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Almost there! But not really…

Just three more weeks until assessment, and the end of the year - But no, shut up, everyone is bored of hearing about University.

I know I am, and that’s why I’ve turned to hard drinking. It eases the pain and worry.

Lemon Martini

Hah! Just kidding - It’s water; A lot of you may not be aware of the place that I spend most of my time looking at the food photography of others, so prepare to have your minds blown, as you attempt to fathom the mad skillz of the people in my beloved Food Photography Club. I mention this club, only because the inspiration for the above image, came from one of it’s member’s recent shots.

I’ve done this post a bit backwards really - Drink before food? Clearly, I forgot to take my medicine this morning.

Anyway, this really is just a quick and easy side dish, which you could jazz up with sherry, white wine, or even the Martini-mentioned Vodka (Just a thought, don’t kill me if it doesn’t work.)

Courgettes

Sautéed Courgette, with Lemon and Walnuts:

No, it’s not revolutionary, but I have a million and one other things to be doing, and this was amazing.

1 large Courgette (Zucchini)  •  1 clove Garlic, minced  •  Juice of half a Lemon •  1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped  •  Black pepper •  Soy sauce

1. Place a pan onto the heat with a little oil (I use Corn oil, don’t know why, just do.)

2. Chop the Courgette into small chunks - I like the Ken Hom “diagonal, then turn” cut.

3. Add the Courgette to the pan, and sautée for a couple of minutes. Throw in the garlic, lemon juice, walnuts and pepper.

4. Continue, until the Courgette is tender, but not mushy. Here’s where you add your liquid - Soy sauce, Sherry, whatever.

5. Coat everything, remove and serve.

~ by gkbloodsugar on April 22, 2008.

14 Responses to “Almost there! But not really…”

  1. I’ll take both. It’s no problem, really. ;-)

    aforkfulofspaghetti said this on April 22, 2008 at 1:21 pm

  2. I was about to ask you a question, and it reminded me of this exchange:
    (at an expensive restaurant) I will have the… Side salad.
    Waiter: And what will that be on the side of?
    Customer: I will have it on the side of my water!
    Hee :) I hope you are not so busy (poor? lol) as to be eating side dishes. But I probably should be eating your delicious zucchini (er, the dish) anyway; I’m still heavier than I would like (well, I shouldn’t have eaten fried chicken for dinner then) :( (just sub in chili flakes in the walnuts’ stead for me.)

    manggy said this on April 22, 2008 at 4:08 pm

  3. You’re so flipping talented it hurts :)

    Tartelette said this on April 22, 2008 at 5:34 pm

  4. aforkfullofspaghetti - They’d go quite well together, eh?

    Mark - Lol, “The side salad”. :)
    See the Cous Cous in the background? I ate it with that, and a man-sized hunk of garlic baguette. Check yo’self fool!

    And you’re not heavy, you’re masculine.

    Tartelette - Stop it! You’ll have me believing all of this soon, lol. Thank you. :)

    gkbloodsugar said this on April 22, 2008 at 7:38 pm

  5. this is almost too good. ahem, well it is actually way to good. your pictures are so clean and fresh. love love love.

    xx fanny

    fanny said this on April 22, 2008 at 8:01 pm

  6. it doesn’t have to be revolutionary, simple is best. and the photos look amazing! you guys make me feel so incompetent with the camera… feeling a bit jealous now… hang in there, 3 more weeks!

    Aran said this on April 22, 2008 at 9:30 pm

  7. You had me worried for a moment, until I scrolled down!
    Great side dish and good use of nuts.

    Nicisme said this on April 23, 2008 at 9:09 am

  8. fanny - Lol, hope I haven’t plateaud. :)

    Aran - Thank you. Your photographs are beautiful, don’t worry!

    Nicisme - Hah! Thanks; I haven’t gone completely mad yet.

    gkbloodsugar said this on April 23, 2008 at 10:16 am

  9. yes you certainly did (hear that unsubtle jealous tone of my voice)
    okay, I surrender: you so did not

    foodbeam said this on April 23, 2008 at 5:55 pm

  10. This does sound delicious. Now I’ve got to go see those pictures.

    Sheltie Girl @ Gluten A Go Go

    Sheltie Girl said this on April 24, 2008 at 12:50 am

  11. Courgette is so much more sophisticated than zucchini :) That dish is mouth-watering. Looks like you will be wrapping up Uni right around the time I will be coming out of my last chemo. We should booze it up and celebrate accordingly! I hope the final push isn’t too painful and that we’ll be seeing more of your witty and lovely posts once you’re done. xxoo

    Jen said this on April 24, 2008 at 2:24 pm

  12. fanny - You’ve nothing to be jealous about - Given the chance, I’d happily steal all of your inner-sweet-smarts. Relentless!

    Sheltie - Thanks very much. :)

    Jen - No-one is boozing anything with anyone! I’m still dreading some recent photos of me going up on a certain social networking site, in which I’m drinking two bottles of Sol at the same time. :(

    That is truly, one of the most awesomest things I’ve ever heard, about the end of your chemo. Yay! :)

    gkbloodsugar said this on April 24, 2008 at 4:05 pm

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  14. Great looking dish. I love simple vegetable side dishes.

    Y said this on May 3, 2008 at 10:45 pm

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