Megrim, Cornish sole & wild garlic capers

Posted by petra08 on May 14, 2024 · 5 Comments 

Sometimes I love the idea of having a couple of days doing nothing but when I try I always come to the conclusion that it isn’t for me. This week was supposed to be on the quiet side but when I had a few hours of nothing planned I had an urge to go and … Continue reading →

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Loin of rabbit

Posted by petra08 on September 24, 2023 · 7 Comments 

Lately I have been working pretty much non stop, fulfilling orders and re stocking my own shelves with products to sell at the market. Working from home makes it so easy to go to the kitchen “just to make something” not quite realizing I am working and forgetting to take some time off. As I … Continue reading →

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Prawn & polenta

Posted by petra08 on July 5, 2023 · 5 Comments 

It has been a bit busy here lately and to relax I was reading different recipes. I read about a Venetian recipe with shrimp and polenta. It sounded delicious and I couldn’t wait to try it. As I got the ingredients out to make the dish I changed quite a lot, the prawns and polenta … Continue reading →

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Fika for one

Posted by petra08 on June 2, 2022 · 6 Comments 

“Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of Swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues to share a cup of coffee (or tea) and a little something to eat.” The last time I … Continue reading →

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Tapas night & a week off

Posted by petra08 on October 6, 2021 · 2 Comments 

I had a week off last week. I can’t remember last time I had a whole week off and even the weather agreed. I enjoyed some sunny afternoons on the beach, I ate out, breakfast, sometimes lunch and even dinner. There were whole days when I didn’t cook a thing. Not cooking didn’t mean I … Continue reading →

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Fish tacos

Posted by petra08 on January 19, 2018 · 8 Comments 

Whiting Dish

We had a bit of a warm spell last week, winter lost it’s cold grip and it was almost spring like for a couple of days. It was a welcome change and I managed to get up and do a few morning walks. One morning I got out just as the sun was starting to … Continue reading →

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Prawn Curry and a temporary fridge break down

Posted by petra08 on August 31, 2017 · 4 Comments 

Deal Seafront

I was out for a walk the other morning and it was such an amazing day I had to stop everywhere and take photos! Not great from an exercise point of view but good for the soul! Already just after 7 am it was warm and the sun was gazing down, carrying the promise of … Continue reading →

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Lobster and truffle butter ravioli

Posted by petra08 on July 7, 2017 · 16 Comments 

Lobster ravioli and lobster salad

I buy my eggs for the pasta at the fishmongers. The eggs have great flavor and they are bigger than anywhere else. I have asked where they are from and they are from free ranging hens at a local farm. When I went to get my eggs the other day the fishmonger had the first … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti frittata with avocado salad

Posted by petra08 on May 19, 2017 · 8 Comments 

Spaghetti frittata and avocado salad

Mondays are usually a day when I try to use up most of the left overs from the weekend. It is also a day when I want something fairly quick and easy and after some rummaging in the fridge I had one portion of pink peppercorn and turmeric spaghetti from the weekend market where I … Continue reading →

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Egg yolk ravioli with beef jam, bavette steak and avocado salsa

Posted by petra08 on April 18, 2017 · 11 Comments 

Egg yolk ravioli with beef jam, bavette steak and avocado salsa

It has been a bit of a week, it started off challenging but got better as the week proceeded. By Wednesday I try to have a plan for the market on Saturday of what to bring and what pastas to make. This week I thought I would follow a friends suggestion and make a display … Continue reading →

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