![[The Bridget Diaries] The Microwave Book of Anglo-Indian Recipes](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cover-pothi.jpg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Been a while since the last diary entry but here goes – Bridget’s latest book is now on sale and suddenly life seems good again. Her ninth cookbook and the first to make use of modern tech to whip us some iconic Anglo dishes is specially curated for a generation looking for a modern, fast and easy way around them. Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] The Microwave Book of Anglo-Indian Recipes
![[IMPACT] The Ladies Who Rocked the Lockdown](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/team.jpg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
An idea born out of a dream to revive an ancient cuisine, coupled with the need to empower women during the pandemic, spawned an enterprise that one year later is successfully doing both. Not only reviving a dying East Indian cuisine, but empowering women of the community who now play to their strengths – their cooking. Continue reading [IMPACT] The Ladies Who Rocked the Lockdown
![[The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Dishes – Seafood To The Rescue](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-photo-3296392.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Half way through Lent and we come to the end of our four-part series on the seasons hacks for meat deprived foodies. Since the veggies and eggs were such a big hit, here is Bridget’s take on seafood. The closest we can come to meat these days… Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Dishes – Seafood To The Rescue
![[The Bridget Diaries] Some Egg-cellent Anglo Lent Dishes](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-photo-793785.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Eggs are probably one of the most nutritious foods that easily find space on supermarket shelves around the world. And, since you can have it during Lent, why not go all out? Here’s Part III of Bridget’s Lent Hacks – Eggs! Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Some Egg-cellent Anglo Lent Dishes
![[The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Hacks – One Pot Rice Dishes](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-photo-3560020.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Following up our veggie sides with some awesome vegetarian rice dishes to pair them with. This hack is not just for Lent, you can cook up a storm anytime with these easy recipes that are easily paired with a vegetable side dish, or a salad and some pickle. Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Hacks – One Pot Rice Dishes
![[The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Hacks For Foodies Like Me](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-photo-674574.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
A few Lent hacks for foodies eager to break the meatless monotony of the season. Given that choices will be limited to seafood and vegetables, and you probably have the seafood menu nailed, these veggie recipes are simple to follow and easy to cook. All go well with steamed rice too. Bridget White-Kumar to the rescue as always… Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Anglo Lent Hacks For Foodies Like Me
![[The Bridget Diaries] Anglo-Indian Comfort Food For The Soul](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pexels-photo-66639.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
Bringing some Anglo magic to my previous post – creative dietary options for foodies like me, recovering from mouth surgery. However, these iconic hearty, nourishing soups and stews from the kitchens of the lady herself – Bridget White-Kumar, are winners any day of the week. Whether in recovery or not! Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Anglo-Indian Comfort Food For The Soul
![[Recovery] 10 Easy Dishes For The Chewing Challenged Foodie](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pexels-photo-5591663.jpeg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
The toughest part of recovery after my mouth surgery was getting creative with my diet. The goal was, on a daily basis, to create dishes that met my nutritional needs, prevented any degree of malnutrition and tickled my taste buds while I healed… Continue reading [Recovery] 10 Easy Dishes For The Chewing Challenged Foodie
![[The Bridget Diaries] Pepperwater, Dol Mash, Bad Word Curry… Her Fav Anglo-Indian Dishes Of All Time](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/bridget-indian-express-photo-for-book.jpg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
As we end this series, I just had to ask Bridget about her favourite Anglo dishes and honestly, her top-5 wasn’t a surprise. They just happen to be my favourites too. Coincidence? Nope! We are just wired that way. Also, taking a deep dive into the background of Anglo cuisine as a whole with this post… Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Pepperwater, Dol Mash, Bad Word Curry… Her Fav Anglo-Indian Dishes Of All Time
![[The Bridget Diaries] Anglo-Indian Christmas Grub – Part Deux](https://derekjwheeler.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cnt.jpg?w=144&h=144&crop=1)
While we wrap up Bridget’s top-10 Christmas dishes, we are also getting up close and personal with her today. Getting to know the real person behind the cult figure we have grown to love. Continue reading [The Bridget Diaries] Anglo-Indian Christmas Grub – Part Deux
Derek J. Wheeler 