Simple Salmon...

Ready to try cooking meat here, I selected salmon for its ability to taste good with little effort.  Adding dashes of salt and pepper to either side of the filet, I poured a small amount of oil into a heated pan before giving each side a simple sear.  In deciding what to complement my simple salmon with, I determined that pasta would be a good vehicle to hold some sauteed mushrooms and plum tomatoes I had waiting in my fridge for use.  In another pan I heated some oil and tossed in sliced mushrooms, letting them cook first before adding some crushed plum tomatoes to the pan.  To bring out the flavors in these ingredients I next added some red wine, salt and pepper.  After letting the sauce reduce, I added the gluten free pasta shells I had cooked and then plated it with the salmon.  

And that's how you make London tasty...

What a Waffle...

Late one night on my way home my friends and I decided to stop at a place that had tantalized us with the smells wafting from its doors.  This place, known as Wafflemeister, is a place that just sells delicious freshly cooked waffles.  There are a plethora of toppings one can choose from to complement their waffle.  On this night I decided to pair my waffle with a scope of cookie dough ice cream and a milk chocolate drizzle.  Other toppings include marshmallows, Oreo cookies, strawberries, nuts, and many more.  

To learn more about Wafflemeister you can visit their website at www.wafflemeister.com

Simple Soup and Salad...

This meal was relatively simple but I enjoyed the flavor combinations in my salad and therefore thought I would share it with you.  On top of a healthy dose of spinach leaves I added green beans, dried cranberries, toasted pecans and goat cheese.  I topped it with a simple balsamic vinaigrette and paired it with a already prepared lentil and roasted red pepper soup. 

And that's how you make London tasty. . .

Oh My Goddards...

One of the very first restaurants I tried while in London was during a day trip to Greenwich.  Here I was advised that Goddards was the best place to try traditional pie and mash.  I will definitely say that I was advised correctly.  Founded in 1890, this place knows how to make their pies right.  From the menu I selected a chicken and mushroom pie with mushy peas on the side and gravy on top.  On the very cold and rainy day I visited Greenwich it was the perfect meal to warm me up.  

If you want to learn more about Goddards here is a link to their website. www.goddardsatgreenwich.co.uk

London's Been Calling...

Even though it has been a very long time since I have posted, and I am sorry for that, I am determined to keep up with this blog.  I actually do have a legitimate excuse as to why I have not been posting however, and that is because this semester I have been studying abroad in London.  Yes, that's right no cafeteria food this semester, I am all on my own.  I can’t create dishes out of already prepared food, I have to make them fully by myself.  Originally I was a little scared of this and was afraid I would not have time to create delicious and healthy meals that I would enjoy, but I must say it has actually been a lot easier then I thought.  While yes, I do frequently resort to the already prepared soups sometimes when shopping at the grocery store here, however I have made a majority of my meals from scratch.  Also, I do treat myself every once in a while to a meal out.  I am therefore now ready to share with you some of the delicious meals I have prepared while in London, and indulge you in the foods I have tasted while out in London and other surrounding countries.