It's been 4
weeks now since my chemo session. I was due to have 3 months of
treatment, every other Tuesday.
What time I have left I intend to be spending as quality time having fun with my family and friends. That includes enjoying as many foodie delights as possible.
I've always had a great love for the saltiness and sqweak of a good quality Halloumi Cheese. Paired with sweet Strawberries and you encounter the most delicious partnership.
Having
already been through several periods of illness over the past 4/half years, the
medical team were unsure that I would be strong enough to accept another
session of chemo, especially as this was a lot stronger dose than the treatment
previously received
It transpires
that my body clearly can't cope. The first session has just about
rendered me pretty much useless. All further sessions have been cancelled
under the circumstances. This a great relief, what's the point in
spending 3 months plus in a zombie like state?
Halloumi & Strawberry Salad (Serves 1 – easily doubles)
4
Strawberries, hulled and cut in half or quartered
½ tbsp
Balsamic vinegar
Squirt of
Lemon juice
½ tbsp Extra
virgin olive oil
Sea salt and
freshly ground black pepper
3 x
½" thick slices Halloumi cheese (cut from a block, or more if starving)
1 tbsp Olive
oil
Small handful
of mint leaves (finely chopped)
2 small Cos lettuce leaves, finely
chopped (or a handful of mixed leaves)
Prepare the Strawberries & dressing:-
Place strawberries into a small
bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil,. lemon juice and season
with sea salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine and leave to one
side.
Prepare the Halloumi:-
Heat olive oil in a
frying pan and pan fry the Halloumi slices on both sides until golden brown
(about 1-2 minutes per side).
