#Fresh Indian Salmon

[hardcollectionzombie]

Rawas fish, also known as Indian Salmon or Gurjali fish is sourced directly from the waters of the Indian Ocean, ensuring that each fish is caught at the peak of freshness and delivered to you quickly. With its tender texture and delicious taste, its a versatile option that can be prepared in various ways, from grilling to baking to frying. Plus, it's packed with nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy choice for any meal. Trust us to deliver the freshest Indian salmon fish to your doorstep!

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: Herbs, Spices & Seasoning

Herbs and spices can add flavor and variety to your food.

Use a little at first, then add more when you are sure you like the flavor.

To substitute dry herbs for fresh, use ¼ teaspoon powder or 1 teaspoon crushed for 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs. Some herbs and spices are expensive.

You might want to buy only a few of the less expensive herbs and spices you will use.

Herbs and spices lose flavor and can spoil or get buggy if kept in the cupboard longer than a year.

If you use herbs and spices slowly, buy small containers, or store them in the freezer.

Uses of Herbs, Spices & Seasonings

Allspice - A mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Use in fruit desserts, pumpkin pie, apple cider, cakes, cookies, chicken, beef and fish dishes.

Basil - Tomato and egg dishes, stews, soups and salads

Bay leaves - Tomato dishes, fish and meat dishes

Celery seed - Juices, soups, salads, vegetables, pot roasts, poultry, rolls and biscuits

Chili powder - Chili, bean and rice dishes

Chives - Potato dishes, soups, dips and sauces

Cilantro - Latin American, Indian and Chinese dishes, salsa, stir fries, (Coriander leaves) legume or rice salads, hot cooked rice, grilled chicken or fish, or a dish of ripe tomatoes. Use fresh if possible.

Cinnamon - French toast, fruit and fruit salads, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and squash, puddings and apple desserts, ham or pork chops

Cloves - Whole cloves on ham or pork roast; ground cloves to season pear or apple desserts, beets, beans, tomatoes, squash and sweet potatoes

Coriander seed - Middle Eastern dishes, spice cakes and cookies, soups, roast pork and salad dressing

Cumin - Mexican, Middle Eastern and Indian dishes; beef and lamb, dry bean dishes, marinades, chili and tomato sauces; ingredient in curry powder

Dillweed - Tuna or salmon salad, potato salad, pickles, dips and sauces

Garlic - Mexican, Italian and Oriental dishes and in salad dressings; can be used fresh or dried, minced or powder

Ginger (fresh) - Oriental dishes, marinades for chicken or fish, fruit salad, dressings

Ginger (ground) - Gingerbread, spice cake, pumpkin pie, poultry or meat, soups, stews, stuffing, squash, sweet potatoes

Ground peppers: black, Cayenne & white pepper - Meats, casseroles, vegetables and soups

Italian seasoning - A mixture of marjoram, oregano, basil and rosemary; use in Italian dishes such as spaghetti

Marjoram - Egg and cheese dishes, meats, fish, poultry and vegetables

Mint - Fruit salads and fruit soups, melon, berries, cold fruit beverages, cooked carrots or peas, chilled yogurt soup, lamb, tabbouleh

Mustard - Sauces for meat and fish, in marinades, salad dressings, chutneys, pickles and relishes

Nutmeg - Cooked fruits, pies and desserts, baked items, spinach, sweet potatoes, eggnog and French toast

Onion - Any dish where onion flavor is desired; can be used fresh or dried (minced or powder)

Oregano - Italian dishes, chili, omelets, beef stew, meat loaf, pork and vegetables such as broccoli or tomatoes

Parsley - Meat, soup or vegetable dishes; adds color

Paprika - Stew, chicken, fish, potatoes, rice and hard-cooked eggs

Rosemary - Egg dishes, meats, fish, soups and stews, and vegetables

Thyme - Fish, poultry or meats, in soups or stews, vegetable salads

If these writing notes help with your poem/story, do tag me. Or send me a link. I'd love to read them!

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[carelessflower]

saturday recap 🌴🍣

today was so random

woke up at literally 8am and told to pack my stuff cause we would be having a mini beach vacation. and I was like oh-okay despite not even writing a word for my essay. anyway look at this fit and also cơm tấm sườn bì chả (a classic must have)

then we drive for about like 2-3 hours and we all got really hungry so we stopped by like a familiar dining spot and everything was so good, no wonder they're so crowded like literally so many cars parked outside. rating goes

Indian volute grilled with scallion and peanuts: 8/10, love me some delicious fresh snail

octopus vinegar broth: 8.5/10, I love love this dish so much, every version with vinegar broth is top tier

fish steamed soy sauce: 8.2/10, usually I dont like fish but this one got mushroom inside so it a win

then we finally arrived at our hotel and i went into frenzy writing cause like im flopping majorly, need to get it done also the hotel was so like beach inspired European vibe like idk

DINNER OUTFIT CHECK. got this dress from muji it made me feel like a princess in the way when I walked up stairs I had to pick it up so it wont get dirty like, very flowy and layered too

then we arrived at the sushi restaurant like we just got recommended it online and the review were great but then outside it looked so fancy? like damn you got a koi fish lake?? also the employees were super nice and the vibe was absolutely vibing

now onto ranking. honestly i loved every dish today lolll it muaw muaw chef kiss

sashimi: 9/10 love everything especially the prawn and salmon, it just peak fresh

seaweed: 9.8/10 a must have when u got eat sushi like with the sesame sauce! absolutely!

otoro tuna: 10/10, so soft and melt in my mouth, I suspect I gonna work out extra hard for this one

salmon belly and salmon sashimi: 9/10, equal slay

eel rice: I only got a tiny bite but the seasoning was top notch and the eel was so buttery soft

grilled fish (and grilled salmon head not picture): 8.5/10. okay I just dont like grilled fish much

also not picture salmon suchi roll: 8.9/10. good sushi roll

tempura: 20/10. AMAZING. the first bite is like u chomping down cloud

sukiyaki hotpot: 10/10. wished we got a bigger pan and broth but this was so good. and the beef literally went mega melting in mouth and I snatched that mushroom so fast so of course this one rating great hehe

after meal we drove around the like other part of the beach that had lots of rocks and stuff so there not a lot of people bathing. but that part now the proud owners off several big aesthetic coffee shops with the same wooden house, golden light aesthetic. like I suspect all the money went into renting the land and decorating because the milk tea was just like, 90% milk 10% tea. the boba was fun tho

[contentment-of-cats]

Just give me the coffee, I will do the rest.

Loki is settling in. Mostly, he wants to eat and sleep. The few times I have let him out of the Borg Cube, he's been out for 10 minutes, gets overstimulated, and runs back to his Safe Place. Right now he is learning how to play with toys, and loves his scratching posts and pads. He's been through so much. I have asked that the ex get a visit from his karma.

Unpleasant Subject Ahead

Another thing that this whole thing has driven home is how important it is to get your affairs in order - even if you don't have cancer. Loki's mom was getting a divorce and fell so ill so fast that she was unable to make her own medical decisions within days of admission. Even if you are getting a divorce, even with an actual protective order, your spouse is still the legal default person to make decisions for you. They are your legal heir. If you don't have a legal spouse (marriage certificate), it's your adult children, if you have no kids then your parents make those decisions even if you're a legal adult. If you have no immediate family, then your extended family gets called in.

Power of attorney legal and medical

Will for personal property

Living trust for investments and real estate

Medical orders (supersede those of the POA) such as Do Not Resuscitate

A health care directive like this one.

It's hard to think about, but when your surviving extended family is a mess (like mine) you want these things in order. Hell, have them notarized so that a judge can look at the plaintiff and say, "What the hell is the matter with you?"

