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Cook Your Life
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I love to cook and hope to inspire everyone to get in the kitchen and Cook their Life!
Interests: Cooking, Food, Wine, Movies, Tattoos, Rock
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I'm Back!
So, after a prolonged absence living in the land of the luddites, I'm back! I'm not going to give you any excuses about....no internet for months, or that I've moved, or started a new job, or had some truly major life changes (all of which are true!) but instead mention... Continue reading
Posted Apr 28, 2011 at Cook Your Life
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Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
Tumbleweed....yep, I'm sure you've seen some rolling by during my conspicuous absence over the last month or so. I've recently taken a dip in the 'Warm impermanence' that David Bowie once sang about and found I can just about tread water...things are changing here at Casa de Rachel! I daresay... Continue reading
Posted Feb 20, 2011 at Cook Your Life
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Borlotti Bean & Pancetta Soup
Posted Jan 8, 2011 at Cook Your Life
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Happy New Year!!
Posted Jan 4, 2011 at Cook Your Life
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Hey Tracey, Thank-you so much. Glad you have a new staple to add to your repertoire!
I too had such fun...until next time.
Ready Steady Chevre
Cheese. I am what you could call a Turophile. For me, cheese in any guise (aside from BabyBel and Cheese Strings; I do draw the line at something that's had more plastic surgery than the Bride of Wildenstein) is one of my favourite things to eat. Seriously, if someone told me I might never again...
Ready Steady Chevre
Posted Dec 12, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Thank-you, Simona. The smoked Duck compliments the silky soup, but a few crispy shallots work to change the texture too.
Pumpkin & Smoked Duck Soup
The last time I thought smoking was cool was in my teens, when a Marlbro Red and bottle of Jack were de rigueur accessories for any hairsprayed, leather-jacketed rock god. These days, the only smoking I think is cool is the sort that wraps hickory flavoured goodness around hunks of protein. Smok...
Simona, This entry has really made me consider the versatility of the humble spaghetti. I will be making this as a supper to make me smile during an otherwise dull working week. Unfortunately i will have to substitute the guanciale for simple pancetta, as I'm unable to get it in these parts of the world.
spaghetti all'amatriciana
Not long ago I made spaghetti alla carbonara and in that post I mentioned an article in the New York Times on guanciale. The article starts by mentioning pasta all'amatriciana: when I read it, I did not know that I would be soon making it. The inspiration came from finding Niman Ranch guanciale ...
Simona, I really enjoy a good deeply flavoured curry, in fact I had one last night in place of my usual Italian!
As I am more likely to be found making something like your hot and spicy spaghetti all'amatriciana recipe here: http://briciole.typepad.com/blog/festa_italiana/
I has given me pause to once again think about how versatile pasta can be, and much I enjoy this world with pasta in it!
National Curry Week & Cobra Lager
Curry and beer are on most of Britain's favourite food list. In commemoration of this national obsession, the mouth-watering beer company 'Cobra' have partnered up with National Curry Week 2010.(Which runs from 21st – 27th November) For our delectation they have created ten new recipes pairing ...
Simona, I agree. The spice of this particular Zinfandel works excellently to cut through the rich oily cheese and tomato in the dish
Melanzane alla Parmigiana & Ravenswood Lodi Zinfandel
This is the second of my reivews for a couple of the amazing wines available here in grey old blighty all the way from sunny California. Today I've paired the rich and spicy Lodi Zinfandel from Ravenswood with a hearty vegetarian Italian classic of smoky aubergines, garlicky tomato sauce and a...
National Curry Week & Cobra Lager
Curry and beer are on most of Britain's favourite food list. In commemoration of this national obsession, the mouth-watering beer company 'Cobra' have partnered up with National Curry Week 2010.(Which runs from 21st – 27th November) For our delectation they have created ten new recipes pairing UK dishes, with well... Continue reading
Posted Nov 24, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Hi, this is my first time visiting your blog & I am inspired! Not only have I leaner some wonderful recipes, but your information on foodie words and Italian wording/history is second to none.
I am a big fan of squash of all sorts, and recently featured a Pumpkin Soup with Smoked Duck on my site, however I have never considered adding pears! What a superb combination.
I look forward to reading more of your culinary journey.
Rachel
zuppa di zucca e pere arrosto / roasted pumpkin-pear soup
Both last year and this year, a few days before Halloween, my husband and I visited a pumpkin patch in search of the pumpkins that would fit his carving plans. This year, it was raining, so here is a photo of the expedition from last year. Besides the pumpkin patch, Warren Creek Farms crea...
Cook Your Life is now following Simona Carini
Nov 24, 2010
Leon: Naturally Fast Food Book 2 Review
Posted Nov 24, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Pear & Ginger Smoothie
Posted Nov 22, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Hi Keith,
I'm really glad you like it!!
I would be more than happy to provide a link to your school (It looks fabulous)Everything that helps people get in the kitchen!
I've placed a link to the front page, let me know if that works for you :-)
You're not too far away from me...I'll have to pay you a visit sometime!
best regards
Rachel
Crispy Roast Duck Legs with Caponata
Like most mortals, the end of the month always proves a fiscal struggle, eking out imaginative dishes from the cobwebby cupboards and frosty freezers is a challenge for any home cook. This weekend, I got lucky and turned up a couple of free range duck legs! Duck is such a sweet meat, and it's a...
Salted Peanut Butter Cookies
Posted Nov 15, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Happy Birthday to Me!
Posted Nov 9, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Catriona, Thanks!! Well spotted! All changed now.
Melanzane alla Parmigiana & Ravenswood Lodi Zinfandel
This is the second of my reivews for a couple of the amazing wines available here in grey old blighty all the way from sunny California. Today I've paired the rich and spicy Lodi Zinfandel from Ravenswood with a hearty vegetarian Italian classic of smoky aubergines, garlicky tomato sauce and a...
Melanzane alla Parmigiana & Ravenswood Lodi Zinfandel
Posted Nov 1, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Chicken & Gorgonzola Pasta and Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted Oct 31, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Aww thanks Valentina *blushes* I hope you manage to get back in the swing of things soon, and look forward to reading your foodie adventures!! Rach
Market Kitchen: Big Adventure Guest Blogger
Ahhh, the life of an A-Lister...well, I might not be quite in the same league as Branglina, but I am on Market Kitchen Big Adventure this week! The food magazine show, recently relaunched in a new snazzy format is currently showing three times a week on the Good Food Channel (Sky 249/Sky HD 283/...
Market Kitchen: Big Adventure Guest Blogger
Ahhh, the life of an A-Lister...well, I might not be quite in the same league as Branglina, but I am on Market Kitchen Big Adventure this week! The food magazine show, recently relaunched in a new snazzy format is currently showing three times a week on the Good Food Channel... Continue reading
Posted Oct 26, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Meat Meltdown
Posted Oct 17, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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Caeser Salad
Posted Oct 11, 2010 at Cook Your Life
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