The title of this blog comes from the nickname that was given to the handy cooking kit that I tend to keep with me most times. It is an old leather backpack filled with an assortment of herbs and spices and a variety of tools, utensils and cooking materials. It has come in quite handy over the years, whenever an impromptu barbecue crops up, or a visit to some less culinarily prepared friend's house. I find that I can usually make something out the ingredients that present themselves with just a bit of improvisation. As this site progresses, I hope to inspire you and perhaps even help you to build both your kit and your confidence so that your Bistro can be with you wherever you go, and your home and garden can reflect peace, security and prosperity.

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