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Lemon & Worcestershire roasted Nuts…

…Plus, my first ever award nomination. “Award nomination” - It feels good just saying it.

Many, many thanks to Margot of British-based Blog ‘Coffee & Vanilla‘, for giving me the opportunity to compete in this month’s ‘Inspiring food photography’ contest. So please, get over there and vote! (For me, of course.)

I know, you’re asking yourself: But, Graeme, if I vote for you, what will you do differently?

Good question, Citizen. Let me put your mind at ease; With a vote for Blood Sugar, you’ll not only be helping in the fight against bad photography and on-camera flash - You’ll also be bringing hope to the children of subsequent generations of food Photographers. Trust in me - A vote for Blood Sugar, is a vote for victory!

I very nearly messed this entire thing up before I’d even started - “Worcestershire sauce”, is hardly ever referred to as such in the UK, but rather ‘Lea & Perrins’; The one found in every supermarkets and corner shop across the Country.

I say that I nearly messed it up, when I dropped the bottle getting it from bag to cupboard. You know the feeling, you can see it going, it’s going, falling! Noooo! Fortunately, it bounced on it’s lid, and with my Cheetah-like reflexes, I caught it on the rebound.

True story.

Lemon & Worcestershire-roasted Nuts:

Mixed nuts, 200g • Zest of 1 Lemon • A few splashes of Worcestershire sauce. I didn’t measure, just enough to coat • Salt & Pepper (optional).

1. Pre-heat your oven to 160˚c. In a bowl, coat the nuts with the Worcestershire sauce & lemon zest.

2. Pour the nuts in an even layer, onto a baking sheet, and place in the oven for 20 minutes or so, turning occasionally.

3. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

4. At this point, the nuts will still be quite messy and a little sticky. Over a medium heat, warm a dry frying pan and add the nuts.

5. Keep the nuts moving, turning and tossing, until dark in colour, and all the sticky liquid has gone. Season, then transfer to a paper bag - Because nuts are always better from a paper bag.

~ by gkbloodsugar on March 2, 2008.

14 Responses to “Lemon & Worcestershire roasted Nuts…”

  1. Ooh, that’s a very appealing bronze sheen on (the) nuts. Is Worcestershire sauce in Worcestershire just called sauce, then?

    Way ahead of you in voting. But did I vote for you?!?! Dun dun dunnn…. The answer might surprise you! Not.

    I was going to poke corny fun at the “turning occasionally” instruction but you’d be all over my ass with your mean-ness, so I thought I’d leave it alone :-p

    manggy said this on March 2, 2008 at 3:10 pm

  2. I’ve discovered your blog this morning, added it immediatly to my Netvibes’s page. Hard to choose among 3 beautiful websites, but I really like your pictures… so I’ve got my vote ;-) !

    clairel said this on March 2, 2008 at 4:33 pm

  3. oups, I meant : “you’ve got my vote !”

    clairel said this on March 2, 2008 at 4:34 pm

  4. Mark - It’s probably called “our sauce” there, lol.

    It was so difficult writing this post, for obvious reasons - Toss your nuts; Spread your nuts out, etc.

    You so better have voted for me, skank! :D

    Claire - Thank. Much appreciated.

    gkbloodsugar said this on March 2, 2008 at 4:38 pm

  5. You think it’s hard for you! I had a heckuva time sidestepping complimenting your nuts! The last thing you need is Fanny having a slash fantasy again, haha :)
    Gorgeous shot, by the way, it’s so bokeh-ful! What book is that in the background?

    manggy said this on March 2, 2008 at 5:46 pm

  6. Mark, please, stop giving people ideas.

    The book is ’simply bill’ by, believe it or not, Bill Granger. He’s so laid back, he spells his name without capitals.

    gkbloodsugar said this on March 2, 2008 at 11:52 pm

  7. Nice nuts you’ve got there! (Did I really just say that, lol!)

    I voted - love your photos but the one with the chillies makes me really happy.

    Nicisme said this on March 3, 2008 at 12:20 pm

  8. I wasn’t so lucky with the jar I keep my brown sugar in, Graeme - yesterday, the thing flew to the ground and it was a mess. :(

    These nuts look delicious and I’m a sucker for anything citrus. My vote is yours! :)

    Patricia Scarpin said this on March 3, 2008 at 1:56 pm

  9. Nicisme - Yeah, you did - But thanks. :)

    Patricia - It’s such a “fucking hell” moment when stuff liek that happens isn’t it? It’s really one of those times when a good curse word is the only thing that will suffice.

    gkbloodsugar said this on March 3, 2008 at 2:15 pm

  10. Of course you get my vote - I’m such a sucker for Brits who use off camera flash ;) Thank you for not sullying my monitor with awful harsh flash shadows. xxoo

    Jen said this on March 3, 2008 at 7:54 pm

  11. “I’m such a sucker for Brits who use off camera flash” - I’m going to take that at face value, and not dig any deeper.

    …Yeah..Lol, thanks for the vote, Jen.

    gkbloodsugar said this on March 3, 2008 at 8:03 pm

  12. I meant to say ‘and your’ one with the chillies…
    Sorry, didn’t mean to make it sound like I voted for one of the others, you know I voted for YOU!

    Nicisme said this on March 4, 2008 at 4:04 pm

  13. you have my vote graeme

    Su Yin said this on March 5, 2008 at 1:01 am

  14. Finally managed to do these, loving it, thank you so much for inspiration. I really, really enjoy your blog. It’s got personality. I guess that means you’ve got as well ;-) And of course, gave you the credits for the recipe in my blog.

    All the best from Helsinki, Finland!

    t. Meri (check the post if you’re curious for our extraordinary language: http://monkeyfood.net/2008/04/24/mita-pahkinoille-tapahtuu-seuraavassa-jaksossa/)

    Meri said this on April 26, 2008 at 4:34 pm

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