Monthly Archives: March 2008

World Rice Shortage Worsens

Posted on March 31, 2008 by rayqsl

Following on from our recent blog on the world rice shortage, the latest news from Vietnam confirms that the problem is getting worse. Vietnam is the usually 5th largest producer of rice, and the 3rd largest exporter, of rice in … Continue reading →

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Garlic. A Curry Favourite

Posted on March 26, 2008 by rayqsl

Garlic is part of the onion family of plants and, like onions, is an ingredient in many curry recipes. Garlic has a pungent spicy flavour that mellows in cooking. The main part of the garlic plant is the bulb and … Continue reading →

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Lamb With Spinach (Saag Gosht) Recipe Review

Posted on March 19, 2008 by rayqsl

Hi, Ray here again. Curry time again. A quick check on the Curry Focus website for another delicious curry. And this time it’s going to be Lamb with Spinach (Saag Gosht). Once again, this is a really simple recipe to … Continue reading →

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Sambal. What Is It?

Posted on March 17, 2008 by rayqsl

Sambal is a spicy relish that is usually served as a side dish to a meal. Sambal features a lot in Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine. The simplest sambal is made from chillies and salt but the more elaborate sambals can … Continue reading →

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February 2008 Newsletter

Posted on March 8, 2008 by rob

February, although a short month, has been our busiest to date in terms of visitors to our site and we have added more articles and recipes throughout the month. Onions and Curry. A Culinary Blend Making a curry without onion … Continue reading →

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World Shortage of Rice

Posted on March 3, 2008 by rayqsl

You may have noticed the newspaper and TV headlines about the world shortage of rice and the subsequent prices rises. The Independent Bangladesh has a good article and you can read it here. A combination of factors is making the … Continue reading →

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