Changes....

I've awoken this morning with a strange feeling!!

I'm concerned buy the lack of movement on the pub front and also by my ever expanding waistline.

For the second concern I'm going to make an effort to eat a bit more healthier to start with and then I might start considering some form of exercise but of course nothing too vigorous because as my right knee showed me just a few weeks ago I'm not really of an age to start considering half marathons.

For the Pub I'll send a message over today asking if any progress has been made and if I don't hear anything back by the beginning of next week then I will consider that the end of the road for this project and I'll start looking at new ones. Infact I may even shelve it altogether unless there are opportunities abroad.

Definitely packing in the DJ'ing in early 2011. Until then I'm just going to do the regular work I get from it to fund my trip to Australia in March then I'll be focussing fully on all things Foody. Glad I made that decision.

Also glad that I bought some rather delicious looking Cod loins yesterday that I have salted and set aside in the fridge ready for cooking tonight. Was going to do it with Chorizo and Butter Beans as seen on TV by Glynn Purnell but given my new found zest for healthiness I might have to adjust that to make it a little leaner.

Bit disappointed that I couldn't find any cheaper, more sustainable but equally as tasty fish in Waitrose such as Pouting or Pollock but the label at the counter did say it was line caught which does suggest that some level of sustainability is enforced.

Everybody should look for this when buying Fish because low Fish stocks not only drive up the price of the produce but it also means that species are not allowed to thrive which has devastating effects on all sea life.

Next time you buy Fish look at the label of ask the Fishmonger about the catching methods and sustainability of their produce and be prepared to pay a little extra for the good stuff. Those extra pennies will reward you with better flavour which is what it's all about.

Have a great day folks :-)

What shall I cook tonight !?!?

Well it needs to be quite quick as I still have things to prepare for Sundays entertaining as well as my two DJ gigs this weekend.

I definitely think I chose the wrong time to go all "Heston" in the kitchen and also re-arrange my complete back catalog of records.....

So..........

I'm gonna go for Herb-crusted Cod Fillet with Braised Fennel and a Cherry Tomato and Basil Dressing.

Should be pretty simple to do. I'll just herb crust the top of the Cod Fillet, probably with just breadcrumbs and a bit of Oregano, Sea Salt, Black Pepper and all stuck on with some whisked egg.

I'll cook the Cod only so it's just about done all the way through but not so much that the Cod Flakes lose their slight transparency...is opaqueness the right word ?!?

The Fennel I'll just slice fairly thin, boil for a few minutes then sauté for a few seconds in butter.

Tomato Dressing can be made up in the same sauté pan as I did the Fennel in. I'll just squeeze a few Cherry Tomatoes into the pan, add a dash of Balsamic Vinegar and some seasoning then a few torn Basil leaves. Turn the heat right up and let it reduce for a minute or two so the juice thickens up and that'll be the base of the dish.

On top of that a pile of the Braised Fennel and top that with the Cod Fillet. Drizzle the whole lot with Olive Oil and maybe a couple of small Basil Leaves for garnish and jobs a good'un.

Probably a really cold Sauvignon Blanc with this little beauty.

Oh.....Anybody hungry again?