Archive of ‘Food’ category

Berry Crumble

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…

 

Curried Scallops with Almonds and Cream Sauce

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…

 

Lychee Salad with Ginger Syrup and Mint

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…

 

Pickled Daikon, Mango and Thai Basil Salad

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…

 

Working at the BBC and a Pineapple Parfait with Ginger Caramel

It’s been a while since I’ve been able to take some time, sit down and write a proper blog post. Here’s why. I just finished up an internship at the BBC offices in London working for their food magazines Good Food and Olive. If you’re a food magazine fanatic like I am, you’ve probably been […] Read more…

 

Chocolate and Plum Galette

I went to San Francisco last summer and Tartine bakery was one of the places I couldn’t wait to visit. The tiny bakery/cafe was the perfect place to go to on a sunny morning and Oliver and I happily indulged in beautiful stone fruit bread pudding and large foamy cappuccinos. It was pure heaven. I […] Read more…

 

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