Well, it’s the recipe of the month and very lovely it is too. Really reminds me of nut roasts I used to make when I was a vegetarian – way, way, way back in my student days. I made a kind of Puttanesca sauce to go with it, as it definitely needs a sauce of some kind. There is a photo here. I made half the amount Loretta specified as it was only for me myself and I. It’s pretty sturdy so I’d say even half the amount would serve 3. Another tupperware required for my bulging fridge after my mum’s banquet last Sunday…
Had a great day today. Took a day off work to spend with my Shellac Sisters but alas, due to all police leave being cancelled because of the craziness in London this week our trip to Portobello Market was also cancelled. I decided to spend the day writing instead and I got loads done. Most important rule I made myself today was to ignore the housework. My flat is a MESS but I’ve turned a blind eye to it all. It’s the only way to concentrate – NoHoNoAd (no housework, no admin).
Am excited about my weekend in Hastings with Ptolemy and Alastair. I am going to pick Alastair’s brain about food photography. He told me off about the massive “tidemark” in my photo of Vincent Price’s Mulligatawny over at the Vincentennial Cookblog. Ha ha – who knew there was an actual term for such a food photography faux pas?!
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I’m really looking forward to trying this one.
Ooh Zelda, would love to hear what you think of it. I made it exactly to Loretta’s recipe and I liked it very much. It was pretty SOLID ha ha! Like a nutty brick… I’ll be interested to hear if you’d suggest any modifications to the recipe for the modern cook.
Have it on my list for next week – will let you know what I think
I’m really looking forward to trying this one.
Ooh Zelda, would love to hear what you think of it. I made it exactly to Loretta’s recipe and I liked it very much. It was pretty SOLID ha ha! Like a nutty brick… I’ll be interested to hear if you’d suggest any modifications to the recipe for the modern cook.
Have it on my list for next week – will let you know what I think
I’m sorry your trip was canceled. We’ve been hearing about the riots here–I think everyone is shocked that something like that could happen in England! I hope you are staying safe!
I’ve never had a nut loaf. I have to admit to never being tempted to try being a vegetarian (or vegan, for that matter). What’s a tidemark?
Yes, it was a very strange couple of days here in the UK that is for sure. There was a real blitz spirit going on, shopkeepers saying, “I’m not closing, they can do what they like!” and people buying tonnes of shopping as if it was the end of the world. I admit, I was slightly concerned about where I’d be able to get potatoes on the day after the worst trouble, but Marks & Spencers saved the day!
Tidemark! Alastair was referring to the line of soup in my photograph of the Mulligatawny where I’d slopped it into the bowl not really thinking about my food styling! I am a real beginner when it comes to this stuff but am definitely getting better… I will use a ladle and do it gracefully next time…
I’m sorry your trip was canceled. We’ve been hearing about the riots here–I think everyone is shocked that something like that could happen in England! I hope you are staying safe!
I’ve never had a nut loaf. I have to admit to never being tempted to try being a vegetarian (or vegan, for that matter). What’s a tidemark?
Yes, it was a very strange couple of days here in the UK that is for sure. There was a real blitz spirit going on, shopkeepers saying, “I’m not closing, they can do what they like!” and people buying tonnes of shopping as if it was the end of the world. I admit, I was slightly concerned about where I’d be able to get potatoes on the day after the worst trouble, but Marks & Spencers saved the day!
Tidemark! Alastair was referring to the line of soup in my photograph of the Mulligatawny where I’d slopped it into the bowl not really thinking about my food styling! I am a real beginner when it comes to this stuff but am definitely getting better… I will use a ladle and do it gracefully next time…