Monkfish is a beautifully textured fish and so meaty that it can stand up to proper flavours – move over white wine and parsley, I’m talking chorizo and garlic and smoked paprika (okay, and a teensy bit of parsley). At once easy to make and completely dinner party-proof, this is a dish of two halves … Continue reading
Last Sunday I was having one of those days when leaving the house simply wasn’t an option. All I wanted was a long soak in the bath, a quiet read snuggled up on the sofa with endless cups of tea and some Netflix one-on-one quality time. My boyfriend didn’t want to go out either so … Continue reading
So I went to Argentina, turned 30 and then came back again. Most days went something like this: steak, malbec, some more steak, a bit more malbec followed by a generous dollop of dulce de leche and washed down by some more malbec. Times were good. So we brought back a large cowhide, a lot of … Continue reading
Ode to the muffin: My oh my, how tasty you are, and so Unusually good at tempting me from bed. Fit for breakfast, brunch (or even lunch), and Far more interesting than plain old jam and bread. Is it sweet or savoury? Anyone’s guess! Naked un-iced little muffin, you always impress. These little muffins are … Continue reading
Warning: These biscuits are extremely moreish. A little bit chewy and a little bit crunchy, these buttery cookies are jam-packed with coconut and chunks of date – a touch of exoticism to celebrate the sunshine. Perfect for breakfast if you’re very naughty like us, or lunchboxes, teatime and picnics. And the recipe is so easy … Continue reading
Sometimes we seek culinary adventures to stretch the palate. Sometimes we crave comfort to soothe the heart. I was feeling a little off-colour at the weekend and wanted the satisfaction of baking without the hassle of complicated ingredients or processes (i.e. without switching my brain on). The lemon drizzle cake is the ultimate pin-up for … Continue reading
I admit that there are as many recipes for meatballs out there as there are Italian grandmothers. But I urge you to have faith and try these succulent beauties as it’s just ridiculous how good they are. I would venture as far as to say that they are the last word in meatballs…and the sauce … Continue reading
Hi folks. I’ve got a real treat in store for you today and, if you’re in the market for that sort of thing, it’s rather nifty for catching boys too. This risotto is the first supper I ever cooked for my boyfriend (he liked it so much that he insisted I send him home with the leftovers) … 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
My boyfriend is in the Alps this weekend, prancing about in powder and having a jolly good time of it. I want some fun too. It is not snowing outside and I am hundreds of miles away from any mountain range. I am not swaddled in a dozen layers like a podgy onion, nor have I … Continue reading
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