One of the wonderful things about cooking is that you can have a favourite recipe and cook it many times, and each…
Caroline
It was my wedding anniversary the other day and my husband, not usually being the romantic type, completely blew me away this…
Healthy salad of sweet miso grilled salmon, Kale and beetroot
British summer finally arrived in full force this week. In fact, the temperatures rose to an incredible 41C on centre court yesterday,…
Skinny summer salad with edible flowers
This year I decided to plant some edible flowers to add to my kitchen garden and, for a first attempt (though I…
Seafood Risotto with Crab, Prawns and Saffron.
One of my sons friends at uni (who I’m pleased to say is an avid follower of this blog) sent in a…
Asparagus with Parmesan, paprika and polenta
I’m always on the lookout for a healthier (and tastier) alternative to a bag of crisps when you fancy a quick snack.…
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with girolle mushrooms
My little vegetable plot is really thriving now and producing vast quantities of spinach and courgettes. In fact if I’m really honest…
Cannelés de Bordeaux recipe
My son has just returned from Biarritz where he has been working for the past 8 months. Naturally his French has improved…
My husband gave me an ice cream machine for Christmas. In fact he was very generous and gave me the ‘all singing…
Courgette carpaccio with lemon and chive flowers
Herbs are one of the easiest things to grow, whether in the garden or in pots on a windowsill. They are also…