Golden Treadmill

I'm strapping myself in with another 'write to spec' contract. Yep, it's more porn. I negotiated for one every six weeks from February to November. I need to visit Amazon and stock up on barf bags and brain bleach. I did say that I won't write noncon or (yes, this is a thing) racist tropes. It's hard for me to write hardcore body horror. I might be writing horrible porn in order to pay off my medical bills that makes my pussy slam shut like an angry clam, but I have standards. That being said, the editor delivered the advance to my freelance bank account and the outline to my inbox.

Whoo boy.

In my defense, I did not know that 'monster fucking' was commercially viable.

Cat in the Kitchen

Rediscovering food has been a wonder. As promised, my rearranged innards make it trial and error, but the errors seem to be self-correcting. Gut flora does come back, but I have not been brave enough to venture into my spicy Indian, Chinese, and Mexican foods.

I've been making casseroles/hotdish because they freeze well and sometimes the fatigue renders me incapable of anything other than pushing a button.

For casseroles/hotdish you need:

Vegetables: Frozen works fine. Canned is saltier, so if you go canned use 'less salt' brands. If you are using mushrooms, frozen, fresh or dried is best. I find canned mushrooms have a very weird metallic taste.

Starch: Potatoes, rice, pasta/noodles, bread. Yes, tater tots count.

Protein: Can be vegetable protein, beans, canned tuna or salmon, or meat. Smoked salmon is delicious in casseroles and soup, so I go to my local deli on Friday to get lox ends and trimmings.

Sauce: Canned soups (cream of ____), jarred or canned pasta sauce, or packaged cooking sauces and gravies.

Topping: Cornflakes, tater tots, cheese, potato chips, stuffing, etc.

Flavor: Dried herbs, onion and celery, garlic, spices.

Slowcooker meals are great, too, and follow the same rules as casseroles/hotdish. But my favorite caserole dish is my Gran's Lancashire hotpot - lamb neck chops, potatoes, onions, and more sliced potatoes on top for a crispy lid.

Back to work.

[hedgewitchgarden]

 1- May the stars carry your sadness away, may the flowers fill your heart with beauty, may hope forever wipe away your tears.

2- One thing to remember is to talk to the animals. If you do, they will talk back to you. But if you don't talk to the animals, they won't talk back to you, then you won't understand, and when you don't understand you will fear, and when you fear you will destroy the animals, and if you destroy the animals, you will destroy yourself.

3- The beauty of the trees, the softness of the air, the fragrance of the grass, they speak to me. The summit of the mountain, the thunder of the sky, the rhythm of the sea, speaks to me. The faintness of the stars, the freshness of the morning, the dewdrop on the flower, speaks to me. The strength of the fire, the taste of the salmon, the trail of the sun, and the life that never goes away, they speak to me. And my heart soars.

4- Love is something you and I must have. We must have it because our spirit feeds upon it. We must have it because without it we become weak and faint. Without love our self-esteem weakens. Without it our courage fails. Without love we can no longer look out confidently at the world.

5- If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys.

6- Where no one intrudes, many can live in harmony.

7- There is a longing among all people and creatures to have a sense of purpose and worth. To satisfy that common longing in all of us we must respect each other.

8- Of all the teachings we receive, this one is most important: Nothing belongs to you of what there is, of what you take, you must share.

9- We have taken so much from your culture, I wish you had taken something from ours...For there were some beautiful and good things within it. Perhaps now that the time has come, We are fearful that what you take will be lost.... I shall grab the instruments of the white man's success: His education, his skills, and society.

10- First we had the land and they had the Bibles, now we have the Bibles and they have the land

11- The time will soon be here when my grandchild will long for the cry of a loon, the flash of a salmon, the whisper of spruce needles, or the screech of an eagle. But he will not make friends with any of these creatures and when his heart aches with longing, he will curse me. Have I done all to keep the air fresh? Have I cared enough about the water? Have I left the eagle to soar in freedom? Have I done everything I could to earn my grandchild's fondness?

12- The heart never knows the colour of the skin

13- If the legends fall silent, who will teach the children of our ways?

14- My friends, how desperately we need to be loved and to love. With it we are creative. With it we march tirelessly. With it, and with it alone, we are able to sacrifice for others.

15- Love is something we must have. We must have it because our spirits feed upon it.

16- The faintness of the stars, the freshness of the morning, the dewdrop on the flower, speaks to me.

17- Can we talk of integration until there is integration of hearts and minds? Unless you have this, you only have a physical presence, and the walls between us are as high as the mountain range.

18- If the very old will remember, the very young will listen.

19- We are as much alive as we keep the Earth alive. 

[charlesandmartine]

Friday 23rd June 2023

Breakfast this morning again in the hallowed surroundings of the main dining room where starched white linen table cloths abound and riff raff don't. Eggs Benedict tailored to one's needs with the requisite smoked salmon, all most civilised and above all, peaceful; no harsh and shrill American voice nor screeming children. Tranquility focused entirely on starting a new day with a meal to break the fast of the night now passed. Then the customary jaunt around the deck at speed, with a more chill but highly refreshing sea breeze direct from the arctic today. The sun not far away but not quite managing to clear a way through the clouds. Not many to share the experience with on deck apart from a few optimistic whale watchers excitedly exclaiming at a suspicious parting of the calm waters and a flourish of binoculars and telephoto lenses. Often to be disappointed and equipment stood down.

Today we docked (nautical term) at Ketchikan, Alaska. We were booked on the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary , Eagles and Totems tour.

Ketchikan we liked a lot. It was a frontier's town again set on yet another island. Together as an archipelago in SE Alaska it accounts for an area of rainforest the second largest in the world. The majority is not now commercially felled and is protected from logging. We were shown through a section of rainforest and native species of trees; Cedars, Red-Alders, Spruces and Hemlock most common. Interestingly felled trees on the forest floor provided sustenance for propagating seeds; a substitute for topsoil. With competition for light, the strongest will succeed. Our guide told us that bears inhabit these woods, and we suspect the code words 'ham sandwich' whispered into her radio related to a sighting of one close by which she wished the group to avoid. Certainly fresh bear poo in various sites might substantiate this. We saw spawned salmon in the river that when a certain size will make their way to the sea via Herring Cove; the route their parents will have taken a fews weeks previously and generations before them. More bald eagles, purple and blue swifts circling the river, a couple of owls in a sanctuary where they will stay for the rest of their lives because of injuries sustained in the wild rendering them unable to hunt for themselves. Oh, then there were totem poles. Bit of a mystery with this one. It would appear that the two main First Nation's tribes in this area have symbols of the Raven and the Eagle. A totem pole will have one or the other carved on it and it will be placed prominently in their village. A Raven wanting to marry must marry an Eagle and vise versa. We were introduced to an Indian chipping away at a new pole and we asked him if the pole told a story. Yes he said. What is it? We asked. Can't tell you, it would take too long. Give us the quick version then. That will take at least 10 minutes and I haven't got that amount of time. With that he resumed chipping.

The bus returned us to Ketchikan where we partook of an Alaskan beer or two in a seedy downtown bar called Asylum. The clientele on the rough and ready spectrum, part American, part Indian; the atmosphere heavy with the sweet aroma of cannabis. The thick set barmaid, possibly of Russian descent decidedly dismissive of our tourist credentials and indecisive approach to beer selection. We chose one described as Amber on the recommendation of the drunk on the barstool. With our integrity still intact we held our beers and heads aloft and found somewhere to sit in the courtyard. Unfortunately I had to return and grovel to Greta for the WiFi password. Replete and refreshed we strolled the high street to the old Red Light District, Creek Street. The sign said, 'If you can't find your husband, he's in here'. Well at least that clears that one up!

