading
Recently, I was contacted by a potential customer informing me he wanted to meet for a fitting at Savile Row, next Tuesday. This was news to me as I had never met the man, let alone run a tape around him. There was nothing to fit! However he‘s not alone in his … Continue reading
Delectable pieces of melt-in-the-mouth soft brown fudge topped with flaked almonds. Ingredients: 240 ml / 8 oz Caramel Condensed milk 300 g / 10 oz Milk Powder Flaked almonds Butter to grease the pan Method: 1. In a large microwaveable dish add the caramel condensed milk and the milk powder. … Continue reading
Delicious flat breads with a spicy aromatic lentil filling. Preparation time- 30 minutes Cooking time -30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients For filling: 120 grams/ 4 oz yellow split peas, soaked in water overnight 1 teaspoon salt 2 green chillies finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh coriander finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading
I am a great fan of aubergines, and in whatever way they are prepared, I am in heaven. My husband and son love them too. I cook and stuff aubergins with diffrent versions of masalas. So every time I prepare them, and I take photographs as I normally do, but for … Continue reading
City Connect introduces “Walk Innovation” – an initiative by Adam Shaw: Thank you for investing your time in getting to know me better. I like to think that you will get to know yourself better. However, the only person that matters on this journey is you. For me, life is … Continue reading
A rich and creamy Mediterranean dip, with a hint of garlic, perfect dip for any snack. Preparation time – 10 minutes Cooking time – none Serves 6 Ingredients: 15oz / 450 grams cooked white chickpeas,( precooked in can) rinsed and drained 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon olive … Continue reading
Ok so summers’ drawing to an end but that doesn’t mean that we need to get our boyfriend heads on and start prowling for long term meat! There is still so much fun to be had as a single gal in the city (or country). There are some ideals that … Continue reading
Moist eggless banana muffins with a hint of spice and a surprisingly crunchy nutty crumble topping. Preparation time – 15 minutes Cooking time -25 minutes Makes 12 muffins Ingredients: For muffins 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts (can use … Continue reading
A lot of Indian restaurants and take away places serve complimentary green chutney which is usually eaten as a dip with pakora, samosa, kachoris etc. Having worked in a restaurant and knowing the secrets of some their cooking, I never eat these chutneys as I am never too sure how … Continue reading
Spicy and rich protein packed Kenyan black-eyed bean stew. Preparation time – 5 minutes Cooking time – 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: 8oz / 240 g cooked black eyed beans 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 1 clove garlic finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 … Continue reading
When you are considering travel to an area that thinks you will experience a network problem, it better to be prepared well in advance for any eventuality, such as an emergency. Therefore, you need to carry a sat phone that can work anywhere in the world with a poor network … Continue reading
Considering that martial arts are, in essence, methodologies for fighting I always consider paramount to perform a reality check of each application. This is to assess if and when a technique or combination can be useful in a self defence or real fight situation. Please notice that some styles, like … Continue reading
I am convinced that getting involved in a fight is something that should be avoided at all times. There might be circumstances where fighting is absolutely unavoidable and I repeat something I have already expressed before: in a fight or flight situation the latter should be preferred if you are … Continue reading
A quick and easy heart warming winter soup with a fruity tasty. Sweetness from the pumpkin, balanced by the tartness from the apple balances the flavour of this soup beautifully. Preparation time-10 minutes Cooking Time-20 minutes Serves- 4 Ingredients: 400 grams pumpkin peeled and diced. 2 cups water 1 granny … Continue reading
The inspiration of this recipe is Nita Mehta’s Vegetarian Chinese book. I have been trying out several of her recipes recently. I did not like the thin brownish sauce she served them in so I changed the sauce recipe and served the manchurian balls in a thick and spicy tomato … Continue reading
Watch a video by Adam Shaw about: Stress Management, Obesity and Hypertension and How They All Relate. In 19 years as a health and well-being professional there has been one common link in all illness. In this video I explain… – the link between stress, hypertension and obesity – how stress … Continue reading
Mina Joshi brings you Taste of India – the new indian cookery series for City Connect. Try Mina’s recipe for this yummy vegetarian curry and fall in love with the Taste of India. I am always telling friends how quick and easy it is to make tasty curries at home. … Continue reading