Fish pie for the soul
This month has been one for comfort foods, certainly not one for diets, not that I’ve ever gone beyond thinking that it might be a good idea to cut out x or y (usually x = crisps & y = cheese) and...
View ArticleSweetcorn fritters with tomato and avocado salsa
I went to a friends yesterday for dinner and she made the most beautiful sweetcorn and roast red pepper fritters with salsa. I had to try and recreate something similar tonight and I am very happy...
View ArticleRecipe: Bajan Pepper Sauce
Denise with our finished pepper sauce Greetings from London, I am back. The first day of Spring (really?!), in Ireland, Earrach (Ar-ock) and the 1st is St Brigid’s Day, where we traditionally made the...
View ArticleRecipe: Homemade Rhubarb Cordial
Homemade Rhubarb Cordial There is a lot to be said for the sunshine and a big bright sky. It brings cheer after a long harsh winter – and I know I haven’t experienced most of it – but London has become...
View ArticleRecipe: Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Gnocchi were a mystery to me until I went to Italy. The ones that I had tried before (this was before I moved to London before you roar), were leaden and rubbery and I could never see what the appeal …...
View ArticleChicken Soup to Soothe all Ills with Garlic Butter Toasts
Good Monday morning, folks. Where was that storm they promised us? I only wanted something small, that wouldn’t cause too much damage or hurt anyone, but that would clear the air and bring on Autumn...
View ArticleSpelt & Almond Waffles with Lemon Ricotta & Maple Syrup
Well, that was a mouthful wasn’t it? But a very tasty one, so I am ok with that. Welcome to the good ship waffle, folks. I am obsessed. I cannot get enough of them and instead of the usual 3 … Continue...
View ArticleMaking Tagliatelle with Ragu with Anna – an Emilia Romagna Recipe
One thing that I learned on my recent trip to Emilia Romagna is that every recipe and every dish is personal. Passion exudes from every pore, and never more than when the topic of food or the...
View Article