vic’s entire posture changes in the kitchen, she is assertive and completely in charge. watching her cook is a joy to behold. nigella, alton, yan, that ‘bam’ guy; pshaw, none of them hold a candle. well maybe nigella, but that’s just a tiny bath candle. she is truly goddess and mistress of her domain. her technique is amazing. from the careful preparation of ingredients to actually cooking, everything is done with precision and skill. i’ve seen a lot of the stuff that’s done on the food network but to sit in your own kitchen and experience it, is amazing.
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I have this strange little game I play when I am at the grocer.
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do love tea bread (or quick breads, or myriad other localisms for chemically leavened as opposed to yeasted breads).
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this is a book for anyone who enjoys the sensuality of food. in theory it’s an ‘apothecary of aphrodisiacs’, but it’s so much more, it appeals on a much more visceral level.
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Hello my name is Victoria and I’m a caffeine addict.
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i wish i could cook now, i’ve had a truly horrendous day and nothing would relax me more than to prepare dinner
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i love food, i love the texture, the taste, i love preparing food and even if i don’t eat it, i can appreciate it if it’s well prepared.
cooking for me is a joy, i’m not a recipe cook, nothing ever comes out exactly the same when i do it. i like to cook in a spacious kitchen with lots of spices. i like powdered and bottled spices but there is the joy of the heft of a good knife as you slice and dice, seasonings by hand and that lovely aroma that remains on your fingertips and fills the kitchen.
there is something truly sensual about preparing a meal.
with this in mind, i asked a couple of like minded individuals to come and indulge their love of food, preparation and all, here.