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
Carta di Musica {or Music Paper Bread}
I remember watching Rick Stein as part of his Mediterranean Escapes series visiting Sardinia where a local baker made pane carasau or carta di musica {music paper bread} which looks … Continue reading
Pasta a Picchi Pacchi {or Spaghetti with Almond and Tomato Pesto!}
It’s always the same when the warm weather makes an appearance – my appetite drops to near zero and my love for the kitchen is replaced by my love for … 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
A Lesson in Bread Baking
Why is making bread such a challenge? I’ve made those pre-packed versions which have worked out fine 99% of the time but add yeast to the mix and that’s where … 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
Christmas Entertaining with Glenisk + Dark Chocolate and Lemon Mousse with Chocolate Chip Crème Fraîche
Christmas can be a daunting time with so much to buy and make and do {I know of some families who completely redecorate for the festive season but that’s one … Continue reading
Nutella Crostata – A Hell of a Tart {more like a NIGHTMARE!}
Have you ever had a day where you just can’t believe how stupid you’ve been, that you ought to know better and that you feel a complete fool? Well, I … Continue reading
Apple, Pear & Plum Chutney
We’re quite lucky to have a lovely pear tree in our garden. I bought it some years ago now in Lidl for what was next to nothing but stupidly never … Continue reading
Richard Bertinet’s Almond Croissants – yum, yum, YUM!
Is there anything better than a warm, buttery croissant first thing in the morning with a decent cup of coffee? Well, actually there is! It’s an almond croissant soaked in … Continue reading
Salt, Pepper and a Dollop of Cream 