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My Kerala prawn curry was a second choice. Albeit not a bad one. I had taken crayfish out of the freezer, but having left them in their too long, they were not good enough to use for cooking. Kerala is known for its spices and fishing and I am sure you will find this mild … Continue reading Kerala Prawn Curry | One Pot Dish
Yotam suggests serving this curried carrot mash alongside some grilled tofu, haloumi or chicken. I decided to get two recipes on one plate and topped it with beef barbacoa. This recipe was a little effort for great flavour reward. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Curried Carrot Mash ♥ Do you have a … Continue reading Curried Carrot Mash As A Side Dish
Using fresh, firm and seasonal fruit I made an apricot clafoutis. This French dessert consists of fruit baked in a thick batter. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Apricot Clafoutis ♥ In South Africa, it is a legal requirement that all medications include a package insert. Regardless of whether they are vitamins, over … Continue reading Apricot Clafoutis | French Baked Dessert
Miss Benson's Beetle opening lines: When Margery was ten, she fell in love with a beetle. It was a bright summer's day and all the windows of the rectory were open. My blurb: Marjory Benson is on the adventure of a lifetime. She is looking for the golden beetle, in one of the remotest places … Continue reading Miss Benson’s Beetle, Rachel Joyce
I met Chantelle through this blog in September 2009. She has become an amazing friend, and an even better editor, alerting me to grammar or typo errors on my blog. When she told me she would love a recipe for Bombay potatoes I set out to create one for her. There was a little bit … Continue reading Bombay Potatoes | Mildly Spiced Curry Dish
There are 20 essential ingredients in Ottolenghi Flavour, some of which are easy for us to get here. And others not so much. For an experienced cook, one would be able to swap these out with ease. Thankfully the recipe book gives detailed descriptions of each ingredient which is extremely helpful. Flavour-forward, vegetable-based recipes are … Continue reading Ottolenghi Flavour, Yotam Ottolenghi & Ixta Belfrage
I had a curry recipe I wanted to try but it called for korma paste. And the last thing I felt like doing was going to the shops for one item. So, I decided to make my own. I am not sure how authentic it is, but everyone loved the resulting curry so it must … Continue reading Korma Paste | Easy Curry Paste
The Russian opening line: I checked the street in both directions in front of an upscale coffee house called Flat Bread and Butter on Amsterdam Avenue near 140th Street. My blurb: Michael Bennett has multiple issues he is trying to deal with. There is his upcoming wedding and he needs to write his vows. Then … Continue reading The Russian, James Patterson & James O. Born
I tested this recipe using both fresh and frozen blueberries and must say I prefer the colour of the blueberry frangipane when I used frozen fruit. They are also much cheaper than fresh for some reason so that is another reason to use them. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry Frangipane ♥ … Continue reading Blueberry Frangipane | Made With Frozen Fruit
On the 26th of March 2021 we had been in lockdown for exactly one year. The year has not been experienced the same way by everyone. And I am extremely aware of just how blessed I am. I have said this over and over again but want to say so again. I am blessed that … Continue reading March 2021 Showcasing In My Kitchen
My dad does not eat garlic so in order to give the rest of us an option, I made confit garlic. This was perfect to leave on the table so we could help ourselves at mealtimes. I must say it is really easy to make, and just as easy to burn. So you need to … Continue reading Confit Garlic | Perfect For Toast Or For The Table
Serpentine opening lines: My best friend, a seasoned homicide detective, is a master of discontent. Some say Milo Sturgis enjoys the cold comfort of a sour mood. My blurb: Money really can buy you anything. And for Ellie Barker that means a dedicated detective. She wants someone to look into the murder of her mother and … Continue reading Serpentine, Jonathan Kellerman
I hid the black sesame ice cream so well that I forgot about it. But on a seriously hot day I combined it with all the other ice creams in my freezer and made the most divine milkshake. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Black Sesame Ice Cream ♥ For some people, and … Continue reading Black Sesame Ice Cream | Recipe For A Churner
When we pulled into the parking lot at Powell House, Dave was not sure they were open. Ours was the only car there but as we ventured up the stairs we could see lights on. We were the first table to arrive for the night, but given that it was a Monday night in a … Continue reading Powell House, Swellendam South Africa
This recipe for potatoes boulangère comes from my all time favourite chef, Tom Kitchin. He recommends that you use a stock based on the meal you are preparing. So for lamb, use lamb stock, and chicken, chicken stock. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Potatoes Boulangère ♥ It is abundantly obvious that we … Continue reading Potatoes Boulangère | Bakers Potatoes
Before She Disappeared opening lines: The water feels like a cold caress against my face. I kick deeper down into the gloom, my long hair trailing behind me like a dark eel. My blurb: Frankie Elkin learnt very young that alcohol could make her disappear. She could become someone new, and not the person she … Continue reading Before She Disappeared, Lisa Gardner
I made a batch of scones that did not use up the entire bottle of buttermilk that I had used for the recipe. I decided to use the leftovers to make these buttermilk flatbreads. I used my griddle pan to get nice lines on them, but you can use a flat frying pan if you … Continue reading Buttermilk Flatbreads Cooked On A Griddle Pan
It is amazing how much difference an owner makes to an establishment. The first time we visited Schoone Oordt there was only a manager on duty. We were suitably impressed to want to book again. But there had been some failings on the night we stayed there. For the last 2 evenings of our mini … Continue reading Schoone Oordt, Swellendam South Africa
This orange olive oil cake was so good the first time I made it, I had to make it again. The syrup glaze ensures that the cake stays nice and moist, and adds extra flavour. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Orange Olive Oil Cake ♥ In 2014 Dave and I ‘gate crashed’ … Continue reading Orange Olive Oil Cake With An Orange Glaze
NYPD Red 6 opening lines: It took Bobby a week to decide where to park. It had to be close to the wedding, but not too close. My blurb: Erin Easton is an influencer. One who has got used to the high life and the big money. So when she gets abducted at her wedding … Continue reading NYPD Red 6, James Patterson & Marshall Karp