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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Olive oil ice cream and candied olives

Posted by petra08 on December 11, 2015 · 24 Comments 

There are olive oils and then there are olive oils. Some will pass your taste buds and not even be noticed and some will give you that lovely grassy flavour that lifts any dish. Good extra virgin olive oil has a beautiful green colour and I was delighted to take part of the Sfoodle trials … Continue reading →

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Tomato salad with vegetarian tapenade

Posted by petra08 on December 7, 2015 · 4 Comments 

The other day I was reading (again) Elaine’s, Foodbod , blog. I wasn’t looking for anything, just browsing. Like Elaine, I absolutely love dips and sauces. I had a few dips in mind to make but when I came across some beautiful tomatoes in the shop and a tapenade came to mind. It would be … Continue reading →

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