Tag Archives: Simon Rimmer

Cookbook of the Month: The Accidental Vegetarian

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Jenny

I loved this book and Simon Rimmer’s restaurant Greens so much when I was vegetarian.  When I became vegan, I fell out of love with the restaurant (not great for vegans, but I’ve heard it’s improved) and stopped using his … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Curry

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Jenny

On Friday one of my students asked me what the word “fantasy” meant.  It’s a word I’ve defined so many times over my ESL teaching career that I had my answer ready for him:  “A fantasy story is not real, … Continue reading →

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Tofu & Oyster Mushroom Laksa

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Jenny

“Thank you for joining us on this flight to sunny Manchester,” the pilot greeted us on my plane home last week.  I don’t think I’ve ever been on a homeward bound flight where there hasn’t been a reference to the … Continue reading →

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Panzanella

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Jenny

To continue the Italian theme from last week, may I present panzanella:  the most fresh and summery of dishes.  When I eat it, I can practically see the lakes and mountains of Italy stretching before me.  Italian food fits in … Continue reading →

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Challenge #2: Mississippi Mud Pie

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jenny

Just as I could count on my tyrannical brother to boss me about with a recipe for my cooking challenge, so I could count on my mum to provide a devilishly good treat. I don’t know if it’s a case … Continue reading →

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Chinese Mushroom Pancakes

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Jenny

Next week the stars are aligning in a very special way, as Chinese New Year and Pancake Day coincide.  Fortunately, good old Simon Rimmer has foreseen this event and prepared a dish that covers both occasions in one happy union.  … Continue reading →

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Oriental Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jenny

Today I am returning to Hong Kong, both happier and heavier than when I set off two weeks ago.  I have shopped, gossiped and eaten to my hearts content. As always at the moment of departure, I’m feeling very conflicted:  I’m excited about getting … Continue reading →

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Huevos Rancheros

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jenny

I’ve never been a massive fan of New Year.  New Year’s Eve always seems like a lot of unnecessary fuss and hype which never lives up to expectations, and New Year’s Day is just a poor man’s Boxing Day, minus the shiny new presents to entertain you.  But I … Continue reading →

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Root Vegetable & Goats’ Cheese Hash

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Jenny

I remember blogging this time last year about how Hong Kong was not remotely autumnal.  Obviously that is still the case this year:  I was up with the lark on Sunday and went for an early morning hike in my … Continue reading →

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Basil & Goats’ Cheese Roulade

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Jenny

I have in the past scoffed at the notion that moving house is the most stressful experience a person can have.  Now, having moved house in Hong Kong, I feel it is definitely true.  First of all, flat hunting was … Continue reading →

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