Broad bean salad with pink peppercorn infused oil

Posted by petra08 on June 3, 2020 · 13 Comments 

Broadbean salad

With a new year comes new challenges. I never thought 2020 would be so disruptive in so many ways and even the phrase “back to normal” seems distant and unsure.  As we have spent time in lock down I am so grateful for having a garden and an allotment to spend time in. I have … Continue reading →

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Bulgur wheat seafood salad with a ginger and garlic dressing

Posted by petra08 on June 29, 2017 · 5 Comments 

seafood salad

We have had a heatwave lately. The summer got off to an amazing start. I met a friend whilst out walking the other morning. She was at the beach with her children, they were going to have a swim and breakfast before school. What a way to start the day! There have been many beach … Continue reading →

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Heritage tomato salad

Posted by petra08 on June 5, 2017 · 18 Comments 

heritage tomato salad

Do you have a favorite vegetable? I have many but one of my favorite vegetables is tomatoes. I try to always have some at home. They are delicious on their own and with so many things, in a salsa, sliced on a sandwich, with cheese, hot, cold, I can’t name them all here. One of … Continue reading →

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Cured, pulled lamb with cauliflower soup

Posted by petra08 on July 12, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

Pulled cured lamb salad with cauliflower soup

Soup and bread is a perfect combination. The cauliflower season has started and all of the sudden there is local, big heads of cauliflower for sale. I had some friends coming over and thought it would make a nice starter. Going home with my newly acquired cauliflower I stopped by the butcher and I saw … Continue reading →

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One chicken – six ways

Posted by petra08 on June 24, 2016 · 22 Comments 

Chicken lollipop

I haven’t really had the time or the energy to cook a lot lately but I woke up last weekend and decided that I wanted to cook chicken. It is rugby test series time so M would be well busy and not be too bothered by my lack of presence so it was a good … Continue reading →

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Pickled cockels

Posted by petra08 on November 6, 2015 · 8 Comments 

The other day I woke up and I felt like cooking, something that would take some time and the word that came to mind was flimsy. I am not sure if that is just strange or not but I went out to buy some food and fish was in front of mind as I wanted … Continue reading →

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Roasted teal with baby aubergines and roasted quinoa

Posted by petra08 on July 7, 2015 · 6 Comments 

The fishmonger I always buy my fish from is a bit of a treasure trove. The other week he advertised wild rabbit and I was thinking about it. Unfortunately I spent so long thinking about it he sold out before I actually got there. My plans for the rabbit went out the door and I … Continue reading →

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The comforting taste of a quiche

Posted by petra08 on June 29, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

Quiche is one of my favourite dishes. I don’t make it very often and sometimes I cheat and buy ready made but it is just not the same. My love for quiche is not shared by M who will eat it but sort of look around for a main course afterwards. M’s hesitation doesn’t stop … Continue reading →

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Duck carnitas with roasted cherries

Posted by petra08 on June 28, 2015 · 17 Comments 

Carnitas means little meats in the Mexican cuisine. It is pork cooked low and slow until it is super, falling apart tender. I didn’t have any pork at home so I decided to use two duck legs I had in the fridge. Two duck legs is not enough for dinner for M and myself, he … Continue reading →

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Lobster with crispy tofu and mango and lime dressing

Posted by petra08 on June 19, 2015 · 24 Comments 

The fishmonger told me last week that it seems like the lobsters are late this summer. He thought it might be due to the fact that the weather hasn’t been great at the start of the summer but this week has been wonderful. This might be why the lobsters have come out and I got … Continue reading →

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