May 16, 2021Pear-Ginger BlondiesIt was rainy and cold and after nap time I was reading Little Bit a classic from my childhood, Happy Winter by Karen Gundersheimer. In it...
May 13, 2021Mango, Coconut and Chicken CurryThis is another recipe guest-starring Hubby. We had some mango in the fridge and he was inspired. He also wanted to try something a...
May 11, 2021Pumpkin LasagneGoing on shift for the next two days, I was looking for something to make that would provide plenty of leftovers to make things as easy...
May 10, 2021Ricotta... AgainThis is now the fifth or 6th time I've made ricotta (I think) and I'm loving how easy it has become. I much prefer making whole milk...
May 9, 2021Asparagus SoupI wanted something light and asparagus is in season, so what better way to celebrate that than to have asparagus soup? I've never made it...
May 6, 2021Homemade Mayo 5 Different WaysLast year I decided to start making my own mayo. I had heard both that it was terrifying and awful and impossible to get right, and that...
May 4, 2021Failed CrumpetsAnd then sometimes things fail. In all fairness, I knew that these weren't going to come out like true crumpets, but went with it anyway,...
Apr 29, 2021Borani with Sweet Potato and SpinachI love Borani and have ever since discovering it a few years ago in my Taste of Persia cookbook by Naomi Duguid. The idea of a savoury,...
Apr 27, 2021Bread PuddingAfter going up to my parents' chalet for Easter, we discovered on our return that there was a forgotten loaf of bread in the bread box...
Apr 25, 2021Scotch Quail EggsI have not had a Scotch egg in the longest time! Living in Scotland, they were readily available from a range of sources, some better...
