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Milk-Poached Smoked Haddock. Top Story - October 2023.
‘You put garlic in it? Garlic!’ I took an audibly deep breath. My livid, hopeless look caught the eye of a young women sitting opposite me on the bus; an innocent stranger unable to ignore what promised to turn into a full-scale row about some garlic, she quickly averted her eyes, concentrating upon her mobile phone.
By Claire Manojlovic3 years ago in Feast
Pasta and Parm
Yes, that is the name, and it is one of my favorite go-to dishes whenever I want comfort or if nothing else sounds good. And I think it’s only fitting for me to share this comfort with you.
By Amethyst Champagne3 years ago in Feast
A Vermicelli Potage!
The only home I had ever known, simple and yet very distinct in depicting Southern Indian Culture, was my grandma’s place. Coming under the sway of its influence, I respectfully imbibed the ethos of Indian food and culture.
By Madhu Goteti 3 years ago in Feast
A Warm Embrace in a Bowl
It was a bitterly cold winter evening at our cottage in northern Michigan, the kind where the snowflakes seemed to freeze mid-air before they even touched the ground. I had just returned from a grueling day exploring the towns of Port Austin and Bad Axe. I took some pictures, but an interview I had scheuduled for a new story fell through. My spirits were as low as the temperature outside; I was questioning the impact of my work, wondering if it was reaching anyone or making a difference.
By Paul Austin3 years ago in Feast
A special Invite
One Whole Camel, One whole lamb, Twenty Chickens, Twenty Yams, Sixty Ostrich Eggs, Twelve Kilos of Rice, Stir in the Pine nuts to make it nice! What on Earth are you reciting Broom Haditha? Broom Hilda asked with her bent witch nose’ It’s a spell for a recipe I learned from the witches of Omen! The witches of Omen! Yes Broom Hilda, I received their letter yesterday & they want to have a feast at the next witches council’ Broom Haditha smiled with her crooked nose leaning over her caldron imagining creating the Middle Eastern brew’ I can’t imagine a caldron big enough for a camel! They will have it there, in the middle of the desert, just outside of the city of Ouija will be the feast of the witches council. Am I invited? Of course! Let me read the rest of the recipe’’ Be my guest 🫣 I won’t be feasting on any camel, maybe the mutton🤥 It says to stuff the chickens with the hard boiled eggs & rice’ Stuff the lamb with five of the chickens & rice. Stuff the camel with the lamb, Broil until ready’ Place the camel on a large platter surrounded by remaining baked chickens, Decorate around with pine nuts & Spice with chili pepper & cloves’ Hmmm 🤨 I feel sorry for the camel already🤢 I guess the beast will add water to the recipe that’s stored in his hump🤔 Hehe always making fun Broom Hilda 🤭 Im instructed to bring the dessert 😌 How can you carry on your broom enough for the whole council? I’m thinking about bringing a bag full of candied fish made with Arabic gum & mastic oil’ Oh yes & wrapped in sugar wax paper. 🍬🍬 😊😊Yes the kind that is edible is my idea’ I’m smelling the brewed Arabica coffee already! Heavens to Betsy what shall I wear, I haven’t any desert robes 🤥 Well we still have time to go shopping, I’ve got plenty of fish candy already made cooling in the freezer’ We can wrap them tonight & shop tomorrow’ How long will it take to get there on our brooms? It would take weeks & were to be there in two days, I’ve got an idea on how to speed things up though’ Do tell 😐 Remember that plasma we drank last Halloween 🎃 The goopy stuff! How was that made anyway? We had a seance where the spirit conjured dripped ectoplasm that fell into my punch bowl, I didn’t want to throw it out so I served it with added sugar water’’ Oh my i never would have guessed’ Do you remember how everything started to speed up? Kind of. Well spirits I know like to eat Tara root that makes things go real fast. So we started moving in high speed after drinking! I see, so if we make a plasmatic Tara root brew we can get there in no time! Why not just make a tea ☕️ of Tara root? I tried that but it needs spirit plasma, we’ve got to have a seance! Alright I guess we’ll be burning a lot of candles 🕯️ to make spirit sweat 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️ That’s the right idea, now let’s hurry & wrap the candied fish. After working all nite making the sweets Both