No Basil? Continental Parsley to the rescue

I was cooking some mostaccioli pasta yesterday and needed to prepare a red meaty sauce. The cornerstore had no basil left so for a moment I was concerned about the outcome.

What I did have at home was both coriander and continental parsley to green the sauce up a bit. In the end I chopped up some flat leaf parsley and used my usual selection of spices consisting of oregano, pepper and salt.

I was amazed by the result! Continue reading

Introduction Post

Here we are.

My first post. I have been stalling for so long and waiting for this blog to be better prepared but the wait is over. I have decided that this blog will improve over time and the more I use it. On this page I hope to upload comments and opinions on a range of issues that will be categorised. For now I am content with at least starting and having something for others to read.

For now, enjoy this humble beginning and watch this space.

Reinaldo