Rosa del Veneto salad

Posted by petra08 on January 22, 2021 · 12 Comments 

rosea del veneto chiccory Salad

Sometimes I see produce that I cant resist and when I came across a bag of Rosa del Veneto salad it was so pretty I couldn’t help myself. It is a type of Italian winter chicory, besides the beautiful pink hues the leaves are delicate and it is delicious. The chicory is grown in forcing … Continue reading →

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Beef with ginger and grapefruit

Posted by petra08 on December 1, 2017 · 8 Comments 

Beef with Grapefruit salsa

A few weeks ago I spent Sunday sunbathing, I am not kidding. It was so warm and it felt a bit like living in the tropics. After that one glorious day the weather turned to autumn. The leaves are changing color and the days are shorter but the light is brighter and winter has arrived! … Continue reading →

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Lobster and truffle butter ravioli

Posted by petra08 on July 7, 2017 · 16 Comments 

Lobster ravioli and lobster salad

I buy my eggs for the pasta at the fishmongers. The eggs have great flavor and they are bigger than anywhere else. I have asked where they are from and they are from free ranging hens at a local farm. When I went to get my eggs the other day the fishmonger had the first … Continue reading →

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A perfect day for a smoking barbecue

Posted by petra08 on May 31, 2017 · 14 Comments 

smoked pork belly, duck breast and beef ribs

Sunshine, hot weather and a long weekend is an invite to a barbecue. I spoke to my friend and we decided to fire up the smoker. We had a bit of a brainstorming over a pint in the pub and the first vegetable that came up was onions and beetroots. We didn’t stop at the … Continue reading →

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Thai pork salad

Posted by petra08 on April 2, 2017 · 12 Comments 

Thai pork salad

I opened one eye and closed it. I opened the other eye and closed that one as well. I then pretended to sleep but my brain had somehow woken up and was processing all the things I was supposed to get done. It was 5.40 AM and I didn’t really feel like getting out of … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Cabbage, Carrot, Chilli, Fig, Fruit, Ginger, Grapefruit, Herbs, Kale, Lime, Main course, Meat, Pasta, Pork, Recipe, Spring onion, Starch, Starter · Tagged with , , , , ,

Prawn salad with a hot lemon dressing

Posted by petra08 on March 2, 2016 · 5 Comments 

Prawn salad with lemon dressing

Winter arrived late this time and it bought cold winds and bright and sunny days. I have to admit I have eaten way too much comfort food and cheated on the exercise. After warming curries and way too much carbs I wanted to break it up with a salad.   I try to keep a … Continue reading →

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Lime candied prawns and lobster with avocado and grapefruit salsa

Posted by petra08 on January 3, 2016 · 21 Comments 

Some things will always catch my eye and I saw some green grapefruits that I have never tried before. They are a special kind, Oro Blanco. These grapefruits are sweeter, they don’t have any bitterness and have a short season. Needless to say I had to buy some to try them.   Oro Blanco grapefruit  … Continue reading →

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