Parma ham surf n’ turf

Posted by petra08 on November 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

After my lovely evening with Parma ham I was thinking about how I could incorporate it in my cooking. There are classic, and absolutely delicious matches to the ham, melon, pasta, gorgonzola, mozzarella and everythign else I have forgotten. I wanted to try something I haven’t done before and decided on a Surf n’ Turf, … Continue reading →

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Baked figs, ravioli and prosecco braised pork belly

Posted by petra08 on September 16, 2015 · 9 Comments 

As much as I hate to admit this, not long ago I tried to impress someone by cooking a dinner. It all went wrong and it was like I was hit with a temporary blockage of tastebuds and a complete inability to cook things that never failed before. It was so bad I brought out … Continue reading →

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Perfect crackling with Szechuan peppered pork belly and savoury plum jam

Posted by petra08 on June 18, 2013 · 2 Comments 

This is the second part of the wedding anniversary dinner for our friends. One of them is a little picky with food but pork got the thumbs up and one of my favourite things in the world is crispy pork crackling! I know it is so bad for you but when it is good! I … Continue reading →

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Cod salad with baby broad beans and crispy sage

Posted by petra08 on June 8, 2013 · 3 Comments 

The weather lately has been so lovely! I decided to get some fish and chips and have a picnic in the park. It makes for such a lovely break and it it always good to get some fresh air, watch the little river go by and see the deer in the distance. There is a … Continue reading →

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