Portuguese Alheira, Lardons and Asparagus Pasta
A recipe using traditional Alheira sausage and all the things I miss about Lisbon. Well, some of them.
How do I schmaltz thee? A Valentine Twitter Poll
Want to activate the passions? Ask people how they feel about Valentine's day. From the general sentiment to a question of expectation and romance. Do you believe?
Raspberry & Honey Tiramisu made with Grappa – an interview on Valentine’s day
A delightful take on a traditional tiramisu, I made this one with raspberries and honey and grappa instead of Cointreau. I used soft lady-finger biscuits I bought in Andorra the week before last. Why tiramisu? Well after all the bashing Valentine's day gets from me, another others in various camps, I figured we all need an afternoon pick me up. Also a Valentine's day Q & A from City Press's L Magazine
Pickled Cherry Tomatoes with Dried Plums – Happy Chinese New Year!
My lovely friend Ming of Butterfingers blog, invited us to participate in cooking something for Chinese New Year, which falls on 23 January 2012. It's the year of the Dragon, not only an auspicious year, but the very year she was born in. We made this refreshing salad of cherry tomatoes marinated in a dried plum dressing.
Boozy Christmas Cake Truffles – Easy and resourceful
Boozy Christmas truffles in January are a sure-fire way to conjure up the recent holidays and tackle any worry. And let's be frank, January can seem a month of much worry for many of us. If anything, it's a sluggish start into the usual routine after days of heavy feasting and slothful ways. Also, this is a nice way to use up Christmas cake.
Chicken Tagine with Carrots, Apricots & Preserved Lemon
A rich chicken tagine, with carrots, tangy apricots and preserved lemon - easy to make and utterly fragrant and comforting. An ode to love. "Be of love (a little) more careful than of anything." -E. E. Cummings
Darajani & Forodhani Markets, Stonetown, Zanzibar – a guide
Zanzibar is a fascinating romantic island, with an exotic blend of Indian, Arabic and European architecture and influence and a mixture of crumbling buildings and palaces, sadly juxtaposed.Two of the famous markets, the ancient Darajani Market and the bustling Forodhani Market - what to expect, what to eat, and what to avoid. Plus a few of my favourite pics from a wonderful holiday.
Layered Semifreddo Christmas Cake with Berry Sauce & Nuts
Pre-Christmas dinners and catch-ups of a casual nature can pose a quandary in matters of dessert. It's far too much effort required to make an all-out steamed pudding for a late lunch for four friends. And yet, you want to acknowledge that Christmas is around the corner (two days in this case) and step into festive mode.Enter: Easy Layered Semifreddo Christmas Cake with Berry Sauce & Nuts
Dark Chocolate, Dried Apricot & Roasted Hazelnut Bark
Good quality dark chocolate flecked with tart strips of dried apricot and roasted hazelnuts tumbled together in small tins and jars, make delicious edible gifts for lovers of indulgence. The ingredients added make the act of melting, pouring and chilling chocolate appear complicated and the treat sophisticated. It really could not be easier to do. And showing off some fine Mustardseed and Moonshine platters
Spiced Cocoa Cookies with Roasted Hazelnuts & Rosemary – Cape Town’s First Cookie Swap
This Saturday (17 December 2011), at 2 30 pm a group of Cape Town cookie crafters will be gathering at the Cut&Bake studios to sample Cut&Bake's cookies, drink bubbles, snack on some savouries and swap our home-made cookies and chocolates. Details and how you can get involved here..also a recipe for unusual, tempting Spiced Cocoa Cookies with Roasted Hazelnuts & Rosemary.