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Posted in Food, Saturday Dish on Aug 6th, 2011
I love antique recipes. This recipe has been in my family for decades. My mom found it in a magazine when we were living in our first house, which we moved out of in 1982. My father remembers eating it in that house. I’m home in New York on holiday at the moment and I’ve [...]
Posted in Food, Saturday Dish on Jun 4th, 2011
The Essence of Summer June is here and it’s time to make the annual batch of elderflower cordial. An aunt of mine always made this when we were children. I loved it, so a few years ago I started to make my own. The flavour is unique and refreshing, and heralds the arrival of summer [...]
Posted in Food, Health, Saturday Dish on May 28th, 2011
I’m not a big fan of dieting (who is?) but I do get a little thrill when I can find a way to make my favorite comfort foods a lot healthier. Whether it’s lasagna or burgers, comfort foods are generally great for the soul but terrible for the waistline. After a few experiments, I figured [...]
Posted in Food, Health, Saturday Dish on May 21st, 2011
I’ve been vegetarian for almost 9 years, but before that I was such a picky eater that I a) didn’t like cheese b) had never tasted tomato soup c) was scared of baked beans and d) couldn’t contemplate the thought of pizza (see: cheese issues). Thankfully, my palate has been forced to evolve since then, [...]
Posted in Food, Guest Posters, Saturday Dish on Apr 23rd, 2011
I discovered Hummingbird Cake while visiting friends in the Deep South during Easter a few years ago. They told me it got its name because each bite is so good that it makes a person hum with satisfaction! Once I tried a piece, I had to agree that it was aptly-named… This cake became famous [...]
Posted in Food, Guest Posters, Saturday Dish, Uncategorized on Apr 9th, 2011
Now first things first. These are called SC-OH-NES. Not “scons” as my father says, bless his cotton socks (that are clearly not helping his pronunciation). Right then. So I have had the opportunity go home sweet home for the first time in – gosh – almost three months (thank you obstetrics), and whilst there, I clearly [...]
Posted in Food, Guest Posters, Saturday Dish on Apr 2nd, 2011
There is really nothing like catching up with friends and family over a long summer’s evening dinner. A friend of mine cooked me a version of this recipe and we caught up over a couple of bottles of wine after not seeing each other for many years. Since that night she has regularly cooked me [...]
Posted in Food, Guest Posters, Saturday Dish on Mar 26th, 2011
Yes. These are seriously good. I’m a firm believer in dessert before/instead of dinner, not to mention the use of food to butter somebody up. Now if you make these you shall be in the good books for at least weeks if not months… In the mood I was in on one glorious Friday, I [...]
Posted in Food, Guest Posters, Saturday Dish on Mar 19th, 2011
These are the best rolls to have with your breakfast, brunch or an afternoon tea. They are incredibly buttery and work well with both jam and runny cheeses. Amusingly, I’ve mainly eaten them at a Dane’s house in Ireland, but this is the recipe from our family cookbook and it works out very nicely. Ingredients: [...]
Posted in Food, Saturday Dish on Mar 12th, 2011
I’m a little obsessed with spicy food, and by spicy I mean the hurts-so-good stuff that actually makes you sweat. Jarred jalapenos, fresh chilies and Tabasco sauce are all staples in my kitchen, and when I’m ordering at an Indian or Chinese restaurant I usually ask for “extra spicy.” Sometimes I regret it but as [...]
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