We very much enjoyed Ketchikan so much so I bought the tee shirt. It was agreeable, clean, well presented and perhaps with the exception of Greta, friendly considering 3 cruise ships dominated this small town of just 14,000 souls that day.

ps. The whole gang was here today, Brilliance of the Seas, Celebrity Eclipse, and Holland and Barrett (Holland America)

[artsbakery22]

Steaming Hot Grill Plates in Glendale from a Popular Cafe is Hugely Popular Among Foodies

Yes, you guessed it right! I’m talking about “Art’s Bakery & Cafe” that has carved out a distinct niche in the area of grill plate preparation, here in Glendale CA. With its vast assortment and spread of delicious menus, this local Glendale cafeteria & restaurant is undoubtedly one of the preferred places to hang around with friends and family, especially on the weekends. What’s more, you can even order your favorite grill plate online, and get it delivered to home, right away. Ask for a mouthwatering Berkshire grilled bone-in pork ribs or grilled Salmon steak with Zucchini kotlet, you get it all under one roof.

 The preparation is quite simple, yet finger-licking. The meat chunks, be it chicken, beef, pork or lamb are cut into even pieces, and thereafter grilled over slow charcoal fire. It can be in a US-style barbeque (BBQ) oven or in a tandoor (Indian baking oven). The meat pieces are pierced through an iron grill with inter-lapping layers of vegetables like tomatoes, bell pepper, tofu, onions, etc. and greased with oil and sauce. This oozes out a spicy flavor, as the meat is first marinated with chili flakes, turmeric powder, onion-garlic paste, fresh whipped cream, yogurt, lemon and other spices.

 Now Order a Delicious Grill Platter Online for Treating your Guests and Friends

 Be it a weekend or an extended holiday, all you Glendale residents are lucky to have a cafeteria like the one mentioned above that prepares some lip-smacking stuff. It can be a beef Lulah kabob, chicken Lulah kabob, chicken boneless thigh kabob, Harissa, Zucchini kotlet, chicken kotlet, New Zealand lamb chops or a Sturgeon fish plate that can easily activate your taste buds. So, why not opt for a grill delivery Glendale online, and impress all friends and guests with your hospitality. It is the taste of the food, apart from the tender, smooth and juicy meat that builds a positive impression.

 And, when it is a top-rated restaurant in Glendale, nothing can go wrong. All the ingredients used for making a grill plate are fresh, and sourced from the nearby farmer’s market. So, nothing is preserved for months, especially when it comes to tender meat and veggies like asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, tomato, lemon grass or Jalapeno. Therefore, always order your food fresh online from a local cafe that prepares an amazing variety of grill plates, family meat(kabob) platters and kebab dishes, all sourced directly from organic farms.

[jheelrestaurant]

The Most Famous Indian Seafood In Australia

Indian seafood is famous all over the world, now including Australia. In this article, you'll find out how Indian cuisine has made its way to Australia, but not without facing some competition with other countries.

Introduction

Indian seafood is one of the most popular items on the Australian dining scene, and for a good reason. From fresh coastal seafood to spicy masala fish, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Some of the most famous Indian seafood dishes in Australia include tandoori salmon, prawn curry, and chicken tikka masala. These dishes are incredibly versatile and can be made with various spices and ingredients to create unique versions that are sure to please.

If you're looking for a delicious and authentic Indian meal, look no further than the Australian coast. With plenty of variety available, you're sure to find something that tastes great and will leave you satisfied.

What is the most famous Indian Seafood in Australia?

The most famous Indian seafood in Australia is undoubtedly shrimp. Indian shrimp is renowned for its fresh, sweet flavour and crisp texture. It can be found in various dishes, such as masala shrimp curry, tandoori chicken with shrimp, and prawns in tomato sauce. Other popular Indian seafood dishes include fish tikka masala and crab curry. Australian Indians are also well-known for their curries made with lamb or beef, often flavoured with cardamom and cinnamon.

Why is it popular in Australia?

Indian seafood is increasingly popular in Australia, with many Australians finding the flavours and spices of Indian cuisine to be unique and delicious. The popularity of Indian cuisine in Australia can be attributed to several factors, including its extensive variety, the fact that it is relatively affordable, and the fact that it is adaptable to a range of different dietary preferences.

One of the key reasons Indian seafood is so popular in Australia is its wide range of flavours and spices unique to the cuisine. Indian seafood can be spicy, sweet, sour, or salty, depending on the recipe or dish used. Additionally, many different types of fish are used in Indian cuisine, including tuna, salmon, shrimp, crabmeat, and lobster. Therefore, there is something for everyone regarding Indian seafood dishes.

Another reason why Indian seafood is so popular in Australia because it is relatively affordable. Many ingredients used in Indian cuisine are inexpensive and easy to find at local stores or markets. Additionally, many dishes that feature Indian seafood can be prepared quickly and easily using simple ingredients. This makes them perfect for busy people or those who want quick weekday meal options.

Finally, one of the key reasons why Indian seafood is so popular in Australia is its adaptability to various dietary preferences. Many Australians enjoy trying new variations of traditional dishes featuring Indian seafood, such as tandoori-style chicken with paneer.

Conclusion

Seafood is a popular dish in India, and Australians are no strangers to it. Many seafood restaurants in Australia specialize in serving Indian cuisine, and one of the most famous is probably Jheel. This restaurant offers an extensive menu of seafood dishes, including tandoori king prawns and Kerala-style fish curry. If you're looking for delicious Indian seafood in Australia, visit the best seafood restaurants!

[hardcollectionzombie]

As more people become conscious of their food choices, sustainability has become a key factor in deciding what ends up on our plates. Seafood lovers in India are fortunate to have access to a variety of sustainable seafood options that are not only delicious but also environmentally responsible. Here are the top 7 most sustainable types of seafood in India that you can enjoy guilt-free.

[thebodyholidaystlucia]

A September to Remember

There is something unique about the month of September at BodyHoliday which makes it enticing. As the sun's intensity begins to wane and a pleasant wind sweeps across the island, a feeling of that newness is very hard to evade. This year, I was lucky to relish one of the experiences that I had been hearing about for so long and which many people carried in whispers; the renowned culinary experience at the BodyHoliday’s award-winning restaurant, TAO, during September Solos.

Even before I arrived, I knew I would find the exciting essence of September Solos much more special than I had anticipated. It was obvious that I was about to enter into a luxury that catered for the needs of such special individuals, hordes of solo travellers cued up and ready to partake in an experience that was still not ordinary. The magic of BodyHoliday and the warmth of togetherness which was brought about by the September Solos was very much there. However, it was only when I finally got to sit for dinner at TAO that the extent to which this experience of communal dining was going to influence the period that I was going to spend here hit me.

The explorer heads towards the destination’s TAO

TAO, perched above the resort’s Wellness Cafe has been well-received by many international visitors because of the combination of Eastern and Western factors. The minute you come in, you are welcomed with modern interiors that depict minimalistic and sophisticated Asian designs.

Upon arrival, I made friends with a few other travellers who were also alone. What distinguished this night from any other night of solo travel was the connection that had been fostered during the course of September Solos. To eat in a BodyHoliday community is to eliminate strangers and create new connections until the end of the meal. And, there is no better meal to share than that designed by the master’s hand in TAO’s kitchen.

The TAO menu does not simply feature Japanese foods; it offers a range of Thai complexity and west indian fusions. It started with small serving portions in gradual increments— a sushi platter with tuna, salmon and snapper sashimi. It appeared like an art, realistically garnished and arranged seafood, thinly sliced disks of order-fresh tuna and salmon and snapper. The lovely, melt-in-the-mouth pieces of sashimi fish we had, spoke well of the freshness of their ingredients and cooking quality.

The last dish was the Thai green curry, which I was amazed to learn was both a light dish and an indulgence too. The coconut milk, the lemongrass, and the fresh herbs all came together in a harmonious melody that I can still recall on my tongue today. And with a glass of chilled white wine, this meal was not just a meal anymore, but also a time to enjoy the food and what was being talked about over the dinner table.

