When the weather warms up, I’m usually in the mood for lighter lunches, bursting with colour and flavour that I can make pretty quickly. This was the perfect, perfect summer lunch. It allowed us to inaugurate our BBQ for the season – having been gone for a while, we hadn’t used it this month yet […] Read more…
Today being the first official day of the summer, it only seemed suiting to celebrate with the perfect meal for a warm sunny day. When tomatoes make their way to the farmer’s market and are perfectly ripe and sweet it breaks my heart to overpower them with too many other ingredients or to cook them […] Read more…
As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve finally made a Facebook page for Chocolate Shavings. If you want to receive regular updates about the site, new recipes and photos, please join here! I’ve always loved a couple spoonfuls of warm fruit crumble topped with a scoop or two of vanilla bean ice cream. It’s […] Read more…
First and foremost, I’ve finally gotten around to creating a proper Facebook group for Chocolate Shavings. If you want to receive regular updates about the site, new recipes and photos, please join here. I’m working on a couple exciting projects that I can’t reveal right now but rest assured, some fun recipes are on their […] Read more…
One of my favourite things to do when I travel is to visit local markets. You really get a feel for the culture of a city when you see the tastes and try specialties of the place you’re in. English food, I must admit, does not always have the best reputation, but my experience in […] Read more…
This recipe has become one of my favourite salads to serve in warmer months. After tasting pickled daikon in many different restaurants, I decided to try making my own at home. It’s really quite easy to make and can be stored in a jar with its pickling liquid to be used when needed. I love […] Read more…