macarons and more…
The other day I had a major hankering for some Jaffa cakes. The magical combination of light sponge, zesty orange jelly topped with a coating of dark chocolate. Biting into one is a true sensory…
For the last few weeks I have had the craziest craving for cheesecake. Not unusual. I often get cravings for sweet things. As a way to control myself I try to make the foods that…
Don’t you just love it when seriously delicious and fairly rare fruits appear on the shelves of your stores? I couldn’t say no to these beautiful figs – even if they do come all the…
A wine tasting you say!? Well, but of course! But… What shall we snack on while tasting these wines!? Cheese! Obviously. Now, I’m not one to pass off the opportunity to have a sip of…
Lemon curd, its fruity sweetness and citrus tang make for a seriously delicious taste sensation. I had never tasted lemon curd until I was the age of about 10. I remember thinking it was one…
YOU AWESOME MONKEY BACON! Have you ever wondered what to do with your almond flour that is just too coarse for making macarons? Here is a super delicious and healthy idea! Making breadcrumb-free ‘breaded’ fish…
Whilst eating pasta on Sunday, my cheat day, I came to a very clear conclusion that I much prefer a bowl of zucchini spaghetti over the real stuff. In fact, I’d be more than happy…
Sunday was my cheat day. Marking the end of my 4 week primal challenge. I could go on and tell you in detail about how my day went, about the foods I ate and how…
Have you noticed how all fun foods are interactive? Fajita dinners, ‘make-your-own-pizzas’, ice cream factory, pretty much anything that requires the diner to interact with their food. I am a firm believer in this theory….
I have always loved Tzatziki. Long before I realised how healthy it can be! Recently, Mo and I discovered that store bought tzatziki (from Sainsbury’s) was one ready-made dip we could trust (in an emergency…