I haven’t been able to gauge what kind of a toll the credit crunch has taken on the restaurant industry here, and it’s probably evident from the fact that I haven’t been posting about eating out. I simply just don’t eat out much anymore, which has turned Ripe London into Ripe Kitchen. For me, it’s a combination of wanting to save money and preferring what I can make at home to what I can get out there. At the same time, I’m noticing that people (at least my circle of friends) are entertaining at home more and more.
And so the question has changed from “Where should we go?” to “What can I bring?” A bottle is of course the easiest and safest route, but wine is one of those things I’d really love to learn more about and haven’t gotten to. What I do know is that no matter what kind of party, chips and dip always go down.
Pineapple Salsa
Adapted from Moosewood Cookbook
1 medium Fairtrade pineapple
Bunch of fresh rosemary sprigs
Juice of half a lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
cayenne pepper, to taste
Skin and core the pineapple, then cut it into small dice. Remove the rosemary leaves easily by pinching your thumb and forefinger together and running them down the length of the stem upside-down. Combine all ingredients and chill. Serve with organic corn tortilla chips.
Eating is the new eating out apparently so you are right on trend Jess... I have heard it called CREAM - cancel reservation eat at mine!
Posted by: Gourmet Chick | 08 April 2009 at 10:25 AM
I love entertaining at home - recession or no recession!
Made your cauliflower dhal again last night - I added some diced sweet potato as well. Even better than last time!!
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Posted by: green ink | 08 April 2009 at 11:00 AM
I like it, Chick!
Philippa, isn't it great? I forgot to mention that I mix in whatever vegetable is in season, and sweet potato is definitely a good one!
Posted by: Jess | 08 April 2009 at 11:19 AM
LIke it, will give it a go!!
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