We go in search of London eponyms... bits of town that have inspired the name of things. "The joint I'm about to roll requires a craftsman. It can utilise up to 12 skins. It is called a Camberwell Carrot." So explains Danny in Withnail & I, as he prepares a spliff for the ages. The cone of weed gets its name, says Danny, because "I invented it in Camberwell and it looks like a carrot." The Class B carrot isn't the only thing to take its name from Camberwell. The area also lent its identity to the Camberwell beauty, a species of butterfly first recorded hereabouts. London has inspired dozens of eponyms when you look around, from Chelsea Tractors to...
Chili crisp and tahini team up to create a savory, spicy sauce for ground pork, snappy asparagus, and nutty soba noodles.**Disclaimer – My article often contains affiliate links. All products are ones I use. If you choose to buy one of these products through the URL provided, I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Pasta salad can be simple to make, but the preparation takes a little time. If you are making this for an event, be sure to plan ahead. This salad needs enough time to chill. The results are well worth it, however. This article will show you how to make a basic pasta salad, plus a few additional recipes. It will also show you how to customize your own salad. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Preparing Your Pasta[1] 16 ounces (450 grams) pasta 1 gallon (3.79 liters) water 2 tablespoons salt Olive oil (optional) [Edit]Basic Pasta Salad 16 ounces (450 grams) tri-color pasta 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 cup (150 grams) ham, cubed (optional) ½ cup (50 grams)...
Written by Diann Leo-Omine & Lisa Lin, Photos by Lisa Lin The arrival of spring means the arrival of produce that you’ll only find this time of year. Consider it the season of limited edition veggies. There’s nothing like fresh artichokes, asparagus, and spring onions, which may only have a few weeks of availability. Citrus, especially the gorgeous pink cara cara orange, is still growing strong. It’s often said that “what grows together, goes together” and I find this to be especially true about the produce during the spring! ARTICHOKES Braised, roasted, or grilled, artichokes offer an assertive tang. The vegetable is almost exclusive to the state of California, where a majority is grown in the Mediterranean-like climate of Castroville...
