Mar 4 2010

Tomato coriander salsa with grilled tuna.

Did you hear about Jamie Oliver? If not you better watch this video. It will change your life…

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After watching this video I decided to buy one of Jamie’s culinary books – “Jamie at home. Cook Your Way to the Good Life.”

I bought this one because it was the only Jamie’s cooking book available in book store here in Sofia, Bulgaria.  And now I thank God that I hit on this one.

The book is fantastic and beautifully printed.  What comes to my mind when I look at the pictures in this book is the strong will to try and cook every single dish that Jamie writes about. I tell you the recipes are great – really tasty and what is very important healthy. 

The whole book is organized by seasons. Jamie gives some tips how to grow your own vegetables and fruits. Which I think is a wonderful idea. Do you remember my little garden at my balcony?

I wanted to try some recipes from the book and I came up with this one – Tomato coriander salsa with grilled tuna. The photograph in the book was insane… so I decided to try it.  The recipe was quick, easy and delicious.

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Ingredients:

6 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped

1-2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped to taste

a bunch of fresh coriander, leaves picked

a bunch of fresh mint, leaves picked

1 kg beautifully ripe but firmish tomatoes

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

juice of 1/2 a lemon

juice of 1 lime

6 fresh fish fillets

olive oil

Preparation.

1. slice the spring onions and half of the chillies

2. finely chop the coriander leaves with the upper parts of the stalks and the mint leaves

3. slice up the tomatoes and chop to the kind of consistency that you like

4. carefully scrape everything off the board into a nice serving bowl with all the juices

5. season and balance the flavors confidently with the salt, the lemon juice and the lime juice

6. put the salsa to one side while you get your fish ready.

7. rub it on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and peper.

8. grill or griddle to your liking on both sides.

9. serve the fish on a plate with a big dollop of the salsa on top, or to the side.

10. enjoy your meal.

(the recipe by Jamie Oliver)

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(pictures by me)

Mmmmmm… Enjoy.


Feb 14 2010

Under the water.

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(photo by Maciej)


Feb 4 2010

SURVA 2010

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Photos by Maciej and Me

Surva is the International Festival of the Masquerade Games in Pernik. It is the biggest event of this type not only in Bulgaria but on the Balkan Peninsula. It promotes variations of ancient Bulgarian customs that are still alive today. These are an important part of the Bulgarian folklore tradition and are meant to be performed by single men and women. With its competitive nature, the festival is not only a venue but also a contest for the living vessels of this tradition, namely the Kukeri and Survakari.

(for more information – SURVA.ORG)


Jan 27 2010

Sunday trip – X Ni Ra Siberian Huskies Kennel

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(photos by me and Maciej)

I would like to thank Luba Zivkova for being so generous and kind. We love your puppies.

Take a look at Lubas website about X Ni Ra Siberian Huskies in Sofia, Bulgaria.


Jan 1 2010

New Year!! 2010!!

Happy New Year !!

New Year

Yalta Club.