recipes for food lovers
There have also been moments when I have thought about the logistics of having our allotment and how much time it takes up, can we do it, is it really worth it???? We all have that dilemma with spreading ourselves too thinly, achieving little, taking on a lot and getting frustrated on a daily basis.… read more »
I was thinking recently about how I have really gone off pasta since having children. As much as I applaud it in every form and celebrate the fact I could happily feed it to my children every day after school by alternating shape and sauce, I do find myself cooking something totally different for me… read more »
I wanted to make a wintery salad that would satisfy my salad cravings but not make me feel that I was eating something that transported me to the spring or summer that we have yet to enjoy. This white bean salad with a spiced lemon and Rosemary dressing suited me perfectly. It is a salad,… read more »
A Mexican friend of mine told me once that she used cape gooseberries in place of tomatillos in a truly sensational dip/salsa that she makes.Cape gooseberries (Physalis) are both sweet and sharp in flavour. Apparently they are the nearest she can get in terms of flavour to the tomatillo so readily available in Mexico. My… read more »
Following on from my last post, I have another soup recipe for you. I wasn’t planning on writing anything this weekend. I had my sights set upon making a softer set marmalade but then I thought about my week ahead and realised it would be good to make myself a soup that could see me… read more »
First week back into the swing of routines should have meant a visit to the dreaded supermarket. Much as I love online shopping, I am terrible at sitting down to order my food. So this week I have been raiding the cupboards and topping up supplies from the local co-op. Not that it has bought… read more »
A couple of weeks ago I was sent some MacGilvray Scottish Smoked Salmon by The Handpicked Food Store. Seeing as it is so close to Christmas, I think this is the perfect chance for me to show you some smoked salmon recipe ideas using this mighty fine smoked salmon. I know a little bit about… read more »
I have a recipe for you which I put together at the last minute after having received a “Secret Mission” task from the guys at BoothsCheers. My personal mission was to make a pie of some description. All good, apart from the fact I had limited time in which to prepare it. So, I can… read more »
This recipe for a simple seasonal salad is a complete revelation to me. I haven’t bought cauliflower for years. Mainly because I cannot abide the smell of the kitchen after it has been boiling. I am very particular about food smells . I also cannot cook quinces because I find their scent revolting and I… read more »
Although things are significantly slowing down at the allotment, we have planted some perpetual spinach and rainbow chard which may well take us through until next year. It certainly keeps replacing itself in a vary pleasing manner. All I am doing is snipping away and a week or two later, back it is again. I… 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.
