There are not many store-bought products I have a never-ending craving for, but Nutella has consistently been my Achilles’ heal. If I buy a jar, and there is a spoon somewhere nearby, the velvety, chocolaty hazelnuty spread never stands a chance. If every piece of cutlery in my kitchen disappeared, I would just use my […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Food’ category
Easy Weeknight Paella
Paella is not really one of those dishes you’re supposed to be able to whip up in under 30 minutes. When I was at culinary school, my first partner was this amazing classical guitarist who lived in New York but was originally from Spain. When we were assigned to make a large-scale meal to feed […] Read more…
Bacon and Pea Pasta
If you ask me what I have at all times in my freezer, the answer would definitely be frozen peas. Sure, I’ll get my hands on fresh peas if I can, but most of the year, that really isn’t a tangible reality. For most quick meals, having a bag of these frozen green jewels helps […] Read more…
Best of 2012
Just before ringing in the new year, I thought I’d look back at a few of my favourite recipes I blogged about this year. I look forward to sharing many more food stories with you in the year ahead and thank you for all your comments and questions – they make this blog worth writing! […] Read more…
Persimmon Chocolate Tarts
Do you remember the chocolate tarts I blogged about a few days ago? These are an easy variation to make homemade tarts that much more of a treat. Every time I see bright orange, plump persimmons at the market, I can’t help adding a few to my basket. They are usually only available a couple […] Read more…
Holiday Treats and a Giveaway!
As the holidays are fast approaching, my to-do list seems ever expanding – everyday I pin another recipe I’d like to try, or DIY project I’d love to tackle. I’m sure many of you can relate to this, but every year I wish that December was a couple of days longer. Between flavoured marshmallows, indulgent […] Read more…