I'm a huge fan of Turkish delight, that sweet rose scented goodness is absolutely mouth watering! I'm also a big fan of chocolate (but really who isn't!) and with Easter just around the corner, the shops are overflowing with Easter eggs! It was quite a few years ago and I had recently been diagnosed with …
Sometimes you just need soup.You know those days, when the sky is dull grey and there is a chill starting to creep into the air and all you really want to do is be wrapped up in a warm blanket hug?! Well, this is what this soup feels like to me.I've made many variations of …
Let me paint you a picture, it is the peak of European summer and we are staying slap bang in the middle of what I can only describe as paradise on earth! AKA the Cinque Terre. Our accommodation is in the heart of Monterosso al Mare in a local families attic on the 6th terrace …
Now if you’ve ever been to the Ligurian Coast, you know that the absolute hero of the region is pesto. I always tell people that I left my heart at the Cinque Terre; the flavour of fresh basil, the salty taste of the sea baked onto your skin, the stark contrast of looming lush green …
The scent of stuffed zucchini flowers frying and releasing the aroma of fresh basil and lemon takes me back to my first trip to Italy.We had arrived in Florence, following five magical days on the Ligurian Coast, fondly named the 'Italian Riviera', to what can only be described as oppressive heat.It was 8am and we …
Now I know the title isn’t much to go by, but I really wasn’t too sure what to call this dish other than what it is. This dish really speaks to my heart and soul on a deeply comforting and fulfilling level.To give you some background, we were travelling through Greece by coach and had …
For many years I've had a love/hate relationship with gluten free bread making. I've managed to create focaccia and pizza bases, but alas a light fluffy bun or a soft yet crusty loaf has evaded my abilities!I'm not sure what it is about the elusive bread roll or loaf that seems so far out of …
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Our first trip to Croatia saw the discovery of this incredible dish. It was the start of summer and the weather was just starting to warm up. We had flown into Venice, and after spending a few days exploring the canals and relaxing in the architectural beauty, we made our way by mini-van to Croatia. …
Let me paint a picture for you, a picture that is still so vivid in my mind, it was as if I was there yesterday.The warmth of the Sicilian sun was just starting to soak into the earth and the air was becoming thick with humidity, as we meandered through the shadows of the tree …
Don’t you just love a cake that makes you feel like you’re making a ‘healthy choice’! Using vegetables in my baking is something I love to experiment with. The idea of using ingredients that you wouldn't ordinarily use or associate with dessert to create a sweet flavour profile is definitely a personal challenge of mine. …
