It's all about making veggies the star of the show, and this dish does exactly that; everything you'd want from a schnitzel, it delivers. And then some. I've never before experienced such a texture - the flaked almonds make it uniquely crisp and the aubergine is notably not over-cooked so it's the perfect amount of … Continue reading Aubergine Schnitzel @ The Gate
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Bhel & samosas @ Dishoom
Dishoom - the chain paying homage to the Irani cafés that were once part of the fabric of life in Bombay - has a vegan brunch, lunch & dinner menu packed full of dishes worth writing home about - I absolutely love their vegan sausages for brunch, and their chickpea curries are divine. But their showstopper … Continue reading Bhel & samosas @ Dishoom
Crispy-chilli sesame broccoli
I like my broccoli to not really taste like broccoli. So I cover it generously in sesame oil, soy sauce, chilli & sesame seeds and then roast it to achieve a crispy/burnt texture. Hardly a recipe, this is more a declaration of how simple it is to dramatically improve the flavour and texture of a … Continue reading Crispy-chilli sesame broccoli
Homemade guacamole – smashing things up!
You really don't need to measure a thing to make this and I actively encourage you don't, because that would be much less fun. And making this is bloody fun - if you're prepared to embrace the mess! I also recommend a good playlist, always. I threw together: A couple of large avocados 1 small … Continue reading Homemade guacamole – smashing things up!
Ready made nut roast – the new staple in my fridge
Last month I’d never heard of or tried a nut roast, it’s now an absolute staple in my fridge. The closest thing I can compare it to - in terms of texture and deliciousness - is a pork pie. Maybe a cross between a pork pie and a scott egg. It’s so satsifying & packed … Continue reading Ready made nut roast – the new staple in my fridge
Vegan burger @ The Green Room Cafe in Stoke Newington
Not only is The Green Room cafe an incredible place to eat - it has a vast garden-come-conservatory outdoor area, behind the cutest florist - it serves up the juiciest vegan burger I ever did taste. And those chips. Those rosemary-salted chips. I can only describe them as slices of heaven.
Kare borosu ramen @ Wagamama
Omg I'm obsessed with the vegan menu at Wagamama. This ramen is not just one of my favourites on their vegan menu, but one of the best ramens I've ever had - including when I ate meat & fish! The tofu is crispy & soft, the veg is alive and kicking with flavour, the seasoning … Continue reading Kare borosu ramen @ Wagamama
Working for yourself; on sanity & productivity
Disclaimer: I don't have kids, and the projects I work on at the moment involve me working totally alone, i.e. no phone calls / meetings, most of the time, and are long term things. Dreaming is easy. Executing on said dreams, not so much. And I have come to believe this is in large part … Continue reading Working for yourself; on sanity & productivity