Weekend links.
Steady as she goes. I’m editing an old YA book, while waiting for a major copywriting job to take off. I had a busy week of deliveries including Dan’s Home Food (for those in need of pasties and pies, although we liked the fish and chips best), Chef Middle East (I have 3 kilos of seafood in the freezer, send me your paella recipes), Shake Shack (rather than build my own, honestly, I would rather just order one already made), and my favorites, Carnistore (we stock up every three weeks or so for our weekend steak fest). I also went out with the book club to Asil, the newest restaurant at Rixos JBR. What to do with a nut surplus? Need to try soon, air fryer smores. Extra time to listen? Best food podcasts. We like Splendid Table and Cherry Bombe. The saddest outdoor dining experience? Which weirdly makes me…
Weekend links.
Honestly, where did this week go? This was probably the most active I’ve been outside of the house since March. I finally visited The Maine (those chandeliers!), revisited LahLah (a brilliant ladies night, AED119), and tried the new season at Tresind Studio (just go, you’ll love it – check out my buddy Eat Go See’s comprehensive review). I also had my first inedible/un-postable food sent to me (!), but fortunately also enjoyed Go! Greek, who were nice enough to send us lunch on Thursday. Something must be in the water, because I’m expecting a lot of deliveries next week (no complaints). Interesting discussion of gender in the kitchen. Hotels, treat your workers like you treat your guests. What IS the difference between over easy and sunny side up eggs? You’ll want to watch this take on how (not) to cook rice. The (exciting) return of Dunkaroos. What I imagine it…
Weekend links.
A perfectly steady week (with late nights that I probably could’ve done without, but they felt good towards getting back to normal). I made it out to BB (with a brief drop in to see my boys at BOCA) and over to a last-minute invite at Ossiano. I (mostly) made progress on my book, and Poppy is very much becoming comfortable with us. In case you wondered, the cake meme from the past week, explained. An interesting look at some of the results of modern food media. Will seltzer hydrate you as well as water? I’ve been really into this Instagram account, exposing influencer pay gaps. Three meals in one sandwich. If you make a booking at a restaurant, don’t be an asshole and no show. I was back on the radio. The third season of CSR of One launched this week. I would love for you to listen and…
Weekend links.
A week where things started to pick up, believe it or not. So close to finishing my book (!), the new season of CSR of One starts next week, I went out for dinner (twice!), and generally just had a healthy week all around. Love letters to restaurants. Baby Yoda breakfast cereal is finally here. The difference between prawns and shrimp (my American self still wonders why prawn is so dominant here). Ketchup ice cream? #hardpass Would you wear a necklace that tracked your eating? It’s now illegal to throw away food scraps in Vermont. Stuff to buy for your kitchen (a thread). Misfit Market – ‘ugly’ produce gets a new life. I really enjoyed this thread on influencers in Dubai (and hope their perceived ‘power’ is greatly reduced in the coming months). We’re trying to find safe spaces for Poppy to meet other pups in our life, so she…
Weekend links.
A relatively busy and productive week, with a hair cut and color (for the first time since March 10th), and some yummy treats delivered (thank you, Roberto’s and Home Bakery). Would eat ramen pizza? In the whimsical category, here is some food jewelry. But does food actually unite us? The true devastation of not having shredded cheese on your fajita. What’s in Prince’s refrigerator? A wild read. Rewriting the history of American food (and including the contributions of Black Americans). A good read, Non-Appetit. Sad, but true – in the food industry, the odds have always been against Black people. Why is almost all food writing in English? If you’re looking to help local restaurants, please look at this endeavor from Frying Pan Adventures (they are finished with current funding on July 6th). If you want to learn a little more about things, I did an interview for CSR of…
Weekend links.
A steady week including upping my word count (hitting 50K!), meeting a new (and crazy talented) friend, an actual food review (well done to Hanami), and getting some seriously generous food deliveries (thanks to Reach My Kitchen, 3 Fils, and The Broth Lab for keeping us well fed). Some links? Our lives happen in restaurants (might be behind a paywall). Influencers…on gas stoves? You had me at Ja Rule and gyros. At the corner of food and fiction. Love these street view portraits. NGL, this was and has been my biggest concern for travel going forward. Spoiler alert, I don’t see this getting better any time soon. The future of restaurants post-corona virus. You had me at tipsy sorbet. Is this the end of tourism? (Is that a bad thing?) Why do we dine out? I had some thoughts. This weekend we’re having one chill out day, which will mostly…
Weekend links.
I just…didn’t have a lot of energy this week. I’m not sure what to attribute it to, but I basically got on with my minimum activities (some form of exercise, and 1,000 words a day on my current manuscripts) and that’s about it. I did record two more episodes of CSR of One, adopted a foster dog (welcome to the family, Poppy!), and volunteered at K9 Friends (it was a weirdly manic day), but it’s not a week I look back an am particularly proud of. Facts that (unfortunately) are true in 2020: this is the first cocktail book by a Black female bartender in a century. What does the food media need to do right now to support Black-owned businesses? Support The Okra Project. Please order me one of these boxes. But then also order me some additional food gifts (all from Black-owned companies). Also, some gift ideas from…
Popular Dishes from the Middle East.
Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C. Are you figuring out what to order from your local Middle Eastern restaurant? Middle Eastern food is known for its rich aromas, unique flavours, variety of spices, and the most important thing, the incredible taste! And where is the best place to try it out? The Middle East, of course! It might be a bit difficult to travel to certain destinations through normal flights, but that’s why private jet charters exist. Click here for the best options of 2020. There are many dishes from the Middle East to discover… But today we’ll talk about our favourites, the dishes we think everyone loves to eat! Hummus Hummus is something that goes with all the types of crudites. It is a blend of chickpea, tahini, and garlic, basically a dip that can be eaten with fresh pita bread or to…
Weekend links.
A steady week with lots of words, aka, my kind of week. I also watched an absolute ton of Bargain Mansion on HGTV, and now I want to paint an accent wall in my office. I walked Poppy, our foster dog. On the topic of current events, I’m not giving myself a pat on the back, but I was able to have a conversation this week with a friend and WOC who basically said, ‘thanks.’ I think she was awesome to say so, especially after some of the stuff she’s been through, and I hope to continue to use my networks to reach others. Sometimes I think I’m shouting into a void. A great list of Black food bloggers. (And some Black restaurants, while we’re at it). A reading list for learning about race and food. Being Black in the world of wine. (Tip to Rebecca for this one). The…