It seems like every January when I get back from my 2+ weeks at home in the US I've eaten and drunk so much holiday cheer that I need to enter my flat in London sideways just to get through the door. It usually means a resolution is in store.
Most New Year's "health" resolutions revolve around exercise or diet. Never one to jump on the bandwagon I like to switch things up just a little.
My January resolution? Simply not bake. At least for a month or so. Add to that getting back into my fitness routine and trying to eat better than I did over the holidays (think candied bacon, doughnuts, creamy cocktails, and chocolate peppermint shortbread - to name but a few) and I should hopefully not need to widen my front door on a permanent basis.
So what did I get up to in the US? Or rather, what did I get into I should say. My highlights were some repeats from year-on-year.
I do love tradition and ritual when it comes to my favourite holiday foods and excursions. Something so satisfying about "tick boxing" your favourites meals you can only get when visiting home. As I say, home is...where the belly is. Here are some highlights:
Asian food of note:
Lobster fest
Christmas Dinner and Treats
Most New Year's "health" resolutions revolve around exercise or diet. Never one to jump on the bandwagon I like to switch things up just a little.
My January resolution? Simply not bake. At least for a month or so. Add to that getting back into my fitness routine and trying to eat better than I did over the holidays (think candied bacon, doughnuts, creamy cocktails, and chocolate peppermint shortbread - to name but a few) and I should hopefully not need to widen my front door on a permanent basis.
So what did I get up to in the US? Or rather, what did I get into I should say. My highlights were some repeats from year-on-year.
I do love tradition and ritual when it comes to my favourite holiday foods and excursions. Something so satisfying about "tick boxing" your favourites meals you can only get when visiting home. As I say, home is...where the belly is. Here are some highlights:
Asian food of note:
- CK Shanghai - 2x
- East Ocean City - 1x
- Lana Thai - 1x (although no fried crispy duck this year)
Lobster fest
- 4.5 pounds at $30 for New Year's Eve and we didn't even have to cook it (thank you Market Basket)
- Ritual lobster salad sandwich from the Lobster Connection
Christmas Dinner and Treats
- Foster's braised beef short ribs
- Garlic mash
- Roasted sprouts and bacon
- Chocolate peppermint shortbread
- Coconut and passionfruit cake with candied cranberries and strawberries (no real recipe follwed just copious amounts of heavy cream, passionfruit curd and butter)
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| Candied cranberries - my new favourite cake trick |
