A very late breakfast #comfortfood
Author: wojtekvanportek
Not your usual sandwich…
Once upon a time there was a guy working with Japanese people.
He enjoyed their company as well as the taste of their unusual cuisine.
Shrimp katsu sandwich was one of his favourites; he could eat this delicacy day after day and could not have enough.
Might sound silly but trust me, he was a katsu-addict for quite some time.
To satisfy his cravings, he learned how to prepare this mouth watering sandwich. It’s pretty easy; it really is!
The secret, as usual, lies in the quality of the ingredients.
You need:
a few large shrimps (uncooked)
one egg beaten with a tablespoon of flour
pack of tempura breadcrumbs
brioche type bread cut into thick slices
a few leaves of crisp iceberg lettuce
tartar sauce, bulldog sauce, hot sauce
crisps (vinegar flavour ideally)
Form seasoned shrimps into the small cutlets, bathe in the beaten egg and then coat with tempura style bread crumbs.
Deep fry for a couple of minutes in sunflower oil, dry them from excess oil on a paper towel and place on toasted bread, prepared and seasoned with tartar and Bulldog sauce and iceberg lettuce. Cover with another slice of bread and lettuce, trim off the crusts and cut sandwich into two. Meshiagare!
The end.
Funny face.
What I like about my work, is that there is also time to have some fun (trust me, fashion is a rather serious business!).
Like here, when the photographer asked me to stand in front of the camera as he wanted to check the lighting on set.
Well, it was also a great excuse for me to try this amazing coat from Mary Katrantzou which, to be frank, proves that some fashion has no sex!
Feminine? Masculine? Mine!
London, 02 December
Drip, drip…weekdays passing by.
Drip, drip… Monday is far away.
Drip, drip… morning coffee taste,
Drip, drip… time of pleasure, never to waste!
Sunday at home
One of the rare days when you have time to yourself. So you’re not in a rush to jump out of your pyjamas. And to run to town early morning. Sundays are for celebrating time at home. Well, ideally.
And what’s for brunch? Eggs royale obviously. Home made. Just perfect. With no filter.
London, 25 November
Victoria Park is always good idea.
to tea, or not to tea?
Tea, Thé, Herbata. Black, Green, Oolong.
You can call it what you like but it all starts as a dry, loose consistence that turns into a pleasant elixir when soaked in boiling water. Who knew that some dried leaves from a particular bush will turn into the centre piece of the famous 5 o’clock ritual. Some say that our cities are turning into one big flat white; but Im not so sure. Who doesn’t like to make a ‘nice cup of tea’ and sit in front of their screen to work or comfortably to watch an episode of the ‘Downtown Abbey’?
I definitely consider myself a teaholic; and moreover the tea market is having some sort of renaissance. Im not talking of those horrible teas with artificial perfume added, pretending how posh they are. I prefer something more classic, with a modern twist. You don’t have to convince me too long to try some melange of smoky earl grey from Fortnum&Mason or vanilla rooibos de Mariage Frères.
Or herbal ones. I’ve got this ‘of Flowers’ by a small company called Postcard Teas, and the punchy design of their packaging reflects the content of the tins. Kusmi teas are specific and not all varieties convince my taste buds, but the Detox line with grapefruit – mmm, best homemade ice tea ever!
And you, my dear, how do you take your tea?
Three colours
All of them in pleasant tones. Looking rather handsome. Although each Guide was published separately, placed together on the book shelf, or decorating your coffee table, the Monocle series of these books look as interesting as their contents. Invented by Tyler Brûlé – a big believer in the printed paper, and Andrew Tuck, editor of the magazine; this trilogy is a tasteful guidance of easy style and how to master life’s details. Why quality is above quantity and how to make a difference when it comes to making success in business.
Books that won’t go out of fashion. Pardon me, style.
Mademoiselle D.
We all know Garance Dorè and her uber stylish blog.
We also know that she’s published an amazing book recently.
Love. Style. Life.
It’s not only looking beautiful at the coffee table, it’s even more beautiful inside.
A must!
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