Sometimes (rarely) eating pizza doesn’t seem quite appropriate. For me, in the midday sun is one of those times. I want something a little less heavy. Something with brighter flavours and a bit more veg. But really, I still want pizza… I bring you my summer ‘pizza’ tart. The reassuring tomato-mozzarella combo remains but the … Continue reading
February has been a blur. A blur mainly because of the busy bee day job vying for my attention but also the near-constant torrential downpour limiting my visibility to the radius of a wet and weary umbrella. And although pip & little blue has suffered at the hands of overworking and rain-induced blues, I’ve … Continue reading
Sometimes simple is simply perfect: a white t-shirt paired with navy jeans; steamed mussels in white wine; a G&T; bread and cheese…this tart is one of those times. If you use good ingredients (buy the best quality tomatoes you can find), there is no need to fuss over them and truss them up – these … Continue reading
Regardless of the weather, I am going to continue posting picnic prep entries and hope for the best. Worst comes to worst, you can enjoy a picnic on your living room floor. With the heating on. Today I have made something from the South of France which, to me, is one of those beautiful dishes … Continue reading
I hope you had a lovely bank holiday Monday in the sunshine. I spent the late afternoon on Highbury Fields, catching the last of the spring rays, sipping champagne and munching on fresh-from-the-oven sausage rolls – not too shabby (despite my horrible and unseasonal cold)! Since giving my boyfriend the Ginger Pig Meat Book for Christmas, I … Continue reading
If I were a vegetarian, I’m not sure my boyfriend and I would get on in the kitchen. He is a true self-proclaimed carnivore and will never be happier than with a large rare steak for dinner. Although I eat meat (and when I do the rarer the better!) I have always been a champion … Continue reading
