Good morning everyone! I am a bit off my blogging schedule this week, due to the holiday weekend and recovering from my little sinus procedure. Hope to get back to my earlybird hours tomorrow.
I visited my doctor yesterday for my post op checkup. He seemed very pleased with his work, and told me that I had literally no air in my sinus cavities prior to the surgery. He says I should be dramatically improved now. Then, magician like, he proceded to remove something the size of a dove or rabbit from each of my nostrils–"the packing", he called it. Well, my gosh. All I can say is there must be room inside my head now.
Seriously, I was just euphoric all the way home. I didn't listen to the radio or anything–just smiled and smiled and practiced breathing through my nose. The things we take for granted, I tell you. Not anymore! I am going to be grateful every single day to be able to breathe normally.
Ahren has been home from school for the long weekend. We had a cozy evening cooking together last night. His Irish lass loves something called Chicken Korma (quite popular in Ireland and England). For Christmas, I bought everyone the latest Jamie Oliver cookbook called "Jamie's Food Revolution". In this book, Jamie's premise is that everyone can cook decent meals for their families on a regular basis. Like every day. The book is full of simple recipes that are extremely family friendly. I have made several of the offerings–a couple of roasts and a soup or two, and this delicious Chicken Korma.
Ahren was snapping pictures like Pioneer Woman as we cooked together. You see, his idea was that he would provide himself a visual map of what he had done so he could re-create the dish for his girl when he visits her in Ireland in March. He had gone out in search of a special curry paste, coconut milk and other ingredients during the day while I was at the docs, and had his mise en place en place.
The dish was delicious–a bit mild for me, even after adding in a jalapeno pepper. Next time, I will use a curry paste with a little more kick. Otherwise, this dish was a complete winner.
What does this post have to do with the new fabric group Martinique? Nothing at all. Sometimes that happens. I start out all set to talk about one thing and get off on a tangent. I will give you my thoughts on Martinique tomorrow!
28 responses to “Martinique and Chicken Korma”
I’ve made the “kitchen sink” quilt in that same book…I’m almost ready to show it all quilted….I love it!. I can’t wait to see what you are making 🙂 No not the chicken, although now I must make that dish, hmmmm how to find the right recipe.
I’ve made the “kitchen sink” quilt in that same book…I’m almost ready to show it all quilted….I love it!. I can’t wait to see what you are making 🙂 No not the chicken, although now I must make that dish, hmmmm how to find the right recipe.
Yum – chicken Korma!! It is a very mild korma (and if out with friends, is sometimes derided as being a ‘girl’s curry’ – the implication being that a man would order something much spicier, such as a jalfrezi, or even a vindaloo).
I would say that Indian food is probably one of the most popular forms of fast food / restaurant food in the UK right now, and certainly over the last 20 years or so – – and I think I’m right in saying that a lot of the dishes that we eat a lot of would probably be unrecognisable in India / Pakistan!
At home we typically cook a curry of some sort at least once a week, and if we have a take-away, it would be from a choice of Indian (ie curry), Chinese, or fish and chips – and if DH had his way, it would be curry every time!!
I hope Ahren gets the hang of the recipe – she’s a very lucky girl if he’s willing to make this for her!!
Yum – chicken Korma!! It is a very mild korma (and if out with friends, is sometimes derided as being a ‘girl’s curry’ – the implication being that a man would order something much spicier, such as a jalfrezi, or even a vindaloo).
I would say that Indian food is probably one of the most popular forms of fast food / restaurant food in the UK right now, and certainly over the last 20 years or so – – and I think I’m right in saying that a lot of the dishes that we eat a lot of would probably be unrecognisable in India / Pakistan!
At home we typically cook a curry of some sort at least once a week, and if we have a take-away, it would be from a choice of Indian (ie curry), Chinese, or fish and chips – and if DH had his way, it would be curry every time!!
I hope Ahren gets the hang of the recipe – she’s a very lucky girl if he’s willing to make this for her!!
Nicole,
I think I have to admit it. I am jealous!! Cooking with your son and taking in the beautiful scenery with the blooming flowers on your spring time drive–wow– how fortunate can you be? Thank you for the great reiminder to not take my 5 senses for granted.
Glad to hear you are back to your sewing machine. And happy to hear your surgery was a success!! That is fantastic!!
Good to have you back…
Beverly in WA
Nicole,
I think I have to admit it. I am jealous!! Cooking with your son and taking in the beautiful scenery with the blooming flowers on your spring time drive–wow– how fortunate can you be? Thank you for the great reiminder to not take my 5 senses for granted.
Glad to hear you are back to your sewing machine. And happy to hear your surgery was a success!! That is fantastic!!
