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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Watercress pasta three ways

Posted by petra08 on December 9, 2016 · 25 Comments 

Watercress pasta ravioli with chorizo filling

The other day I woke up and decided to make pasta for dinner, I haven’t made it in ages. Life came between me and my pasta plans but a few days later I finally found enough time to make it. A while back I made handkerchief pasta, pasta with visible herbs inside. I did Uova da … Continue reading →

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A mighty, meaty ragu

Posted by petra08 on November 26, 2014 · 9 Comments 

I used to be a season ticket holder to a great rugby team, the Harlequins. I always enjoyed going to watch them play and if the weather got too cold I could buy mulled wine by the flask. It would always warm me up nicely and take the edge of the cold. Sadly I had … Continue reading →

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A crowd pleasing beef and sausage ragu lasagna

Posted by petra08 on August 17, 2014 · 13 Comments 

The other week, before I quite realized I had agreed to make, and bring food for a fund raising event. Afterwards I wasn’t sure how I had agreed to do it but I haven’t been to a fund raising event like this since my days in the deep South, Tennessee and that is a long … Continue reading →

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Beef, chorizo and cabbage ragu

Posted by petra08 on November 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

It is cabbage time at the allotment. No matter how much I love any given vegetable and no matter how carefully we plant in what seems like very small batches, sometimes I seem to end up with a glut and this year everything has grown so large as well. This is how we ended up … Continue reading →

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