Originally published in the Khaleej Times wknd magazine for Kari’s food column “When Hunger Strikes.” The thing about fresh, seasonal and (where possible) organic and local ingredients is that they need little manipulation. A tomato in season is perfect sliced with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and crack of pepper. Basil…
A Wilton graduation, a birthday, an anniversary and a giveaway
They say that when it rains, it floods. October has been a month with lots of celebrations and hallmarks and for every joy, there has been a celebration cake. Chef Lij had a birthday, as well as my brother, late Aunt, cousin, loads of friends and my paternal grandmother and twin granny. We even got…