It’s hard to believe that February is nearly over. We’ve had an incredibly mild winter here in Seattle, and daffodils, crocuses and even cherry blossoms are already in full bloom. Continue Reading…
It all started with a chocolate bar produced by a Seattle based company called Theo. The bar was flavored with fig, fennel, almond, and dark chocolate. I was waiting in line for my latte when I saw it. Continue Reading…
Hand pies are more an American confection than a European one, and I haven’t really come across them too much. I can now see why hand pies are so ingenious though. Everyone gets an even portion, so no fighting over the biggest slice. Continue Reading…
Finally, it feels like the summer has arrived and it’s definitely time for something a bit lighter. For me, bouillabaisse is the sunny South of France in one big bubbling pot : Pernod, fennel, tomatoes, and succulent seafood. It always smells and tastes like the summer. Bouillabaisse was originally created by the fisherman in the port of Marseille using cheaper types of fish, like eel and rockfish, all the fish they were unable to sell. Continue Reading…
This week it’s all about celebrating the summer. We’ve been having a pretty miserable summer here in Ireland so far; but I decided to celebrate the fact that it is getting a bit brighter with a sumptuous summer salad. This salad is so refreshing with ripe juicy orange segments, peppery leaves, a hint of nuttiness and a well balanced dressing. It’s my new favourite summertime snack. This dish is inspired by a salad that we ate in Rustic Stone on a rare sunny evening in Dublin. I didn’t use all the components in their recipe so I kind of formulated my own version.
