I've been telling you all about our trip to Sri Lanka and I think it's about time we got talking about food! Coconuts are everywhere you turn in Sri Lanka and there's nothing better in the heat and humidity than stopping at a coconut stall and drinking the fresh coconut water. It makes sense then … Continue reading Coconut sambol
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Comforting and yummy, but also jam-packed full of nutritious goodness? So do I! These scrambled eggs are full to the brim with good stuff and seriously tasty. What's more, they're really easy to make. I like to take the eggs a little further than I would … Continue reading Super scrambled eggs on toast
Kaiserschmarrn is an Austrian dish of shredded pancakes tossed with rum-soaked raisins and topped with a sweet plum sauce and a sprinkle of sugar. I thought I'd bring a twist to this dish by using fresh raspberries and a rosewater cream. To me this dish tastes of summer and looks so colourful and pretty - perfect … Continue reading Summer kaiserschmarrn
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
If you're looking for a quick salad to rustle up for a lunch box or a lightning fast healthy evening meal - I have the salad for you!! The great thing about this salad is that the pickles provide bite and acidity so it doesn't need a dressing. It's really just chopping and chucking into … Continue reading Feta and pickled vegetable salad
I remember the first time I came across the idea of sprinkling slices of fresh oranges with cinnamon and sugar. The simplicity of such a beautiful and refreshing dessert just blew my mind. I put my own little twist on this dish by adding a drop of orange blossom water and a sprinkling of roughly … Continue reading Orange and cinnamon fruit salad
If there's something people associate with the Easter holiday, it's chocolate! I wanted to make some little gifts for family and friends and some homemade chocolate bark seemed like the way to go. The recipe is as simple as recipes get; melt the chocolate of your choice in a bain marie over a low heat, … Continue reading Easter chocolate bark
This chai recipe is my take on an Indian recipe that my sister introduced me to. I love to make this because it's so simple and warming and I am a big fan of cardamom. I think the spice from the black pepper really complements the floral flavour of those little green pods of delight! … Continue reading Cardamom and black pepper tea
I found these beautiful heritage tomatoes and fresh olive bread in one of my favourite shops, Bayley and Sage, in Wimbledon village. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them! These tomato and olive bread bruschetta are really easy to make and burst with so many flavours that all go together beautifully. I love … Continue reading Tomato bruschetta with porcini salt
This quinoa, kale and pomegranate salad has become a staple in our house as it's really quick to throw together, super nutritious, and (even if I do say so myself) freakin' delicious! I tend to make a batch load and have some for dinner and take the rest for lunch the next day and it's … Continue reading Quinoa, kale and pomegranate salad
A Year in Dinners 