Who inspires you to cook?
This week I wanted to start off by asking you a question if I may? ‘Who inspires you to cook and create in the kitchen’? Do you cook because you have to provide a wholesome meal every night for your family, I most certainly do and sometimes I absolutely hate [...]
Southern Italian Family Cooking by Carmela Sophia Sereno
‘Southern Italian Family Cooking’ Cucina Povera - Family cooking from the heart of southern Italy from Carmela Sereno Hayes ‘Southern Italian Family Cooking’ is not just a cook book, it’s a journey, a journey through the gastronomic memories that Carmela Sophia Sereno (Hayes) holds so dear to her heart of [...]
Summer apple rings – Delicious anytime of the day.
I am just loving this Mediterranean weather even though I spend most of the time perched under a parasol *redhead, however long may it continue? I say this of course whilst firmly crossing my fingers and toes! With the sun held high in the sky, we all anticipate our [...]
Pasta lamination – The process of pimping pasta!
Herbs and edible flowers. How I just love to embrace the change in my herb garden through the four seasons. At the moment my garden is in full bloom and I just can’t stop adding strange and different herbs to the ever growing pots that sit so proudly [...]
Hedgerow foraging & pesto By Carmela Sereno Hayes
The meaning of ‘Tradition’ – The handing down of a belief, information, legend or custom from generation to generation. I simply adore food related traditions as I believe most of us do, it’s something that we all hold very close to our hearts, whether it’s that weekly Sunday roast at [...]
Chickpea balls ……..
Chickpea balls – speedy, meat free and totally scrumptious. I love a meatball or 10 but whenever I think of meatballs it always reminds me of that one time I was clearly desperate and on a low after a traumatic shopping trip with my army of small children, yes I [...]
Tiramisu……….
If I closed my eyes tightly and clicked my heels three times I could almost smell the aroma……… Growing up, tiramisu was always made by my mum and aunties when all our families would come together to celebrate family birthdays and festive celebrations… On reflection a very special pudding [...]
Murray’s – Fine dining at Whittlebury Hall
Murray’s – Fine dining at Whittlebury Hall I haven’t visited Whittlebury Hall for a few years now and in all honesty I’m not sure why! Time always seems to be against me, not enough minutes or hours in any given day. I however love a spa and pamper, doesn’t everyone, [...]
Ready, steady, spaghetti……
Easy , peasy , spaghetti It seems that every day our lives are always rushed, hurried and under far too much pressure. We seem to be running from one meeting to another or from one children's club to another whilst constantly watching the clock. Sometimes we need that instant meal [...]
Easter Pasteria Tart! A Neapolitan classic with style.
NEOPOLITAN EASTER TART – a delicious alternative Easter means one thing in our family home however I’m more than ready anytime or date to enjoy my ultimate and incredibly comforting ‘Pastiera Napoletana (Easter tart). I am so pleased I don’t have to wait until Easter for another slice of this [...]
The convenience of a microwave and the ease of the best choc pud!
I seem to have fallen in love with shopping and browsing in our counties numerous and very different vintage and antique shops, much to my husband’s annoyance. I love kitchenalia, anything food related from the 1950’s, cottage rose Pyrex and every cookbook going from early 1900’s to the mid 80’s. [...]
A taste of the simple things! – Fennel bread
A taste of the simple things! – Fennel bread The aroma of freshly made coffee or beautifully baked bread, a comforting and inviting aroma that holds our attention in a similar way to a freshly cut lawn or a romantically lit living room fire. The smells and aromas [...]