Dine-In Partnership

At TAO during September Solos, perhaps one of the greatest highlights in the restaurant’s design was how they integrated the component of the dining with a sense of community. The experience of eating food with others is one thing; however, to have a centralised place where there is a specific purpose of bringing people together and sharing experiences, particularly through food, is a totally different but unique experience.

For instance, instead of having individual appetisers, they were arranged on shared plates so that each person could taste something. This appreciated aspect of dining allowed for food to serve its true purpose - connecting us on a very different level, which is so different from the usual cuisine formality that is associated with an upscale restaurant.

The large compartmentalised style was not only about sharing meals - it was moment of exchanging stories, experiences, and sometimes even laughter. I discovered a fellow diner’s account of an expedition to the Pitons, another guest’s dawn yoga session on the deck, and the beatific meditative state of someone who had been meditating for a week. The sharing of stories brought other dimensions to the food, creating the feeling that the food tasted better because there were other people involved.

By the time we sat down to enjoy dessert, a luscious molten chocolate fondant cake covered with raspberry coulis was running centre stage, the place was already abuzz with the excitable voices of friends made. Even as I took my last crumb, it struck me that this was exactly what BodyHoliday was: a sense of well-being that encompassed the body and more importantly, the spirit.

The TAO experience continues to unfold

Dining at TAO is not ordinary; it is taken to that level where eating becomes an experience. The team at TAO appear to have that touch, which allows them to tap into the technicolour possibilities of flavours, phenomena that elicit purrs of delight. From the taste to the way the food has been arranged. Every single item that is served up is put together with extreme accuracy. The level of precision is impressive, each and every plate appears to be a canvas, spruce leaves, and very fresh ingredients or food items that have been densely coloured.

During my stay, I visited TAO regularly, and with every visit, I uncovered new delectable treats. One evening, I had the pleasure of eating miso-marinated black cod which was herby, salty, sweet and moreish as the glaze was very sticky. Some other times it was a delicious green papaya salad, dominated by firm green papaya, lime and an array of hot chilies.

Much as the food was great, I was particularly impressed as to how the activities team was able to set up the September Solos communal dining experience at TAO . This was more than just sharing a big rectangular table with some others. This was about telling a story. It was clear that the team had gone great lengths to ensure that our dinner was not just about eating individually, but that food served as a uniting factor.

Besides The Food: The TAO Approach

When I started to think back about my time in TAO, I came to realise that the restaurant was not only about providing excellent service to its guests, but it was also about upholding the BodyHoliday principles. The blend of Western and Eastern philosophies at TAO is similar to that of the resort in that it seeks to make health and wellness by merging traditional and contemporary ways. TAO for me turned from being merely a restaurant when I was a guest – it was a space of contemplation. Every course became an excuse to retreat, relish a moment, and engage not merely with the people but with myself.

The Long-Lasting Significance of September Solos

With only a few days left at BodyHoliday, I could not help but think back at how much of an influence September Solos including the evening spent at TAO had on me. I had gone to BodyHoliday seeking a reset, an opportunity to get away from the demands of the day to day activities and concentrate on myself. What I came across was even deeper: More connected and more joyful than I appreciated.

It was partly because of the shared meals at TAO which enhanced this. It was not simply about eating; it was about living. In the end, the meals we took at TAO built the base for more enduring ties, fulfilling ones which made each of us feel part of a bigger picture.

Ever since boarding my flight back home, it was more than visuals of wonderful food and beautiful scenery that replayed in my mind but also a new sense of being in relation and oriented: to others, to the world, to myself. BodyHoliday and TAO is enchanting because they are not locations that you just go to, rather, it is something that lingers regardless of whether you have already gone back home.

In that regard, September Solos and TAO are more than just those two aspects of my trip — they are proof that the best moments are those when we are with others. I am indeed thankful to them for that.

[brookpub]

Christmas 2024 at Brook Cambridge 

It's the holiday season, a time to enjoy yourself and have fun. And what better place to spend Christmas 2024 than at The Brook Indian Gastro Pub in Cambridge? The Brook is the perfect place to go for a holiday feast that combines the rich traditions of Christmas with the bright, bold flavours of Indian food. Eat, drink, and have a great Christmas 2024 at Brook Cambridge this holiday season!

Christmas in Cambridge:-

At The Brook, we've made a special Christmas menu with a mix of modern Indian dishes and traditional holiday foods that will make your meal unforgettable. Our unique holiday offerings and friendly atmosphere make for the perfect Christmas in Cambridge, whether you're celebrating with family, and friends, or plan a party at work.

Christmas Menu in Cambridge:-

Every bite of our special Christmas Menu in Cambridge is sure to please your taste buds. The three-course meal costs £33.99 per person, and the two-course menu costs £29.99 per person for those who want something lighter. The menu is good from November 25th to December 24th, so you have a lot of time to Book Christmas 2024 for your perfect holiday meal.

Take a closer look at our delicious holiday menu:

Shared Appetisers: Christmas Menu in Cambridge

We start with our Appetisers Table Share before your courses. This communal-style appetiser is the perfect way to start your meal by sharing flavours with your friends.

Lentil Crackers & Popodum Bowl

Light, crispy, and ideal for dipping in our chutneys and relishes. These crunchy snacks start the meal well.

Spiced Cider or Watermelon Sherbet

Watermelon sherbet or spiced cider will refresh your palate and set the holiday mood. Watermelon sherbet starts cool and fruity, while spiced cider warms up for the holidays.

Starters: Christmas Menu in Cambridge-

The starter course features flavourful Indian-inspired dishes that are just right for a snack. Select from the following:

Spiced Szechuan Shrimps Lettuce Cups

Crisp lettuce cups with juicy prawns in a tangy Szechuan sauce. Spice and freshness make these bites a perfect flavour combination.

Keema Methi Pao

A filling dish of spiced lamb mince (keema) cooked with fenugreek leaves and served on pillowy pao. Perfect for a cold winter day, this dish is warm and comforting.

Kachori Chaat

A colourful vegetarian dish with crispy kachoris, tamarind chutney, yoghurt, and sev. This popular Indian street food explodes with flavours and textures.

Cauliflower Chilli Fry

This vegetarian starter has crispy cauliflower florets in a spicy chilli sauce, perfect for heat-seekers.

Mini Masala Dosa

South Indian mini dosas with spiced potato filling come with tangy chutney and sambar. A light but filling meal starter.

Main Course: Christmas Menu in Cambridge

Our main course dishes combine the warmth of holiday roasts with the aromatic and bold flavours of Indian cuisine. Your Christmas meal will be memorable because each dish was carefully designed.

Lamb Shank Masala Roast –

Lamb shank is slow-cooked in a fragrant masala until tender and falling off the bone. With spiced mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, this dish perfectly blends Indian and British festive traditions.

Tandoori Turkey –

Our Tandoori Turkey is marinated in aromatic spices and yoghurt and cooked to perfection in our tandoor oven. A delightful blend of cultures, this dish comes with cranberry chutney and Indian-style stuffing.

Seared Spiced Salmon Fillet –

Seafood lovers should try our seared spiced salmon fillet. Spiced with Indian spices and seared to crispy perfection, the salmon is served with lemon rice and a light coconut curry sauce.

King Prawn Biryani-

Our King Prawn Biryani is a rich dish with succulent prawns, basmati rice, saffron, and spices. With raita and papadums, this Indian classic is festive.

Gummadikai Pulusu-

Pumpkin in a tamarind sauce with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chillies makes a hearty vegetarian main. Vegetarians looking for something different this Christmas should try it.

Sweet Holiday Desserts: Christmas Menu in Cambridge

We have delicious Indian-inspired desserts to finish your Christmas meal. Choose from these tasty options:

Gulab Jamun Tiramisu

A hybrid dessert with the best of both worlds. A unique tiramisu is made with Indian gulab jamun (deep-fried dough balls soaked in syrup), mascarpone cream, and coffee-soaked biscuits.

