I wish radicchio lettuce was not so pricey. I think it’s a beautiful, delicious veg and so vibrant. When I was at the check out, the person ringing up even double checked the price. So I turned it into Continue reading
This easy dish will warm your home and heart, and infuse the air with spices. I make it often, usually while I’ve a roast in the oven, as the oven is on anyhow. You’ll need Continue reading
I’m a terrible pie baker. There, I said it. It always disappoints me. There is nothing quite like a wheat flour pastry, which has all the gluten beasties that you need for binding and baking.
But. Continue reading
We had pork chops for dinner last night, my partner cooked them on a little electric grill that’s a gem to own if you don’t have time to light a charcoal BBQ after a long day. The entire thing can be placed in the dishwasher (except the frame) and it’s a favourite cooking appliance in this house. This was one of those quick impromptu meals that turned out well!
I had figs and apricots that needed to be eaten, so cooked up this quick side sauce Continue reading
After a very long day at work yesterday, I decided on dessert for dinner. Just dessert! We had beautiful strawberries from the market, fresh cream and Continue reading
From a young age I remember jars of curried green beans my Mum made served with dinner or BBQ’s as a summer salad. I also recall warm days sitting at the kitchen table with a large bag of green beans Continue reading
I was baking clafoutis even before I knew what they were. If I had fruit – no matter what kind – I’d whip up a light batter, Continue reading
My partner grows – apart from a fabulous summer crop of garlic and tomatoes, amongst other veggies – a years supply of shallots. We have enough to see us through a year. Here is the chimichurri I made a couple of weeks ago Continue reading
My partner grew the most amazing red daikon radish this year (they are usually white). Our friend, Yumiko, is always telling me about the “quick pickles” she makes, it’s a thing in Japan and Continue reading
Know your tools, especially when it comes to jam making! Once the jam was made I found I did not have the correct size jars, could not find any lids and Continue reading
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