… and hello Autumn.
No question that it’s here now – the temperature’s dropped, the night air has a cool edge to it, and rain showers have arrived.
… and hello Autumn.
No question that it’s here now – the temperature’s dropped, the night air has a cool edge to it, and rain showers have arrived.
A simple autumn salad. If you choose to roast the beets, be aware that it’ll take at least an hour, though they *are* tastier roasted than boiled.
Serves two as a main.
This is a surprisingly easy storecupboard make, even though the list of ingredients looks quite long. Aside from the fenugreek leaves, which are sold by the box at pretty much any Indian grocer’s, if you like cooking curry it’s stuff you’ll likely have kicking around. It’s also quick and tastes fabulous the next day.
Back last night from Malta, which was so summery – and I’m feeling excited/delighted that autumn has arrived here in London.
(Yes, it’s a cliché, but the thing with clichés is that they’re true.)
We welcome summer with joy, our arms open, embracing the warmth (so longed for after the cold winter), the feel of grass on our feet, our faces lifted up to bask in the light, cold drinks in our hands, long evenings spent chatting outside with friends and family.
But by September, the heat has turned my limbs lethargic, the dryness has left summer’s freshness a little dusty, my wardrobe’s looking a bit wilted and my toes are dying to ditch the flipflops for Proper Shoes.
There’s something about that first crisp autumn evening, the golden light, the smell of leather handbags and the sense of Things to be Done that’s as exciting as the start of a new year – but without the pressure and diet advertisements.
And the bounteous vegetables.
The Mothership descended for a visit yesterday and I’d been meaning to try this recipe from Epicurious for ages.
This salad is so simple, quick – but absolutely delicious. It’s become one of my summer standbys. It’s tweaked from this recipe. It’s perfect for hot summer nights, or to bring a bit of sunshine into your life at any time of year. The sweet mangoes and fresh crunch of the cucumber go well with barbecued or grilled meats or as part of a salad spread.
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A quick dash over to Boundary Street for lunch with lovely Urmee and her accomplice, Bertie.
It’s that blissful time of year when everyone in London moves Outside in search of Fresh Air, albeit the kind that has the worst pollution in Europe.
So Ted, the LondonBFF and I decided to picnic on Clapham Common to celebrate Friday and summer and sunshine etc.
… so you don’t have to.
Off to Dalston Street Feast last night, with the East London comrades.
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