Berry-Compote Rice Kheer

A creamy cardamom-saffron rice pudding with a tart berry compote. A delightful contrast of flavours makes this dessert comforting and warming.

Gajar Halwa with Vanilla Ice Cream

Gajar halwa, a festive Indian carrot pudding made with milk, sugar and ghee, is served with vanilla ice cream for the perfect warm-cold contrast.

Badami Panna Cotta

A delicate almond panna cotta with cardamom and pistachio slivers. Light and creamy, this dessert is the perfect meal finish.

A Warm and Cosy Christmas Environment:

The Brook Indian Gastro Pub is a great place to relax and enjoy the holidays, as well as great food and drink. Holiday decorations, twinkling lights, cosy seating, and a warm, inviting atmosphere make our pub the perfect place to celebrate Christmas. At our festive restaurant, you'll feel at home with family, friends, or coworkers.

Book Your Brook Christmas Party:

For a special Christmas 2024, visit The Brook Indian Gastro Pub. From November 25 to December 24, our festive menu gives you time to celebrate with family.

We can host small dinners, festive lunches, and larger gatherings. Visit our website or call to reserve your table. Our holiday dining slots fill up fast, so book early!

Why Celebrate Christmas 2024 at The Brook?

Unique Holiday Menu:

Our British Christmas dishes with Indian flavours make for a unique and exciting meal.

Warm, inviting atmosphere :

Christmas parties are perfect in our cosy pub with festive decorations.

Great Value:

Our two-course menu starts at £29.99 per person, making festive meals affordable.

Centrally situated:

Locals and visitors can easily reach The Brook in Cambridge.

A Memorable Christmas

Let The Brook Indian Gastro Pub host your Christmas 2024 at Brook Cambridge. Making this holiday season one to remember. With our festive menu, best Cocktail drinks, and friendly, warm atmosphere, we'll help you make memories that will last a lifetime. Eat, drink, and have a great time with us. Reserve your table today!

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The Ultimate Recipe List - A Culinary Adventure for Every Taste

Welcome to a culinary journey where flavor knows no bounds! Whether you're an experienced chef or a home cook seeking inspiration, a well-curated recipe list can be your gateway to delicious creations. From comforting classics and healthy choices to international flavors and Traeger recipes, this blog offers a diverse selection of dishes to explore. Let’s dive into a world of culinary delights that cater to every palate and occasion.

1. Classic Comfort Foods

Macaroni and Cheese

A beloved classic, macaroni and cheese combines tender pasta with a creamy, cheesy sauce. Bake it with a crispy breadcrumb topping for an extra layer of comfort.

Ingredients: Elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, butter, flour, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper.

Instructions: Cook pasta, make a cheese sauce with butter, flour, milk, and cheese, mix with pasta, top with breadcrumbs, and bake until golden brown.

Chicken Pot Pie

This hearty dish features a savory filling of chicken, vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce, all encased in a flaky pie crust.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, carrots, peas, onions, celery, cream, chicken broth, pie crusts.

Instructions: Cook chicken and vegetables, combine with a creamy sauce, place in a pie dish, cover with crust, and bake until golden.

2. Fresh and Healthy Choices

Quinoa Salad

A nutritious and vibrant salad perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, combining quinoa with fresh vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette.

Ingredients: Quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs.

Instructions: Cook quinoa, mix with chopped vegetables and feta, and toss with a lemon-olive oil dressing.

Grilled Salmon

A simple yet elegant dish that highlights the natural flavors of salmon with a touch of seasoning and a light grill.

Ingredients: Salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon, garlic, dill, salt, pepper.

Instructions: Season salmon with oil, lemon, garlic, and dill, grill until cooked through and flaky.

3. International Flavors

Chicken Tikka Masala

This popular Indian dish features marinated chicken cooked in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, perfect for serving with rice or naan bread.

Ingredients: Chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, spices (cumin, coriander, paprika), tomato sauce, cream.

Instructions: Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices, cook in a tomato-based sauce with cream, and serve with rice or naan.

Mexican Street Tacos

Flavorful and easy-to-make tacos filled with seasoned beef, topped with fresh ingredients like cilantro and lime.

Ingredients: Ground beef, taco seasoning, tortillas, cilantro, onions, lime, salsa.

Instructions: Cook seasoned beef, serve in tortillas with fresh toppings and a squeeze of lime.

4. Sweet Treats

Chocolate Chip Cookies

A timeless favorite, these cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips.

Ingredients: Butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, chocolate chips.

Instructions: Cream butter and sugars, mix in eggs and vanilla, add dry ingredients, fold in chocolate chips, and bake until golden.

Fruit Crumble

A delightful dessert featuring a sweet and tangy fruit filling topped with a buttery crumble.

Ingredients: Mixed berries or apples, sugar, flour, oats, butter.

Instructions: Combine fruit with sugar, top with a mixture of flour, oats, and butter, and bake until bubbling and golden.

5. Savory Snacks

Stuffed Mushrooms

Perfect for appetizers or party snacks, these mushrooms are filled with a flavorful mixture of cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs.

Ingredients: Mushrooms, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, breadcrumbs, herbs.

Instructions: Remove mushroom stems, mix cheese and herbs, fill mushroom caps, and bake until golden.

Homemade Guacamole

A fresh and zesty dip made from ripe avocados, lime juice, and a mix of flavorful ingredients.

Ingredients: Avocados, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, salt.

Instructions: Mash avocados, mix with lime juice, diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and salt.

6. Traeger Recipes

Smoked Brisket

One of the most popular choices for Traeger grills, this smoked brisket is juicy, tender, and full of smoky flavor.

Ingredients: Brisket, mustard, seasoning rub (salt, pepper, garlic, paprika).

Instructions: Apply mustard and seasoning rub to brisket. Set up Traeger at 225°F, smoke for 8-10 hours until internal temperature reaches 200°F, let sit before slicing.

Smoked Ribs

Perfectly smoked ribs with a crispy exterior and a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce.

Ingredients: Ribs, BBQ sauce, rub (brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper).

Instructions: Rub ribs with seasoning, smoke for 5-6 hours at 225°F, wrap in foil, add BBQ sauce in the last hour.

Grilled Chicken Wings

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and flavored with a smoky touch.

Ingredients: Chicken wings, olive oil, seasoning (garlic powder, salt, pepper), hot sauce (optional).

Instructions: Toss wings in olive oil and seasoning, grill at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, adding hot sauce if desired.

Smoked Salmon

A simple and flavorful recipe that highlights the rich taste of salmon.

Ingredients: Salmon fillets, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon slices.

Instructions: Rub salmon with oil, salt, and pepper, smoke at 180°F for 2 hours, serve with lemon slices.

Traeger Pizza

Enjoy pizza with a smoky twist, perfect for mixing up your grilling routine.

Ingredients: Pizza dough, tomato sauce, cheese, toppings (pepperoni, vegetables, etc.).

Instructions: Preheat Traeger to 450°F, top dough with sauce and toppings, cook for 12-15 minutes until crust is crispy.

Conclusion

This diverse recipe list offers something for every occasion, from comforting classics and healthy options to international flavors and Traeger recipes. Experimenting with these dishes not only broadens your culinary skills but also provides delicious meals to enjoy with family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, get cooking, and savor the joy of creating and sharing fantastic dishes!

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Seven Seas Catering: A Culinary Voyage in Delhi

Seven Seas Catering has been a beacon of culinary excellence in Delhi for decades. Known for their impeccable service, diverse menu offerings, and commitment to quality, they have established themselves as one of the premier catering companies in the city.

