I just couldn’t resist posting this here. Doesn’t it just look so good? Couldn’t you just dive right in and start eating? Well I certainly could. This delightful meal was produced by one of my good friends, Sally in Australia, from Violets Pantry. The recipe, well that came courtesy of another forum member by the name of [...]
Piri Piri Starfish is the latest book by Tessa Kiros. It is a fascinating read, detailing her life and travels through Portugal, written in true Kiros style – beautiful layout, enchanting writing and utterly drool worthy photography of both food and scenery. A truly wonderful and inspirational read. After much deliberation about where to begin with [...]
When Erik left me a message on a recent tag post it got me thinking. Why do we tag? So in a nutshell here is why. I believe not only are tag games often a fun thing to do and thought provoking exercises but they encourage both the blog owner and blog visitors to go and experience [...]
OK I’ve not been nominated for the oscars but, I need to make an acceptance speech nonetheless. Why? Well because the lovely Maria has just given me another lovely award – the You Make My Day award. I am truly stunning to be receiving so many awards these last couple of months, I really didn’t believe [...]
The lovely Erica has tagged me again, but as it’s the same tag Anna used I’m not actually going to take part. I will however take this opportunity to let you all know about Oh My Apple Pie the lovely Erica’s blog. Erica is a relative newbie to blogging but it’s a fabulous read. Really informative, [...]
Generally I feel pretty confident working with yeasted doughs, pizza however escapes my comfort boundaries. Not because I don’t feel happy making the dough but because of the cooking. Just how am I supposed to recreate those almost smoky flavoured crisp bases I experienced in beautiful Roma, in my domestic oven, with or without [...]
What a lovely surprise I got when I headed over to Brenda to get my daily fix of her blog; she’s awarded me a lovely wee surprise – the “You Keep Me Blogging” award. How lucky am I to get two awards within the week? Very lucky I reckon. Thanks a million Brenda, I feel [...]
Biscuits for Soldiers as they were originally are now more frequently referred to as ANZAC biscuits. ANZAC refers to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and these biscuits came about during World War I, the name change occurred after the Gallipoli landing. The recipe is a very simple one and was created to ensure that the biscuits [...]
After the lovely Anna’s challenge I realised that in my top ten photo line up I’d only included things I’d blogged about, which didn’t really include my all time favourite food photographs. So I’ve decided to put them here Mixed Leaf Salad with Roasted Peppers and Asparagus in Balsamic Glaze Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate Truffle Filling, [...]
There is something totally unbeatable about a good pork pie – the texture and flavours mingle together to provide a mouthwatering sensation, that drives you back for a second bite, or maybe if you’re on the greedy side to eat that second pie. Wether that wow factor is the crisp and crumbly yet chewy pastry; [...]
A cup if rose chai and a spiced cookie – how does that sound for a nice little snack? Well it’s exactly what I’m munching on now, having been inspired by the lovely Brenda earlier today by her rose and lavender cookies. I followed her recipe with only one alteration – I used replaced 1oz [...]