Comments on: Cook2Jhoom…the early days https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/ physical, mental and spiritual happiness Sat, 14 May 2016 09:59:11 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.3 By: justjhoom https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-72 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:49:44 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-72 In reply to Winnie.

Thanks WInnie – you are an incredible writer and storyteller – I will always want to read what you have to say. Thanks for your support sis.

]]> By: justjhoom https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-71 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:48:57 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-71 In reply to Jessika Nerlich.

Jessica – you are so kind and generous. Thank you ever so much! I would love to share a meal with you and your lovely family one day. I hope it is soon. Thanks again my dear!

]]> By: Jessika Nerlich https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-70 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 02:13:02 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-70 Dear Cheku!!!!
Fond memories. Mouth watering. Excitement. Eagerness. Proud. Happiness. Melancholic.
So many emotions and thoughts I have right now.
I agree with you! There is nothing like the combination of good food and good company! And saying this, I surely hope to share a meal with you one day in the future!
I never thought I would get to know the writer & artist of a cooking book!!!!! Can’t wait to start the journey through your pages.
Big kiss and all the success!!

]]> By: Winnie https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-69 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:38:42 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-69 A really engaging read, Cheeku. Not so sure I want to go ahead with my plan to write my book about a Kenyan Indian teacher in London! How can I compete with this?! I hope you really stick to this. If you have one constant in your life, something that totally relieves the stress and is a truly cathartic way to deal with all the crap, hold on to it, use it. Really wonderful. Win xxx

]]> By: justjhoom https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-68 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:45:45 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-68 In reply to Harbir Anand.

So nice to hear from you Harbir and I really enjoyed reading what you had to say. I always remember you being way ahead of your time when it came to your appreciation for food – you have always been so adventerous and experimental. I did not know about your sensitivity to onion and chillies. I use both in a lot of my cooking but I have also found a few recipes without onions that are so good and they will be in my book – chillies are always optional.
You’re absolutely right, there is so much variety for Indians as far as vegetarian food is concerned. There are going to chicken/meat/fish dishes in the book – will be testing and photographing those in the coming weeks with mum as chief taster. Ronnie has also tested several of the meat dishes.
In this first book, the emphasis is on simplicity and convenience as well as health and taste – we want the book to be accessible to as many people as possible.
I really look forward to your feedback. Thanks so much Harbir!

]]> By: Harbir Anand https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-67 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:11:13 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-67 Cooking has also been a passion in my life. And as you know, growing up in Kenya in an international school you are exposed to food from many cultures. Due to my allegies to onion and sensitivity to any chilli I generally stayed away from Indian food. My mum was surprised to find (in my uni years) that I had actually learned how to cook Indian food from watching her.
My food is usually a fusion with some Indian elements (along with Kenyan, Israeli, Italian, Greek, French, Chinese, Japanese, and others). Recently in my life I have been involved with vegetarians, and the only way I know how to make a balanced vegetarian meal is to fall back on Indian food. It helps that both like Indian food. As much as I did learn quite a bit from mum, I didn’t always pay attention to the vegetarian recipes, so am reaching my depths in being able to create new and interesting dishes.
I look forward to your blog and the cookbook, hoping to learn more about vegetarian Indian cooking, and the “Healthy” aspect will be more than welcome.
Wishing you well in the endeavour, and eager to see the results.

]]> By: justjhoom https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-66 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:40:43 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-66 In reply to Renz.

LOL! Hey not a bad idea Rena. They are heavy flour noodles and would lend themselves well to Indian treatment. Not sure how healthy it would be though! Will think on it. Thanks so much for your support Rena!

]]> By: Renz https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-65 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:03:13 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-65 In reply to Renz.

p.s. a suggestion – Indian Udon noodles hehehe!

]]> By: Renz https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-64 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:58:47 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-64 Nice one! Looking forward to the recipes! So proud of you Cheeks! x

]]> By: justjhoom https://www.justjhoom.co.uk/hello-world/#comment-63 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:27:12 +0000 http://cook2jhoom.wordpress.com/?p=1#comment-63 In reply to Muno Asgher.

Thank you so much Muno. You were and are so much a part of the journey as well. I remember working with you on the Kenyan food stall and making the mince for those samosas in those massive brat pans and then folding all of them into perfect triangles! Some really good times!

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