His and hers. Black currant gin martini and Pimms.
Guess which is which?
My friend Eric recently told me to make this salad (taught to him by Sina, a mutual friend, who is Iranian): watercress and mint - but more mint; feta (we all like the French feta from Sahadi's); lavash - that very flat bread that looks and feels like linen napkins; olive oil.
Wrap the oil-moistened leaves with some cheese in bites of the lavash. Eat.
That is all.
Last night I made it without the feta, and did shake some sherry vinegar over the leaves, contrary to instructions. It was wonderful.
Tonight, we'll eat it precisely as instructed.
Marie - i don't know if you've come across this other food blog, Eating Asia? I've been following for a good six years now. Robin and David have spent a lot of time in China, Southeast Asia and Turkey, and like you they faithfully record (in amazing detail and photos) their travel and culinary experiences. Here's another idea for mint: http://eatingasia.typepad.com/eatingasia/2010/07/mint-salad-grilled-fish-.html
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Yours is the gin? : )
ReplyDeleteMint is the new basil for me.
ReplyDeleteI have been putting it in everything, quinoa salads, cocktails, burrata and tomatoes, you name it. I love it growing in the garden!
Have a great weekend.
xo