Snow eggs with hibiscus and rose hip jelly

Posted by petra08 on December 2, 2016 · 32 Comments 

Ile Flottante with hibiscus and rosehip jelly

Some dishes have many, many names. I was reading through a few of my cookbooks the other night and realized I had read the same recipe a few times, it just had different names. This dish is a French classic and I have found the following names so far, Oeufs a la Neige, Snow eggs, … Continue reading →

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Ancho chile and cranberry salad with paneer cheese

Posted by petra08 on July 15, 2016 · 6 Comments 

Spicy cranberry salad with paneer cheese

This morning I opened my eyes and did what I usually do, I reached for my phone to see what is going on in the world. I was faced with images and stories of violence from what happened in Nice, France last night. I can’t imagine any God, no matter what religion that would approve … 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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A pescatarian barbecue and smoked mackerel brunch

Posted by petra08 on July 6, 2014 · 17 Comments 

I am sure that some of our London friends did wonder why we left for the Kent seaside but with the kitchen coming along more are making their way to come visit. This weekend out friend did something as unusual as leaving her Notting Hill patch to come and visit. We haven’t met in quite … Continue reading →

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