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The City with a Personality Complex

by Dining Minx on January 8, 2011 · 0 Comments

The new year dashed into Tel Aviv. Rain finally came too, bringing much relief to this old, dried out desert. In Tel Aviv, the seasons blurred into a haze, adopting the undeterred character of its surroundings. Throughout December, you wouldn’t have guessed it was winter. No signs of Christmas, 80 degrees and a blazing sun [...]

Lunchtime – Not for the Faint Hearted

by Dining Minx on December 16, 2010 · 2 Comments

Lunchtime in the many cafes across Tel Aviv is a constant reminder of why I think this country has one of the strongest culinary scenes in the world. Gone are the days of lunchtime offerings of flimsy slices of bread filled with a lining of cheese and pickle, cut in half and sat for days [...]

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Reinventing the Already Fabulous – Leftover Chicken with Tomatoes & Crispy Chorizo

by Dining Minx on December 7, 2010 · 0 Comments

There are literally 1000s upon 1000s of food blogs. Far too many to consider. Why would I bother pursuing a food blog with so many in mind, you may ask. My first move towards blogging was defined by my move to Israel. I took writing oh so seriously, in the hope that I could build [...]

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A Twist on Tomato Sauce by the Saucy Chef

by Dining Minx on November 2, 2010 · 2 Comments

Whilst living in the US last year, I watched an excessive amount of television. To be precise, my TV set was stuck on Bravo TV and Food Network for a large part of the day. Inspiration from the Barefoot Contessa, Iron Chefs, Top Chefs and Martha was flowing in my culinary cerebral cortex, as I [...]

Minx’s Favourite Pasta Creations – Whilst on a Budget and in a Funk

by Dining Minx on October 27, 2010 · 1 Comments

I haven’t been in the best of moods lately. I am working from home, which I hate. I don’t reap any financial benefits from my start-up business, which I hate even more. When mixing a depressed state of mind with a lack of funding, you end up with one desperate cook turning to desperate culinary [...]

Cooling for the Summer – Spicy Avocado, Cucumber and Coconut Cold Soup

by Dining Minx on August 17, 2010 · 0 Comments

It is too hot in Tel Aviv right now. Its hard enough walking down the street in the daytime, let alone being behind a hot stove and cooking dinner at night. Times like this, I try and keep my meals simple, light and involving as little heat as possible. This cold soup recipe, by Marcia [...]

Israel’s Street Food Leading London’s Culinary Scene – Fried Cauliflower with Tahini

by Dining Minx on August 7, 2010 · 3 Comments

Every trip I have taken back home to London over the last year, family and friends have incessantly raved about Ottolenghi. The restaurant is meant to be incredible, and the recipes, largely vegetarian, are said to be seamless and full-flavoured. I had to see what all the fuss was about. Although a trip to the [...]

Despite the Supermarket Shop

by Dining Minx on July 11, 2010 · 1 Comments

Sunday evening is often dedicated to the supermarket trip. We drive south of Tel Aviv to Holon, to embark on a shopping mission at one of Israel’s most well-stocked supermarkets, Hezi Chinam, half free. We make it a Sunday night (Israel’s first working day), given that it is one of their quieter days. Israeli food [...]

Israel’s Taste of India

by Dining Minx on May 6, 2010 · 2 Comments

 I realised my passion for writing, as I pursued blogging on my arrival to Israel five years ago, in the form of Untangling Noodles. As my fervour for writing grew, an epicurean zeal began to stew inside, yet to be touched by the communicative haven of blogging. In the last year, with laptop in tow, [...]

Chicken, No Longer Left Over

by Dining Minx on December 8, 2009 · 0 Comments

To continue with the theme of left-overs, a more commonly found left-over ingredient is chicken. The oh-so-vanilla leftover ingredient can be transformed into a fiesta of flavour and colour.  A fruity chicken salad; roast chicken scraps elevated with the sweet cubes of juicy mangos and the crunch of toasted corn and nachos. Another is the popular British sandwich filler is [...]