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GUEST BLOG #10 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Diwali Delights - Jalebi Video Tutorial
It’s Diwali (the festival of lights) this weekend, so a VERY HAPPY DIWALI to all my friends who are celebrating. For me and for most people I suppose, celebrations are all about family and festive food. After all, what is a celebration without a good spread?
GUEST BLOG #9 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
My Winter One Pot Wonder
The clocks went back last weekend and for me that definitely signifies the end of summer. Sometimes, when the sun shines, I kid myself that it is still summer but the carpet of golden crisp leaves under my feet and the nip in the air are a dead giveaway.
GUEST BLOG #8 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Pretty In Pink
'Pretty In Pink' - I am not talking about the 1980 American classic film about social cliques and class. I am talking about Himalayan Pink Salt which in my opinion is in a class all of its own. Salt plays a vital role in cooking, it's not the star but it helps the main star shine.
GUEST BLOG #7 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Making Something Out of Nothing
My son, Cyrus, often says that I can make something out of nothing!...Funny that because my husband says the same thing, although I think that my husband is referring to 'life' whereas Cyrus is talking in terms of food ...Or at least I think he is. 😛
GUEST BLOG #6 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
To Ghee Or Not To Ghee
Just like everything else we consumers consume; technology; clothes; cars - food also comes in and out of fashion. In the 70's we drove cars like the Cortina or the Capri (with some of us painting a large white stripe down the side á la Starsky & Hutch 😛) we ate prawn cocktail, black forest gateau and wore flares.
GUEST BLOG #5 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Losing My Lockdown Love Handles
One of the best things about lockdown and working from home is that the biscuit tin is only a stone's throw away. One of the worst things about lockdown and working from home is that the biscuit tin is only a stone's throw away!
GUEST BLOG #4 - Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Just call me Parveen the 'Rice Queen'!
The most common question I am asked is "how do you cook rice?" Many people will willingly learn about spices, how to marinate meats and even how to 'bhun' which is the Punjabi word for a cooking process; to reduce down, caramelise and stir-fry in oil all at the same time.
GUEST BLOG #3 - Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Is Eid Like Your Christmas?
Celebrating Eid (an Islamic religious festival) as a child was a very different experience to what it is now. At school my friends and teachers would ask "is it like YOUR Christmas?" Just for an easier life and wanting to fit in, I would say "yes it's just like Christmas".
GUEST BLOG #2 - by Parveen Ashraf aka The Spice Queen
Sizzling Summer BBQ Shish Kebabs
Generally as a rule I’m not a huge fan of meat, having said that sometimes I like to break the rules...One of my guilty pleasures is a sizzling BBQ lamb shish kebab...
GUEST BLOG 1 - PARVEEN ASHRAF
My name is Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen. I am a TV chef, author and cookery teacher and now I have the absolute pleasure of being a new guest blogger for SaveCo. I have been teaching Indian cookery for over a decade and there is one thing that people often stress about - where can they buy authentic ingredients from?
5 Steps to Hosting the Perfect BBQ This Summer
By BigK, bigkproducts.co.uk
Time to wipe the dust off the grill, the amazing people at BigK have written up an article telling you how to host the perfect BBQ. Just picture it – the aroma of something sizzling and succulent on the grill, mellow tunes playing in the background, a cool drink in hand...
