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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Halumi stuffed pepper with black pudding crumble

Posted by petra08 on April 21, 2017 · 18 Comments 

Stuffed pepper on black pudding crumble

The weather is absolutely April at the moment. One moment it is sunny and warm and next the winds are freezing cold and I am missing my woolly hat! The weekend was beautiful and the garden is looking so summery already!     The warmer weather makes me want greener and lighter food. I stocked … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving dinner and pecan pie

Posted by petra08 on November 20, 2015 · 30 Comments 

It has been strangley warm lately and it doesn’t quite feel like November but sunshine and almost stormy weather tempted me to go for a walk on the pier. Standing at the very end watching the sea makes me feel like it is a little easier to breathe and I have always loved the sense … Continue reading →

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Barbecue with quinoa salad and refreshing coconut water drinks

Posted by petra08 on July 22, 2015 · 9 Comments 

Nothing tastes more like summer than a good barbecue. This summer got off to a late start and the barbecue has been standing there, idle. A friend was coming over, she currently lives in a flat and I thought it would be nice to do the full barbecue for her and spend as much time … Continue reading →

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Lemon and lime roasted chicken pie

Posted by petra08 on April 24, 2015 · 17 Comments 

I love guests and I try to always adapt the food to my guests. This time we had a family and two little girls. I bought two chickens and meant to roast them whole. We walked around town and got back so late I decided to cut up the chicken and roast it with lemons … Continue reading →

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Chicken and tofu fajitas

Posted by petra08 on February 18, 2015 · 4 Comments 

Sometimes, due to my blog, I get questions if I spend pretty much all day every day cooking intricate and complicated dishes.I then have to admit that this is not at all the case. I love slow cooking and will do it every time I can but it is more like once a week or … Continue reading →

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A light filo chicken and vegetable pie

Posted by petra08 on January 19, 2015 · 8 Comments 

What do you do when you want comfort food but still keep it light? I love food like a good mac & cheese, bangers and mash, a really good burger and all the trimmings. The other night just as I had turned the light out I was listening to the wind howl around every corner … Continue reading →

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Spicy Chipotle chile pork adobo the Philippine way

Posted by petra08 on January 4, 2015 · 15 Comments 

The weather after a rainy Christmas Eve has been beautiful but stormy. The other night I was listening to the winds sweeping around the house blowing anything loose around creating banging noises. The winds are cold but dressed in warm clothes a walk on the beach was fantastic! The sea is quite sheltered here but the waves … Continue reading →

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Feeding the film crew

Posted by petra08 on November 4, 2014 · 8 Comments 

So much in life is about timing and once that is right so much can unfold. This week feels like the result of various events. I have mentioned before that one of my friends is making a movie about trafficking, something that goes on all around us but still is so invisible if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Crispy tofu and pineapple salsa in hibiscus and rosehip tea

Posted by petra08 on September 5, 2014 · 14 Comments 

Ever since I read Chef Juliannas delicious looking recipe Halibut in spicy pineapple broth with pineapple cucumber relish I have been thinking about it. One day I will do the recipe but this is loosely based on it and Chef Julianna was the inspiration. Her blog is full of inspirational recipes and beautiful pictures.   … Continue reading →

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