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…
This colorful warm salad is perfect to brighten even the darkest winter days. The roasted squash and cherry tomatoes taste even sweeter thanks to a tart lemon and maple dressing. Continue Reading…
When I go home at the weekend, I come back laden with delicious fruit and veg from my dad’s garden. It’s always a nice challenge to figure out what I am going to cook with them. I find with fresh vegetables, you have to use them up quickly or they go bad -unlike vegetables from the supermarket which are sprayed with ‘God-knows-what-icide’ to preserve them for longer. I came up with this dish on a whim when I was hungry for supper and wanted something quick. Continue Reading…
I love anything lattice, lattice bakewell tart, lattice apple pie. There is something about lattice pastry that really appeals to me. It’s like knitted pastry…what’s not to like? I bought a lattice cutter on my honeymoon in Madeira – yeah, I know, I am a real blast to bring on holidays. We found this crazy little shop that sold kitchen gadgets among other things (they also sold giant baby Jesus statues, and a saucepan that would hold a large human – but that’s a different story). Continue Reading…
Back to simpler fare this week with another summer salad to test your taste buds. I got the idea for the beetroot and feta salad from this great blog called Taste Food. However, I made a few adjustments. I love fruit in salads as it always entices me to eat more green leaves, when I add some sweetness in the form of fruit. Pears work so well with cheese and nuts but I was unsure how it would go with beetroot. Surprisingly beetroot and pear taste great together. The creamy, slightly acidic cheese offsets the earthiness of the beet and the sweetness of the juicy pear. The mild white balsamic dressing brings them all together and the pistachios add a great nutty texture. Try it and see what you think? Continue Reading…
