Kurma

Veronica from Nebraska asks:

"I am going into a culinary contest at my school i need some good recipes for lamb, i want it to be unique but good, we don't have an oven and we have an hour to make 5 different things. if you can help me out i will be very greatful."

My reply:

"Hello Veronica. Well, I'm a committed vegetarian, and if you look closely you'll see that my website reflects my views on life. Lambs, like all baby creatures, should be looked after, left to frolic in the fields and live out their lives in peace. So, sorry, no lamb recipes. :) Best wishes, Kurma

Little lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee,
Gave thee life, and bade thee feed
By the stream and o’er the mead;
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing, wooly, bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice?
Little lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?

Little lamb, I’ll tell thee;
Little lamb, I’ll tell thee:
He is called by thy name,
For He calls Himself a lamb,
He is meek, and He is mild,
He became a little child;
I a child, and Thee a Lamb,
We are called by His Name.
Little lamb, God bless thee!
Little lamb, God bless thee!

William Blake, poet, visionary, vegetarian.
(Songs of Innocence and Experience, 1789)

I'm back in Australia, unpacking and preparing myself for a busy cookery and teaching year.

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