FOOD MEMORIES B LO G S P O T |
T E R E S A U LYA T E
THERE’S ALWAYS THAT ONE DISH WHICH IS LIKE A PORTAL TO RICH, SENSORY EXPERIENCES; OF PEOPLE, PLACES, FLAVOURS AND EVEN EVOCATIVE AROMAS – SO REAL YOU COULD ALMOST REACH OUT AND TOUCH THEM! THE RECENT ENFORCED GLOBAL HIATUS HAD THOUGHTS TURNING TO SUCH MEMORIES.
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emories. Barbra Streisand sang about them “lighting the corners of her mind”. I’ve spent a lot of time recently thinking about the past. Places I’ve travelled, old friends, memorable meals. When I lived in London many years ago, one of the highlights was being able to take regular short trips to Europe. What an experience! It’s been about 10 years since I travelled overseas and last year, when some travel opportunities presented themselves, I decided 2020 was going to be my year to spoil myself with a bit more international exploring ... Those plans have obviously and disappointingly been put firmly on ice, and while most travel may be somewhat restricted for a while it’s possible to go on a virtual culinary trip. Doing the vicarious travel thing via the internet allows you to scour out the best places and experiences you’d like to have once the skies open up and the opportunity presents itself. I’d head to Portugal which is currently one of the hottest travel destinations going, so here are two Portuguese inspired recipes that I’m sure you’ll love! I hope that you’ll want to add trinchado to your winter menu. Trinchado is essentially a Portuguese beef stew served with fresh rolls to soak up all that lovely sauce. It’s a rich and hearty one pot meal that will definitely keep the meat lovers satisfied. Talk about classic Portuguese made easy! Dessert is inspired by the ever popular pasteis de nata, and I’ve added a little twist, of course. Crispy puff pastry cups are filled with a creamy chocolate orange custard, they’re an absolutely luscious treat. Try them. 46 w w w .t o p s a t s p a r. c o . z a
