Soupe au Pistou
What is going on with the weather? Autumn seemed to only last two days and now it’s like Winter is upon us with the cold! Yes, it’s definitely comfort food … Continue reading
Countryman’s Bean Soup
After enjoying some unusually balmy weather last week, Spring has returned to its usual cold blast and temperatures have plummeted again to 5oC. I’m freezing and have switched on the … Continue reading
Salmon Terrine
I was absolutely delighted to be asked recently to contribute a recipe to Wayfair.co.uk, the online homewares website. The recipe was for the inspiration section on their website and given … Continue reading
Review: Rice Flour Pastry and a Tomato and Goats Cheese Tart
I’ve been rather disappointed by the poor and very pricey array of pastries and breads produced for coeliacs. I never knew how bad it was until my dad was diagnosed … Continue reading
Carrot and Fennel Soup inspired by lunch at Olive Deli and Café
The baking gods have decided that me and baking do not go together. I was recently invited to a baking class and having a feeling in my waters as they … Continue reading
A Taste for all Things Italian starting with Black Olive Tapenade
Last year I went through a bit of a French thing, buying up cookery books that would teach me the essence of French cuisine. This year, I’ve the Italian bug … 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
Baba Ghanoush
I recently posted my recipe list – dishes I intended to make over the next few weeks. This is not one of them, haha, but as I’m expecting delivery of … Continue reading
Bill Granger’s Honey & Lemon Chicken Wings
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. As only a few of you know, my eldest has Asperger’s Syndrome and I’m very, very proud of him and his achievements. He’s a … Continue reading
A Simple Farmer’s Soup
Hubby was working from home and I had quite a few jobs to do myself meaning that I had very little time to pull lunch together. So on the menu … Continue reading
Chicken Liver Pâté – The Best I’ve Made So Far!
I love chicken liver pâté! I love a smooth rich pâté, spread thickly onto toast, crackers, even direct from the knife! I could eat it ’til the cows come home! … Continue reading
Roasted Root Veg and Chili Soup {with tips for the best Roast Chicken ever!!!}
There’s one thing I like and that’s lazy Sundays of doing absolutely nothing other than going for a walk, drinking coffee and reading the newspapers. This Sunday found me with … Continue reading
Salt, Pepper and a Dollop of Cream 