Retro Cooking

Retro Cooking: 1930’s Inspired Stuffed Choux

I love a good chou. It is such a satisfying thing to make. As you mix it, it feels like it's going wrong, won't work (or at least that's my personal experience every single time), then all of a sudden, you get the right consistency and your faith in the culinary world returns. I love… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1930’s Inspired Stuffed Choux

Recipes, Retro Cooking

Retro Cooking: 1965 Creamed Ham

When I sat down to look for my first Retro recipe of the year, I originally thought I should look for some retro fad diet food, as January is known to be the month most people diet as we returned from holiday indulgence. Instead, I quickly found myself absorbed by the 1965 Better Homes &… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1965 Creamed Ham

Challenges

#SBCC Day 1: Ottolenghi’s Endives

The Spring Break Cookbook Challenge officially started on Monday. After a long day exploring the city with a friend (i.e. walking and eating), I didn't feel like eating anything too heavy or that would take more than one hour to make. Caramelized Endives with Serrano Ham, from Ottolenghi: The Cookbook This cookbook was gifted to… Continue reading #SBCC Day 1: Ottolenghi’s Endives