A Culinary Symphony

At Seven Seas Catering, every dish is a masterpiece crafted with passion and precision. Their team of skilled chefs, inspired by global cuisines, creates culinary experiences that tantalize the taste buds. Whether you're craving the rich flavors of Indian cuisine, the elegance of European gastronomy, or the exotic delights of Asian delicacies, Seven Seas Catering best catering services in delhi has something to offer everyone.  

Tailored to Perfection

Understanding that every event is unique, Seven Seas Catering provides personalized catering solutions. They work closely with clients to understand their preferences, dietary restrictions, and the theme of the event. This attention to detail ensures that the food served perfectly complements the occasion.  

A Seamless Experience

From the initial consultation to the final cleanup, Seven Seas Catering offers a seamless and stress-free experience. Their dedicated team of professionals handles every aspect of the event, from menu planning and food preparation to staff management and decor. This allows clients to focus on enjoying their special day without worrying about the logistics.  

Diverse Menu Options

Seven Seas Catering offers a wide range of menu options to suit various tastes and budgets. Their menu includes:  

Indian Cuisine: From traditional favorites like butter chicken and biryani to regional specialties like Rajasthani thali and Bengali fish curry, their Indian cuisine is a delight for food lovers.

Continental Cuisine: Indulge in classic European dishes like grilled salmon, roasted lamb, and Caesar salad, prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Asian Cuisine: Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia with dishes like sushi, dim sum, Thai green curry, and Vietnamese pho.

Vegetarian and Vegan Options: Seven Seas Catering offers a variety of delicious vegetarian and vegan options to cater to different dietary preferences.

Beyond Food

In addition to their exceptional food, Seven Seas Catering also provides comprehensive event management services. They can assist with venue selection, decor, entertainment, and other aspects of the event planning process. This ensures that every detail is taken care of, resulting in a memorable and successful celebration.  

A Commitment to Quality

Seven Seas Catering is committed to using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. They source their produce from trusted suppliers and adhere to strict food safety standards. This ensures that every dish served is not only delicious but also safe and healthy.  

Testimonials from Satisfied Clients

The success of Seven Seas Catering the best catering services in delhi can be attributed to their satisfied clientele. Countless couples, corporate clients, and individuals have praised their exceptional service, delicious food, and attention to detail. Here are a few testimonials from happy customers:

"The food at our wedding was absolutely amazing. Our guests couldn't stop raving about it. Thank you, Seven Seas Catering, for making our special day so memorable." - Mr. and Mrs. Sharma

"We hired Seven Seas Catering for our corporate event, and we were extremely impressed. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the staff was very professional. We would definitely recommend them to others." - Mr. Patel

"I've used Seven Seas Catering for several family gatherings, and they never disappoint. The food is always top-notch, and they go above and beyond to ensure that everything runs smoothly." - Ms. Singh

Conclusion

Seven Seas Catering is more than just a catering company; they are a culinary experience. With their commitment to quality, personalized service, and diverse menu options, they have become a trusted name in the Delhi catering industry. Whether you're planning a grand wedding, a corporate event, or a small family gathering, Seven Seas Catering can help you create a memorable celebration that will be talked about for years to come.

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Holidays 8.24

Holidays

Bartholomew Fair (UK)

Day of Action for Tolerance & Respect Among Peoples (Argentina)

Flag Day (Liberia)

Flitting Appreciation Day

Gaura Parba (Nepal)

Go Topless Day [also Sunday nearest 8.26]

International Day Against Intolerance, Discrimination and Violence Based on Musical Preferences, Lifestyle and Dress Code (UN)

International Strange Music Day

Knife Day

Kobe Bryant Day (Los Angeles)

Love a Geek Day

Minerva Asteroid Day

National #IAM911 Day

National Danny Day

National Emory Day

National Hydropower Day

National Knife Day

National Maryland Day

National Parks Day (Costa Rica)

National SKAM Artist Day

National Waffle Iron Day

Nostalgia Night (Uruguay)

Osiris Nativity (Ancient Egypt)

Pluto Demotion Day

Sam Spade Day

Schaferlauf (Germany)

Shooting Star Day

Single-Parent Family Day

Television Day Indonesia)

Vesuvius Day

Waffle Iron Day

Waratambar (Thanksgiving; Papua New Guinea)

Wayzgoose (End-of-Summer Party)

Weather Complaint Day

We Love Memoirs Day

William Wilberforce Day

Winter Barley Day (French Republic)

World Catholic, Artificial Intelligence, & Robot Day

World Gujarati Language Day

World Nuclear Disaster Day

World Trainer’s Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Can-Opener Day

Indian Single Malt Day

National Peach Pie Day

National Waffle Day

Independence & Related Days

Russia (from USSR, 1991)

Ukraine (from USSR, 1991)

4th Saturday in August

Bartletide (a.k.a. Burning Bartle; UK) [Saturday closest to 24th]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Speak Kind Words Saturday [Saturday of Be Kind to Humankind Week]

Weekly Holidays beginning August 24 (3rd Full Week of August)

Giants of Ath Festival (De Ducasse; Belgium) [4th Saturday thru SUnday]

International Bat Nights (thru 8.25) [Last Full Weekend]

Festivals Beginning August 24, 2024

Around The World Cultural Food Festival (Alexandria, Virginia)

Balingup Medieval Carnivale (Balingup, Australia) [thru 8.25]

Banana Split Celebration (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) [thru 8.25]

Beertopia(Palmetto, Florida)

Bloemencorso Vollenhove (Vollenhove, Netherlands)

Boones Mill Apple Festival (Boones Mill, Virginia)

Boston’s Trinidad Style Carnival (Boston, Massachusetts)

Brew at the Zoo (Providence, Rhode Island)

Cleveland Garlic Festival (Cleveland, Ohio) [thru 8.25]

Coastal Craft Beer Festival (Virginia Beach, Virginia)

Delaware Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival (Dover, Delaware)

Farm Fresh Uncorked (Hillsboro, Oregon)

Heirloom Tomato Festival (Sherman, Connecticut)

Independence BrewBQ (Independence, Iowa)

Lake Tahoe Brewfest (Lake Tahoe, California)

Long Night of Museums (Berlin, Germany)

Music City Brewer's Fest (Nashville, Tennessee)

National Championship Chuckwagon Race (Clinton, Arkansas) [thru 9.1]

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival (Olathe, Colorado)

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival (West Newton, Pennsylvania) [thru 9.28]

Potwin Watermelon Festival (Potwin, Kansas)

Prickly Pear Festival (Superior, Arizona)

Prosser Beer & Whiskey Festival (Prosser, Washington)

Sawtooth Salmon Festival (Stanley, Idaho)

Schubertiade Vorarlberg (Schwarzenberg, Austria) [thru 9.1]

ShakesBeer Fest (Stratford, Connecticut)

Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival (Hampton, New Hampshire)

Swine in the Pines (Macclenny, Florida)

Threshing Bee (Donnelly, Minnesota) [thru 8.25]

Washington County Fair (Pembroke, Maine) [thru 8.25]

Wells Chili-Fest (Wells, Maine)

West Virginia State Honey Festival (Parkersburg, West Virginia) [thru 8.25]

Windsor Fair (Windsor, Maine) [thru 9.2]

Wine Down Summer (West Deptford, New Jersey)

Feast Days

Abbán of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Alexander Milne Calder (Artology)

Alex Colville (Artology)

Arkwright (Positivist; Saint)

A.S. Byatt (Writerism)

Aubrey Beardsley Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Aurea of Ostia (Christian; Saint)

Bartholomew the Apostle (Roman Catholic, Anglican) [mead drinkers, cheese merchants] *

Day of Our Lady of Sanity (Pagan)

Festival of Mania (Ancient Rome)

Gartan (Celtic Book of Days)

The Great In-Betweeny (Muppetism)

Gunnlöð Festival (Norse)

Hannah Frank (Artology)

Irchard (a.k.a. Erthad) of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Jeanne-Antide Thouret (Christian; Saint)

