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I am sitting here with the wind blowing and the sky overcast, feeling a little bit sad. My Boxer had been sick for two weeks and as I typed this, they did not know what was wrong with her. In July of 2002 I went to choose a puppy at the breeder's house. They had … Continue reading Paella Recipe
A Crayfish Bisque is a seasoned shellfish purée which is used as a basis for a soup. The shells are used to make the bisque, and the process is long and results in a small amount of purée relative to the amount of effort. You need to be patient with the initial process in order … Continue reading Crayfish Bisque
I turned an artichoke to get the heart so that I could make this Bone Marrow And Artichoke Heart Risotto using my favourite ingredients. The challenge I set this week was to use pea shoots - but even though they are in season I could not find any. So, I reset the challenge and chose … Continue reading Bone Marrow And Artichoke Heart Risotto
Inspired by visits to France, I made lobster provencale. Lobster Provencale | Provencal I mistakenly did not close the freezer door properly, and ended up defrosting the entire contents. We keep some crayfish tails in the freezer so that out of season we can still enjoy the fruits of Dave's labour. I paged through my … Continue reading Lobster Provencale
My main course of a Mushroom Risotto for Ready Steady Cook was an obvious choice given the fact that arborio rice was one of my ingredients. I was faced with a few challenges, namely, I only had the onion to use as my base, I had no vermouth or even wine as the alcohol bit … Continue reading Mushroom Risotto
The only way to achieve the colour in this nero risotto is to make use of squid ink. This can be found in an Italian grocery store, or a deli that sells interesting and unusual ingredients. Nero Risotto With Peas And Prawns The first time I made risotto I promised myself it would be the … Continue reading Nero Risotto With Peas And Prawns
My friend Michala used to live in Gordons Bay. We have a common love of food and she shared this recipe of Jambalaya with me. I have never tried this version which is why there is no photograph of her dish. Maybe one day I will get around to testing it. Hi Tandy, This jambalaya … Continue reading Jambalaya Recipe | Guest Blogger Michala Schiodt
Being chosen as a Foodbuzz 24x24 Gulf Ambassador for Foodbuzz was really great. As it states on their website: Foodbuzz: 24 meals in 24 hours. Showcasing posts from 24 Foodbuzz Featured Publisher bloggers, the monthly Foodbuzz 24 highlights unique meals occurring around the globe during a 24-hour period. "From San Francisco to Sydney, Feast on it!" … Continue reading Foodbuzz 24×24: Not A Masqued Ball
For those of you who are regular readers of my blog, you will know that I have been setting food challenges for quite some time now. The challenges I issue are not for reward, but hopefully have inspired people to try something new - whether it is a new recipe, or technique, or to make … Continue reading Recipe For Thai Inspired Crayfish Curry