Tag Archives: chili
Superbowl Chili
It turns out, that pretty much none of my friends has any interest in the Superbowl whatsoever, outside the context of commercials, guacamole and chocolate krispie cakes shaped into footballs. Even Carrie, who understands the rules, lost interest when her … Continue reading
Cold noodle salad – summer dresses and other obsessions
As the weather heats up in NYC I turn to the internet – dangerous start – to order summer dresses from websites – bad idea – with the vague intent that if they’re not absolutely perfect, I promise I’ll send … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged beansprouts, carrot, chili, cilantro, cold noodle salad, cucumber, easy, fennel, mint, noodles, peanut, sesame, sugar snap peas, summer
Leave a comment
Pulled Pork Chili and a Sporting Celebrity Encounter in time for Superbowl
I probably sit next to a celebrity. This is one of those large open plan offices, holding several different companies, all hot desking over three floors. So on this particular day I find a spot, and a guy sits down … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged beans, chili, cinnamon, coco, paprika, pork shoulder, pulled pork, Superbowl, tomatoes, wine
4 Comments
The Wednesday Tipple – Slow Cook Chicken Tacos And Margaritas In Anticipation Of Cinco de Mayo
“Mostly I would like an actual pet gecko” said my Godson Arthur as we tucked into our pizza before heading into the Science Museum. “Not a glow in the dark plastic one” (like the one I had just given him … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged chicken, chili, cinco de mayo, fiesta, garlic, gecko, lime, margarita, onion, royal wedding, salsa, tacos
4 Comments
The Monday Treat – Tandoori chicken with a yogurt pomegranate raita
The Royal wedding is over. No more dress speculation, no more gossipy documentaries, no more newspaper specials and magazine picture spreads. No more wearing the QVC ring in public without looking a bit odd. It’s such a downer. A double … Continue reading
Posted in The Monday Treat
Tagged chicken, chili, coriander, cumin, Helen's wedding, Indian, lime, masala, pomegranate, royal wedding, tandoori chicken, Tooting, yogurt
Leave a comment
The Wednesday Tipple – Pomelo Sea Breezes with Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps
Chinese New Year is almost upon us, a fact that it is impossible to ignore if you happen to be walking down Elizabeth Street on your way to pick up cheap vegetables at the amazing Asian supermarket. My apartment is … Continue reading
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged beef, chili, Chinese New Year, cocktail, ginger, lettuce, mince, polemo, sea breeze
3 Comments
The Monday Treat – Traditional Chili
While sipping a chai latte in Think Coffee and waiting for Jon to finish his meeting I overheard the following conversation between a guy (who, from the fact that he had an iPad and an NYU hoodie, I’m going to … Continue reading
Posted in The Monday Treat
Tagged beef, chili, corn chip, kidney beans, mince, nacho, sour cream, spice, super bowl, tex mex, tomato, wine
4 Comments
Bonfire Night Party – Chili and Baked Potatoes
Remember remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder treason and plot, I see no reason why gunpowder season should ever be forgot.
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged baked potato, beans, bonfire, chicken, chili, food, guy fawkes, onion, poultry, recipe, sparklers, stew, tomato
1 Comment