A Scientist in the Kitchen

I have been browsing at kitchen designs in the last few weeks, well, browsing kitchen designs gives me ideas for my dream kitchen. That is sometime in the future, but for now, I am content with looking at pictures so I could best articulate what I want my kitchen to look like.
One of the gadgets I like is the pot rack (I didn’t know what it was called, until I chanced upon Enclume pot racks). That would really be space saving and the better to show off my pots and pans. And Enclume pot rack accessories such as hooks and chains are also available. One thing though, if I were to have Enclume potracks, it has to be hanged lower as I am barely five feet!
Before I go on and on, here’s my grilled salad to enjoy!

Grilled vegetable salad

This is very simple to make. I paired this with spicy grilled chicken for a simple yet sumptuous meal.
For this salad, you will need tomatoes, eggplant and onions. Slice tomatoes, eggplant and onions. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over hot coals. Vegetables are done when soft.
For the dressing, mix vinegar, olive oil, crushed pepper, brown sugar. I just estimated the proportions here and checked according to my taste. Add chili flakes and mix well. Drizzle over grilled vegetables or grill on the side.

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It’s either summer, autumn or spring in any part of the world. For some who lives in the tropics where there is an abundance of produce all year-round and where the variety is not at the mercy of winter, I came to this realization when I organized the first To market, to market event. Not everyone can join since their farmers’ markets are not available come winter time. So I’ve decided to make this into a regular event where we can share how our markets look like. Or during our travels, we might have come across these markets that are so different from or own but nevertheless as fascinating and as varied.

Here’s how to join:

1. 1. Blog about the local market where you buy your food. Include a picture of the place (e.g. your favorite stall, a local delicacy, a seasonal produce). Talk about the sights and sounds. You can also blog about a market you have come across in your travels. It may be an organized one with its own building, a street market or any out of the way place where locals put up their produce.

2. Only one entry per blog.

3. Blog posts not included in the previous round-up are also welcome.

3. The post should include a link to this announcement.

4. Once you have written your post, email me at mgccarrillo AT gmail DOT com. Include the following:

* Your Name
* Your hometown/region and country
* Blog name
* Blog URL
* Post title
* Post URL

Please include “To Market, to market” in the subject line so I don’t lose your email.

5. Submit your entries by May 10, 2008 May 31, 2008.

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Probably one of the most popular cuisine all over the world is Italian cuisine. From pastas, to antipasto to desserts and salads, the hallmark of Italian cuisine is there. It’s so popular, and its one of my favorite that I just have to bring Italian food to my table every week.
One source of great Italian food fare online is Ditalia. It is a one-stop shop on Italian cuisine from oils, pastas, and recipes. They offer a variety of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, pastas in all shapes and sizes as well as smoked Volpi meats. You may also find it interesting to shop for gift items for your foodie friends. All these you can do online. A good thing is that they offer “Deal of the Week” for deep discounts on certain food products. For the downright Italian food enthusiast, Ditalia also organizes food tours in Sicily. You can also sign-up for the Ditalia newsletter to keep you update on their latest news, promos and recipes.
The site is a veritable information on Italian cuisine and the Italian pantry. So while you may not be able to shop online, you can browse through their pages to check out the Italian pantry, offering you a glimpse of  the Italian kitchen which you can simulate at home.
Ready to shop now? Use this coupon code “EItalian” and 10% discount for your purchase.

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