you know you're really living in a place when you get the flu that's going around.
as a chef you know you're really sick when you get up, get dressed and put on a scarf and realize that that fever is truly kicking your ass and you,
deep breath
call in.
but then.
you have to go to Shepherd's Bush to get the exact right Orange Flower Water. No other will do. you've finally perfected a gluten-free cheesecake and you need orange flower water to seal the deal.
so, even though you're really sick, you make a plan to traverse the top end of London by the fabulous Overground.
and you tell two gorgeous fellows, who live in the 'hood, that you'll be nearby.
you know you're in the right standing when they invite you over for rabbit stew. a big bunny has been bought and butchered and you believe this to be the best, most restorative possibility one could wish for.
Oh yum. Despite the fact that I grew up with a pet bunny I actually love rabbit. I spent quite a bit of time during a vacation in Florence years back eating only rabbit, since that was one of the few words in Italian I recognized!
Posted by: Laura | 18 January 2009 at 10:32 AM
Lovely to hear your voice. Get well soon.
Posted by: Victoria | 18 January 2009 at 11:58 PM
Noooooo....not the bunnies!!! JK
Just keep remembering to breath in, long and deep. Hot tea. Deep books. Warm snuggly sheets.
O Kat, you always know. The glubs know the glubs, you know? xxx shuna
Posted by: Kung Foodie Kat | 19 January 2009 at 05:15 AM
Get better! I finally am getting over the cold I caught after returning from sunny Ecuador over holiday's.
Hey at least Obama's inauguration has everyone happy!
Posted by: Jeremy | 19 January 2009 at 10:41 AM
had my share of bunny stew in Catalonia a few weeks ago-- worked wonders-- hope it did for you, as well...
Stine, yes. I think that Catalan thang has some magical powers, no? ~ Shuna
Posted by: Stine | 19 January 2009 at 01:17 PM
There is always a bunny in the oven and a hot drink here for you!! I hope the flu is better and you are back on your feet soon my little angel. Peer. x
Your rabbit stew is pure love. I hope to be able to return the favor one day... xx shuna
Posted by: Peer | 19 January 2009 at 03:49 PM
Where are you working in London? My daughter lives near Shepherd's Bush in Brookgreen. I want to come to your restaurant. I love your Blog and recipes. I have followed you for a long time.
Hello Sallie, I'm sorry to say I am not working in a restaurant. And I cannot name my place of work on eggbeater. Email me on the side (there's a link in the left hand column) and I'll tell you where you can find some of my tasties in London. I am often in Shepherd's Bush for Middle Eastern ingredients... Thanks for your support. ~ Shuna
Posted by: Sallie | 19 January 2009 at 05:56 PM
Shuna,
I'm glad you have access to the web again but I'm sorry to hear that you're sick. I'm hoping the bunny stew will put you back on track to recovery.
Yesterday I made shortbread cookies according to your recipe and they were wonderful! Check them out on my site if you have time!
Posted by: Dragana | 20 January 2009 at 12:11 AM
Ooooo, I love bunny stew! Good for you, bunny stew too.
Feel better, stay warm, drink plenty of liquids.
xo
Posted by: Elise | 20 January 2009 at 02:58 AM
Hope you get better soon, Shuna, Shuna. Am sending you letter today finally!!!
Posted by: Kelley G. | 20 January 2009 at 03:27 PM
i am envisioning a small crowded table with mismatched plates and utensils but a big pot of rabbit stew in the middle. that's at least how it used to be in my family. the more the merrier. enjoy the english hospitality and i hope you are feeling better shuna.
You know what, Aran? the recipe was Catalan! So you might not be that far off... Feeling better finally. The London flu takes hold and doesn't let go! xo Shuna
Posted by: Aran | 22 January 2009 at 06:12 AM
Seriously now, come back to internet world. You are missed. Hope you are feeling better.
Posted by: Obcan | 22 January 2009 at 10:24 PM
Yikes! I hope you feel better very soon!
Yum...rabbit stew :) seriously love rabbit.
Posted by: Tartelette | 23 January 2009 at 12:35 AM
Hey,
Sorry that you are physically unwell at the time of this posting. I hope you are doing better now.
I thought you would be really interested in food democracy now.
Probably you have already heard about it. But if not, I hope you will help get the organization's message out there or at least sign the petition.
Paul! I'm hoping to catch up with 1000 emails soon, and everything I've missed on the internet for what feels like forever! Eep. How are you? Nice to see you here now and again... ~ Shuna
Posted by: paul | 26 January 2009 at 09:26 PM