Chronology of a Food Lover…Me!
Short Story (the recipe timeline version)
The Recipes that got me here
If you’re a foodie, like me, you probably measure landmark events in your life in some way that involves food (or maybe that’s just me)! I realized I could tell my story, and hence the story of Gourmet Safari, in a timeline punctuated by recipes you can find here at Gourmet Safari ‘3.0’. So join me on a trip, a safari if you will… Back to the Future!
The Gourmet Safari Recipe Timeline
Home (sweet home)
Dream Job (France oh la la)
Au Pair (nanny) in Paris for French film actress =
“Take a Chance on Me” Hand-rolled Cold Rice Paper Spring Rolls
Became a food-lover (fell in love, no, not with a man…) =
“No Holds Barred” Salade Niçoise
Homesick, ate tons of chocolate (too much) =
“What Should I Know About You” Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Coulis
Dream Man (found true love, how lucky)
Valentines Day with Humphy Bogart =
“Love Potion No. 9” Chilled Caviar
Marvellous Malta Tied the knot with Humphry Bogart =
“Something New” Filet of Sole in a Cream Sauce
Caribbean Cruise =
“Marry Me Meal Ticket” Warm Melting Chocolate Cake
Gourmet World Traveller (worked for international airline)
Titillating Thailand =
“Love Love Me Do” Authentic Pad Thai Noodles
N’Awlins here I come =
“Gonna Hold Him Tight” Creole Crab Cakes with Remoulade Mayonnaise Dipping Sauce
Dream Business (Gourmet Safari 1.0 – culinary tours)
Gourmet Treats (the perfect Gourmet Gifts)
Dream Kitchen (Gourmet Safari 2.0 – dream come true Cooking Classes)
First Guy’s Cooking Class =
“Simply Irresistible” Pistachio Crusted Chicken Tenders with Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Cooking Class in the dark =
“Winner Takes All Kiss” Maple Glazed Salmon
Valentines Day catering gig =
“Voulez-vous Coucher Avec Moi” Chocolate-Amaretto Heart Cake
Far East (soul searching)
Took off to India (Eat, Pray, Love(ish) =
“Always Fun, Always New, Always Be You” Mulligatawny Soup
Took off again to China/Laos/Vietnam (Eat, Pray Love(ish) =
“Stop Sitting on the Fence” Deep-fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Matters of the Heart (ouch)
Following the Dream (Foodie Playlist)
Working on Gourmet Safari 3.0 =
Frozen Grapes, Wine and Chocolate (fixes everything)
Comfort – “In the end, everything will be okay. If it’s not okay, it’s not yet the end.” ~ Fernando Sabino =
Pistachio-Cardamom Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze
The moral of my story; always follow your dreams… never stop! Don’t let matters of the heart ever take you off-course! Oh, and eat chocolate whenever you need cheering up.
XO
