Steak, Walnut, Stilton & Pomegranate Salad

Posted by petra08 on January 3, 2021 · 7 Comments 

Beef Walnut Salad

It was with a slight sigh of relief that I toasted the arrival of 2021. I did the last market on December 19th and am enjoying some time off. I enjoyed it so much I seem to have tried to eat my own bodyweight in cheese. This lead to my fleece lined leggings splitting at … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Beef, Brunch, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Cheese, Chilli, Cucumber, Fruit, Garlic, Lettuce, Main course, Meat, Onion, pomegranate, Radish, Recipe, Starter, Stilton · Tagged with ,

Prosecco & Hot Sauce glazed pork cheeks

Posted by petra08 on November 1, 2019 · 16 Comments 

glazed pork cheeks

It seems just a couple of weeks ago we enjoyed an Indian summer, going for long walks in the sunshine, enjoying the last days on the beach. The rain arrived, it got darker earlier and all of the sudden I was roaming around my closet looking for warmer coats. Colder weather always makes me think … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Amuse bouche, Cucumber, Garlic, Ginger, Leek, Lettuce, Market stall, Meat, Pork, Recipe, Side dish, Snack, Starter · Tagged with , , ,

Hake & Pancetta

Posted by petra08 on October 10, 2019 · 2 Comments 

Hake & pancetta

One of my favorite fish and always a go to is cod. There is nothing like fresh cod, pan fried with grated horseradish, new potatoes and clarified butter. I am very sad to hear that it will go on the endangered species list at the end of this month. I am very lucky to have … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Cheese, Cucumber, Fish & Seafood, Herbs, Main course, Meat, Pork, Recipe, Watercress · Tagged with , , , , , ,

Tartiflette

Posted by petra08 on September 12, 2018 · 11 Comments 

Tartiflette

Sometimes I come across a dish that I just have to try. In the next town they have a French market each year and French market traders arrive in droves with amazing fare. There is a baguette stall with a movable oven that churns out perfect baguettes. You can buy saucissions, cheese, French knick knacks … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Brie, Cabbage, Celery, Cheese, Cucumber, Main course, Meat, Onion, Pork, Potatoes, Recipe, Starch · Tagged with , ,

Miso Burgers

Posted by petra08 on February 25, 2018 · 14 Comments 

Goats cheese miso burger

Every now and then I feel like a burger. I don’t want to go to a burger joint, I want to make one, just the way I like it. A burger is one of those things that can be quite revolting when wrong and utter bliss when done right. Then what is right is of … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Beef, Cheddar, Cheese, Cucumber, Garlic, Goats cheese, Herbs, Main course, Meat, Onion, Recipe, Tomatoes · Tagged with , ,

Greek Salad

Posted by petra08 on October 10, 2017 · 20 Comments 

Greek Salad

It was 7.30 am and I went for a morning walk. The beach was covered in mist and I had to stop and take a minute to enjoy the view and fill my lungs with sea air.     The weather here changes so quickly and at the end of the walk a warm sun … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Cheese, Chilli, Cucumber, Feta cheese, Fruit, Herbs, Lemon, Onion, Recipe, Side dish, Starter, Tomatoes, Vegetarian · Tagged with

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 →

Category Allotment/Veg, Broad beans, Bulgur Wheat, Cod, Cucumber, Fish & Seafood, Fruit, Garlic, Ginger, Grain, Haddock, Herbs, Lemon, Main course, Mussels, Onion, Recipe, Salmon, Scallops, Spinach, Starter, Tomatoes · Tagged with

Pulled pork ragu

Posted by petra08 on March 11, 2017 · 12 Comments 

pulled pork ragu asparagus and egg yolk

The other morning I woke up just before sunrise. I think it was the seagulls who seemed to have a loud gathering on a neighbors rooftop. I love the sound and looking outside the sky was beautifully golden and it held the promise of a sunny day. I think it was the first day of the … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Asparagus, Carrot, Celery, Chilli, Cucumber, Egg, Garlic, Ginger, Leek, Lemon, Main course, Onion, Parsnip, Pork, Proescco, Recipe, Side dish, Snack, Starter · Tagged with , , , , ,

Chinese crispy duck with homemade pancakes

Posted by petra08 on February 4, 2017 · 10 Comments 

Crispy duck

It wasn’t until I moved to the UK that I discovered crispy duck. I can’t remember duck being readily available when I grew up but it could have been something my parents didn’t cook, or eat. Duck is very common in the UK and crispy duck in the Chinese restaurant is a classic. Shredded crispy … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Bread, Cucumber, Duck, Fennel, Fruit, Main course, Mango, Meat, Recipe, Side dish, Snack, Spring onion, Starter · Tagged with , , ,

Langoustine ceviche surf n’ turf

Posted by petra08 on January 1, 2017 · 26 Comments 

Langoustine ceviche with grapefruit and salmon roe

New Years eve, what did you get up to? I like to celebrate New Years eve with friends, having dinner at home and going down to the beach at midnight and watch amazing fireworks.   The last couple of years we have done a New Years eve neighbor crawl, eating a dish in every house, … Continue reading →

Category Amuse bouche, Cucumber, Dinner for friends, Fish & Seafood, Herbs, Langoustines, Meat, Recipe, Starter · Tagged with , , , , , ,