Shakshuka in Plenty
Here as promised, is the meal I held back from the Plenty review. This recipe does anything but restraint. There are days that call for that, when you want a big ol’ flavour hit that refuses to compromise. Hearty, rough
Shakshuka in Plenty
Here as promised, is the meal I held back from the Plenty review. This recipe does anything but restraint. There are days that call for that, when you want a big ol’ flavour hit that refuses to compromise. Hearty, rough
365 Days
Commitment to a project for the long haul wasn’t a skill dished out while I was in the queue. My past seems to be peppered with half finished cross stitch patterns, incomplete piano exams and general abandonment midway; my parents
365 Days
Commitment to a project for the long haul wasn’t a skill dished out while I was in the queue. My past seems to be peppered with half finished cross stitch patterns, incomplete piano exams and general abandonment midway; my parents
A Bowlful of Rice
If you have a bowl of cold, cooked rice, you have much. In my book, there is no other food item that can present itself in as many satisfactory guises as rice does. The humble, willing workhorse of the food
A Bowlful of Rice
If you have a bowl of cold, cooked rice, you have much. In my book, there is no other food item that can present itself in as many satisfactory guises as rice does. The humble, willing workhorse of the food
Plenty for the taking…
I have been in love with this book for so long, it’s embarrassing to declare it so late. It’s hard to find the right words to do it justice. It has become so deeply inculcated into my kitchen, weaving it’s
Plenty for the taking…
I have been in love with this book for so long, it’s embarrassing to declare it so late. It’s hard to find the right words to do it justice. It has become so deeply inculcated into my kitchen, weaving it’s
A Sweet Thing for Sweet Things
How can you say no to a wedding cake for a children’s school play? How cute an idea is that! Aladdin, like in all good stories, marries Jasmine (well, in the Disney version) and of course, there must be cake.
A Sweet Thing for Sweet Things
How can you say no to a wedding cake for a children’s school play? How cute an idea is that! Aladdin, like in all good stories, marries Jasmine (well, in the Disney version) and of course, there must be cake.
Sometimes, Instant is Good.
A quick post, for a quick biscuit. This one might not be new to you, but when has familiarity ever been an issue with a cookie? If you have a bottle of peanut butter, some sugar, an egg and a
Sometimes, Instant is Good.
A quick post, for a quick biscuit. This one might not be new to you, but when has familiarity ever been an issue with a cookie? If you have a bottle of peanut butter, some sugar, an egg and a
Ham and Lentil soup
A sweet craving satisfied is all well and good, but I find a savoury craving hardest to bear. Moods and foods go hand in hand, and I instinctively know what I am pining for when in a certain frame of
Ham and Lentil soup
A sweet craving satisfied is all well and good, but I find a savoury craving hardest to bear. Moods and foods go hand in hand, and I instinctively know what I am pining for when in a certain frame of
Thankyou, Buttercream Roses
Can anything be more flattering, than being asked to bake? Well, it is if you are as willingly kitchen bound and obsessed as I am. The luggage cake I made for the Hunters was recommendation enough for a request to
Thankyou, Buttercream Roses
Can anything be more flattering, than being asked to bake? Well, it is if you are as willingly kitchen bound and obsessed as I am. The luggage cake I made for the Hunters was recommendation enough for a request to
A Cake That Led to a Macaroon and Other Such Stories.
My recipe To-Do list is growing, in fact, it’s bulging at the seams; like a cake eater’s excess strain on their trouser seams. Mutiny is imminent, unless I arrest the yeasted dough like speed at which it is expanding. I
A Cake That Led to a Macaroon and Other Such Stories.
My recipe To-Do list is growing, in fact, it’s bulging at the seams; like a cake eater’s excess strain on their trouser seams. Mutiny is imminent, unless I arrest the yeasted dough like speed at which it is expanding. I
A Letter of Love for Warm Bread and Honey Cake
Once in a while you come across a cookbook which, in a slow, smoldering manner, really ingrains itself into your kitchen repertoire. Makes you try something new, challenges your so-called limits, educates and inspires. Warm Bread and Honey Cake does
A Letter of Love for Warm Bread and Honey Cake
Once in a while you come across a cookbook which, in a slow, smoldering manner, really ingrains itself into your kitchen repertoire. Makes you try something new, challenges your so-called limits, educates and inspires. Warm Bread and Honey Cake does
Edible Indian Sunshine
I have been royally stumped by this post. Countless are the times I have sat in front of this screen, fingers bashing away at the keyboards. Within half an hour, I end up grunting with dissatisfaction while deleting all my
Edible Indian Sunshine
I have been royally stumped by this post. Countless are the times I have sat in front of this screen, fingers bashing away at the keyboards. Within half an hour, I end up grunting with dissatisfaction while deleting all my
Raspberry and Orange Jam
There are a few occasions, where you are allowed to feel smug and thoroughly satisfied with your lovely, clever self. For me, preserving is one of them. I won’t mention the others. Row upon row of pretty coloured bottles, with
Raspberry and Orange Jam
There are a few occasions, where you are allowed to feel smug and thoroughly satisfied with your lovely, clever self. For me, preserving is one of them. I won’t mention the others. Row upon row of pretty coloured bottles, with
Silver Linings
An ice lolly was the only consolation for yet another brutally boring, insipid day at school. I was definitely an outcast, a bit weird (ok, a lot!), sharp tongued and moody. Don’t think I contributed much to improve my dearth of
Silver Linings
An ice lolly was the only consolation for yet another brutally boring, insipid day at school. I was definitely an outcast, a bit weird (ok, a lot!), sharp tongued and moody. Don’t think I contributed much to improve my dearth of
Pan de Queso
Now who can resist cheesy bread? And when it introduces itself as the romantic sounding ‘Pan de Queso’, rather than Cheesy Rings, it’s hard to refuse. This recipe comes from one of my favourite cookbooks, Warm Bread and Honey Cake by
Pan de Queso
Now who can resist cheesy bread? And when it introduces itself as the romantic sounding ‘Pan de Queso’, rather than Cheesy Rings, it’s hard to refuse. This recipe comes from one of my favourite cookbooks, Warm Bread and Honey Cake by
Edible Travel and a Fond Farewell
One of my most exciting kitchen challenges to date, came about by a bit of a sad event. Darcie, a lovely friend, her husband and three kids, are leaving Doha, for the bright skies and vast beaches of Australia. For
Edible Travel and a Fond Farewell
One of my most exciting kitchen challenges to date, came about by a bit of a sad event. Darcie, a lovely friend, her husband and three kids, are leaving Doha, for the bright skies and vast beaches of Australia. For
Garlic Prawn Curry
After what seemed an extraordinarily lengthy two years, I flew from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi, trying to swallow tears as the plane hit the hot tarmac. I managed to meet my grinning mother and wide-eyed sister with composure and we were all
Garlic Prawn Curry
After what seemed an extraordinarily lengthy two years, I flew from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi, trying to swallow tears as the plane hit the hot tarmac. I managed to meet my grinning mother and wide-eyed sister with composure and we were all
