About the Blog - Fragments of a Life

This blog will contain things I have written; some of my best photos; and a selection of my favourite recipes. I am truly fortunate to have traveled to and worked in fascinating places, met remarkable people, and seen many of the wonders of planet earth. Friends have urged me to write about these experiences and to publish my photographs. Maybe, one day, these will come together into a book. For now, they will be presented as fragments of a life since I am not yet prepared to "retire" and write. As well, for many years, I have been promising to publish my "cookbook". As I cannot get my act together to edit that all at once, I will start publishing those recipes one by one.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Carrot and Sesame Salad



Jasmine Ketabchi made this last night (4 April 2013) for a dinner at UNHCR Guesthouse Echo in Kabul

Bunch of carrots, peeled and cut into small sticks (julienned)
Handful of sesame seeds, roasted
A handful of chopped coriander leaves

For the dressing:
Splash of balsamic vinegar
Teaspoon coarse-grain mustard
¼ cup olive oil
Tablespoon of honey
Juice of half a lemon
Teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt

  • Put the carrots in a bowl.
  • Add the chopped coriander leaves 
  • Make a dressing of the olive oil, honey, mustard, vinegar, lemon, salt and cumin. Adjust for taste. 
  • Mix with the salad.
  • Sprinkle on the toasted sesame seeds.



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