Jorge Luis Borges (Writerism)

Lavinia Fontana (Artology)

Luna Festival (Ancient Rome)

Maria Micaela Desmaisieres (Christian; Saint)

The Martyrs of Utica (Christian; Martyrs)

Massa Candida (Martyrs of Utica, a.k.a. The White Mass; Christian; Martyrs)

Magal de Touba (Pilgrimmage; Senegal)

Mundus Patet (Roman Harvest Feast)

Mundus Ritual of Ceres (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Nancy Spero (Artology)

Ouen (Audoin or Audoenus) of Rouen (Christian; Saint) [Innkeepers]

Paul Coelho (Writerism)

Pluto Demotion Grieving Day (Pastafarian)

Stephen Fry (Humanism; Writerism)

Willka Raymi (Ancient Incan; Peru)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Alice’s Restaurant (Film; 1969)

All Quiet on the Western Front (Film; 1930)

Buddy the Gee Man (WB LT Cartoon; 1935)

Chop Suey (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

Chronic Town, by R.E.M. (EP; 1982)

The Facts of Life (TV Series; 1979)

Fantastic Voyage (Film; 1966)

The Fox and the Duck (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1945)

Frank, by Squeeze (Album; 1989)

Get Together, recorded by The Youngbloods (Song; 1966)

Grace, by Jeff Buckley (Album; 1994)

Gravity and Grace, by Simone Weil (Philosophical Thoughts; 1947)

They Happytime Murders (Film; 2018)

The Harp in the South, by Ruth Park (Novel; 1948)

Hi-Rise Wise Guys (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1970)

Jay and Silent Bob Stroke Back (Film; 2001)

Look What You Made Me Do, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2017)

Love Me Tender, recorded by Elvis Presley (Song; 1956)

Mess Production (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1945)

Mice in Council (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins (Novel; 2010) [#3]

Oh! The Grandeur, by Andrew Bird with Bowl of Fire (Album; 1999)

Pump Up the Volume (Film; 1990)

Rock ’N’ Roll High School (Film; 1979)

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, by Tom Stoppard (Play; 1966)

Saludos Amigos (Disney Animated Film; 1942)

Taran Wanderer, by Lloyd Alexander [Chronicles of Prydain #4]

Tattoo You, by The Rolling Stones (Album; 1981)

Teenage Dream, by Katy Perry (Album; 2010)

3 Ring Wing-Ding (WB LT Cartoon; 1968)

Tortilla Soup (Film; 2001)

Violin and Piano Sonata (K526), by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Sonata; 1787)

The Witches (Film; 1990)

Today’s Name Days

Bartholomäus, Isolde, Michaela (Austria)

Aurea, Bariša, Bartol, Bartolomej, Bartul, Zlata (Croatia)

Bartoloměj (Czech Republic)

Bartholomæus (Denmark)

Albert, Berta, Pärt, Pärtel (Estonia)

Bertta, Perttu (Finland)

Barthélémy (France)

Bartholomäus, Isolde, Michaela (Germany)

Aitolia, Eftihis (Greece)

Bertalan (Hungary)

Bartolomeo, Genesio, Giuliano (Italy)

Bertolds, Bertrams, Berts, Bertulis, Boleslavs (Latvia)

Alicija, Baltramiejus, Baltrus, Rasuolė, Viešvilas (Lithuania)

Belinda, Bertil (Norway)

Bartłomiej, Cieszymir, Jerzy, Joanna, Malina, Michalina (Poland)

Bartolomej (Slovakia)

Bartolomé, Emilia (Spain)

Bartolomeus (Sweden)

Baird, Bard, Bart, Barth, Bartholomew, Bowen, Evan, Ewan, Keon, Owen (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 237 of 2024; 129 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 34 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 22 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 21 (Geng-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 20 Av 5784

Islamic: 18 Safar 1446

J Cal: 27 Purple; Sixday [27 of 30]

Julian: 11 August 2024

Moon: 68%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 12 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Arkwright]

Runic Half Month: Rad (Motion) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 66 of 94)

Week: 3rd Full Week of August

Zodiac: Virgo (Day 3 of 32)

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Holidays 8.24

Holidays

Bartholomew Fair (UK)

Day of Action for Tolerance & Respect Among Peoples (Argentina)

Flag Day (Liberia)

Flitting Appreciation Day

Gaura Parba (Nepal)

Go Topless Day [also Sunday nearest 8.26]

International Day Against Intolerance, Discrimination and Violence Based on Musical Preferences, Lifestyle and Dress Code (UN)

International Strange Music Day

Knife Day

Kobe Bryant Day (Los Angeles)

Love a Geek Day

Minerva Asteroid Day

National #IAM911 Day

National Danny Day

National Emory Day

National Hydropower Day

National Knife Day

National Maryland Day

National Parks Day (Costa Rica)

National SKAM Artist Day

National Waffle Iron Day

Nostalgia Night (Uruguay)

Osiris Nativity (Ancient Egypt)

Pluto Demotion Day

Sam Spade Day

Schaferlauf (Germany)

Shooting Star Day

Single-Parent Family Day

Television Day Indonesia)

Vesuvius Day

Waffle Iron Day

Waratambar (Thanksgiving; Papua New Guinea)

Wayzgoose (End-of-Summer Party)

Weather Complaint Day

We Love Memoirs Day

William Wilberforce Day

Winter Barley Day (French Republic)

World Catholic, Artificial Intelligence, & Robot Day

World Gujarati Language Day

World Nuclear Disaster Day

World Trainer’s Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Can-Opener Day

Indian Single Malt Day

National Peach Pie Day

National Waffle Day

Independence & Related Days

Russia (from USSR, 1991)

Ukraine (from USSR, 1991)

4th Saturday in August

Bartletide (a.k.a. Burning Bartle; UK) [Saturday closest to 24th]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Speak Kind Words Saturday [Saturday of Be Kind to Humankind Week]

Weekly Holidays beginning August 24 (3rd Full Week of August)

Giants of Ath Festival (De Ducasse; Belgium) [4th Saturday thru SUnday]

International Bat Nights (thru 8.25) [Last Full Weekend]

Festivals Beginning August 24, 2024

Around The World Cultural Food Festival (Alexandria, Virginia)

Balingup Medieval Carnivale (Balingup, Australia) [thru 8.25]

Banana Split Celebration (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) [thru 8.25]

Beertopia(Palmetto, Florida)

Bloemencorso Vollenhove (Vollenhove, Netherlands)

Boones Mill Apple Festival (Boones Mill, Virginia)

Boston’s Trinidad Style Carnival (Boston, Massachusetts)

Brew at the Zoo (Providence, Rhode Island)

Cleveland Garlic Festival (Cleveland, Ohio) [thru 8.25]

Coastal Craft Beer Festival (Virginia Beach, Virginia)

Delaware Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival (Dover, Delaware)

Farm Fresh Uncorked (Hillsboro, Oregon)

Heirloom Tomato Festival (Sherman, Connecticut)

Independence BrewBQ (Independence, Iowa)

Lake Tahoe Brewfest (Lake Tahoe, California)

Long Night of Museums (Berlin, Germany)

Music City Brewer's Fest (Nashville, Tennessee)

National Championship Chuckwagon Race (Clinton, Arkansas) [thru 9.1]

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival (Olathe, Colorado)

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival (West Newton, Pennsylvania) [thru 9.28]

Potwin Watermelon Festival (Potwin, Kansas)

Prickly Pear Festival (Superior, Arizona)

Prosser Beer & Whiskey Festival (Prosser, Washington)

Sawtooth Salmon Festival (Stanley, Idaho)

Schubertiade Vorarlberg (Schwarzenberg, Austria) [thru 9.1]

ShakesBeer Fest (Stratford, Connecticut)

Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival (Hampton, New Hampshire)

Swine in the Pines (Macclenny, Florida)

