With my love across the Atlantic, I was slipping into bachelor mode – fast food, sandwiches, lots of eggs. So ...

So, a lazy Friday night, not feeling like going to the market, but with the cool air lingering, I rummaged through the cupboards in search of a meal. First thing that jumped out was the multiple bags of lentils, so OK, that would be the main ingredient. Onto the fridge, and I see I still have a rutabaga in the crisper that is in dire need of being used. Great, the co-star. I still had a large leek from my tuna dish earlier in the week, some carrot, a rib of celery, and I am in business. read more