Lemons & Rinds

 I seriously do not understand the underestimation of fruits. Why are they so proudly eaten only for desserts. Why not for appetizers or in a side dish? When a tomato claims its place in all soups and gravies, what about other fruits. I am putting myself on a mission to make it possible for everyone to use fruits as a part of our everyday lives, as in the main dinner plate. Watermelon being watery, is a fruit, I believe all Chefs (do Chefs really cook? maybe I rephrase it to all 'Cooks'!) are scarred of because of its watery properties and almost negligible flavour. However, the truth is that when watermelon is paired with spices and herbs, it enhances the natural tastes of the melon. So, having said that I was on the look for a watermelon salad pairing, when I came across this amazing salad. The outside temperatures already soaring to the mid 80's, nobody really craves for hot curries and Nan for meals. Crunchy and soothing salads are the call for the day. I have only ma

We love Oatmeal, Period!!! Oops, not the plain boring one. It needs to be jazzed up with all sorts of look good, feel good ingredients. For example, dark brown sugar, butter, lots of dry and fresh fruits, Maple syrup...and so no. To add it to it, a cool looking bowl, clean shining stainless steel spoon. Furthermore, a perfect setting to enjoy the hearty breakfast, maybe something next to the window watching an array of birds picking at the morning dews and grass. Voila!!! This is one meal that you can design as and however you want, and it surely makes a world of difference to the flavour. Note: Its just a perfect picture, not that we always have our breakfast in this kind of a setting....we wish though!!!