Crispy seafood lasagna

Posted by petra08 on June 22, 2020 · 15 Comments 

seafood lasagna

A friend asked me the other day for some good news. I had a think and something that amazes me is how nature is recovering even in the short time we have been in lock down. I hope it will make us find better ways for us to live in harmony with nature, looking after … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Bok Choy, Fish & Seafood, Garlic, Main course, Onion, Prawns, Proescco, Recipe, Scallops, Starter, White · Tagged with , ,

The first barbecue of the year

Posted by petra08 on March 29, 2017 · 7 Comments 

barbecue meat and root vegetables

The days are getting longer and the sun has been shining and spring has arrived. The sun was so warm the other day and the forecast for the weekend was sunshine so I thought it would be great to celebrate with the first barbecue of the year.   Magnolia tree in blossom   I spoke … Continue reading →

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Pulled pork ragu

Posted by petra08 on March 11, 2017 · 12 Comments 

pulled pork ragu asparagus and egg yolk

The other morning I woke up just before sunrise. I think it was the seagulls who seemed to have a loud gathering on a neighbors rooftop. I love the sound and looking outside the sky was beautifully golden and it held the promise of a sunny day. I think it was the first day of the … Continue reading →

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Slow cooked chilli beef

Posted by petra08 on November 23, 2016 · 6 Comments 

chilli beef stew with persimmon salsa

How about a dinner party? I love to have guests for dinner, the feeder in me comes out. Food has a lovely way of bringing people together. A good dinner party is as much about the food as it is about the chemistry around the dinner table. If there is anyone coming that I would … Continue reading →

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Spicy beef ravioli with red wine and tomato sauce

Posted by petra08 on April 8, 2016 · 14 Comments 

Spicy beef ravioli and red wine barbecue sauce

Do you throw out your leftovers? I try not to, many times they end up in the fridge and then in the bin but somehow I feel better taking the extra step. Sure it lacks logic but how many of you do the same? The other night I opened what looked like a decent bottle … Continue reading →

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Sushi and friends

Posted by petra08 on September 26, 2015 · 3 Comments 

It was a friend of mine’s birthday and no matter how much I thought about it I came up blank when it came to something to get for her. My imagination and creativity seems to have taken a temporary break. I know she doesn’t like cooking but loves to have friends around and hosts lovely parties. … Continue reading →

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Smoked Chinese pulled pork

Posted by petra08 on April 7, 2015 · 17 Comments 

I can never resist a good bargain and I picked up a boned shoulder of pork that was on sale. We had guests coming for dinner and I love the versatility of pork. I really fancied pulled pork and what better opportunity than when you have guests to share it with? I find it pretty … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chilli, Cote du Rhone, Cucumber, Garlic, Ginger, Herbs, Home made produce, Kale, Lemon, Main course, Pesto, Pork, Potatoes, Recipe, Red, Spring onion · Tagged with , , , ,

Bacon wrapped turkey and all the trimmings

Posted by petra08 on December 28, 2014 · 5 Comments 

A turkey dinner can be a bit on the bland side and most of the ones I have had have also been a bit been dry. I was determined to cook a very English and completely non bland turkey dinner with all the trimmings, it is so delicious when everything falls in to place. I … Continue reading →

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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, decorations, champagne and nibbles

Posted by petra08 on December 15, 2014 · 1 Comment 

I have a confession to make. I am not too mad about Christmas. I like the lights and don’t get me wrong I do celebrate it every year but if left to my own devices I would probably get a bunch of good movies, a pile of good books and plenty of nice nibbly foods … Continue reading →

Category Allotment/Veg, Amuse bouche, Avocado, Blue cheese, Bread, Broccoli, Burrata, Celery, Cheese, Chicken, Chilli, Comte, Entertainment, Garlic, Goats cheese, Leek, Pepper, Recipe, Wine · Tagged with , , , , , , ,

Sometimes love is a good steak and red wine

Posted by petra08 on November 29, 2014 · 6 Comments 

Do you ever have one of those days when you regret having left your bed, and even more so reading your e-mails? M had one of those days and it wasn’t just one thing, all bad things comes in three and it was about as far as we could stretch a day of misery. There … Continue reading →

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