March 2012 archive

Seared Scallops with Lemony Parmesan Peas

Have I declared my love of seafood on this blog before? If not, I must! I absolutely love seafood – some of my favourite childhood food memories include my mother and I heading to our local neighborhood market in Paris and getting delicious shellfish that we would enjoy for Sunday lunches with homemade mayonnaise. Favourites […] Read more…

 

Cookbook giveaway: Norwegian Cakes and Cookies

Each month, I usually run a giveaway here with a cookbook I think my readers will enjoy. This month, I have a copy of  Norwegian Cakes and Cookies – a pretty cookbook that I hope will inspire you to cook up a few desserts that you’ve never made before. The book offers a beautiful repertoire […] Read more…

 

Yellow Kitchen Accessories

I love brightening my kitchen with a little pop of colour. It makes the space inviting and cosy and makes me want to cook that much more. Somehow, yellow items always seem to make it to the top of my list of favourites so I thought I would share some of my current sunny kitchen crushes. The […] Read more…

 

Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf with a Lemon Glaze

This post is the perfect platform to declare my love for meyer lemons. If you’ve never tasted one of these gorgeously sweet citrus, I hope it will be on your to-do list for the week! Meyer lemons are ideal to bake with and give that perfectly intense citrus flavour to sweet treats. This lemon loaf […] Read more…

 

Dark Chocolate Medallions with Pistachios and Candied Papaya

I’m almost ashamed to write out a recipe for these delicious indulgences because they are so incredibly simply to make. These little dessert bites came about a few nights ago. Do you ever have a late night sugar craving you just can’t soothe? It’s not the most healthy feeling, but, let’s face it, it happens to […] Read more…

 

DIY Coffee Table

Regular readers of this blog will notice that I’ve been sharing more and more home decor posts with all of you. The truth is, I’ve always been a lover of any creative DIY project, and my love of food has always been linked to my love of pretty tableware. So, it was only natural that […] Read more…