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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Chorizo & Sauce Vierge

In Main Courses On May 19, 2013 14 Comments

This week I had a very special guest for lunch – Louisa from Chez Foti! Based just over an hour from one another in Gascony, South West France,… Read More »

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Asparagus Addicts Anonymous!

In Blog, Starters On May 12, 2013 12 Comments

It is serious. I cannot walk past a bunch of asparagus without buying one. It’s the same this time every year. The price drops to 2 Euros and… Read More »

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Stroke of Genius Asparagus Parcels

In Blog, Starters On May 6, 2013 17 Comments

So there I was, the night before our camping holiday, ferreting around in the fridge trying to use up leftovers for our dinner. I was suddenly struck by… Read More »

Herbs On Saturday For May Is Now Open!

In Blog On May 1, 2013 25 Comments

I am really excited to be hosting Herbs On Saturday this month for the lovely Karen from Lavender & Lovage. It’s a brilliant recipe sharing blog challenge that… Read More »

Pot-au-feu beef & saucisson served with creamy sauce

Traditional French Pot-au-feu (Pot Roast)

In Blog, Main Courses On April 24, 2013 18 Comments

Having recently been the happy recipient of 10 kilos of grass fed beef made up of various cuts and chunks, I have been planning and plotting how best… Read More »

Pick & Pluck Artichokes with Anchovy & Garlic Mayonnaise

Pick & Pluck Artichokes with Anchovy & Garlic Mayonnaise

In Blog, Starters On April 16, 2013 14 Comments

I am very close with my Mum. We live just down the road from one another, we speak everyday and she ADORES my kids. I am really lucky… Read More »

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Seafood Surprise Choux Buns!

In Blog, Starters On April 8, 2013 14 Comments

In Sweden they have something quite curious called a Smörgåstårta, which is essentially a sandwich cake. They are absolutely beautiful, but perhaps a little strange sounding to us… Read More »

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Marvelous Mussel Risotto

In Blog, Main Courses On March 31, 2013 8 Comments

Leading nicely on from my last post where I waffled on indulgently about my Yotam Ottolenghi Obsession, I wanted to share with you a recipe that has been… Read More »

Mejadra from Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi

Jerusalem & Being Ottolenghi Obsessed!

In Blog, Main Courses On March 22, 2013 25 Comments

Recently something has taken hold of me, I seem powerless to fight it, I find myself preoccupied with it, I am talking to everyone about it all the… Read More »

Veal Escalopes with Cream Calvados & Apple Sauce

Beefy Blessings

In Blog, Main Courses On March 12, 2013 14 Comments

I live in a truly beautiful part of the world surrounded by stunning unspoiled countryside as far as the eye can see. On any given day I am… Read More »