Posts tagged 'Steenbergs spices' - page 4
31 December 2010
Breathe The Air, Relax And Just Be
What have I learnt through my attempts to understand the matrix that we call life, if anything? What have I learnt by seeking to comprehend ideas that are beyond the wit of man and certain beyond my ken like the origin of species, creation, time, ma...
Read more30 December 2010
Axel’s Universe And Some Silly Thoughts About Time
Even though I never wear a watch, I am surrounded by time everywhere. I have, also, always been fascinated by the idea of time – What exactly is time? What does time mean? Why does it go forwards as a natural progression and not backwards or sideway...
Read more28 December 2010
Towards An Updated Theory Of The Origin Of Species
In my previous blog, I posted a stream of consciousness on evolution that suggested that perhaps evolutionary theory as currently presented was too simplistic and not necessarily a complete mechanism for the origin of species. Therefore, I owe it to...
Read more24 December 2010
The Positive Side To The Destruction Of Steenbergs' Office
Our initial feelings on the flood in Steenbergs office were of despair, as we received another body blow at the end of this tough year. Strangely, it has not been trading that has been the issue with sales going up, but rather just things, operation...
Read more06 December 2010
Recipe For Traditional Steamed Ginger Treacle Sponge Pudding
Ginger is a wonderful spice, warming and earthy in flavour with a comforting aroma. For me, it is redolent with memories of warmth indoors with an open coal or wood fire while the outside is heavy with snow. It is also so versatile with the spice b...
Read more29 November 2010
Recipe For Lamb Biryani (Based On Madhur Jaffrey Recipe)
It has been snowing since last Thursday and the long range forecast indicates that the weather will not get any better for the rest of the week; a gritter has just gone past our house in the snow. Everywhere looks pretty and white, with that eery mu...
Read more20 November 2010
Two Mugs Given As Presents
It was my birthday recently and I had cheesecake for my birthday cake, which was a great idea. I was, also, given two mugs by my children: on the first was written "My train of thought was 15 minutes late" and on the second "I've learned so much fr...
Read more14 November 2010
Traditional Mincemeat Recipe
I am winning with Christmas food preparations this year, which seems unbelievable considering how little time I seem to have to do anything at the moment;. I am running about one week behind last year. However, as a man who cooks, I do actually find...
Read more13 November 2010
Two Simple Recipes For Chocolate Puds - Chocolate Mousse (Part 2)
Even better than Chocolate Rice Pudding in terms of return on effort is a quick and simple chocolate mousse, which always seems to get a big thumbs up from whoever tastes it, even though it is perhaps one of the simplest things to make.
Read more05 November 2010
A Journey Back To True Korma Recipes (Part 2) - Banquet Style Korma
Since my blog the other week, I have looked further into the concept and style of traditional korma recipes and have found them a fascinating social history and felt that a korma would be ideal for Diwali. They seem to be a fusion recipe in the firs...
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