sisters fell asleep being so tired. After waking up they realized they only had a short time to conjure up a spirit needed for the plasmatic goop. Haditha set a white tablecloth with the orbital ball for channeling in the center. Hilda dimmed the light & lit candles’ Holding hands Haditha called for a spirit. The room was silent as the candles flickered as the witches concentrated. Spirts! Here me, I call out in need of help.. The wind outside seemed to answer as their was a loud bang in the kitchen. Then there inside the spirit ball was a head! Peering deep into the curved glass the sisters could see the face of a tall being standing high in the desert. You rang? 👁️The sisters looked at each other inquisitively’ Yes! We are two sisters in need of assistance! What is it you require? We are in need of ectoplasm to make our brooms fly faster! Ectoplasm?? I’ve never heard of applying Ectoplasm to a broomstick ! 👁️ It’s not for the broom! It’s for drinking a potion with the substance creating motion’ 👀👀👁️ I don’t excrete Ectoplasm, I am not that type of Spirit’ Oh no, what shall we do? We’re invited to a witches council clear across the continent! I can be your guide. But how do we get there in time? Take these & try them on. The tall Spirit reached through the orb handing two particular corsets that were decorated with applied statuesque miniature figures’ The sisters examined the strange garments’ What can these do? Try them on 👁️
By Ocusan M3 years ago in Feast
The Dinosaur Egg Salt: A Taste of Tradition from the Philippines. Content Warning.
Today, I want to take you on a journey to a remote island in the Philippines, where an artisanal salt, known as the "dinosaur egg," has been crafted by just a handful of families for centuries. This salt, called Asin Tibuok, holds a unique place in the world of culinary delights. But the journey to preserve this tradition is nothing short of a culinary adventure.
By Wunmi 3 years ago in Feast
Ham Soup
We all have that special meal from our childhood that evokes our happiest memories and is the definition of comfort food; mine is Ham Soup.
By Joyce O’Day3 years ago in Feast
Halloween costume ideas!!
Halloween, the enchanting holiday that encourages creativity, is the ideal opportunity to break free from stereotypes and make a statement with your costume choices. While witches have long been a hallmark of Halloween, there's no need to limit yourself to the conventional black attire and pointy hat. It's time to explore fresh, exciting ideas for your Halloween outfits that will help you stand out and leave a lasting impression at the next Halloween gathering.
By Ernesto Villegas3 years ago in Feast
Top 5 The largest animals on the planet
The Earth is home to a diverse array of fascinating creatures, ranging from the tiniest insects to the largest animals ever to have roamed the planet. In this article, we will explore some of the largest animals on Earth, including the magnificent blue whale and the majestic African elephant. These incredible creatures captivate our imagination and remind us of the awe-inspiring wonders of the natural world.
By ebrahim jaberti3 years ago in Feast
Carrot ginger soup. Top Story - October 2023.
The unfamiliarity of the surrounding walls has me trapped in a turmoil. The air is soaked with a scent that has yet to be mine, I am breathing in my new reality and it is nearly suffocating. My existence has been altered and I can only adapt to my current environment.
By Andie Emerson3 years ago in Feast
Let Your Nationality Shine
Northern Europe Estonia Mulgikapsad is a delicious dish that is prepared with pork, sauerkraut, and barley. The dish originated in the Mulgima region in southern Estonia. The meat, barley, and sauerkraut are placed in a saucepan with water to cover and cooked slowly. It is ready when the meat is tender and the barley soft. It is served with boiled potatoes.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Grandma’s Healing Chicken Soup
Title: Grandma’s Healing Chicken Soup - a Hug in a Bowl The Story: It was a dreary winter evening in Chicago, the cold wind biting into every part of me, as I came home from a long day at work. I had recently faced a layoff, and the interviews I'd gone to that day had all turned up fruitless. My heart was heavy, my spirits crushed, and the bleak weather outside mirrored my feelings inside. The weight of worry and uncertainty felt unbearable.
By J G3 years ago in Feast