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In our house, bread is always a winner. It is the weekend treat we all look forward to, and a loaf sometimes does not last us a day. This sandwich bread is perfect for weekday lunch boxes, or weekend breakfasts. Head straight on to the Recipe For 
Don't Turn Around opening lines: The smell hits her first: burnt rubber and gasoline. Then the pain comes. The roar of blood in her ears, the gurgled strangle of her breath. My blurb: All Cait wants to do is be a writer. And when one of her pieces gets published she is disappointed that her … Continue reading Don’t Turn Around, Jessica Barry
If you need a little bit of change in the way you cook potatoes, then this spicy roast potatoes recipe from Flavour is what you are looking for. The dressing is optional, but I found it perfectly complimented this side dish. Head straight on to the Recipe For
How was April 2021 for you? Work wise it was of course like chalk and cheese to last year. In 2020 we were in hard lockdown, not allowed to leave our homes for anything other than an emergency, or to go shopping for essentials. This year, we worked and what a blessing that was. We … Continue reading April 2021 Showcasing In My Kitchen
This tahini and soy dressing is so versatile. You can use it on roast potatoes, on plain salads, with rice or noodle dishes as well as a dipping sauce. Be sure to make more than you think you need! It will keep for 2 weeks if stored in the fridge. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Tahini And Soy Dressing | Great Dipping Sauce
The Family Holiday opening line: The photographs in Charlie's smart, glossy brochure seemed to have been taken in high summer. My blurb: Daphne was the glue that held their family together. But Charlie knows he has to do something to bring his children closer. Not knowing just how much effect a family holiday will have, … Continue reading The Family Holiday, Elizabeth Noble
I am in desperate need of corduroy pants for our winter trip to Croatia. I am hoping against all hope that we get there this year. But just in case we don't, I am creating Croatian inspired recipes. These choc nut bars are pastries typical to the country. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Choc Nut Bars | Croatian Biscuits
In December 2020 the kids asked if we could go out for dinner. Carli had mentioned how much she and James enjoyed Bones in Woodstock. So that is where we headed for a joint birthday dinner for the two of them. Bones Kitchen & Bar Bones is for drinking, tasting, eating and meeting. It’s for … Continue reading Bones Kitchen & Bar, Woodstock South Africa
I have called these condensed milk biscuits because of the method used to make them. These are reminiscent of Marie biscuits, a rich tea biscuit. I always thought these were South African in origin but they are not. These were first made by the London bakery Peek Freans in 1874 to commemorate the marriage of the Grand Duchess Maria … Continue reading Condensed Milk Biscuits | Marie Biscuits
Knife opening lines: A ragged dress was hanging from one branch of a rotting pine tree. It put the old man in mind of a song from his youth, about a dress on a washing line. My blurb: Harry cannot get it together. He and Rakel are no longer living together and he is firmly … Continue reading Knife: Harry Hole 12, Jo Nesbo
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 there 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
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
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
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
