Hard at work

I have been rather remiss on the blog-front over the last week and a half, I do apologise. I am sitting at my dining room table having just finished a wee bottle of Sierra Nevada Porter in order to test its suitability with Pork Sausage and Spiced Figs. Yes, it is only 3pm and yes, I did indulge in a wee pre-lunch chardonnay - purely in the name of business networking of course. It is terribly hard work being a domestic goddess.

Oh - in case you're interested, the beer/food match wasn't half bad, although next time I'll tone down the sugar in the fig sauce and it'll be matched with a Weizenbock which I think will cut through the sweetness a bit better, and the higher alcohol will hold up to the larger-than-life flavours.

This hard labour I'm putting myself through is in aid of Tonic Bar's BESTIVAL OF FEER. Starting Saturday 18th September they will be showcasing loads of delishimo beers with live music every weekend. I'll be providing some nibbly things every now and then to enliven your tastebuds.

On the Manfood front, we cooked the most divine squid the other Monday. In the pan for a sum total of about 30 seconds it was melt-in-the mouth perfect and simple in the extreme. Just the thing for cocktails - I know you don't want to think about it but those Christmas parties will sneak up on you before you know it. Better book in your team bonding Manfood session now!

Ladies get the chance to enjoy real satay this weekend, along with the aforementioned squid and banana fritters. Manfoodmen are going to be introduced to Nasi Lemak (coconut rice) and the delights of a great Beef Rendang. Catch you all later xxx