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As I was saying in my post for chicken liver terrine, this week's Freshly Blogged challenge had to be two dishes, both using cayenne pepper and cinnamon. We did not have to make a dessert but I chose to as given the ingredient limitations and the addition of vinegar to the pantry, I knew I … Continue reading Recipe For White Chocolate Pavlova
I adore plums and the tarter the better. I could not wait to make Tom Kitchin's recipe for honey parfait with pickled plums and oat crumble while I have been reviewing his recipe book From Nature To Plate. It included not only the pickled plums, but plum crisps as well. I made enough to photograph the recipe … Continue reading Recipe For Pickled Plums
The moment I got my email for round 2 of Freshly Blogged I knew I was going to make beef dumplings served in broth. I have wanted to make Chinese dumplings for quite some time now, and this challenge presented the perfect opportunity. Dumplings are traditionally served in a broth and given that it is … Continue reading Recipe For Beef Dumplings Served In Broth
I'm back again.... The other day Tandy dropped a VERY broad hint that I needed to cater for the Canadian GP and that, furthermore, Burgers and Chips would be the perfect meal. I mean... huh? How is Burger and chips Canadian themed? other than it's close to 'Merica? I mean, the Canadians are of FRENCH … Continue reading Recipe For Burger And Chips
You may be familiar with the Southern Italian dish melanzane parmigiana which uses eggplant / aubergine. I am having a love hate relationship with aubergine at present. I think it has to do with the fact that for the past 6 months or so I have been buying baby aubergines. They look very pretty but I … Continue reading Recipe For Finocchio | Fennel Parmigiana
While Tandy and Dave are away, Tandy gave me the keys to her blog. They are in Italy looking at motorbikes and Ferraris and lovely Italian girls in little summer dresses (well Dave is, Tandy will be looking at unshaven, scruffy looking baristas) while I'm here slogging my way through the Cape Winter. I hate … Continue reading Guest Post | Alex’s Recipe For DUCK!!!
Pickled Ginger Until I developed an allergy to an unknown substance I never considered how many items are made in a factory that uses nuts. And if you are a label reader like I am, then you will know how many savoury products contain sugar. As a person intolerant to sucrose I have learnt to … Continue reading Recipe For Pickled Ginger
A few weeks ago we were having friends over for dinner. It was at the same time that I was recipe testing in order to review James's Desserts. I had some lovely Italian onions in my pantry that needed using up and I decided to make a tart tatin with them. This to me would … Continue reading Recipe For Onion Tart Tatin
This month I was given Kate's Kitchen as my Secret Recipe Club blogger. Kate is a financial planner by profession, who lives to eat and has therefore learned to cook. Her love for food comes through very clearly on her blog. We have many things in common. We both have husband's who double as Sous Chef's, we both love gardening … Continue reading Recipe For Avocado Salad Dressing
It is always a sad day when someone you know dies, and to be there when it happens is devastating. Ask me, I know. In this world of ours called blogland we get to 'meet' some interesting people along the way. Some we just pop in once in a while to say "hi" or to … Continue reading Recipe For Bread And Butter Pickles