Threshing Bee (Donnelly, Minnesota) [thru 8.25]

Washington County Fair (Pembroke, Maine) [thru 8.25]

Wells Chili-Fest (Wells, Maine)

West Virginia State Honey Festival (Parkersburg, West Virginia) [thru 8.25]

Windsor Fair (Windsor, Maine) [thru 9.2]

Wine Down Summer (West Deptford, New Jersey)

Feast Days

Abbán of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Alexander Milne Calder (Artology)

Alex Colville (Artology)

Arkwright (Positivist; Saint)

A.S. Byatt (Writerism)

Aubrey Beardsley Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Aurea of Ostia (Christian; Saint)

Bartholomew the Apostle (Roman Catholic, Anglican) [mead drinkers, cheese merchants] *

Day of Our Lady of Sanity (Pagan)

Festival of Mania (Ancient Rome)

Gartan (Celtic Book of Days)

The Great In-Betweeny (Muppetism)

Gunnlöð Festival (Norse)

Hannah Frank (Artology)

Irchard (a.k.a. Erthad) of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Jeanne-Antide Thouret (Christian; Saint)

Jorge Luis Borges (Writerism)

Lavinia Fontana (Artology)

Luna Festival (Ancient Rome)

Maria Micaela Desmaisieres (Christian; Saint)

The Martyrs of Utica (Christian; Martyrs)

Massa Candida (Martyrs of Utica, a.k.a. The White Mass; Christian; Martyrs)

Magal de Touba (Pilgrimmage; Senegal)

Mundus Patet (Roman Harvest Feast)

Mundus Ritual of Ceres (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Nancy Spero (Artology)

Ouen (Audoin or Audoenus) of Rouen (Christian; Saint) [Innkeepers]

Paul Coelho (Writerism)

Pluto Demotion Grieving Day (Pastafarian)

Stephen Fry (Humanism; Writerism)

Willka Raymi (Ancient Incan; Peru)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Alice’s Restaurant (Film; 1969)

All Quiet on the Western Front (Film; 1930)

Buddy the Gee Man (WB LT Cartoon; 1935)

Chop Suey (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1930)

Chronic Town, by R.E.M. (EP; 1982)

The Facts of Life (TV Series; 1979)

Fantastic Voyage (Film; 1966)

The Fox and the Duck (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1945)

Frank, by Squeeze (Album; 1989)

Get Together, recorded by The Youngbloods (Song; 1966)

Grace, by Jeff Buckley (Album; 1994)

Gravity and Grace, by Simone Weil (Philosophical Thoughts; 1947)

They Happytime Murders (Film; 2018)

The Harp in the South, by Ruth Park (Novel; 1948)

Hi-Rise Wise Guys (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1970)

Jay and Silent Bob Stroke Back (Film; 2001)

Look What You Made Me Do, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2017)

Love Me Tender, recorded by Elvis Presley (Song; 1956)

Mess Production (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1945)

Mice in Council (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1934)

Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins (Novel; 2010) [#3]

Oh! The Grandeur, by Andrew Bird with Bowl of Fire (Album; 1999)

Pump Up the Volume (Film; 1990)

Rock ’N’ Roll High School (Film; 1979)

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, by Tom Stoppard (Play; 1966)

Saludos Amigos (Disney Animated Film; 1942)

Taran Wanderer, by Lloyd Alexander [Chronicles of Prydain #4]

Tattoo You, by The Rolling Stones (Album; 1981)

Teenage Dream, by Katy Perry (Album; 2010)

3 Ring Wing-Ding (WB LT Cartoon; 1968)

Tortilla Soup (Film; 2001)

Violin and Piano Sonata (K526), by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Sonata; 1787)

The Witches (Film; 1990)

Today’s Name Days

Bartholomäus, Isolde, Michaela (Austria)

Aurea, Bariša, Bartol, Bartolomej, Bartul, Zlata (Croatia)

Bartoloměj (Czech Republic)

Bartholomæus (Denmark)

Albert, Berta, Pärt, Pärtel (Estonia)

Bertta, Perttu (Finland)

Barthélémy (France)

Bartholomäus, Isolde, Michaela (Germany)

Aitolia, Eftihis (Greece)

Bertalan (Hungary)

Bartolomeo, Genesio, Giuliano (Italy)

Bertolds, Bertrams, Berts, Bertulis, Boleslavs (Latvia)

Alicija, Baltramiejus, Baltrus, Rasuolė, Viešvilas (Lithuania)

Belinda, Bertil (Norway)

Bartłomiej, Cieszymir, Jerzy, Joanna, Malina, Michalina (Poland)

Bartolomej (Slovakia)

Bartolomé, Emilia (Spain)

Bartolomeus (Sweden)

Baird, Bard, Bart, Barth, Bartholomew, Bowen, Evan, Ewan, Keon, Owen (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 237 of 2024; 129 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 34 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 22 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 21 (Geng-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 20 Av 5784

Islamic: 18 Safar 1446

J Cal: 27 Purple; Sixday [27 of 30]

Julian: 11 August 2024

Moon: 68%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 12 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Arkwright]

Runic Half Month: Rad (Motion) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 66 of 94)

Week: 3rd Full Week of August

Zodiac: Virgo (Day 3 of 32)

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大家好! Pa and I caught up for lunch at the Hong Kong food court. We ordered soya sauce chicken with a side of blanched choy sum in oyster sauce. Hokay, let's talk chicken breast because whether it's delicious depends on how it's prepared. Poached, steamed, simmered and sous vide usually leaves the meat somewhat tender and juicy; we enjoy this. Roasted or fried is just... gross; too tough and dry. Soya sauce chicken breast is delightful and one that we'll happily eat. Their choy sum is easily the star of the show; they were crunchy, fresh and mildly sweet. This meal is very delicious. I'll definitely be back to eat it again.

Monday afternoon was scorching, so I headed to a Korean diner located in a nearby mall. I tried their warm soya sauce noodles with shredded carrot and cucumber, braised pork and seaweed, steamed eggs and a bottle of water. The meal came with a small cup of clear broth with some type of bean sprouts. Mmm, this was yummy! The soya sauce was slightly sweet and lightly but evenly coated the chewy, slurpable noodles. The veggies added crunch. Korean steamed eggs taste very different from chawan mushi, but they were pleasant. I'll be back to try their tofu soup and bibimbap.

Tuesday afternoon was sunny and warm, but not as scorching, so I walked over to the newly renovated coffee shop 5 minutes away from home for Japanese stew. This time, I tried their Japanese chicken curry with rice and a side of cucumber salad. The tangy salad was very refreshing to eat when the weather is hot. As for the stew, there were potato, carrot and onions besides chicken. I would've preferred the potato to be softer; otherwise, it's hard to go wrong with Japanese curry. This meal was tasty, but I prefer the miso salmon stew. Still, I'll be back to try their other menu items.

DL and RY joined ML, SC, MI and I to explore a new food court near the office. MI ordered white bee hoon (thin rice vermicelli) and DL had indian mixed dishes and rice. The rest of us made a beeline for the Korean food stall. I had their kimchi ramyeon, which came with either panko-coated fish or chicken. This tasted just average. It wasn't very nice and wasn't yucky, although the fish was quite crispy, the noodles were slurpable and there was a decent amount of vegetables. I would've preferred the broth to have a more robust kimchi flavour. I wouldn't go out of my way to return to this food stall, but don't mind trying what other stalls have to offer.

The weekend is approaching, WOOHOO! I'm looking forward to the coming few weekends as there're some catch ups and perhaps a short getaway. I so need a break from work! Even as I look forward to unwinding and relaxing, my prayers are with the thousands of Palestinians suffering in Gaza. Never ever have I lost as much trust in human rights and the rules based order as I have over the course of this genocidal war. Not sure I'll ever believe in them again. 下次见!