Mary Berry’s Chicken with pesto, Taleggio and roasted tomatoes
Chicken can be one of those meats that dries out so fast, you need the power of I don’t know what to chew your way through it. Can there be … Continue reading
Cookbook Review: VENEZIA by Tessa Kiros
It’s funny how life seems to take a few twisty turns that scuppers your best of intentions and that certainly has happened to me with my blog! It’s been quite … Continue reading
Review: A Year at Avoca, a Cookbook + Lebanese Couscous Salad with Pomegranate and Mint!
It’s just over a week since we spent a lovely evening with friends here at home. As you know, I love a gathering – sharing stories, sharing food, making memories. … Continue reading
Stuffed Aubergine with Lamb and Pine Nuts
I was quite delighted when I recently received a copy of Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s Jerusalem as a present for my birthday as I’m completely taken with it. For … Continue reading
Pimm’s Fruit Salad and a Gathering
This year sees me celebrating my 49th birthday and not wanting to celebrate my 50th, I decided to hold a party. There’s nothing like seeing out your forties while you’re … Continue reading
Harry Eastwood’s Persian Salad of Tomato, Pomegranate and Cucumber – Review
Well guys, I’m getting old. In the middle of July I’ll be celebrating my 49th birthday and I’m throwing a party – Wahoo! I’ve decided to go all girly and … Continue reading
Review: Ripailles by Stéphane Reynaud {plus a Smoked Salmon Omelette}
Yesterday I took delivery of some new cookbooks! Like a child, I spent the day pouring through them instead of ironing. No contest there! One of them is Ripailles by … Continue reading
Trine Hahnemann’s Christmas Chutney
Inspired by a fellow foodie blogger who has already prepared a festival of mincemeat for her friends this Christmas, I decided to make some chutney for mine and so, Monday … Continue reading
Scandinavian Christmas by Trine Hahnemann – Yes Please!!
I’m finding myself drawn to all things Scandinavian as the festive season approaches, whether it was because hubbie had lived in Sweden for a few years or the fact that … Continue reading
The cookbook that’s going to the grave with me!
Well, I’ve gone and done it again. I headed yesterday to TK Maxx to get some dishes as its a great spot for picking up unusual stuff. I need to … Continue reading
Salt, Pepper and a Dollop of Cream 