recipes for food lovers
I did get a bit of a shock when I realised that this month’s entries have increased twofold since the round up I did a couple of months ago. So thanks to all of you that entered! Lemons have proved to be a popular ingredient and there are lots of recipes to talk about, both… read more »
I couldn’t resist posting just one more Jubileetastic dessert before the weekend of fun commences. This is something that came to me on one of those nights when you wake up at 3am on the dot and can’t go back to sleep. This is a regular occurrence for me but I now choose not to… read more »
When I was asked to host the We Should Cocoa challenge for May I gladly accepted the offer but when the moment came to announce the challenge I must admit to feeling really nervous about it. I found it quite a struggle choosing an ingredient as I didn’t want to be neither too way out… read more »
Our allotment is beginning to produce some goodies for us. We have been enjoying the purple sprouting broccoli over the last few weeks and now we are into the spring onions. Both vegetables have required virtually no help from us. The recent rain has been plentiful which should have encouraged the slugs to come and… read more »
There was a bit of a debate going on last week over the Amaretto/Amaretti issue. Interestingly they can both be made from almonds or apricot kernels. Naturally, for my choice of ALMONDS as this month’s We Should Cocoa challenge, I had to go a hunting for Amaretti biscuits made from almonds and that is what… read more »
I do happen to like white chocolate. It’s probably down to fond memories of the milky bar kid. It’s buttery and fatty, ever so greasy with a hint of custard to it so whether this is a good or a bad thing, I am rather fond of it. So I thought making white chocolate sorbet… read more »
Jubilee celebrations are going on in our house mainly in the form of cake baking. I love any excuse to bake a cake and that is probably going to take up a large part of this month. I am totally into all the souvenir paraphernalia and have started my collection. So far, the Jubilee Tate… read more »
Having been very taken with my little bottle of Rose extract, I can now safely say I am hooked on all things floral when it comes to baking. I think it’s the smell that draws me in and the taste is somehow quite exotic . It is definitely a case of being subtle with your… read more »
Thanks to Janice at Farmersgirl Kitchen for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger Award! I have been blogging for about a year now and have to say have enjoyed every minute of it. This is because I have discovered a love for writing as well as for reading the many brilliant food blogs. I love… read more »
May is one of my favourite months of the year so I am very happy to be hosting the “OneIngredient”challenge this month. This is a jointly hosted recipe linky set up by Nazima at Working London Mummmy and co-hosted by me! The idea behind the challenge is for us to pick an ingredient and you… read more »
I'm Laura, an ex-chef who moved out of London to live the good life in Surrey. Now a mother to 3 young children, a cookery tutor,food blogger,recipe contributor and allotment holder. I love cooking.......always have. My blog represents my life. In food. With pictures. Food for me is all about flavour combinations and the influence of the growing season. Cooking is all about sharing and enjoying food. It makes life good!
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A perfect spring seasonal pudding……Lavender poached rhubarb with ginger custard cream by www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk
http://www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk/2013/05/lavender-poached-rhubarb-with-ginger-custard-cream/
Just made @Ottolenghi rhubarb, celery & sorrel salad on Flickr.
Trying these fettuccine out with a Nduja sausage tomato sauce tonight on Flickr.
