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The Geometry of Pasta is one of my most used Italian recipe books. Not so much for the recipes, but for the shapes and sizes of each pasta. I am working on a recipe to make burrata filled ravioli, to serve with a light tomato sauce and prawns. While I perfect this, I am sharing … Continue reading Light Tomato Sauce
I have a recipe in mind that I want to work on, but first I had to perfect this black garlic pasta. The first time I made this I used a garlic paste, but the flavour was just not pronounced enough. I then used black garlic cloves and it has a lovely subtle flavour. My … Continue reading Black Garlic Pasta
The simple combination of bread flour, yeast, salt and water is elevated with the addition of quick pickled red onions. Added to the top of the dough, this pickled onion focaccia went perfectly with a rich tomato soup. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pickled Onion Focaccia ♥ The versatility of focaccia Focaccia … Continue reading Pickled Onion Focaccia
I can think of lots of uses for quick pickled red onions. They are great in a slaw, make for the perfect taco topping, and can be used to elevate an ordinary cheese and tomato toastie. How about adding them finely chopped to a mashed avocado pear with some chopped coriander? Or use with tinned … Continue reading Quick Pickled Red Onions
The Blue Hour opening lines: The moon woke me, bright and close. It shed such a strange light over the sea, a dark kind of daylight, like looking at the negative of a photograph. My blurb: Grace was the most loyal friend, and companion to Vanessa. An artist who created amazing pieces in all forms. … Continue reading The Blue Hour, Paula Hawkins
I tend to snack a lot during the day. Nuts form a part of this routine, and in summer I will often have fresh dates. So, I thought why not combine my two snack ingredients and make date choc nut bars? I have used a bitter chocolate so the only sweetness there is comes from … Continue reading Date Choc Nut Bars
I don't expect anyone to have salted lime spread languishing in their fridge, but if you feel up to making some, then this recipe is for you. The salted lime hummus is a great addition to any meat based meal that requires some form of a dip. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Salted Lime Hummus
The Boyfriend opening lines: I am desperately, painfully, completely, and stupidly in love. Her name is Daisy. My blurb: Sydney lives in a small apartment in New York, and has two amazing female friends she hangs out with. But since breaking up with Jake she has been looking for the one. Cynch is a specialised dating … Continue reading The Boyfriend, Freida McFadden
Eggs feature as our breakfast each and every Sunday. Dave is usually in charge and he makes omelettes, scrambled eggs or frittatas, depending on his mood. I made these green eggs and ham several times so that I could get the recipe just how I like my eggs. The key to getting them out of … Continue reading Green Eggs And Ham
Keeping hydrated is vital, especially in winter when one does not really feel like drinking. I make cold infusions to make my water more exciting. This rose hip cold infusion not only tastes great, it looks pretty as well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Rose Hip Cold Infusion ♥ Let's talk about … Continue reading Rose Hip Cold Infusion
What did November 2024 hold for you? Our month started off with a little bit of waiting, and a lot of anticipation. Finally, on the 13th, our second grandchild made his appearance and our hearts were filled with love. February cannot come soon enough for us to get to hold him. This month, we also … Continue reading November 2024 Showcasing In My Kitchen
We Solve Murders opening lines: You must leave as few clues as possible. That's the only rule. You have to talk to people sometimes; it's inevitable. My blurb: Steve is quite happy with his routine. Pub lunches, weekly quizzes, and his daily walks. Debbie would say he is not living his life. And he thinks … Continue reading We Solve Murders, Richard Osman
Dave and I wanted to stay in Fiumicino for a variety of reasons when we went to Italy in April. At first glance, La Casetta was perfect for our needs. We wanted to be out of Rome, but with easy access to the city. And we needed a place where we could leave our luggage … Continue reading La Casetta, Fiumicino Città, Italy
I veered far away from the traditional when I made this waterblommetjie kimchi. These flowers are only found in the Western Cape, and are harvested when conditions are ideal. This year we had so much rain this winter that the dams were still full of these pretty edible beauties well into October. I have made … Continue reading Waterblommetjie Kimchi
Using Mimi's adapted recipe of Adeena Sussman’s 24-Hour Salted Lemon Spread, I have made salted lime spread. This paste can be added to so many dishes, adding a beautiful flavour. The sky really is the limit when it comes to how many ways you can use this. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Salted Lime Spread
This hibiscus cold infusion has quite a tart flavour which might not appeal to everyone. You can sweeten it if you want to, and if you do, make sure you use something that can dissolve in cold water. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Hibiscus Cold Infusion ♥ Let's talk about infusing water … Continue reading Hibiscus Cold Infusion
I have used a simple sugar syrup made with fructose, and dried rose buds, to make my rose syrup. This will keep well in the fridge so you can easily bulk up the recipe if you have a variety of ways to use this syrup. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Rose Syrup … Continue reading Rose Syrup
If you have not yet figured it out, I am having a slight obsession with single serving desserts that I can make in five minutes. This cinnamon mug cake is the latest creation to come out of my kitchen. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cinnamon Mug Cake ♥ Let's talk about cinnamon … Continue reading Cinnamon Mug Cake
These sweet tahini rolls are flavoured with ground cinnamon and topped with sesame seeds. I love how they turned out and I will use this recipe as a base for future sweet treats. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sweet Tahini Rolls ♥ Let's talk about tahini Tahini is an essential ingredient in … Continue reading Sweet Tahini Rolls
I have mentioned that I am working my way through all the recipes I have collected. By far, the most have come from Chef Mimi's blog. She has introduced me to new flavours and foods which is a bonus for me. These sardine rillettes are served with Vodka pickled cucumbers. They are an essential component … Continue reading Sardine Rillettes