I use this basic recipe whenever I fancy a quick pickled side for a meal and so far I've tried it with cucumber, carrots, and red cabbage, but you can pretty much pickle whatever you fancy. You can use this recipe to pickle some vegetables to put in to my feta and pickled vegetable salad! This … Continue reading Quick pickled vegetables
This is my cheat's version of flammkuchen or tarte flambée which is an Alsatian/German version of pizza. It's normally made with thinly-rolled bread dough shaped into a big rectangle (= hard work!) and topped with crème fraîche, onions and lardons. My cheat version uses wheat tortillas and it's super quick - great for when you don't … Continue reading Cheat’s flammkuchen
I have to be honest with you, when I first went to Japan I read the guide book and did all my due diligence before deciding where to visit while I was in Tokyo, but Odaiba didn't make the cut. I just wasn't sold on the idea of an onsen "theme park" and a mini … Continue reading Why you should visit Odaiba
It's been hard to miss the super-craze that has been the bao bun or hirata bun. Fluffy, soft dough folded over with finger-licking fillings like char siu pork. These buns are really easy to make at home! I use these frozen buns that I get at my local Asian grocery store. You steam them following … Continue reading Steamed buns with mushrooms and halloumi
A Year in Dinners 