Month: October 2017

Food: Potato and Cauliflower Curry

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Oh heavens above, this is the most amazing dish I’ve yet tried, and as we all know by now, I felt the need to share 😉 INGREDIENTS 1/4-1/3 cup Thai Red curry paste or Khao Soi Paste 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk 2 cups low sodium veggie broth 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (or regular molasses) 1 pound baby potatoes, halved if large 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds kosher salt and pepper 2 cups fresh spinach arils from 1 pomegranate for serving steamed rice, cilantro, and limes, for serving fresh naan, for serving

Food: Fall Nachos Copied

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Oh my god! I love nachos and probably have it at least twice a month – so when I saw this recipe, I knew I needed to share: Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed12 ounces sliced mushrooms, quartered1 Delicata squash, halved, cleaned and thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon South African Smoke Spice Blend (from Trader Joe’s) Or, mix together the following:1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 12 ounces fontina cheese, freshly grated1 bag tortilla chips (I used a mixture of blue corn and sweet potato tortilla chips) {photo credit}

Fashion: French Woman’s Winter Guide

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I regret the fact I gave away my suit jackets from the 90’s because I am seeing them back in style and that was one style I had always appreciated and wore. In keeping in line with the suit jacket or men’s jackets according to the French, here’s what the French Woman’s guide to winter wear. What’s the most important thing you’ve learnt about style? “To not try to be too sophisticated. Even if I am going to an event or a wedding, I try to just look effortless. The more effortless you look, the more chic you look.” What five things do all French women have in their wardrobe during the winter season? “A perfect sweater, a manly coat or jacket – it’s very important to mix masculine and feminine – a jumper dress (they’re so great because they are warm and cosy, but still feminine), a perfect jean and a great pair of boots.” How do you choose a winter coat? “I absolutely always buy in a bigger size. This is true for …