The Truly Wonderful Scotch Eggs

The word ‘Scotch’ is invariably associated with Scotch whiskey, and the age-old distilleries of Scotland. However, there are many more products that are associated with the word, like Scotch tape, Scotch bonnet chillies and the wonderful Scotch eggs!

By the way, the Scotch bonnet chillies are named so only for their shape resembling the traditional Tam o' Shanter hat of Scotland; they are not grown anywhere near Scotland!

The best thing about Scotch eggs is that it is a meal in itself. Add a green salad of any kind, and you have a well balanced meal. 

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Kare Kare… a Meat Stew Perfect for the Winter!

Last week was real cold… and breezy to boot. Perfect weather for a meaty stew. I had been planning to make a Kare Kare for a few days and last week, I finally got around to it. And man, am I glad! It looked good, tasted good, and was healthy as well!

The vibrant orange colour of the dish is achieved by the use of achiote seeds, something new for me.

Achiote seeds are commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines to add colour and flavour to food. I had seen them used by one of my friends from Puerto Rico and I was charmed. And I bought a bottle of the seeds from a Hispanic store. So the Kare Kare was the perfect opportunity to try it out!

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