Ham Hoc casserole and spinach & wild garlic soup

Posted by petra08 on May 11, 2013 · 9 Comments 

I have a new cast iron casserole pot. It is beautiful and I knew as soon as it arrived that I had to use it to cook something. I quickly headed to Robson’s to pick up some slow cooking meat. After some deliberation I got a smoked ham hoc, the meat is so lovely and … Continue reading →

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Barbecue with mango salsa and veg loaded potato salad

Posted by petra08 on May 4, 2013 · 4 Comments 

It feels so lovely that the cold weather finally seems to have given in and the warm weather has arrived at last! The difference to wake up to a clear blue sky makes all the difference. Another clear sign of spring is the itchy nose, hayfever kicked in even before the green came out but … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog – Tart Chicken Casserole

Posted by petra08 on January 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

This is a guest blog from Sus, a foodie friend of mine. Going to hers for dinner is always a treat and last time I was home in Sweden she cooked a Tart chicken casserole, definitely tart but not too much, just delicious. Sus; Hi all! I have graciously been invited to guest-write on the Food Eat … Continue reading →

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The start of my whisky journey

Posted by petra08 on May 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Last night I went to a whisky tasting at the Whisky Exchange. If you are at all in to any kind of spirits I would suggest a visit to their website or their shop. http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/ The selection is impressive of course for whisky but also a large range of other spirits. When I was in … Continue reading →

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Saturday in Notting Hill and a healthy seafood burger

Posted by petra08 on May 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Saturday my friend and myself had finally managed to meet up. We met for a Saturday lunch at the Notting Hill Brasserie.There was so much to catch up on we talked non stop! It is a lovely place, a quiet oasis in the middle of a busy Notting Hill. Both my friend and myself went … Continue reading →

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Indulgent seafood dinner and fun at Harry’s Bar

Posted by petra08 on April 4, 2012 · 2 Comments 

The last of the trio of blogs about Paris. It is a city to live life and what better than to go for an indulgent seafood dinner! We decided to stop by Harrys Bar on 5 Rue Daunou on the way. The drinks are a little pricey but oh my they are strong! The evening … Continue reading →

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Lamb crackling!

Posted by petra08 on March 25, 2012 · 5 Comments 

A friend of mine mentioned that he had seen a recipe for belly of lamb, also known as breast of lamb and asked me if I had ever cooked it. I had, until then never even thought about it and was intrigued, to the degree that I had to cook it and sooner rather than … Continue reading →

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A light dinner of roast chicken with savoy cabbage

Posted by petra08 on March 25, 2012 · 2 Comments 

I love Saturdays. It has been an intense week and I love brunch on weekends. I did sleep in a little late and made the effort to go to the butcher for bacon and the bakers for a freshly baked loaf. I ate the brunch taking it easy watching Saturday kitchen feeling inspired for a … Continue reading →

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Whisky cocktails, inspired by World of Whiskys

Posted by petra08 on March 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

This week I spoke at the World of Whisky’s conference. You might wonder what on earth I did there and I almost did myself but I was invited to talk about how to advertise to women, half of the population, still not a big base for whisky drinking. One of the conclusions is that whisky … Continue reading →

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