Pancetta & nasturtium wrapped hake

Posted by petra08 on July 24, 2022 · 9 Comments 

Each week I do a menu for home delivery or you can pick it up at the market. I do a different menu every week and this week I did fishcakes. I spoke to my friend Darren who is a fishmonger and he suggested that I use hake. Normally I would go to cod but … Continue reading →

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Pan fried mackerel and saffron mash potato

Posted by petra08 on October 4, 2019 · 6 Comments 

Pan fried Mackerel & saffron mash

It is seafood week! I love seafood and this year I wanted to participate. This week I will publish one blog per day. Here are the features day by day and why not join in? Friday 4: Mackerel Saturday 5: Prawns Sunday  6: Plaice Monday 7: Scallops Tuesday 8: Mussels Wednesday 9: Hake Thursday 10: Crab … Continue reading →

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A heatwave means barbecue time

Posted by petra08 on August 8, 2019 · 12 Comments 

Crispy rosehip spiced potatoes

Summer finally arrived in full force and I thought it was a sign to invite my friends and neighbors over for a barbecue. I find it hard to do a barbecue and not cook too much so inviting more people seemed like a great solution. Barbecue menu Curry Chilli Oil marinated breast of chicken Dried … Continue reading →

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Seville orange syrup glazed dabs

Posted by petra08 on January 25, 2019 · 19 Comments 

Seville orange syrup glazed dabs

Seville orange syrup glazed dabs with pepperonata and sumac fried potatoes

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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 →

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Plenty of cooking for the holidays!

Posted by petra08 on December 31, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

Bacon turkey

Every year I approach Christmas with slight apprehension. The truth is that I am not really a Christmas person. No matter what I think or feel, Christmas does turn up every year and  I will always go with the flow and make the most of it. December 24th is when I celebrate Christmas so I … Continue reading →

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Tasmanian olive leaf tea with confit baby fennel

Posted by petra08 on October 25, 2016 · 17 Comments 

confit fennel with pickled fennel and olive leaf tea gel

One of the best things I have found about blogging is that it is so easy to connect with other bloggers all over the world. I came across this blog Freshfield Grove, Tales of Tasmanian Adventures in Olive Oil. I have never heard of Tasmanian olive oil, perhaps not so strange as the UK is far, … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb glazed gammon, spring veg and wild fennel bechamel

Posted by petra08 on June 4, 2015 · 8 Comments 

The other day I woke up and I just knew I wanted to cook something. The weather wasn’t terrible but summer was absent for sure and it was time for some comfort food. I wanted something very comforting but light, a nice big sharing plate on the table with everyone just tucking in. There is … Continue reading →

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Wild fennel and broccoli shots and a steak salad

Posted by petra08 on January 25, 2015 · 39 Comments 

Last night the rain was pouring down, hammering the windows making the last night strays from the pub scurry past to get home as soon as possible rather than doing their usual leisurely walk home. The reason I know is because they are usually quite loud, mainly happy and laughing. The rain seems to have … Continue reading →

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Smoked chicken, ginger and chilli broth with celeriac and pork scratching toast

Posted by petra08 on December 19, 2014 · 8 Comments 

I have a friend who worked near Borough Market for years and she confessed to me that she only went there, for the first time a few months ago! I was at loss for words as if I worked near there I am sure I would get lunch there at least a couple of times … Continue reading →

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