Steak with truffle honey roasted cauliflower and quiche

Posted by petra08 on January 5, 2016 · 12 Comments 

I had a bunch of random stuff hanging around the fridge from the holidays. I was left with an almost whole Camembert cheese, celery, cream, a bunch of eggs, fresh herbs and shortcrust pastry. Like so many I decided to take a lighter (read detox) approach to life now in January but I can’t stand … Continue reading →

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Parma ham wrapped salmon with roasted veg and a cucumber salad

Posted by petra08 on March 31, 2015 · 11 Comments 

I have been thinking a lot about food, and I have cooked but it has been a little hectic and I now have so much food to share. Spring is officially here, the clocks have changed, it is a little lighter and brighter and I feel the need for lighter foods! I picked up some … Continue reading →

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Watercress pesto and crispy tofu

Posted by petra08 on October 5, 2014 · 2 Comments 

Sometimes I have no idea what to have for dinner and I go down to the kitchen to see what is around and make something from what I can find. I had some salmon in the freezer so I took that out to defrost and was then spending some time thinking about what to eat … Continue reading →

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Pesto stuffed chicken with tomato and watermelon salsa

Posted by petra08 on September 28, 2014 · 12 Comments 

I can never resist a good bunch of watercress. I saw some the other day in the market but it looked slightly off.Ever since I have been thinking about it and the veg mongers had some lovely looking cress and I knew I had to buy some. Watercress is bursting with flavour and it is … Continue reading →

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Lobster with chilli flavored goats butter on a tofu puff

Posted by petra08 on April 15, 2014 · 12 Comments 

A friend of ours, M, moved to Singapore a while back and I was so excited as she was coming home to visit! I wanted to cook lots of nice foods and decided to buy seafood. We went to the market and had a look around town. Saturdays are always busy on the high street … Continue reading →

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Roast pork with ginger wine jus and watercress pesto

Posted by petra08 on March 25, 2014 · 12 Comments 

No matter how much I miss Robson’s Butcher they are too far away for my every day shop. I can still go there when I am visiting friends with my cool bag (and I fully intend to!) but meanwhile I have found Gibsons Farm Shop. It was recommended and we went there to have a … Continue reading →

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