I have been doing PinkPolkaDot’s quizzes since close to the beginning and as most of you are aware, I have been reposting them on this blog from my original blog. Last Friday, Pink posted a new quiz and so I … Continue reading
1. Which grain contains more protein than any other grain, is higher in unsaturated fats and lower in carbohydrates? Quinoa 2. Which dish is similar to Spanish paella, just more spicy? Jambalaya 3. What is nori? part of my favourite … Continue reading
I can tell how far my recipe development has come along from my first post on Snoek Pâté to this one. I have a note book in my kitchen and each time I make something I want to blog about I write … Continue reading
When I was in my twenties, I worked at the Hard Rock Café. We would get to work at 10am in the morning to tidy up from the night before, and set up for lunch. The kitchen opened for lunch … Continue reading
Wasabi is native to Japan and is a semi aquatic perennial with long stemmed, heart shaped leaves. Its inflorescences of white cruciform leaves reach 40cm. There are a number of varieties, but all form thick, knobbly rhizomes. Grow wasabi in … Continue reading
I, like so many other people I know, have a collection of recipe books that I have never used. In December 2010 the dogs (read Dave) bought me Jamie’s Italy. I love the way Jamie Oliver writes his recipes books, … Continue reading
In 2010 Dave and I took a drive down a dirt road and discovered this lovely wine estate, surrounded by vines and beautiful old buildings. We met Chef Michael Israel who is the proprietor of Pomegranate Restaurant and after one delicious meal we … Continue reading
by the lovely Paula, who blogs over at Reflections From A Cloudy Mirror. Paula has tagged me to answer 11 questions, and to ask 11 people 11 questions. Here are the eleven questions (very musical ones I see) and my answers … Continue reading
My friend over at Blue Jelly Beans has awarded me the - and I am ever so grateful to her for this. I love her posts and each one is done in English and Spanish so every now and then I learn … Continue reading
Yesterday, I posted a recipe for flour tortilla’s that I made to serve with a cold soup. I love cold soups and this is one of my favourites. With cucumber being so refreshing, it is perfect for hot summer days. Our … Continue reading