1975: Burger & Chips Followed By Tulumba

Asalamu Alaikum, Greetings blogosphere,

In 1975, did frozen burger and chips even exist? As I was born in the late 80's I wouldn't have a clue!

Ok, so the photos are 1975 style but definitely worth eating in 2012 I promise.

You see I do have days where I don't home make every meal. Sometimes I'm just not in the mood or like today the fact I decapitated, gutted, stuffed and pan fried sardines for my husband was enough time spent in the heart of my home so the quick dinner was perfect alhamduillah

I want to know why I can never make burger, chips/fries that good! seriously you would think chips are easy but no, i must be using the wrong type of potatoe, that's my excuse. Oh and don't get me started on the tulumba... it is just the right sweet to eat at anytime of the day, for me that is.

Tulumba or Tulumba tatlisi i believe is a Turkish sweet, made with choux like dough. Instead of been baked it is pushed through a special mould, deep fried, then soaked in sugar syrup, delicious!

Sadly, I have never been able to recreate this favourite of mine not without trying but I either haven't come across the right recipe or maybe it's the fact I haven't the specific mould required, I've always used a pastry bag and the largest nozzle I own which is quite small really in comparison.

Tulumba should be hard and quite crunchy (if fresh) on the outside, soft and oozing syrup inside. My versions have always always been nothing but soggy if not at first then after an hour.

Do any of you out there have this elusive tulumba recipe I've been searching for? If your in the UK and know where I can get the mould please let me know in the comments inshA Allah / God willing.

I almost forgot, how do you like my new blog & name? MashaAllah / as Allah willed, I eventually thought, thought and thought a lot more finally deciding on this simple and cute name. May Allah reward all of you that gave your suggestions, sanna your suggestion 'Asmaa in da house' was the inspiration behind my choice <3