Wholesome Seduction: EP Edition
Wholesome Seduction: EP Edition
Bringing you the latest food and nutrition musings from Clare Garcia and Wholesome Seduction. Her blog focuses on observations about current trends and opinions in the world of eating.
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What is Wholesome Seduction?
Wholesome Seduction is a food blog that believes food is fuel and it should not only taste good, but do us good. Taking inspiration from abroad and with a little thought and planning, flavour needn’t be compromised.
Clare Garcia is Creative Director for Gather & Gather.
This EP edition of Wholesome Seduction is a summary of Clare’s blogs over the past month, just click on the pictures to read the complete story.
In this issue
Formula 1 fever & seduction
October was a busy month: I papped F1 race cars, lounged in luxe hotels, watched football from yachts while slurping oysters and shared my favourite Storehouse staple, Seggiano honey. I even dreamt up seasonally seductive recipes and updated this blog to include Featured Post tabs, along with a Travel and Reviews page. Don't ever say I'm not dedicated. I hope my labours meet with your approval!ClareFormula 1 Fever 2013
When it comes to restaurants, socialising and style, I sit firmly on the side of fuss-free, ‘authentic’ quality. Fluff, glitz and bling aren’t my thing. One would assume then, that a UAE Grand Prix Paddock Club wouldn’t be on my bucket list. Not so. I doubt even an Isle of Skye Presbyterian minister could resist F1 Fever. Allow me to demonstrate:
Aubergine, chilli & coriander salsa
I dreamt up this salsa after 4 months of craving raw, crunchy salads in India. There’s nothing I like more than fish and spice but there comes a point when even the most dedicated curry fans need to macerate. So, said recipe materialised on a Middle East stopover at my bother’s, where aubergines are as integral to the local diet as tatties are to the Irish. Once charred or roasted, few ingredients compare to the flavour and ‘meatiness’ of this super berry . For me, this salad’s at it’s best with steak or at a BBQ. You can also pair with chicken, fish or even toasted sourdough for a light lunch or supper.
Seasonal Seducer: Aubergine
Most attractive featuresThis berry (yup) is a great source of fibre, B1 and B6. It’s an impressive antioxidant and, it’s purple. I quite like purple.
From the streets: Seggiano acacia honey
God of taste: flavour and design, Seggiano sourcing is impeccable; scouring the land for the best Italy has to offer. This cold pressed, unfiltered and unpasteurized honey is bottled by beekeeper, Mauro Pagliaccia in Tuscany. The result: Ambrosia that compels you to never again torture your taste buds with the supermarket stuff.