You know how Christmas goes: you buy loads of food and cakes to enjoy over the festive period, you eat some but you probably overbought, then friends and family buy you even more or you host a party and end up with more than you started with. One thing we've often ended up with is … Continue reading Panettone Breakfast “Panzanella”
Yes!! It’s Saturday 23rd December, and I am officially off work for the holidays! I’m having a blast at my new(ish) job and looking forward to what’s coming in the new year, but it’s a welcome rest. I first made this Christmassy take on crostini (or bruschetta) last year when Mark and I were using … Continue reading Panettone Crostini
Happy Thanksgiving to our friends across the pond! I hope you’re having a lovely day and enjoying some time with family and a lot of food, of course. Inspired by the incredible food of this American holiday, I decided to try my hand at making some mini versions of a good old pecan pie. These … Continue reading Mini Pecan Pies
We’re coming into the season now where persimmons start to appear in the supermarkets. These little bright orange orbs are sweet and delicious with no obtrusive seeds or stones, making them easy to prepare and versatile. I love to chop them into a salad with shavings of hard goats cheese, eat them fresh on their … Continue reading Frozen Persimmon “Sorbet” with Maple, Almond and Cinnamon Crumb
The inspiration for this recipe came from Japanese Sakura biscuits that are made with preserved salted cherry blossoms. They are a lovely little buttery biscuit like a fine shortbread, but with a bit of softness that means they have an almost melt-in-your-mouth feel. The salted cherry blossoms that are used to make Sakura biscuits are … Continue reading Lemon and Chamomile Biscuits
This week has been all about quick dinners as we pack for our trip to New York (tomorrow! Eee!) and get everything in order. This whipped feta with honey and a hint of thyme takes minutes to prepare and is perfect with some thinly sliced toast. Feta is generally crumbly, but give it a bit … Continue reading Whipped Feta with Honey and Thyme
This week I'm eating light before my trip to New York next week!! I'm. So. Excited! I can't wait to see the city and go on a food adventure like no other - I don't even know where to begin. I just know I'm going to eat A LOT! My special treat in this week … Continue reading Almond and Orange Blossom Granola
I've had the bumper crop to end all bumper crops when it comes to my nasturtiums this year. I've grown them from the seeds I got in this Gourmet Flower Kit by Plant Theatre - my Mum said she has never seen nasturtiums take the way mine have this year. Endless garnishing possibilities!!! Delicate, young nasturtium … Continue reading Nasturtium scones
You may have noticed that I've been somewhat MIA for the last month or so. I actually started a new job at the end of July and whilst I'm having a great time learning the ropes of a new role, it's been pretty exhausting too. Summer can be hectic at the best of times, so … Continue reading Coffee Semifreddo with Pedro Ximénez
I recently received my first organic, UK-grown Japanese veg box delivery from Namayasai who grow their super duper veggies down in Lewes, Sussex. I've written a little bit about them here if you want to take a look. In our first veg box we received some Japanese negi (Japanese leeks) and mizuna (mustard greens). Japanese … Continue reading Potato Salad with Spring Onions and Mustard Greens
A Year in Dinners 