When watering my herbs yesterday, I tip pruned my basil plants. It was the heady aroma of basil that made me crave then and there my comfort food – a rustic Italian tomato soup. This recipe is one that was given to me verbally by my twin sister. We do not have set measures for … Continue reading
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It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas!
Two days into my summer break and I am most definitely into Christmas holiday mode. In fact, holiday mode began on the last day of the school term when I was spoiled with thoughtful gifts by some of my closest colleagues. I am very excited about the Donna Hay cookbook – light and easy recipes … Continue reading
Breakfast crepes
A rainy Saturday calls for a bit of a lazy day in my book, so naturally that means a more indulgent breakfast is called for as well. Feeling a little tired of eggs, this morning I decided to make a batch of crepes. I recall once reading about the addition of sparkling mineral water to … Continue reading
Tuesday night cheat’s ravioli
I had planned to make roast pumpkin salad tonight, but at the last minute, I threw the ingredients that I needed into the trolley so that I could make roast pumpkin ravioli instead. I call it cheats ravioli, as I use wanton wrappers instead of pasta dough – who has time for fresh pasta on … Continue reading
Speedy Mexican
This final term of the school year is no less busy than any other, with little time at the end of the day for inspiration in the kitchen. From me that is… luckily for me, Paul never seems to lose creativity in the kitchen. Tonight Paul quickly whipped up a beef taco and burrito combo … Continue reading
A Monday night winner!
I am a very happy wife right now – Paul made an outstanding dinner tonight and it took him no time at all! A very simple chirozo and eggplant pasta, with the addition of seared scallops to my meal. For someone who does not eat scallops, he is quite the expert at cooking them! Mmm, … Continue reading
Finding my cooking mojo again
I have to admit that the busier I get at work, the more I seem to find myself in a bit of a cooking rut. So having tried a new recipe both last night and tonight, I am feeling quite happy with my efforts. Actually, I think I have demonstrated that I am quite a … Continue reading
Fine dining without leaving home
With a husband who cooks amazing meals, some days I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! Tonight’s pleasant surprise was Paul’s version of beef and reef for me – just beef for Paul, as he can’t eat shellfish (very unlucky!). The dish was composed of a celeriac and thyme purée, topped with scallops, … Continue reading
a girl has got to eat 