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Alpine Migrant
@alpinemigrant.bsky.social
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Haute-Savoie, ex-Bristol. EU and UK citizen. Crypto-sceptic.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 28m
My Mum and Dad were young, frightened British kids at this time. And thank christ the US joined the righteous fight.

You, sir, are an ignorant twat.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 2h
plated.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 3h
Good night Bluesky!
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 3h
READY! Here we go!
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 3h
Chicken has landed. Just need to add the garnishes.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 3h
Now the cauliflower
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 3h
And the pomegranate molasses
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 3h
Hummus on!
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 3h
Seven spice chicken is done, as is the cauliflower
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 3h
Better get the garnishes ready.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 3h
Cooking tedium.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 4h
And me, I’m having a classic daiquiri.

Because, why not?
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 4h
Oops, nearly forgot to put the Lebanese 🇱🇧 seven spice chicken in the oven.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 4h
Question now, is what do I make for me, not least as our guests are going to be late.

Hmmm.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 4h
Ta-dah!!!!
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 4h
Pauses to make cocktail for my amazing OH, she rocks.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 4h
Getting the serving dish ready. I got this on honeymoon in Crete. The dish has lasted, the marriage (thankfully) did not.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 4h
I think … it’s ok. Phew.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 5h
Hmm, cork was in poor condition. I’ve decanted it but am not feeling optimistic.

It smells like a Musar but not convinced. Will try it in a bit.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 5h
When cooking Lebanese, there’s really only one wine 🍷 one can decently consider.

This bottle may be past it, I dunno but I’ve had it for too long and it’s time.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 5h
Some time later …. (to be continued, if I remember).
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 5h
Have become very partial to roasted cauliflower. Here the dressing is a mix of garlic (yes, more), oil, smoked paprika and cumin.
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 5h
It was time to marinate the chicken in 7-spice powder. None of your shop bought nonsense, I made the mix myself. To be roasted soon …
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 5h
Some time later, I added chickpeas, lemon juice, salt and a lot of tahini, blended it brutally and voila!

Spoiler; it’s bloody good. Then …
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Alpine Migrant @alpinemigrant.bsky.social · 5h
Right, eight guests tonight and I’m cooking a Lebanese-style dish.

Starting with pumpkin hummus. Which meant hacking up some pumpkin and roasting the crap out of it with a garlic, honey and olive oil marinade.
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