Good to have you back…
Beverly in WA
OOOhhh…they’re still an item! Yay!
OOOhhh…they’re still an item! Yay!
The Chicken Korma sounds yummy! I can’t wait to hear what you are planning with Martinique. I got a Moda Scrap bag with strips from that collection and it’s absolutely gorgeous!
The Chicken Korma sounds yummy! I can’t wait to hear what you are planning with Martinique. I got a Moda Scrap bag with strips from that collection and it’s absolutely gorgeous!
Oh my. I saw that scrap quilt book on another blog and decided I must get it. Now I see the cookbook on your blog and think that I must have it also. Good food and snuggly quilts…both so comforting. I’m off to visit Amazon.
Oh my. I saw that scrap quilt book on another blog and decided I must get it. Now I see the cookbook on your blog and think that I must have it also. Good food and snuggly quilts…both so comforting. I’m off to visit Amazon.
Ahren is SUCH a good chef, and SUCH a nice guy, he is what they call the perfect “catch”! So glad to hear that he and his sweet Irish lady are making more plans together. When he moves to Ireland, I would be quite happy to go visit him with you!
Ahren is SUCH a good chef, and SUCH a nice guy, he is what they call the perfect “catch”! So glad to hear that he and his sweet Irish lady are making more plans together. When he moves to Ireland, I would be quite happy to go visit him with you!
So glad your surgery was successful – enjoy all that breathing!
I love that Jamie Oliver cook book. Indian Food – yumm! Not so popular in the USA? There are more Indian restaurants popping up here in Australia and most of the shopping centre food halls have an Indian option – along with the usual chinese, japanese, fish & chips, roast chicken…
Oh now I want Indian and it’s not even lunch time yet – think I need to go and have a “chat” with Jamie about what to make for tea.
So glad your surgery was successful – enjoy all that breathing!
I love that Jamie Oliver cook book. Indian Food – yumm! Not so popular in the USA? There are more Indian restaurants popping up here in Australia and most of the shopping centre food halls have an Indian option – along with the usual chinese, japanese, fish & chips, roast chicken…
Oh now I want Indian and it’s not even lunch time yet – think I need to go and have a “chat” with Jamie about what to make for tea.
Chicken korma sounds good but I like A very mild curry.Cant eat A hot one I get Sick I have A reflux Problem Boo Hoo. Your Son Is Definately A good catch.Tell his girl to hold on to him.LOL
Hugs Mary.
Chicken korma sounds good but I like A very mild curry.Cant eat A hot one I get Sick I have A reflux Problem Boo Hoo. Your Son Is Definately A good catch.Tell his girl to hold on to him.LOL
Hugs Mary.
So glad to hear that you are on the mend.
So glad to hear that you are on the mend.
Hey, ADD just means you are never boring! Glad that breathing thing has kicked back into gear 🙂
I am really going to have to buy that book! I keep seeing it everywhere and love the cover quilt as well as Kitchen Sink.
Glad your Ahren is studying up on his cooking. Maybe next time HE will cook for you, after testing it out on the pen pal, LOL?
Hey, ADD just means you are never boring! Glad that breathing thing has kicked back into gear 🙂
I am really going to have to buy that book! I keep seeing it everywhere and love the cover quilt as well as Kitchen Sink.
Glad your Ahren is studying up on his cooking. Maybe next time HE will cook for you, after testing it out on the pen pal, LOL?
Hi Nicole, I am so happy for you and your progress following the surgery. Yes, the packing is huge. I hope it wasn’t to painful when he removed it. But even if it is, it is so worth it when you can breathe easily. I like Jamie Oliver’s recipes, likewise. Bye for now.
From Mary, Sara’s friend in the foothills.
Hi Nicole, I am so happy for you and your progress following the surgery. Yes, the packing is huge. I hope it wasn’t to painful when he removed it. But even if it is, it is so worth it when you can breathe easily. I like Jamie Oliver’s recipes, likewise. Bye for now.
From Mary, Sara’s friend in the foothills.
So glad you can breathe now! I can’t imagine what that must have been like.
I giggled when I read the part about cooling decent meals for your family on a regular basis. “Like every day.” Huh?
Can’t wait to see what you do with Martinique — that’s such a lovely line.
So glad you can breathe now! I can’t imagine what that must have been like.
I giggled when I read the part about cooling decent meals for your family on a regular basis. “Like every day.” Huh?
Can’t wait to see what you do with Martinique — that’s such a lovely line.
I have not tried the Chicken Korma but it sounds very good. I feel great that you have enough projects. Especially in Martinique.
I have not tried the Chicken Korma but it sounds very good. I feel great that you have enough projects. Especially in Martinique.