Corn and mushroom on toast and a loss of a dear friend
Has been a miserable week for all of us!
A pall of gloom has set in here in the naval base since the last six days after we lost two of our best fighter pilots in an air crash while performing a spectacular aerobatic display in Hyderabad.One of them was a dear friend of ours,it’s difficult for us to believe that he is no more amongst us.
As fighter pilots’ wives our brains have been mechanized to come to terms with the fears of the unspoken .We wives live in the everpresent shadow of potential loss.But still the pride and patriotism takes a backseat when an incident like this jolts us out of the blue and an inner fear grips our heart and the Big Question pops up “who next”??
Death is inevitable ,permanent,universal,and cannot be reversed.Just understanding this helps a lot to deal with the loss.But when someone important to us dies,it feels comforting to think magical things like”he is on a secret mission and will be back soon”.To be honest I am sad ,angry and frightened.
My dear friend,the deceased’s better half is in agony,devastated,struggling to cope with her loved one’s loss.She needs our love and support more than ever.God give the ladies enough strength to overcome the pain and grief they are going through during this juncture.That’s all I can wish now.The officers were perfect gentlemen,the country’s best pilots,great human beings.Their untimely death is a huge loss to the country,to the armed forces, to their family and friends.May their souls rest in peace!
Johnathan Larson quotes.
I feel much light now,I had this knot kind of a feeling in my heart.Sharing my thoughts with you all has given me a little respite from my inner turmoil.Just jotting down your feelings does help a lot.
My recipe today is mushroom and corn on toast.A very easy to prepare filling snack.I prepare this mostly for breakfast or for dinner with a clear soup in tow.
- 4 Bread buttered slices - toasted to your taste and .
- 7 - 8 Medium sized button mushrooms sliced thinly
- 1/2 Cup sweet corn Tinned
- 2 Spring onion onions with the greens , chopped fine
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp cream
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Take 1/2 tsp olive oil in a pan.Saute the sliced mushrooms for 2-3 minutes or till golden.Keep it aside.
- In the same pan fry the whites of the spring onions till transparent in 1/2 a tsp oil.
- Add the flour and fry till light brown.
- Add the milk stirring continuously so that no lumps remain in the white sauce.Stir in a low flame till you attain a saucy consistency.
- Add the sauteed mushrooms,sweet corn,the spring onion greens,cream and the seasonings.
- Remove from fire before it gives a boil. Spread the sauce on buttered toasts ,sprinkle some oregano and serve.
- When I run out of spring onions,I flavour the sauce with a little garlic and onions(the pink ones).
That is just so elegant and delicous, not to mention so creamy in taste.
Hey Saswatireall sorry to hear this sad news…prayers are with the family..thanks for visiting me..you have a nice space too..toast looks delicious!! hope 2 c u soon..i’ll be here again..
Saswati,corn and mushrrom on toast looks so delicious ,I bet my lil one will also love it. you know I saw the footage online for several times, and I couldn’t believe in my eyes,it was completely shocking.I convey my condolence to the deceased family.May God give them courage and strength to cope up with this great loss..hugs and smiles
Its so difficult to cope up with the loss of our dear ones… its sad.. May God give you all strength to overcome the loss…The Toast looks great..and thanks for dropping by!
Hi Saswati,first time to your blog. Its was a pleasure to discover ur space.thats an awful news, wish peace and strength to friends and family members. toast topped with mushrooms and corn sounds healthy and very new to me.
It is such a difficult time to your friend and you. Hope she has your great support.Time should heal…Toast looks great!
@happy cook yes it is creamy and rich in taste@Jagruti thanks for visiting my blog@Jaya Thanks for the support,it was shocking indeed@ rachnaThanks for visiting@ malarThank you for the support
Cham time does heal everything but this time is awful,thank you dear
I am sorry to hear the sad new .I can understand your fear and pain as my brother is also in the army.First time here.You have a lovely space.Will visit again .Toast looks creamy and delicious.
Thats so sad, really feel sorry to hear this tragedy news..Corn and mushroom toast looks incredible, thanks for ur comments on my blog, looking forward ur pancakes entries..
So sorry to hear about your friend.My prayers !This looks so delicious and am sure it’s a wonderful combo.Glad to see a foodie from Goa..:-)
Hi..this is my 1st visit here, so sad to hear about the tragedy, hope the concerned families would overcome the loss with love and support.Toast looks so yummy and love your photo too…http://treatntrick.blogspot.com
I am sorry to hear the news. Thanks for visiting my place and for leaving a comment. You have a wonderful place!http://ruchikacooks.com
Hi padhu…i know you can relate to me better,thankshi priya will surely send a pancake for your event:)hey gulmohar mushroom and corn really go well together,thanks for the commentspalatable thanks for visiting:)
So sad that my heart just skipped a beat as I read your post. My condolences.
Sorry about the loss…Great blog here. Thanks for visiting mine.Yummy toast!!
sorry to hear the sad news.. Thanks for visiting my blog so that i could know that your blog is active again…. You can send the entry for my event from your archives..
That’s a nice toast but sorry to hear about your loss!
looks so delicious and simply superb!!!
a nice and tempting and inviting recipe.our heartfelt condolences on the death of ur dear friend.May his soul rest in peace and may his family get all the courage and strength from God to face the loss.
Heya! I understand this is sort of off-topic but I needed to ask. Does running a well-established blog like yours require a massive amount work? I’m completely new to running a blog but I do write in my journal everyday. I’d like to start a blog so I will be able to share my own experience and feelings online. Please let me know if you have any recommendations or tips for brand new aspiring bloggers. Appreciate it!