Mussels in a tomato & celery sauce

Posted by petra08 on October 6, 2019 · 4 Comments 

mussels in tomato sauce

I feel I have been very lucky in my working life having worked with the most amazing people along the way. One of those lucky times is when I got a new job and went to see a client. I had no idea that when I walked out of the meeting I had met a … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Celery, Chilli, Fish & Seafood, Main course, Mussels, Onion, Recipe, Starter · 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 →

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Smoked mussel and cockle chowder

Posted by petra08 on April 26, 2017 · 4 Comments 

leek, cockels, smoked mussels and garlic

The sun was shining and the tide was way out so we all went to the beach to go cockle hunting. I love when the water is way out and the beach is exposed. It gets more than twice as wide and it is great to walk on the sand.     There are two … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Amuse bouche, Fish & Seafood, Foraging for food, Garlic, Herbs, Leek, Main course, Mussels, Onion, Potatoes, Recipe, Starter · Tagged with , , , , ,

Falling apples, good friends and Marstrand island

Posted by petra08 on August 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

I wanted to get a trip to Sweden in before the summer is over. As I booked it I didn’t think about it but it was apple time. I am not sure if I have ever noticed quite so many apple trees but there was one in just about every garden! As I was talking … Continue reading →

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Smoked mussel and chilli sandwich

Posted by petra08 on January 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

I love to eat fresh foods but I always have a stash of tins at home, perfect for when I need something quick and easy. One thing I always keep is smoked mussels or oysters, the size is snack perfect. I wanted a snack quite quickly and a tin of smoked mussels  was it. I did some … Continue reading →

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Seafood Friday

Posted by petra08 on November 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

On my way home from work today I planned to go past Robson’s the local butcher . Then, about half way between work and home is a fishmonger, Sandy’s. They have a lot of everything and I decided to make a pit stop and buy some shellfish, prawns, crab and perhaps some langoustines. Once inside … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Anchovy, Asian Pear, Celery, Fish & Seafood, Garlic, Herbs, Mackerel, Mussels, Onion, Prawns, Spring onion, Tomatoes · Tagged with ,

Bulgur Wheat for dinner and brunch, a healthy kick after a long week

Posted by petra08 on October 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Business travel can be fun, meeting lots of nice people, eating a lovely hotel breakfast and going out for dinners with meetings in-between. However last week in Sweden I had a great time but I was happy to head home when it was time! The flight was delayed so I had some time at the airport … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Broad beans, Bulgur Wheat, Carrot, Cheese, Coolea, Fish & Seafood, Marrow, Mussels, Peas, Recipe, Starch · Tagged with ,

Seafood in plenty and a wee dram of whiskey

Posted by petra08 on February 21, 2012 · 4 Comments 

I spent the last weekend in Edinburgh and it is a bit like a fairy-tale city. I was there with a friend and we spent most of the day on foot just enjoying the atmosphere and on occasion stop for food, drinks and a spot of shopping. We woke up Saturday to a clear blue … Continue reading →

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