The Extended Martini Family Last time, we began our discussion of the classic Martini by talking about gin, aromatic wines and the basic martini formula. That formula however, is a mere starting point for a dizzying array of martinis and martini variations. The proportions of a martini are hotly debated- it started with a 2:1…
Month: April 2022
Eggplant : Flavour Sponge
Last week, we started our eggplant exploration, with a predominantly Eurocentric approach. The focus was more on the custardy texture of the eggplant and its seamless interplay with other members of the nightshade family. This time, we will focus primarily on the role of the eggplant as a sponge for flavours, with a journey through…
Eggplant : Nightshade Custard
With its purple watertight jacket encasing a firm white interior, the humble eggplant really doesn’t look like much. And indeed, on its own, it is pretty plain. But give it a stage and a couple of flavours to work with, and you will be marvelled by the things it can do. In this series, we…
The Gourmet Glutton 